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Houston 10,000 years ago
Akoskia nation Spring/summer –
oysters, clams and fish from the Bay
Fall/Winter – small animals and plants from the prairie
They moved with the seasons to follow the food!
Official founding of Houston Allen Brothers – confluence (meeting
point) of Buffalo Bayou and White Oak bayou – farthest point upstream where a barge could turn around.
1870’s: Railroads carried goods to ships and to markets east.
“Houston – where 17 railroads meet the sea.” (late 1800’s marketing moto)
Rice fields were established after barbed wire was invented.
Rice fields must be flooded, so rainfall is important.
“THE WAY WE EAT TODAY HAS CHANGED MORE IN THE PAST 50 YEARS THAN IN THE PAST 10,000 YEARS.”
-Michael Pollen, author
In this unit:
Where does your food come from? How is your food grown? What are the environmental impacts of
how our food is produced? What are the health issues with our
American diet? What are the real long-term dollar costs
of our food? Is our food system sustainable? What are our options here in Houston?
“THE WAY WE EAT TODAY HAS CHANGED MORE IN THE PAST 50 YEARS THAN IN THE PAST 10,000 YEARS.”
-Michael Pollen, author