Native Foods Beyond the Eastern Agricultural Complex
Native Foods Beyond the Eastern Agricultural Complex
In-PersonIn recent years there has been a growing awareness of Kentucky as a center of indigenous plant domestication, but the integration of native agriculture with modern food systems remains underexplored. Agroecologist Nachie Braga of Geomancer Permaculture will provide an overview of native edible plants and perspectives on how indigenous agriculture can inform modern food systems and conservation.
Last Revised: Sep 9th, 2025
Event Description
Community Naturalist Seminars
Native Foods Beyond the Eastern Agricultural Complex
Geomancer Permaculture
In recent years there has been a growing awareness of Kentucky as a center of indigenous plant domestication, but the integration of native agriculture with modern food systems remains underexplored. Agroecologist Nachie Braga of Geomancer Permaculture will provide an overview of native edible plants and perspectives on how indigenous agriculture can inform modern food systems and conservation.
We will start with a presentation and then walk through The Arboretum.
This event is free, but registration is appreciated and space is limited. To sign up, email us at arboretum@uky.edu or call us at 859-257-6955
This event is part of the Community Naturalist Seminars
Leandro "Nachie" Braga
Geomancer Permaculture LLC
(301) 455-4429 geomancerpermaculture@gmail.com
