Food Insecurity and Indigenous Farming Practices

What is one of the main factors contributing to food insecurity in the United States?

• Consolidation of food companies

• Lack of farming technology

• Decrease in population

• Overproduction of crops

What is the primary goal of Xast Sqit, the Good Rain Farm?

• To increase urbanization

• To export crops internationally

• To reconnect native populations with traditional foods

• To develop new genetically modified crops

How does dry farming benefit crops in the Pacific Northwest?

• It requires less sunlight

• It uses mechanical irrigation

• It helps crops develop deep roots

• It increases pesticide use

What is a significant challenge faced by farmers due to climate change in the Pacific Northwest?

• Longer growing seasons

• Consistent weather patterns

• Increased rainfall

• Extremely wet and cold winters

Why is seed saving important for indigenous communities?

• To preserve cultural heritage and food resilience

• To comply with government regulations

• To reduce labor costs

• To increase crop yield

What is one reason indigenous crops are more resilient to climate change?

• They are genetically modified

• They grow faster

• They require more water

• They are bioregionally adapted

What emotional impact does reintroducing native plants have on the narrator?

• It is a simple task

• It is emotionally and laboriously taxing

• It is financially rewarding

• It is a government mandate

What is the significance of the Camas Lily in the Pacific Northwest?

• It is used for medicinal purposes

• It is a native root crop important to the region

• It is a fast-growing crop

• It is a common garden flower

What does food sovereignty mean to the narrator?

• Privatization of food resources

• Increased food imports

• Community control over food choices

• Government control over food production

What is the role of dandelions in the ecosystem according to the narrator?

• They are harmful weeds

• They are decorative plants

• They are used for fuel

• They stabilize soil and are edible