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Unnamed woman loads sheep into the back of a truck as part of the Seeds and Sheep program on the Navajo Nation. The program, along with initiatives like Project Grow, the Indigenous Seed Keepers Network and Native Seed Network, are helping Native Americans grow their own food to build community and promote wellness. (Photo courtesy of Utah Diné Bikéyah)

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From a traditional hogan in a remote area on the Utah-Arizona line, Cynthia Wilson spent much of her spring sourcing drought-resistant seeds, packing them in small manila envelopes and labeling them to ship to families across the Four Corners.

By Katelyn Reinhart, Cronkite News August 11, 2020