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Agroecology Uprooted

IATP
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations
Factory Farms
Agroecology
Agribusiness
Food System
Rural Communities
Missouri Rural Crisis Center
Campaign For Family Farms and the Environment
Antitrust Laws
Industrial Agriculture
Biodiversity
Smithfield Foods
Tyson
Farm Bill
Factory Farming
Agriculture
Food Security
Nutrition Assistance Program
Cafos
Environmental Pollution

With food systems and the planet in crisis, what would true resilient, sustainable, and just solutions look like? The answer may lie in a method called agroecology, a holistic approach to food, agriculture, nature, and social systems that’s already taking root around the globe. In this series from the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, hear from farmers, scientists, food movement leaders,... more

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Food is about more than just the calories we need to survive. The expansion of corporate-controlled industrial agriculture has meant the loss of traditional knowledge, diverse genetic resources, and communities’ power to control their own food system... more

Food systems and biodiversity are deeply intertwined. Agroecology is grounded in biodiversity, taking advantage of ecological processes and relationships to improve farm resilience and productivity. But the dominant industrial agriculture system work... more

Around the world, farmers adopting agroecological practices are rebuilding their soil, growing an abundance of food, and decreasing their reliance on external inputs. As war and political turmoil disrupt fertilizer and fuel supplies globally, agroeco... more

As the war in Iran squeezes fertilizer and fuel supplies, there is renewed attention on the vulnerability of global food systems. But the roots of this current crisis go much deeper. In episode one of Agroecology Uprooted, we begin with a look at the... more

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Recent Guests

Claire Kremen
Conservation biologist and agroecologist
University of British Columbia / Eat Lancet contributor
Episode: Episode 3: Life on Earth
John Dasher
Farmer at Lew Dasher Farm, South Dakota
Lew Dasher Farm
Episode: Episode 3: Life on Earth
Courtney Tchida
Program associate, Wild Farm Alliance
Wild Farm Alliance
Episode: Episode 3: Life on Earth
Dr. Jonathan Lundgren
Executive Director, Echidysis Foundation; researcher and farmer
Echidysis Foundation / Blue Dasher Farm
Episode: Episode 2: Growing Resilience
Sam Nderitu
Founder and Executive Director, Grow Biointensive Agriculture Center of Kenya (GBIAC)
GBIAC
Episode: Episode 2: Growing Resilience
Raj Patel
Author, filmmaker, and researcher focused on food systems
Independent researcher (guest)
Episode: Episode 2: Growing Resilience
Bonnie Keeler
Director of the Water Resources Center at the University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota
Episode: Episode 1: System Failure
Pat Mooney
Founder of the ETC Group and movement veteran
ETC Group
Episode: Episode 1: System Failure

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Lily Richard
A producer and host focusing on agricultural and trade policy, particularly the impacts of concentrated animal feeding operations and community responses.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Thank you for producing this

    Hugely informative, presented in concise, well connected, and historically contextualized episodes.

    If you work in any part of the agriculture space this is a must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mschahczenski
    United States2 years ago
  • Great work, Everyone should educate on the subject, and help in their community to help reform the Farm Bill.

    Audible
    5
    Christopher Smoot
    United States3 years ago
  • Great work, Everyone should educate on the subject

    Great work, Everyone should educate on the subject, and help in their community to help reform the Farm Bill.

    Audible
    5
    Christopher Smoot
    United States3 years ago
  • Great primer on the Farm Bill

    I took a 2 hour class just on the Farm Bill, and this pretty much covers it while also giving you the perspective of what’s best for people and the environment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kendix
    United States3 years ago
  • The COP27 podcast you’ve been waiting for!

    If you want a concise but comprehensive explainer on all things COP, especially as the conference and climate relate to food systems, you’ve got to listen to IATP’s new podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eatrepeat
    Belgium4 years ago

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Many find the episodes to be essential listening for anyone working in or interested in the agriculture and environmental fields.
Reviewers often highlight the historical context and personal narratives that add depth to the discussions about factory farming.
Listeners appreciate the informative and engaging content focused on critical agricultural issues.

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Episode 1: System Failure
Q: Why should we move away from industrial agriculture?
Because it concentrates inputs and power with a small set of corporations, degrades ecosystems, depletes biodiversity, and often fails to deliver nutritious food to people, while consuming vast resources.
Episode 1: System Failure
Q: What is agroecology, in practical terms?
It's a radically sustainable approach that blends traditional ecological knowledge with modern science, aiming to transform food and farm systems to prioritize resilience, biodiversity, justice, and local empowerment, rather than just yield and profits.

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What is Agroecology Uprooted about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focus is on the critical examination of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), which represent a significant shift in American agriculture. Episodes delve into the environmental, social, and economic implications of factory farming on rural communities, highlighting personal stories from farmers and activists. Through insightful discussions, listeners gain a comprehensive understanding of the systemic issues surrounding factory farming, the historical rise of CAFOs, and the grassroots movements advocating for reform. The unique blend of personal narratives and in-depth analysis showcases both the challenges and resilience of those striving to reclaim sustainable agricultural practices and fight against corporate control in farming.... more

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7. Bonnie Keeler
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