After clearing invasive buckthorn trees, they will restore the sandy, clay soil and plant trees and a meadow to house birds and insects while boosting the amount of healthy, culturally specific food for American Indians in the Twin Cities.
“We’re trying to turn the clock back on the soil,” said Jessika Greendeer, the farm manager. “It’s going to take some time.”
“The need for additional land was critical,” said Neely Snyder, executive director of the nonprofit. “It just feels like, now more than