Daily Life in Olden Times Northeast Iroquois Nation Farming & Agriculture   Farmers/Agriculture: Farming provided most of the Iroquois diet. The Iroquois made tools for farming. One tool was a wooden rake for leveling the soil. Another was a wooden spade used to dig the soil.  They used seeds to plant corn, squash, green beans, lima beans, kidney beans, pumpkin, melon, and tobacco. The three sisters were the most important crops. The women owned the land and tended the fields. The women harvested the crops. The clan mother was the boss.  The Iroquois were very grateful for their harvests. They held six festivals each year to say prayers of thanks to their gods.  The Three Sisters Wild Foods - Hunters and Gatherers Storing Food  Here's a recipe for Iroquois boiled corn bread. Try it. It's good! Maple Syrup Candy Recipe More Recipes Iroquois Food - Main Menu   Return to the Iroquois Indians in Olden Times Index Free Presentations in PowerPoint format  Free Clip Art Return to the NE Indians Index   The Iroquois Index Native American for Kids  All Rights Reserved    Clip Art Credit: Phillip Martin Have a great year!