farming

Ep 62 - A Walk on the Wild Side

Humans have drastically altered the planet, and often not for the better. Miriam Kate McDonald, author of Emergent, joins to talk about how humans can help nature recover, the importance of biodiversity and the need for a more holistic approach to farming. Miriam also shares lessons she's learned from years of working in alternative agriculture and observing nature. Resources discussed in this episode:

Miriam's book Emergent: Rewilding Nature, Regenerating Food and Healing the World by Restoring the Connection Between People and the Wild 

Miriam's Instagram

Holistic Restoration

Woven Earth Farm

Oxford Real Farming Conference

Landworkers Alliance

Nature's Matrix book

The Patterning Instinct book

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Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz

Ep 42 - Food for Thought

Farming has changed drastically over the years, but is it for the best? Regenerative farmer and author James Rebanks joins us to discuss the evolution of farming and how he's working to transition his farm away from the industrial system that has become so pervasive around the world. We also discuss his new book Pastoral Song, released in the US in August 2021. Resources discussed in this episode:

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Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz

Ep 17 - Diving Into Hydroponics

We're taking the plunge into hydroponics! Join us for a discussion with Drew Demler, Director of Horticulture for the State Fair of Texas, as we learn about their successful hydroponic urban farm in Dallas, Texas. Drew explains how hydroponics works, the benefits and challenges associated with this type of farming, and ways the average person can dip their toe into water farming.

Host: Jennifer Hetzel 

Have an idea for an episode? You can email host Jennifer Hetzel at sustainablygeeky@gmail.com.

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Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz