Emphasis was placed on popular music, as many home-grown members had come from high schools which followed the marching traditions of historically black colleges.
Ultimately, the strategy proved too successful with several home-grown players subsequently pursuing baseball careers in southern states, where their opportunities were greater.
Training moved from pep talks at meetings to leadership seminars and retreats and interactive personal strategies initiated by home-grown motivational experts.
Though nutritional yeast usually refers to commercial products, inadequately fed prisoners of war have used home-grown yeast to prevent vitamin deficiency.