by Lynne Whitbeck | Jan 21, 2020 | Climate Change, Down to Earth, Economics, Ranching, Rangeland Science
We talk to Kevin Watt from TomKat Ranch about the practice and benefits of regenerative agriculture, how to incentivize it, and the dire long-term consequences of the degenerative practices of industrial agriculture.
by Lynne Whitbeck | Jan 7, 2020 | Climate Change, Down to Earth, Rangeland Science, Water
Kate Zeigler is a geologist who works with farmers and ranchers in the arid Southwest to monitor their wells and the water table that keeps them flowing–and helps them to come up with water conservation strategies.
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 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 12, 2019 | Down to Earth, Health and Nutrition
Diana Rodgers is the author of several books and is working on a new book and documentary film project, Sacred Cow. She hosts the Sustainable Dish podcast, and she lives and works on an organic farm in Massachusetts.