ISU Three Sisters Plots

The Three Sisters Project at ISU has two components, working with Native gardeners to grow Three or Four Sisters plots in their own communities and growing a plot at ISU. Our plot actually contains Four Sisters, corn, beans, squash, and sunflowers. We worked with our advisory board to determine what the plots would look like, how the sisters would be cared for, and where the seeds would come from. As a group, we selected seeds from the USDA and Seed Savers Exchange that needed to be rematriated and to donate the seeds produced back to Native communities that could welcome them home. We also plan to donate our produce to people who need it.