One Seed at a Time
Improving health by teaching families to grow their own food
Greetings from Central Virginia!
I am a high school student who is committed to learn and share knowledge and ideas about the relationship bewwen our food, our bodies, and our mind. My journey began at local food banks, where I noticed a startling trend: the primary options for those in need were non-perishables laden with preservatives. Realizing that "full stomachs" aren't the same as "nourished bodies," I decided to leverage my five years of experience with the Minority and Veteran Farmers of Piedmont to make a change.
By bridging the gap between local agricultural expertise and the families who need it most, I help neighbors in Culpeper and the surrounding Piedmont region reclaim control over their health and their food supply.
Why We Grow
Our Mission
Gaining knowledge about food production provides a sense of control and empowerment over one’s own health and food supply.
Our goal is to make fresh produce more accessible to to everyone!
Volunteering
Before One Seed At A Time became a platform, it started with simple acts of sharing and helping others.
Library Volunteering (2022-present)
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Assisted patrons in locating books and using library digital databases, enhancing customer service skills applicable
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Collaborated with library staff to plan and execute community events
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Implemented efficient shelving systems, improving organizational abilities transferable to pharmaceutical inventory management
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Provided clear instructions and information to library users
Hospital Junior Volunteer
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Educated patients on hospital services and procedures, enhancing communication and patient support skills
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Collaborated with the healthcare team to ensure timely distribution of surgical supplies
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Provided compassionate support and assistance to patients and their families within the hospital environment, enhancing patient care experience
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Check in blood donors
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Monitor post-donation reactions
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Answer Questions
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Maintain a welcoming, safe, and clean environment
Red Cross Ambassador
Food Sustainability Advocate
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Growing crops in a tri-county agricultural center to donate to food banks
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Educate Minorities on how to grow food on a budget
The Initiative
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Planting Wisdom
Blog Articles
Work Experience
Teen Artist Painter
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Created commissions, managed supply budget, went to art shows and had to setup/teardown tent I worked in
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Prepared and organized various painting materials, demonstrating inventory management skills applicable to pharmacy stock control.
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Maintained detailed records of paint usage and supplies, ensuring accurate documentation transferable to pharmaceutical inventory tracking.
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Coordinated with project supervisors to meet deadlines, showcasing effective time management
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Executed cleaning and maintenance of painting tools and work areas, promoting hygiene practices
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Demonstrated strong attention to detail in mixing and applying paints
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Won First Place in Reach Homeschool Co-Op
Chicken Breeder and Farmer
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Managed daily care and feeding schedules for a large flock of chickens, ensuring optimal health and productivity
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Maintained cleanliness and biosecurity protocols in coop areas to prevent disease outbreaks
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Monitored the health and behavior of poultry, identifying and treating illnesses to maintain flock welfare
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Handled inventory and storage of feed, supplements, and medications, ensuring proper usage and stock levels
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• Selected and nurtured high-quality breeding stock to improve flock genetics and egg production
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• Kept accurate records of breeding, egg production, and health treatments to support compliance and informed decision-making
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• Sold chickens and eggs in chicken swaps, farmer's markets, and through Facebook groups.
Fiber Arts Entrepeneur
• Managed production and quality control of handmade fiber arts products, ensuring consistency and customer satisfaction.
• Developed and maintained detailed inventory records of raw materials and finished goods
• Provided personalized customer service and product recommendations, enhancing client relationships and repeat business
• Handled order processing and packaging, demonstrating attention to detail and organizational skills transferable to pharmaceutical settings.
• Utilized social media and online platforms to market fiber arts products, showcasing communication and promotional skills applicable to patient education.
Anatomy Club
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Founded an Anatomy Club to foster interest in human biology; hosted meetings and supported a student in competition preparation.
Produce Distribution Initiative
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Recruited volunteers to harvest and distribute produce to economically disadvantaged populations in the Culpeper area.
Leadership
Research
In this project, I bred chickens to combine traits like high egg production and unique feather types. I oversaw full incubation cycles, adjusting temperature and humidity, candling eggs to track growth, and assisting hatches to ensure chick survival. By recording traits across generations, I refined breeding choices to achieve consistent, desirable results.
Capstone Project
Neuroscience Research
The Neural Mechanisms of Pain and Its Modulation by Psychological Factors
This paper explains how emotional distress and mental health issues change the way the brain processes pain. It brings together research from neuroscience and psychology to show that stress and mood shifts can heighten pain signals and weaken the brain’s ability to regulate them. By outlining these patterns, the paper argues that pain should be treated through both emotional and physical care, not just medical interventions.
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