Seona Boyle

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Written By Plenitud PR

Experiences Program Coordinator

Seona first encountered Plenitud PR through a community-based learning course focused on rainwater harvesting systems with Drexel University in December 2019, and immediately connected with the community and mission of the organization. She continued to strengthen the relationships formed on the farm from Philadelphia, and returned to serve through the AmeriCorps VISTA program as an Administrative Systems Developer (2020) and Local Food Systems Coordinator (2021). She supports with digital communications, coordinating local produce for our Amo Mis Abus program, and organizing events at the Community Center. Seona can often be found engaging in conversation, practicing yoga, or jumping at any opportunity for an adventure!

Articles by Seona on the Blog:

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Jackfruit: Food Sovereignty for the Community
Jackfruit: Food Sovereignty for the Community

When I think of a food that encompasses what food sovereignty can look like, there is one that stands out above all others: jackfruit. There are so many amazing aspects of jackfruit - its abundance in availability, nutritional benefits and versatility in uses - which make it an ideal crop to cultivate on the Plenitud PR educational farm and a favorite ingredient in the kitchen. Check out this recipe or jackfruit tacos!

Las Marías:  The Town of Sweet Oranges
Las Marías:  The Town of Sweet Oranges

What has made Las Marías be known for the china dulce, above the other towns? The passion and love for this fruit has brought unity and opportunities for the community. Since the town's founding in 1872, the cultivation of the china dulce has been a key contributor to the development of the town’s economy and livelihood of the town’s people. However, in recent years it has actually been quite difficult to find oranges that are from Puerto Rico…

Majado de Ñame: A Recipe to Connect Us All
Majado de Ñame: A Recipe to Connect Us All

Food is a universal experience - it is the one thing in this world that no matter what age you are or what experiences you have had, there is a relationship that exists between food and self. Food has a way to bring people together, and over the last year and a half I’ve had the beautiful opportunity to see how this can happen.

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