More and more people are learning that sustainability for society, in general, and agriculture, in specific, urgently demands holistic solutions. But where do you find these answers that are field tested and working? Come with me to find them on my current world travels where I interview practitioners and communities using Agroecology (i.e., Agroecosystem-based solutions modeled on natural ecosystems) to foster Sustainable Community Food Systems . . . Cover art photo provided by Yousef Espan ...
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This episode #18 examines examples of sustainable Agrotourism and a conversation with Cipriano Ramos in the seashore town of El Morche on the Costa del Sol in the state of Malaga, Spain. Cipriano is the co-founder, along with Maria Tome', of the travel company Oletrips which provides small scale tours and experiences in sustainable Agrotourism with…
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Episode 17_Agroecology World_Westport, County Mayo, Ireland (Part 2)
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This podcast continues an exploration of the concept of a Community Food System begun in Episode #16 via conversations with the grassroots groups of the Quay Community Garden and the Edible Landscape Project in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland, who, along with other local community groups, are leading the development of a community food system and Cl…
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Episode 16_Agroecology World_Westport, County Mayo, Ireland (Part 1)
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This podcast offers an introduction to the concept of a Community Food System and to the grassroots groups of the Quay Community Garden and the Edible Landscape Project in Westport, Ireland, who, along with other local community groups, are leading the development of a community food system and Climate Action for their region.In this Episode #16 yo…
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Episode 15_Agroecology World_Dublin, Ireland
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This episode was made during a site visit to the Market Garden micro-farm known as The Gnomes which is located in Dublin, Ireland. It is an inspiring example of the urban Ag movement in Europe that is attracting young farmers to respond to the needs and growing awareness of the consumers and communities for sustainable food systems.…
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Episode 12_Agroecology World_Ballymaloe, County Cork, Ireland
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This episode visits Darina Allen of the Balleymaloe Cookery School, Organic Farm and Gardens in Ballymaloe, Ireland. She describes her personal and family's journey from being an organic farmer to chef to a world class cookery school to a food system leader which supports the diverse community of their Irish food culture and local food economy.…
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Episode 14_Agroecology World_Crete, Greece
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This episode returns to the island of Crete, Greece where we have an encore conversation in greater depth with Nikki Rose of Crete Culinary Sanctuaries, an advocate for community-based tourism that preserves organic agriculture, food culture, and traditional lifestyles.
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Episode 13_Agroecology World_Cork, County Cork, Ireland
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This episode visits Colin Sage of the Cork Food Policy Council (CFPC) and the University College Cork (UCC), School of Human Environment in Department of Geography, in City Cork, Ireland. He describes the history, mission, activities and accomplishments of the CFPC and his role as its founding Chair to engage Cork community stakeholders in food pol…
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Episode 11_Agroecology World_Cloughjordan, County Tipperary, Ireland
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This episode explores the concept of Community in Agroecology. In addition, it features an interview from the Cloughjordan Community Farm in Ireland and describes their use of the Commuity Concept.
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Episode 10_Agroecology World_Heraklion, Crete
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This is a report from the Second Agroecology Europe Forum from September 26-28, 2019 in Heraklion, Crete w/ short interviews of some of the attendees.
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Episode 9_Agroecology World_Limassol, Cyprus
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Here's a sit down chat with the organization Friends of the Earth Cyprus and their application of Agroecology concepts and principles for projects and education in Sustainable Natural Resource Management and Food Sovereignty. Enjoy . . .
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Episode 8_Agroecology World, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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ECHO Asia Impacts Farm & Seed Bank, Chiang Mai, Thailand; Seed Saving and Value-Based Agroecology
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Episode 7_Agroecology World_Luang Prabang, Laos
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This episode visits the Laos Buffalo Dairy in northern Laos and explores the concepts of Economic Agroecology, such as social enterprises.
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Episode 6_Agroecology World_Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
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Spirituality, Culture, and Social Agroecology; Visit to Ancut Garden Agroecology in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia.
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Episode 5 Agroecology World_Christchurch, NZ
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Agroecological Knowledge; Visit to Future Farming Center at Lincoln University, Christchurch, NZ
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Episode 4_Agroecology World_Carterton, NZ
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Environmental Agroecology and a Visit to the 'Farming for the Future' program in New Zealand
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Social Agroecoloy and Visit to Perth City Farm, AU
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Episode 2_Urban Agriculture and Visit to Canberra City Farm, AU
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Introduction and Invitation to Podcast “Agroecology World”
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