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Feb 10, 2025

Cherokee Nation launches agriculture program at Sequoyah High


February 10, 2025

Cherokee Nation is investing in youth agriculture education with a new program at Sequoyah High School, offering hands-on learning in farming, ranching, and food sustainability. In partnership with the Bureau of Indian Education, Native American Agriculture Fund, and Tribal Agriculture Fellowship, the initiative aims to strengthen tribal land stewardship and food sovereignty. The program is part of a larger $65 million investment in Sequoyah Schools.

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