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A vibrant pecan oasis in the desert

A vibrant pecan oasis in the desert

by radiocafe | Oct 18, 2022 | Down to Earth, Environment, Food & agriculture, New Mexico, Science & health

Coley Burgess didn’t intend to do regenerative agriculture, but a series of happy accidents led him down a path toward healthier trees, a herd of animals, virtually no chemical or tractor use––and a more enjoyable life for himself and his family.

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The food-housing nexus

The food-housing nexus

by radiocafe | Oct 4, 2022 | Activism, Down to Earth, Food & agriculture, Race/class/gender

Professor Phil Warsaw noticed that in urban Black and Latino neighborhoods the price of housing near grocery stores was higher––but the same wasn’t true in more affluent White neighborhoods. Why? And how can planners balance food access and gentrification?

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Leveling the growing field: promoting a fair farm system

Leveling the growing field: promoting a fair farm system

by radiocafe | Sep 20, 2022 | Activism, Down to Earth, Environment, Food & agriculture, Politics

Farm Action’s Sarah Carden is a small farmer who knows the difficulties of competing against giant food conglomerates. But better policy could help smaller farms provide healthy food and keep more profits for food producers––rather than executives and stockholders.

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Big Team Farms––a new economic model?

Big Team Farms––a new economic model?

by radiocafe | Sep 6, 2022 | Down to Earth, Food & agriculture

Both big ag and small family farms have their problems…but what’s the alternative? We talk with agricultural journalist Sarah Mock about the some possible models.

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The USDA goes after a small sheep farm

The USDA goes after a small sheep farm

by radiocafe | Aug 23, 2022 | Activism, Down to Earth, Food & agriculture, Science & health

Linda and Larry Faillace imported milk sheep following USDA guidelines and started a cheese making business in Vermont––only to have their animals confiscated and killed by the USDA under the pretext of a disease that sheep don’t get. Listen to find out why.

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Making your tax dollars work after fires and floods

Making your tax dollars work after fires and floods

by radiocafe | Aug 9, 2022 | Down to Earth, Environment, Food & agriculture, Native & indigenous, New Mexico, Politics

New Mexico Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez is working not only to help the people and businesses affected by fires and floods, but also to build back land that is more resilient. All of which is easier said than done.

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Place, Power, And Purpose: Pollinators On Western Landscapes

Place, Power, And Purpose: Pollinators On Western Landscapes

by radiocafe | Jul 26, 2022 | Down to Earth, Environment, Food & agriculture, Native & indigenous, New Mexico

Bees and other pollinators are facing threats from industrialization and habitat fragmentation. Beekeeper, scientist, and indigenous teacher Melanie Kirby knows that bees are vital to the food we eat—and is showing the way forward.

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What’s good for the farm is good for the planet

What’s good for the farm is good for the planet

by radiocafe | Jul 12, 2022 | Down to Earth, Environment, Food & agriculture

Carol Ekarius has worked in both large- and small-scale farming, and has written many books for hobby farmers. And she’s led organizations devoted to watershed restoration and sustainable agriculture. She talks about the daunting challenges ahead—and gives us some reasons for hope.

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What is Your Foodprint?

What is Your Foodprint?

by radiocafe | Jun 28, 2022 | Down to Earth, Environment, Food & agriculture, Science & health

You’ve heard of a carbon “footprint.” The idea of the “foodprint” broadens the vision from the single variable of carbon emissions to the full impact that your food has on the planet––animals, community, soil, water––and helps you to make better choices as a consumer and a citizen.

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Kiss the Ground: A project born of devotion to the earth

Kiss the Ground: A project born of devotion to the earth

by radiocafe | Jun 7, 2022 | Down to Earth, Environment, Food & agriculture

When Ryland Engelhart learned that restoring soil health was a key to reversing climate change, he became an advocate for regeneration –– resulting in a film that has been seen by over six million people in 26 languages.

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