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Episode #95: The Apple Grower

Posted on June 28, 2010 by

In this episode we are joined by Michael Phillips. Michael is an apple farmer, consultant, and writer. He has written several books, and is most well known for his book âThe Apple Grower: A guide for the Organic Orchardist.” In … Continue reading →

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Episode #65: The Zambian Soap Company with Andre Houssney

Posted on September 28, 2009 by

In this episode, I am joined by Andre Houssney of the Zambian Soap Company.  Andre gives us a cultural and historical context of Zambia, discusses the process of developing a soap company in the region, talks us through the production … 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 #44: Son of a Farmer

Posted on February 23, 2009 by

In this interview I speak with Eric Herm, who blogs at Sonofafarmer.com. Eric is a fourth generation farmer in West Texas who shares his personal story and his perspectives on soil health, Peak Oil, sustainability, and economic collapse. If you … Continue reading →

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Episode #37: No Till Agriculture with Mike Mulvaney

Posted on December 16, 2008 by

The podcast is back, and in this episode we speak with Mike Mulvaney of Auburn University about no till agriculture and conservation tillage. Also, I reframe the focus of the podcast and give people a taste of what’s to come. … Continue reading →

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Episode #14: Fair Trade, Greenlagirl and The Starbucks Challenge

Posted on May 14, 2007 by

Today as a final installment of the Fair Trade series, I speak with Siel from the popular Fair Trade blog greenlagirl.com. Siel tells us about the Starbucks Challenge and how it got started, and she also gives us some insights … Continue reading →

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Episode #12: Fair Trade According to the “Answer Man”

Posted on March 21, 2007 by

Today we speak with Rodney North, aka the “Answer Man” of Equal Exchange, a mission-based Fair Trade cooperative dedicated to social justice and an improved bottom line for the impoverished farmers of the world. Rodney gives us the low down … Continue reading →

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Episode #11: An Introduction to Coffee with Patrick Stewart

Posted on March 5, 2007 by

After a bit of an absence, we are back with some more great content. Today we begin a new series of shows about Fair Trade, with a focus on the coffee industry. For our first interview, we speak with Patrick … Continue reading →

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Episode #2: Rex Dufour on Agrobiodiversity and Entomology

Posted on November 14, 2006 by

As we continue this month’s theme of agricultural biodiversity, I interview Rex Dufour, entomologist and organic pest control expert with ATTRA, the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. Rex describes the role of insects in the agroecosystem, and emphasizes the importance … Continue reading →

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