For 4,000 years, our ancestors passed down their ways of producing food and stewarding the land. Many Cherokee families would like to continue this tradition. The Cherokee Small Farm Project is a way for farm families to share information. Cherokee Nation supports farming as a life way. It strengthens our bond to the land, and adds to our health, wealth and sovereignty. Until we have a farming department, this E-List is our Sga-Du-Gi. Each person's questions, advice, comments and thoughts are important. PLEASE USE THE SUBJECT LINE TO DESCRIBE YOUR MESSAGE-- THIS HELPS READERS DECIDE WHICH MESSAGES TO OPEN AND READ. This Board is open to Cherokee tribal citizens everywhere-- not just within the 14-County area of Northeastern Oklahoma which comprises the Cherokee Nation Tribal Jurisdiction Service Area. Most loan programs and direct tribal services are geographically limited to the Cherokee Nation's territory. This is due to federal funding restrictions. We encourage use of the support services by absentee Cherokees also.