Foraging isn’t only a way to make money and a killer meal. It’s also good for the ecosystem because it adds value to our society. And when something has value, you fight your butt off to protect it.
Up to this day, indigenous everywhere harvest wild plants for food and medicine. And in pioneer America, our forebears went out looking for berries, nuts, and seeds for their meals.
Wear long pants, boots, and socks, and apply ample amounts of bug spray to keep ticks and mosquitoes away. A solar-powered fridge will keep your plants fresh in your car until you get home.