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Desert wisdom: sustaining Southwest agriculture using old ways––and new

Desert wisdom: sustaining Southwest agriculture using old ways––and new

by radiocafe | Nov 1, 2022 | Books, Down to Earth, Food & agriculture, Native & indigenous, Science & health

Gary Paul Nabhan, know as the “father of the local food movement,” knows how to grow food that’s healthy and profitable––even during times of drought and climate disruption.

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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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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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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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Food, forests, and farms: an intro to agroforestry

Food, forests, and farms: an intro to agroforestry

by radiocafe | May 23, 2022 | Down to Earth, Environment, Food & agriculture

Trees are an important part of most ecosystems, and they can actually make a great contribution to agriculture by providing everything from shade to soil health, water retention, wind breaks, and marketable products.

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Western Wildfires: Facing a hotter and drier future

Western Wildfires: Facing a hotter and drier future

by radiocafe | May 10, 2022 | Down to Earth, Environment, Food & agriculture, New Mexico

Wildfires across the West are burning out of control and causing catastrophic losses to landscapes and communities. How did we get here, and how can we better manage fire in the future? Lesli Allison walks us through the complexities and dangers––and the critical importance of land management.

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The path to positive food policy: Making the case for a more regenerative farm bill

The path to positive food policy: Making the case for a more regenerative farm bill

by radiocafe | Apr 26, 2022 | Activism, Down to Earth, Environment, Food & agriculture

For the US to have a resilient food system at a large scale will require changes in national policy. Aria McLauchlan and Harley Cross of Land Core lay out how the Farm Bill, which will be reauthorized in 2023, can stimulate healthy–and long-term sustainable–farming practices.

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Making the regenerative transition

Making the regenerative transition

by radiocafe | Apr 10, 2022 | Down to Earth, Environment, Food & agriculture

Healthy-soil agriculture has the potential to solve a lot of big problems from climate to nutrition. But how do you bring it to scale within the realities of a competitive market system with narrow profit margins? Jessica Chiartas of Regen1 tells us––and it’s not easy or fast.

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