Tag Archives: Food

Episode #107: Recipe for America

Posted on October 11, 2010 by

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by Jill Richardson.  Jill is a journalist, author and blogger who writes for the blog La Vida Locavore and also for the news site alternet.org.    In this interview we discuss Cuba … Continue reading →

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Episode #82: Food Justice

Posted on March 8, 2010 by

We are joined by Nikki Henderson, the Executive Director of People’s Grocery. People’s Grocery is a community-based organization in West Oakland that develops creative solutions to the health problems in the community that stem from a lack of access to … Continue reading →

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Episode #64: The Coalition of Imokalee Workers (Part II)

Posted on September 21, 2009 by

In this second of a two part series, we conclude an interview with Gerardo Reyes of the Coalition of Imokalee Workers.  Gerarado discusses cases of slavery in the United States, the need to change our mentality, the campaign to improve … Continue reading →

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Episode #55: The Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides with Amy Rosenthal

Posted on June 22, 2009 by

Amy Rosenthal, of the Environmental Working Group (EWG), talks about the Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides.  How it was created, the general break-down of how it can be used, what it covers and what it doesn’t and why, and we reflect … Continue reading →

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Episode #54: Deconstructing Dinner with Jon Steinman

Posted on June 15, 2009 by

We speak with Jon Steinman of the Deconstructing Dinner radio show, a show created to dispense and discuss current food issues.  Topics of discussion include the creation of the Deconstructing Dinner show, the nature of local food community organizing, and … 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 #43: From Global Commodities to Local Food

Posted on February 2, 2009 by

In this episode, I interview Ken Meter of the Crossroads Resource Center. We discuss the state of rural America and the farm economy, and the potential and path from global commodities to local food. Listen, enjoy, and participate. Podcast: Play … Continue reading →

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Episode #35: Agriculture and Civilization

Posted on August 18, 2008 by

In this episode, I interview Richard Manning, essayist and author of a number of books about agriculture and civilization. In this interview, we talk with Richard about the beginning of agriculture, the role annual grasses have played in shaping agriculture … Continue reading →

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Episode #22: Microintensive Hoophouse Gardening with Chuck O’Herron-Alex

Posted on September 5, 2007 by

Chuck O’Herron-Alex has designed a highly innovative system for gardening. His design combines microintensive gardens, hoophouses, and raised bed agriculture to create a system that is flexible, productive, and low-cost. Listen to the podcast to learn more, and also visit … Continue reading →

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Episode #21: The Carbon Footprint of Food with Jack Mizner

Posted on August 27, 2007 by

This second part in a three part series on food, organized by Kathy Issacson and Phil Pohl, features Jack Mizner of Sandia National Labs. Jack talks us through the idea of carbon footprints and ecological footprints, and uses this concept … Continue reading →

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