Supporting Native

Comprised of her grandparent's cornfield, a passive solar greenhouse, and several additional acres of land, Coffee Pot Farms is growing healthy, nutrient-dense foods for Teesto and the surrounding communities. Beyond that, Yazzie, and her team are working to educate residents on how they can begin growing their own healthy foods as a means of reconnecting the community with its indigenous roots. 

“The environment is so different from when my grandparents were running the farm… we’ve had to reevaluate how we do a lot of things. Moisture levels are different, and there’s been a lot of erosion on what used to be dry planting ground. We’ve had to learn how to grow things differently.” '

(Written Credits: Indian Country Today)