Hopi Dryland Farming: Growing Corn With Rainfall in the Desert

Provided by: The Kid Should See This |Published on: May 24, 2022
Articles/Websites Grades 3-5, 6-8

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  • This video and article investigates the sustainable farming practices of a Hopi dryland farmer growing corn in the Arizona desert using only rainfall.
  • Dr. Johnson explains how Hopi traditional farming practices that are passed down from generation to generation can improve current agricultural practices throughout the United States. 
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Subjects: Social Studies, Biology
Authors: The Kid Should See This, Arizona State Museum
Region: North America, USA - West, United States, Arizona
Languages: English

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