Increasing Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Youth Engagement, Farmer Support, and Climate Adaptation on the Tohono O’odham Nation

This blog describes how the Ajo Center for Sustainable Agriculture, a Native American-led nonprofit organization, collaborates with the Tohono O'odham Nation in Arizona to revitalize traditional agriculture, engage youth, and promote climate adaptation. Highlights include initiatives such as farmers' markets, business incubation programs, youth internships, conservation workshops, and cultural events. The USDA NRCS-funded project fosters traditional ecological knowledge, youth leadership, farmer support, and climate resilience, integrating ancestral knowledge and modern science for a sustainable and equitable food system.