by radiocafe | Jan 21, 2020 | Down to Earth, Environment, Food & agriculture
We talk to Kevin Watt from TomKat Ranch about the practice and benefits of regenerative agriculture, how to incentivize it, and the dire long-term consequences of the degenerative practices of industrial agriculture.
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by radiocafe | Jan 7, 2020 | Down to Earth, Food & agriculture, New Mexico
Kate Zeigler is a geologist who works with farmers and ranchers in the arid Southwest to monitor their wells and the water table that keeps them flowing–and helps them to come up with water conservation strategies.
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by radiocafe | Dec 23, 2019 | Down to Earth, Food & agriculture, Race/class/gender
Jillian Hishaw works with farmers to protect themselves, their families, and their land–legally and financially. Attorney and food systems strategist, she provides free or low-cost services, particularly to African American farmers.
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by radiocafe | Dec 10, 2019 | Down to Earth, Food & agriculture, Science & health
The hemp plant is amazingly versatile and resilient, and it can be used to produce innumerable healthy products and services. So why was it made illegal, and what does the future hold? We talk to hemp farmers Ed Berg and Scott Perez.
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by radiocafe | Nov 26, 2019 | Down to Earth, Food & agriculture
What does it take to be an apprentice on a farm or ranch? What does it take to mentor the apprentices? Paul Neubauer knows both sides, and talks about learning–and teaching–both practical and personal skills on the land.
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by radiocafe | Nov 12, 2019 | Down to Earth, Environment, Food & agriculture
Nutritionist, author, and Sustainable Dish podcast host Diana Rodgers talks about the myths and science behind current dietary recommendations — and how to make more informed choices about eating for our own health and a healthy planet.
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by radiocafe | Oct 29, 2019 | Down to Earth, Food & agriculture, Science & health
Dr. Robert Fetsch has for decades been helping farmers and ranchers deal with disabilities — from injuries brought on by hard work, to mental health problems like anxiety, depression, and anger.
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by radiocafe | Oct 15, 2019 | Books, Down to Earth, Food & agriculture, Science & health
A conversation with agro-ecologist, educator, and author Nicole Masters, on how to apply regenerative agriculture practices for health and profit–and how these can have a transformative effect on both our well being as growers, eaters, and members of the planetary ecosystem.
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by radiocafe | Sep 24, 2019 | Down to Earth, Food & agriculture
The food business is beginning to realize that they’re unsustainable — but don’t really know how to transition. Bio-Logical Capital provides demonstrations and research that point to possible paths forward.
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by radiocafe | Sep 10, 2019 | Down to Earth
Graeme Hand teaches Holistic Management, and how to restore grasslands with cattle–and his techniques might surprise you!
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