April Jones

Oct 24, 2024 | motherearthnews.com | April Jones

Seed sovereignty is a movement of caring for the Earth and for our neighbors. It empowers each of us to know and save our own seeds and to grow crops that are both resilient and culturally relevant. Building ResiliencyQuality seeds that yield predictable and desirable foods are a vital part of a healthy food system. The more we can trust and encourage farmers to have access to good seeds, the better able they’ll be to excel in the marketplace and bring nutritional security to communities.

Jan 16, 2024 | motherearthnews.com | April Jones

How is yeast made? Learn how to make your starter with fermented dough to produce bread with a lower glycemic index and kinder to gluten sensitivities. Creating your own yeast to fulfill your baking desires will empower you and your community with self-sufficiency skills. Not only will making your own yeast cut costs, but your yeast will also be acclimated for your climate, temperature, and environmental conditions.

Jan 9, 2024 | motherearthnews.com | April Jones |Jack Mcquarrie |Dale Pinnock |Pascal Baudar

Sometimes, I see multicolored carrots at my local co-op. Are purple carrots nutritionally different from orange carrots?

Jul 29, 2023 | motherearthnews.com | April Jones

Discover how African-American food culture has shaped three communities and their local agriculture, and find a food sovereignty definition rooted in hope, a strong community, and a vision of a better future. As the author notes, “Food sovereignty is about a profound opportunity to have a local point of view, allowing people to dazzle and marvel at the beauty and sustaining power of the local food system.” America has always been a mix of cultural food traditions.