by Lynne Whitbeck | Dec 23, 2019 | Down to Earth, Policy, Racial Equity, Rural Communities, Succession
Jillian Hishaw works with farmers to protect themselves, their families, and their land–legally and financially. Attorney and food systems strategist, she provides free or low-cost services, particularly to African American farmers.
by Lynne Whitbeck | Dec 11, 2019 | Keyline, Reading the Landscape, Riparian, Slope Wetlands, Technical Guides
Applying Keyline Design Principles to Slope Wetland Restoration in a Headwater Ecosystem NMED-SWQB By Walton, M., J. W. Jansens, J. Adams, M. Tatro, and T. E. Gadzia. An interest in developing, testing, and documenting innovative approaches to slope wetland...
by Lynne Whitbeck | Dec 10, 2019 | Down to Earth, Health and Nutrition, Policy
The hemp plant is amazingly versatile and resilient, and it can be used to produce innumerable healthy products and services. So why was it made illegal, and what does the future hold? We talk to hemp farmers Ed Berg and Scott Perez.
by Lynne Whitbeck | Nov 26, 2019 | Apprenticeship, Down to Earth, Rural Communities, Succession
What does it take to be an apprentice on a farm or ranch? What does it take to mentor the apprentices? Paul Neubauer knows both sides, and talks about learning–and teaching–both practical and personal skills on the land.
by Lynne Whitbeck | Nov 13, 2019 | 2019 Conference Speakers
Yoann Hispa is CEO and founder of PetroValues. Prior to that, he was President of Optimix Energy Corp where he worked as COO for Private Investors, Private Equities, and small E&P companies in their oil and gas evaluations, acquisitions, divestitures, and drilling operations