Nov. 28, 2023
Michael Kotutwa Johnson represents the 250th generation of his Hopi ancestors who have farmed their homelands for at least 3,000 years.
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"You're not only planting seeds, but you're planting yourself. You're also planting the next generation, too," Johnson says. "I think that's the thing that people tend to forget – it's not about raising plants, it's about raising people."
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Hear how Johnson, an assistant specialist in Indigenous resilience within the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, helps tribal nations address challenges related to water, energy and food systems.