Inspirations, Lineage, and Gratitudes

Gratitude to my lineage of farmer, growers, teachers, artists, leaders and mentors:

I give gratitude to all the lands that have held me and nourished me and taught me over the years: the lands of the Massachusett, Pawtucket, Agawam, Ochethi Sakowin, Wahpekute, Wampanoag, Pokanoket, Nipmuc, Pocumtuc, Mohican, Wabanaki, Abenaki, Nanrantsouak, and the Penobscot.

And to my mentors and co-workers at The Farm School, The Food Project, Open Hands Farm, Sawyer Farm, Villageside Farm, Rebel Hill Farm, and Abundance Farm- thank you for teaching me and growing with me.

Photo credit to River Aragon and Andrew Yang.

Thanks to my loved ones who never tire of the natural metaphors and abundant harvests.