As part of a new NB3 Foundation initiative to deepen community partnerships, staff have visited local Native-led organizations to learn from their work, strengthen relationships and explore new opportunities to support Native youth, families and communities.
Earlier this month, staff spent a day volunteering at the Indigenous Farm Hub in Corrales, NM, helping plant and harvest fresh vegetables that will be distributed through community-supported agriculture (CSA) bags.
The Indigenous Farm Hub, works to strengthen Indigenous food systems by connecting farmers, families and communities through access to healthy, locally grown foods. The farm also supports food sovereignty by revitalizing Indigenous agricultural practices, strengthening language and culture, and helping grow the next generation of Native farmers.
During the visit, our staff toured the farm, learned about its mission and harvested seasonal vegetables that will be included in CSA bags for families across New Mexico.
This summer, NB3 Foundation is partnering with the Saad K’idilyé Community School to provide CSA bags to every family at the school. Filled with fresh produce grown at the Indigenous Farm Hub, the bags help increase access to healthy foods while supporting Native agriculture and community wellness.
For the past few years, our staff have participated in the Indigenous Farm Hub’s community-supported agriculture (CSA) program, receiving weekly bags of fresh, locally grown produce. Seeing firsthand where the food is grown gave staff a deeper appreciation for the work that goes into strengthening Native food systems and supporting community health
