Episode 173 – Colorado Peaches: Delicious for the Eaters, Fair for the Workers

by Kristina Britt | Aug 20, 2024 | Down to Earth

Colorado Peaches: Delicious for the Eaters, Fair for the Workers Gwen Cameron grew up on Rancho Durazno, her family’s peach farm. She was pursuing a career in journalism when her father asked her if she wanted to come back and take over the farm. She agreed and...

Episode 172 – Black Farmers Regenerating Land in the Face of Historical — and Current — Racism

by Kristina Britt | Aug 6, 2024 | Down to Earth

Black Farmers Regenerating Land in the Face of Historical — and Current — Racism P. Wade Ross‘s great grandfather was a runaway slave who bought land in Texas. His descendants founded Texas Small Farmers and Ranchers Community Based Organization, a non-profit that...

Episode 171 – Empowering Women in Agriculture

by Lynne Whitbeck | Jul 23, 2024 | Down to Earth

Empowering Women in Agriculture Women have been invisible in agriculture for too long: not counted in the census, not taken seriously for their work and management achievements, excluded from access to capital and credit––and even farm equipment is not made for their...

Episode 170 – The Wild Adventures of a New Mexico Hemp Farmer

by Kristina Britt | Jul 8, 2024 | Climate Change, Down to Earth

The Wild Adventures of a New Mexico Hemp Farmer Doug Fine was an international journalist before he moved to New Mexico to start a polyculture farm and embrace a rural way of life. He’s the author of six books, including four on hemp and cannabis, and his film...

Episode 169 – Sarah Wentzel-Fisher on Working Lands, Community, Science, and more

by Kristina Britt | Jun 26, 2024 | Climate Change, Down to Earth

Sarah Wentzel-Fisher on working lands, community, science, and more Sarah Wentzel-Fisher is executive director of Quivira Coalition. A native of South Dakota, she came to her work in agriculture and leadership via a circuitous path that included the creative arts,...

Episode 168 – Pueblo Values + Engineering Expertise = Resilient Landscapes

by Kristina Britt | Jun 12, 2024 | Climate Change, Down to Earth

Pueblo Values + Engineering Expertise = Resilient Landscapes Phoebe Suina grew up on Cochiti and San Felipe Pueblos in New Mexico, where she learned about land, water, cultural values and practices from her extended family and community. With advanced degrees in...