Food Sovereignty

Food sovereignty looks many different ways for the Haskell Greenhouse. Not only do we grow various crops, but also integrate the teachings of native plants as traditional foods.

Throughout the growing season, student researchers grow vegetables and herbs in the greenhouse, out on the land, and within various raised beds on campus. The Haskell Greenhouse also takes part in community harvest events in our ecosystems and native gardens, including sunchokes (Helianthus tuberosus) and cattails (Typha spp.). The fresh produce and native foods are given to the Indigenous community at no cost, or are prepared as meals, jellies, teas, etc.

These efforts also allow for us to "create" more seeds, which are saved in our designated seed bank, housing over 300 species and varieties of plants.