Congratulations to Paul Red Elk, MNat volunteer in Ramsey County on being named one of Extensions Farm Family of the year. Paul Red Elk, Ramsey County Paul, a master herbalist and Extension Master Naturalist, has multiple projects in Ramsey County and other locations, in an effort to preserve seeds and native plants. Paul has partnered with museums and local archeologists to collect seeds. He has collected seeds for squash, beans, and corn plants, all of which have been used by native communities for over 2,000 years. He also is developing two herbal gardens, including one at the American Indian Magnet School in St. Paul, where he teaches. In addition, Paul has coordinated with 73 different wild rice producers throughout Minnesota to offer and sell rice at the Farmers Market in Minneapolis. See the entire listing by county at: blog.lib.umn.edu/umnext/news/2014/07/university-honors-farm-families-of-the-year.php
Posted on: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:56:17 +0000
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