Month: August 2024
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“Land is Medicine”: How Indigenous Practices Influence Modern Healing
The Overlooked Origins of Modern Medicine As the world recovers from various global health crises, advancements in medicine continue to shape our well-being and healthcare systems. Yet, the profound influence of Native American practices on the development of modern medicine often remains unnoticed. For centuries, Indigenous cultures have held a deep respect for nature, using…
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Cultivating Change: How a Lebanese Seed Farm is Revolutionizing Agroecology
A New Approach to Farming in Lebanon In the fertile lands of Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley, Buzuruna Juzuruna (BuJu) is reshaping the future of farming. This unique organic seed farm is part of a growing agroecological movement in Lebanon, aiming to empower farmers through seed sharing, communal education, and sustainable practices. Despite Lebanon’s location in the…
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Honoring Black Heritage at Black Seeds Urban Farm
A Celebration of Culture and Community Black Seeds Urban Farm, nestled in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, marks Black History Month as a period of celebration, education, and remembrance. Founded by Bobby and Derravia Rich, the farm aims to offer fresh, organic produce to neighborhoods with limited access to nutritious food, while also honoring the…