title: The potential of local farming on the Navajo Nation to improve fruit and vegetable intake: barriers and opportunities.
abstract: American Indian populations have low produce intake compared to other ethnic groups and higher rates of diet-related chronic diseases. Programs linking farmers to their community (Farm-to-Table) are an innovative way to alter the food environment. We interviewed Navajo farmers (n = 20), storeowners (n = 7), and non-governmental organization representatives (n = 4) to better understand local farming practices and the potential of a Farm-to-Table program to increase produce intake. Barriers to participation in a Farm-to-Table program included lack of water, insufficient help, and exotic species. Participants expressed concern about high obesity rates and voiced support for a Farm-to-Table program if barriers could be adequately addressed.
authors: Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland 21205, USA. asetala@jhsph.edu
authors: Ashley
authors: A
authors: Setala
authors: Sara N
authors: SN
authors: Bleich
authors: Kristen
authors: K
authors: Speakman
authors: Jane
authors: J
authors: Oski
authors: Tammy
authors: T
authors: Martin
authors: Regina
authors: R
authors: Moore
authors: Marcella
authors: M
authors: Tohannie
authors: Joel
authors: J
authors: Gittelsohn
mesh_terms: D000383:Agriculture; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003132:Commerce; D003256:Community Participation; D004032:Diet / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000592:standards; D005523:Food Supply; D005638:Fruit; D006801:Humans; D007198:Indians, North American; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D009765:Obesity / Q000208:ethnology*; D009938:Organizations; D012111:Residence Characteristics; D014675:Vegetables; D014881:Water Supply