Rooted Wisdom: Exploring Tribal Agriculture

About Rooted Wisdom: Exploring Tribal Agriculture

Rooted Wisdom: Exploring Tribal Agriculture is a captivating podcast journey into the heart of Indigenous agriculture, culture, and traditions. Produced by the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative, host Tish Mindemann delves deep into the timeless practices, sustainable techniques, and profound connections between Indigenous communities and the land they call home. From ancient farming methods passed down through generations to innovative strategies blending tradition with modernity, the podcast uncovers the remarkable resilience and wisdom sustaining these communities. Through interviews with passionate experts, elders, and advocates, listeners are inspired by stories of revitalizing Indigenous agriculture, restoring traditional foods, and fostering food sovereignty among Native peoples. With a focus on celebrating Indigenous cuisine, the healing power of native plants, and the importance of preserving culture, Rooted Wisdom offers insights, stories, and discoveries that leave listeners inspired and connected to the incredible world of Tribal agriculture.

Publisher

Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative

Category

education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Feb 2024

Latest episode

18 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

23 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Dec 2025

   S2E10: Indigenous Academia: Building Institutional Support with Native American Student Services

   Tish Mindemann interviews Gregory Jones and Dr. Marty Matlock about constructing Indigenous support systems at the University of Arkansas, highlighting successes and challenges within predominantly white institutions.

2. 

   2 Oct 2025

   S2E9: Honoring the Land: Tales from Nighthaven Woods

   Host Tish Mindemann interviews Dr. Christie Poitra about her transition from academia to specialty crop farming, highlighting Indigenous land stewardship and cultural preservation.

3. 

   4 Sept 2025

   S2E8: Labeling the Community: Insight into Agricultural Crate Labels and Native American Imagery

   Host Tish Mindemann interviews Dr. Browning Neddeau, a professor at Chico State University, about the historical use and impact of Native American imagery on agricultural crate labels.

Who has been a guest on Rooted Wisdom: Exploring Tribal Agriculture

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Gregory Jones
• Dr Marty Matlock
• Dr Christie Poitra
• Dr Browning Neddeau
• Skya Ducheneaux

Podcast Authority Score: 11 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

21

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0