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Category: Forage Foods / Wild foods / Native Foods

There are several ways to increase the nutritional value of your diet by consuming Forage Foods / Wild foods & Native Foods. Among them are the use of berries, nuts, and plants, which are found naturally in nature. You should know which species are poisonous and which are edible. You should also be aware of local and state laws governing foraging. Taking the time to learn more about the various foods found in nature will help you become more confident and successful.

In addition to picking fruits and vegetables, you can also forage for wild food plants in less traditional places. Public land, parks, and fruit trees can provide the perfect location for you to collect the food you need. In Seattle, the city has started teaching foraging classes and maps the edible plants that can be found in urban neighborhoods. Forage Berkley, launched by the Berkley Food Institute, is a great way to educate your community about foraging plants. The website maps the availability of edible plants in urban areas and offers recipes.

In Australia, many Indigenous people harvest native plants to cook and eat. Some of these foods are toxic and may be harmful to humans or animals. The Outback Pride nursery in South Australia grows native produce for restaurants and caterers. Mike Quarmby, a horticulturist, runs the nursery with his wife Gayle. Broadsheet contacted the Quarmbys because of their interest in native foods and the questions it raised.

Historically, foraging communities relied on wild plants and animals as the sole components of their diets. Today, many of these plants and animals are still used by cultivators, but access to them is decreasing due to increased agricultural productivity and social pressures. As a result, wild foods are often neglected in official estimates of natural resources and food security. If we are to preserve their importance, we need to integrate these two areas into our policies.

Many of these native foods can be used as supplements to the diet of the poor. In some parts of the world, forage food consumption is a vital supplement to the income of households, especially during times of economic hardship. For example, the Tsimane’ of Bolivia consume three percent of what they purchase in the market, but a significant proportion of their food comes from their forest and fresh water. In DR Congo, 90% of harvested fish and bushmeat are sold.

Wild onions are a great example of Forage Foods. Wild onions have a pungent onion-like odor, and can be easily identified. Bulblets are usually teardrop-shaped or half-inch-long. They are harvested in late spring to early fall. They are available in many parts of the United States, including the south. And the best part about them is that they taste great, so they are worth trying!

Forage Foods - Foraging For Wild Onions
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Forage Foods – Foraging For Wild Onions

Forage Foods - Foraging For Wild Wood Sorrel
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Forage Foods – Foraging For Wild Wood Sorrel

Forage Foods - Foraging For Wild Rice
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Forage Foods – Foraging For Wild Rice

Forage Foods - Foraging For American Persimmons
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Forage Foods – Foraging For American Persimmons

Forage Foods - Foraging For Wild Alpine Strawberries
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Forage Foods – Foraging For Wild Alpine Strawberries

Forage Foods - How to Start Foraging
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Forage Foods – How to Start Foraging

Forage Foods - Foraging For Acorns
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Forage Foods – Foraging For Acorns

Forage Foods - Foraging For Cattails
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Forage Foods – Foraging For Cattails

Forage Food - Foraging for Prickly Pear Cacti
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Forage Food – Foraging for Prickly Pear Cacti

Forage Foods - Foraging For Wild Blueberry
Posted on2022-05-182022-11-13inAll categories, Cooking, Kitchen, and Pantry, Forage Foods / Wild foods / Native Foods, Homemaking And Home Improvements

Forage Foods – Foraging For Wild Blueberry

Forage Food - Foraging For Wild Blackberries
Posted on2022-05-182022-06-23inAll categories, Cooking, Kitchen, and Pantry, Forage Foods / Wild foods / Native Foods, Homemaking And Home Improvements

Foraging For Wild Blackberries

Forage Food - How to Forage Your Own Food Safely
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Forage Food – How to Forage Your Own Food Safely

Forage Food - Flavor Food With Juniper Berries
Posted on2022-02-232022-05-19inAll categories, Cooking, Kitchen, and Pantry, Forage Foods / Wild foods / Native Foods, Fruits, Nuts, And Berries, Homemaking And Home Improvements

Forage Food – Flavor Food With Juniper Berries

Forage Foods - Muscadine Wild Grapes
Posted on2021-07-122022-05-18inAll categories, Cooking, Kitchen, and Pantry, Forage Foods / Wild foods / Native Foods, Homemaking And Home Improvements

Forage Foods – Muscadine Wild Grapes

Gardening - The Good Neighbor Rule
Posted on2020-04-062022-11-13inAll categories, Canning, Drying, Preserving, Freezing, and Food Storage, Cooking, Kitchen, and Pantry, Forage Foods / Wild foods / Native Foods, Homemaking And Home Improvements, Vegetable Gardening, Yard, Gardening, And Landscaping

Gardening – The Good Neighbor Rule

Cooking And Homemaking - Are Beautyberries Edible
Posted on2020-04-052022-12-16inAll categories, Canning, Drying, Preserving, Freezing, and Food Storage, Cooking, Kitchen, and Pantry, Forage Foods / Wild foods / Native Foods, Homemaking And Home Improvements, Yard, Gardening, And Landscaping

Are Beautyberries Edible?

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How to Grow Tepary Beans In Your Garden

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What is Wild Rice?

Gardening - What Are Herbs?
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Gardening – What Are Herbs?

Gardening - Growing Sunflowers
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Growing Sunflowers

Gardening - Growing Epazote
Posted on2019-03-302022-12-06inAll categories, Cooking, Kitchen, and Pantry, Culinary Herbs, Forage Foods / Wild foods / Native Foods, Herb Gardening, Homemaking And Home Improvements, Yard, Gardening, And Landscaping

Growing Epazote

Gardening - How To Grow Juniper
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How To Grow The Juniper Shrub And Spice In Your Yard

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Bamboo a less likely perennial food

Cooking - Beans As Protein Source
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Beans As Protein Source

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Growing Mexican Oregano

Cooking - Why use applesauce as an oil substitute in baking?
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Why use applesauce as an oil substitute in baking?

Forage Food - What Are Forage Foods?
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Forage Food – What Are Forage Foods?

Gardening - How To Grow Dandelions
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Gardening – How To Grow Dandelions

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