<p>Leslie Lewis, NE District 4H Specialist for Oklahoma State University, discusses 4H programming, youth camps,leadership, showing, and youth development.</p>

Kenzie Roberts talks food sovereignty, nonprofit work, data centers and protecting Mvskoke land, culture, and agriculture for future generations.

"Welcome to Chewing the Cud", a podcast where agriculture, community, and policy intersect with the vibrant stories of Native American tribal programs and directives. Each episode, we dig into the issues that shape rural life and Indigenous sovereignty, from sustainable farming practices to the policies impacting tribal lands and beyond. Join us as we sit down with special guests—farmers, community leaders, policymakers, and tribal voices—to explore the challenges, triumphs, and traditions that define these interconnected worlds.

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Melissa Welch, FDPIR Farm Mgr discusses nutrition , FDPIR programming, farm mgmt., and the role of traditional foodways in advancing community health and food sovereignty within the Muscogee Nation

Leslie Lewis, NE District 4H Specialist for Oklahoma State University, discusses 4H programming, youth camps,leadership, showing, and youth development.