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Agrarian Futures

Agrarian Futures
Climate Change
Regenerative Agriculture
Agriculture
Ranching
Aquaculture
Food Industry
Atlantic Sea Farms
Lobster Industry
Kelp Farming
Maine Fisheries
Prescribed Grazing
Community Connection
Sustainable Farming Practices
Land Stewardship
White Oak Pastures
Inequality
Horse Logging
Holistic Management
Pastoralism
Ecology

Join hosts Emma Ractliffe and Austin Unruh as they explore what’s broken in our food system, and what it looks like to build something better.

Visit agrarianfuturespod.com to join our email list for a heads up on upcoming episodes and bonus content.

Agrarian Futures is produced by Alexandre Miller, who also wrote our theme song.

Instagram: @agrarianfuturespod

Twitter: @agrarianfutures

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Latest Episodes

If regenerative agriculture is about rebuilding the foundations of our food system, then soil is where that story starts.

Geologist and author David Montgomery has spent decades tracing how the health of our soil shapes everything else: the nutritio... more

Across the south, generations of Black farmers and business owners have faced losing not just their land, but their livelihoods - pushed out by discriminatory lending, land theft, and the consolidation of power. Yet from that struggle has grown somet... more

What happens when you leave behind a career in food journalism to take over a family farm in Iowa? For Beth Hoffman, it meant putting theory into practice - and learning firsthand just how difficult it is to make small and mid-sized farming work in t... more

Before industrial dredging, clear-cutting, and destructive fishing practices, our rivers and oceans were full of wood. Fallen trees, driftwood, and branches created underwater forests where fish and countless other creatures could thrive. That wood p... more

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Recent Guests

Terence Courtney
Director of Cooperative Development and Strategic Initiatives at the Federation of Southern Cooperatives
Federation of Southern Cooperatives
Episode: Building Collective Power in the Rural South with Terence Courtney
Will Harris
Owner of White Oak Pastures and advocate for regenerative agriculture
White Oak Pastures
Episode: How to Leave the Industrial System Behind with Will Harris
Sarah Mock
Agricultural journalist and author
Independent
Episode: Why Farmland Shouldn't Be a Commodity with Sarah Mock
Brian Reisinger
Author of Land Rich, Cash Poor
Episode: Losing 10,000 Farms a Year — And How to Reverse It with Brian Reisinger
Cole Mannix
Rancher and co-founder of Old Salt Co-op
Old Salt Co-op
Episode: Breaking the Beef Monopoly with Cole Mannix of Old Salt Co-Op
Anthony James
Host of The Regeneration Podcast
The Regeneration Podcast
Episode: Lessons Learned Roadtripping Through a Divided America with Anthony James
Claude Arpels
Activist investor with Slow Money NYC, focusing on patient capital and local community investment.
Slow Money NYC
Episode: Bringing Money Back Down to Earth with Claude Arpels
Skya Ducheneaux
Executive Director of Akiptan
Akiptan
Episode: Financing Native Food Sovereignty with Skya Ducheneaux
Alexis Zeigler
Founder of Living Energy Farm, designed renewable energy systems for sustainable living.
Living Energy Farm
Episode: Living Without Fossil Fuels with Alexis Zeigler

Hosts

Emma Ractliffe
Host of Agrarian Futures, focusing on sustainable practices and community empowerment in agriculture.
Austin Unruh
Co-host of Agrarian Futures, discussing the intersections of food systems and societal change.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Great guests so far!

    You’re getting all the leading and emerging voices in this area, which is great. The challenge will be keeping the topic fresh after you’ve moved through the big names. Keep after it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mehggubfrigffvg
    United States4 months ago
  • Great motivating and inspiring content

    I have thoroughly enjoyed each of the conversations with innovative producers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Panda pooh bear
    United States9 months ago
  • Amazing podcast

    Worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charlotte Maria Smith
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fascinating podcast about farming

    This is a great podcast. I have learned a lot about all the different initiatives going on in organic and regenerative agriculture. The hosts interview farmers who are doing small local truly organic, truly ethical farming. They also interview other people involved in rural revival through healthy farming.

    This is the way forward for a real environmental movement that cares about people and communities and health. ( instead of top down, bureaucratic, corporate greenwashing). Listen and be i... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Isabelle Annette Williamson
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing podcast

    Incredible listen! Made me shift my mindset and reconsider so many things about how insee food and agg

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Judy biggs
    United Statesa year ago

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Many highlight the inspiring and hopeful vision for the future of agriculture, emphasizing its relevance in contemporary discussions about food.
Listeners appreciate the diverse and knowledgeable guests featured, praising their insights on sustainable practices.
Positive feedback often mentions the educational value of the content, noting how it encourages listeners to rethink their approach to food systems.

Chart Rankings

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#159
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#72
Australia/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#98
Italy/Science/Nature
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#116
Belgium/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#139
New Zealand/Science/Nature
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#240
Denmark/Science/Nature

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Building Collective Power in the Rural South with Terence Courtney
Q: Can you explain briefly the Food Box Program?
The Food Box Program was a federal initiative during the pandemic that aimed to buy food from local cooperatives to help distribute it to food banks and needy communities.
Building Collective Power in the Rural South with Terence Courtney
Q: What are the key drivers of the decline in Black land ownership?
The key drivers include a history of systemic discrimination, economic pressures, and a decline in interest among younger generations in agriculture.
Building Collective Power in the Rural South with Terence Courtney
Q: Can you paint a picture of what cooperatives look like today?
Today, cooperatives operate in various sectors but often encounter structural barriers and a lack of awareness among potential members.
Restoring the Underwater Forests with Jon Dickson
Q: What are the different ways, so you mentioned bottom trawling, are there other techniques that have come into use over the last several hundred years that were not available prior that do damage to these ecosystems?
Jon details destructive fishing practices like dynamite and cyanide fishing that have severely harmed marine ecosystems, leading to loss of habitat and biodiversity.
Restoring the Underwater Forests with Jon Dickson
Q: Can you tell us a little bit more, why is structure so valuable in marine ecosystems?
Jon explains that structure provides shelter and breeding grounds for marine species, which are crucial for maintaining biodiversity and ecological balance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Agrarian Futures

What is Agrarian Futures about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A range of topics centered around sustainable agriculture, food systems, and community empowerment are explored. Key discussions often focus on cooperative models, regenerative practices, and the intersection of agriculture with social justice issues. Through interviews with advocates, farmers, and experts, the content encourages listeners to rethink the traditional narratives surrounding food production and its impact on society and the environment. Unique perspectives on economic empowerment for marginalized communities, particularly Black farmers, are frequently highlighted, making it a meaningful resource for those interested in social equity within agriculture. This podcast aims to inspire actionable insights and foster community engag... more

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Recent guests on Agrarian Futures include:

1. Terence Courtney
2. Will Harris
3. Sarah Mock
4. Brian Reisinger
5. Cole Mannix
6. Anthony James
7. Claude Arpels
8. Skya Ducheneaux

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