Revolutionary Grains

Swinomish Village, Washington

Jennifer Willup and Todd Mitchell reclaim Camas foodways, cultivation, and art with the Swinomish community.

Umatilla Reservation, Oregon

Jeanine Gordon shares Cāwíitx through oral storytelling, beadwork, and the seasonal relationships that sustain first foods.

South Lake Union, Seattle

Fon Spaulding and Nina Vichaypai connect Purple Riceberry, Thai culture, and equitable food systems rooted in care.

Delridge, Washington

Perla Ruíz, Jake Prendez, and Alena Prendez connect heritage maize, traditional foodways, art, and collective care.

Tacoma, Washington

Simren Rai reconnects with Bajra through family knowledge, home gardening, and an artistic partnership rooted in shared ancestral grain.

Baker Prairie area near Olympia, Washington

Elisa McGee and Mercy Kariuki-McGee connect Sorghum, intergenerational knowledge, and climate-resilient farming through the Haki Farmers Collective.

Lummi Reservation, Washington

Lora Boome shares the cultural and environmental importance of E’li’le and her work revitalizing traditional foods for the Lummi people.

Washington State University, Pullman

Crystie Kiesler shares how Chimacum Grainery grows climate-resilient Confluence Wheat while prioritizing social justice.