Four hundred years ago, the first Churro sheep were brought into the Southwest by Don Juan Onate. The fact that these sheep still exist today is a testimony to their endurance and endearment. No other sheep population in the history of the world has survived such selective pressure with such dignity and spirit. Even though the Navajo-Churro breed still exists, it is considered a Rare Breed. The ...

SEEDS OF STRENGTH FOR HOPIS & ZUNIS The Center for People, Food and Environment (CPFE) in Tucson, Arizona, USA, is a non-profit organisation devoted to research, education and action for sustainable farming and food systems. CPFE co-directors Daniela Soleri and David Cleveland are carrying out research on the role of crop genetic diversity in indigenous and industrial agriculture. Because their ...