Tag Archives: development

Episode #110: Mixed, Low-Input Smallholder Systems

Posted on November 8, 2010 by

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by Dr. Blair Orr.  Dr. Orr is the director of the Master’s International Program at Michigan Technological University, and has worked for several decades in the areas of agroforestry, forest economics, … Continue reading →

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Episode #88: The Seed Container Project

Posted on April 26, 2010 by

We are joined by Douglas Hecker and Martha Skinner of the SEED Container Housing Project of Clemson University.  Douglas and Martha are professors of architecture and the lead coordinators for the SEED Project, an initiative to use shipping containers as … Continue reading →

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Episode #52: LEISA Network with Frank van Schoubroeck (Part II)

Posted on May 18, 2009 by

I conclude my interview with Frank van Schoubroeck of LEISA Network. We discuss the feasibility, policy frameworks, and demographics of innovation in Third World agriculture and conclude by discussing concrete actions towards food security that anybody, anywhere can begin to … Continue reading →

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Episode #51: LEISA Network with Frank van Schoubroeck (Part I)

Posted on May 11, 2009 by

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 … Continue reading →

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