How Indigenous farming practices help the soil

This Lumbee family farm uses sustainable farming and herbal medicine practices to preserve their Native American heritage. They grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs using natural fertilizers and pest control methods. The farm provides fresh food to the community and educates others about sustainable farming and holistic health.

Producer: Ella Feathers
Associate Producer: Maggie McIntyre
Narrator & Associate Producer: Senam Adedze
2nd Camera & Associate Producer: Colin Thomas
Scriptwriter: Julio Boileve
Videographer: Bob Gunter
Audio Engineer: Eric Heinzman
Executive Producer: Dr. Tom Linden
Produced by: UNC-Chapel Hill Hussman School of Journalism & Media

Archival photos by Elmer W. Hunt, courtesy of the Elmer W. Hunt Collection, Mary Livermore Library, University of North Carolina at Pembroke

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