This video interview/photo montage is a talk between myself and Moises Jimenez. Topics of discussion include an introduction to Bolivian agriculture, the life of a Bolivian farmer, the importance of crop rotation and agricultural biodiversity. Part I of II.
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For episode #53 I am I am joined by Mark Hamilton of waldeneffect.org. Mark is a full-time farmer in Appalachia. Topics of discussion include his invention the Avian Aqua Miser, appropriate technology, micro-hydro power, and the local farmer’s market. I conclude with some listener mail regarding discussions of energy use in agriculture. Links below.
Global Swadeshi: Agroinnovations Podcast #53. Another link to the forum at Global Swadeshi. Here you can discuss issues and concepts related to this episode of the podcast.
Waldeneffect.org: Mark Hamilton’s blog, also you can find the Avian Aqua Miser on through this page.
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In this episode I am joined by Frank van Schoubroeck of the Center for Information on Low External Inputs and Sustainable Agriculture (LEISA). Frank and I discuss the Center and it’s important magazine work, innovative farmers and their struggles, and the role of global development institutions in fostering innovation in agriculture.
This is part one of a two part interview.
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