In the workshop, Exploration of Summer Greens in the Southeast we will expand on the wild and edible leaves and greens that have the potential to expand our palate and transform the landscape of the Southeast.
Ta’rin’ii is a mother, community gardener, land steward, and youth educator. For her master’s thesis, she focused on the traditional, women-based sustenance gardening systems of the Mossi people in Burkina Faso, West Africa, and their relevance to future sustainability initiatives around the globe. Her commitment to women, wellness, and sustainability drives her work as an advocate in community circles between West Africa and Southern Appalachia. She uses her platform to spread awareness and knowledge about traditional farming and gardening practices in her AfricatoAppalachia curriculum.
Her experience in home and farmstead food production has expanded into the urban garden community. Her background is producing specialty greens, medicinal herbs, botanical products, and seeds supporting women, youth, and community programs.
Check out her IG page @lionesswildcrafted