food production

Ep 79 - You Are What You Eat

Everyone has to eat, but it can be overwhelming to decide what the healthiest options are, both for humans and the planet. Ali Cox, a fifth generation farmer and founder of agricultural marketing firm Noble West, joins us to discuss sustainable food production and consumption. She also shares the progress being made in the industry, and some of the challenges of communicating these stories to the public. Resources discussed in this episode:

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Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz

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Ep 68 - Lettuce Turnip the Beet

Where does our food come from, and how is that changing? This month we're speaking with Andy Johnston from Willy Street Co-op about the evolution of food production in the United States. He shares insights from his experience working in the food industry, and discusses the increasing popularity of local and 'alternative' food systems among consumers. Resources discussed in this episode: 

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Ep 31 - Uncharted Terrane

Indigenous stewardship doesn't have to be hard to navigate. Join us as we discuss this and the effect of colonialism on the environment with Andrew and Andrea, hosts of the podcast Local Terrane. We examine our food production system and how it can be modified to be more sustainable for the environment and indigenous people.

Resources:

Local Terrane Podcast

New Leaf Old Roots

Printmakers Against Racism

First Nations Development Institute

This Land Podcast

Indigenous Climate Action

Pacific Climate Warriors

The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan

Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

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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

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Ep 8 - Lets Taco Bout Food!

Food is a necessity, but its production can wreak havoc on the environment. We'll discuss how food is produced, consequences of modern food production and ways you can manage your impact on the system.

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

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