In this episode I interview Jacob Butler, Chair of Native Seeds/SEARCH, a non-profit seed conservation organization located in Tucson, Arizona. Their mission is to, "find, protect, and preserve the seeds of the people of the Greater Southwest so that these arid adapted crops may benefit all peoples and nourish a changing world." - nativeseeds.org

Tune in as Jacob addresses the issues some Native/Indigenous folks may have toward the organization and how at one point so did he. After years of his experiences and immersion into his culture and traditions of Onk Akimel O'odham, Jacob carries a wealth of knowledge that has been passed down from O'odham elders. He embraces both traditional and western knowledge of farming traditional O'odham crops. As you listen in you'll hear stories of humble beginnings, teaching moments, community garden efforts, etc.

Recorded: March 2022