Lance Owyhee is only 20 years old, but he carries the future of his people in his heart. The UNR junior works part-time as a DFI intern, funded by the Intertribal Agriculture Council. This article, Seeds of Hope, addresses Tribal food sovereignty in Nevada, including Lance's work on campus. Read the full article here...

Twitchell, B. 2024, Seeds of Hope, Edible Reno Tahoe
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