Having Valerie speak during our Plant Life class was very educational and interesting. I liked the idea of people educating themselves and working for their food. Personally I would appreciate my food more if I knew what kind of work it took to grow. Valerie suggested that we do some research on our heritage and what kind of agriculture they did or still do. I love this idea since it’s something I’ve never thought of before. Valerie also taught us about the native plants that are struggling to survive and how important it is to protect our environment. After Valerie's presentation I had a…