What if transforming a small strip of urban land could boost local ecology and foster a sense of community? Join us as we converse with Dr. Gray Copeland from Murdoch University, exploring her journey from marine ecology to urban rewilding using the innovative Miyawaki method. Learn about the meticulous preparation involved in selecting sites and species for these tiny urban forests and how Dr. Copeland's expertise in seagrasses and mangroves informs her current work in urban reforestation. Discover the crucial role of soil microbes in Miyawaki forests as we delve into fascinating differences in soil microbial profiles inside and outside these tiny urban ecosystems. Dr. Copeland sheds light on the importance of soil respiration rates and the innovative use of eDNA to assess biodiversity. We discuss how traditional and indigenous practices, like compost tea, can enhance soil health and forest maturity, while clarifying common misconceptions about growth rates versus maturity rates. Lastly, we explore the powerful impact these tiny forests can have on community engagement, particularly among children. Hear about the surprising social benefits, the importance of selecting native species, and the challenges of managing invasive species. Dr. Copeland shares inspiring stories of community involvement, from celebrating a forest's first birthday to combating invasives with mulch and weeding. Discover how these thriving ecosystems can transform urban landscapes and foster a sense of ownership and environmental stewardship within communities. Pocket Forests WA plants Miyawaki forests or 'pocket' forests as part of a dedicated science program run from the Harry Butler Institute, Murdoch University. The research investigates the ecology and restoration potential of pocket forests in the Australian context. The program also engages citizen scientists through a dedicated science outreach program. The outreach program brings pocket forests into schools where the children plant their very own Miyawaki forest right in their school grounds. As part of the outreach program, the children monitor their pocket forests every month with ecologist and urban forest maker, Dr Grey Coupland, from Harry Butler Institute, becoming citizen scientists and hopefully inspiring the next generation of scientists and eco-warriors. You can learn more about their work on Instagram at @pocketforestsWA and as well as at: https://pocketforestswa.org/ For sources and to read more about this subject, visit: www.agroecologies.org To support this podcast, join our patreon for early episode access at https://www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac For PPA Writing Content, visit: www.agroecologies.org For PPA Restoration Content, visit: www.restorationagroecology.com For PPA Merch, visit: www.poorproles.com For PPA Native Plants, visit: www.nativenurseries.org To hear Tomorrow, Today, our sister podcast, visit: www.tomorrowtodaypodcast.org/ Key Words: Urban Biodiversity, Miyawaki Method, Urban Rewilding, Marine Ecology, Seagrasses, Mangroves, Tiny Forests, Biodiversity, Soil Microbes, Forest Health, Soil Microbial Profiles, eDNA, Community Engagement, Environmental Stewardship, Invasive Species, Empowerment, Children, Growth Rates, Maturity Rates, Citizen Science, Compost Tea, Indigenous Practices, Social Impact, Native Species, Conservation Groups, Invasive Species Management, Mulch, Weeding, Regenerative Agriculture, Instagram, Websites, Research Affiliations

In this episode, we're diving into the history of Tiny Forests and the man behind them, Akira Miyawaki. There's a complex framework to this seemingly simple process of super-dense forests, and we discuss how it's been appropriated without context in permaculture, and what tree clusters should look like and the science behind it. To get Miyawaki's book in the US, visit:  https://www.buddhistcenter-rkina.org/product-page/the-healing-power-of-forest   To support this podcast, join our patreon for early episode access at www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac For more information and updates, visit www.poorproles.com and subscribe to our e-mail list.     Sources: https://www.nippon.com/en/in-depth/d00789/ 1 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0048969721040249 2 https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/plantbiotechnology1997/16/1/16_1_15/_pdf/-char/en 3 https://urban-forests.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Urban-Forests-report-The-Miyawaki-method-%E2%80%93-Data-concepts.pdf 4 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/shubhendu-clears-misconceptions-about-miyawaki-methodology/articleshow/70798962.cms 5 https://news.mongabay.com/2022/06/in-jordan-the-middle-easts-first-miyawaki-style-baby-forests-take-root/ 6 https://www.crowdforesting.org/minimum-size-of-a-miyawaki-forest 7 "The Healing Power of Forests: The Philosophy Behind Restoring Earth's Balance with Native Trees" by Akira Miyawaki  

How deep is your understanding of the soil beneath your feet? Jeff Lowenfels, a lawyer-turned-gardening expert, takes us on an insightful journey from using Miracle-Gro to becoming a staunch advocate for organic gardening. Through fascinating stories of his transformation, Jeff reveals how interactions with JI Rodale and Dr. Elaine Ingham opened his eyes to the wonders of the soil food web. Discover the pivotal role of mycorrhizal fungi and the critical movement of nutrients from soil to plants, all explored in his latest book, "Teaming with Bacteria." Ever wondered about the secret life of bacteria in your garden soil? This episode uncovers the complex relationships between plants and bacteria within root meristem cells. Learn how bacteria and plants engage in a symbiotic dance involving superoxide and nitrate production for mutual growth benefits. We also discuss the broader implications for soil health and sustainable agriculture, stressing the importance of bacteria-produced slime in maintaining soil structure and the dangers of chemical interventions. From composting and vermicomposting to innovative methods like Korean Natural Farming, Jeff shares traditional and modern soil-building techniques that nurture the soil food web. Highlighting the importance of endophytic bacteria in seeds, Jeff advises against sterilizing seeds and soil. Stay tuned as we explore the future of beneficial bacterial identification technologies and reflect on the groundbreaking insights from Jeff's series of books, starting with "Teaming with Microbes." This conversation is a treasure trove of knowledge that will inspire you to embrace organic gardening and understand the science behind it. If you’re not familiar with Jeff, he describes himself as an “reformed lawyer”, who also happens to write the longest running garden column in North America, having never missed a week in 41 years. The combination of garden writing and law earned him the moniker of “America’s Dirtiest Lawyer,”. He is the former President of the Garden Writers of America, a GWA Fellow and in 2005 was inducted into the GWA Hall of Fame, the highest honor a garden writer can achieve. Jeff is also the founder of a now national program that started as “Plant a Row for Bean’s,” the soup kitchen in Anchorage, and is now “Plant A Row for The Hungry.” The program is active all 50 states and Canada and has resulted in millions pounds of garden produce being donated to feed the hungry every year. As of this recording, Jeff has just released his newest book of the Teaming With Series. You might be familiar with Teaming with Microbes, Teaming with Nutrients, but his newest book, Teaming with Bacteria, sheds an entirely new light on some of the most cutting edge soil science research, and that’s what we’re here to talk about today. You can find Jeff on Twitter @GardenerJeff and you can buy his book series at jefflowenfels.com For sources and to read more about this subject, visit: www.agroecologies.org To support this podcast, join our patreon for early episode access at https://www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac For PPA Writing Content, visit: www.agroecologies.org For PPA Restoration Content, visit: www.restorationagroecology.com For PPA Merch, visit: www.poorproles.com For PPA Native Plants, visit: www.nativenurseries.org To hear Tomorrow, Today, our sister podcast, visit: www.tomorrowtodaypodcast.org/

In this episode, we explore the biochemical activity that takes place in our soil around nitrogen. How does understanding this relationship help us understand what is happening in our soils and what can we do to be better stewards for our plants? We discuss the roles of bacteria and fungi in the cycling of nitrogen in the soil, how this impacts pH, and why certain species utilize one nitrogen form better than others and why this matters in our soil management, including around making compost.     To support this podcast, join our patreon for early episode access at www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac For more information and updates, visit www.poorproles.com and subscribe to our e-mail list. Sources: Jeff Lowenfels, “Teaming with Microbes”   "Soil Microbiology Ecology And Biochemistry 4Th Edition"

Last week we spoke with Vijay Kumar Thallam to discuss the development of Andhra Pradesh's natural farming movement to feed 50 million people in a few short years; in this episode we're joined by two of the women who are part of this movement. We’re joined with H. Vanurakka, or Vanu, from Durudakunta village of Kalyandurgam Mandal in the Anantapur District & Konda Usha Rani, or Usha, of the Nutakki Village in the Guntur district. They’re both single women farmers.   This episode is particularly special, as our host for this episode was none other than our friend Dr. Ayesha Khan, and some of the translation voiceovers were provided by Nash Flynn. Make sure to check out their work at both The Disorderland Podcast & the Death and Friends podcast, respectively.     You can follow their story on Facebook: Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming Twitter & Instagram: @APZBNF https://apcnf.in/     To support this podcast, join our patreon for early episode access at www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac For more information and updates, visit www.poorproles.com and subscribe to our e-mail list.

In this episode, we're joined by Vijay Kumar Thallam, a farm leader in the Andhra Pradesh region of India. What does it look like to rely on biology, fermentation, and place-based resources to feed people at scale? This seems to be the million dollar question for folks in regenerative agriculture, permaculture, and so on. Andhra Pradesh is doing it and showing what these systems can look like. Andhra Pradesh addresses this issue by focusing on building women's cooperatives that are organized federationally, which guides food systems in local communities. This episode is a special one that everyone should be listening closely to. Vijay Thallam is Executive Vice Chairman of the Indian non-profit Rythu Sadhikara Samstha, which focuses on organic agriculture; and an advisor on agriculture and cooperation to the state Government of Andhra Pradesh. After 37 years in government, Thallam took that experience to work with large-scale community mobilization and promotion of livelihoods of rural women, tribal communities and farmers. He served a record 10 years as CEO of the Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty in Andhra Pradesh and led the mobilization and empowerment of 11.5 million rural poor women into thrift and credit based self-help groups, so they could move out of poverty. During the past five years, he has led a movement for climate-resilient, community managed natural farming, also known as Zero Budget Natural Farming. In 2020, it was renamed as Andhra Pradesh Community-Managed Natural Farming. Thallam was appointed as the Vice Chair of the Champions Network for the UN Food Systems Summit.   You can follow their story on Facebook: Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming Twitter & Instagram: @APZBNF https://apcnf.in/     To support this podcast, join our patreon for early episode access at www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac For more information and updates, visit www.poorproles.com and subscribe to our e-mail list.

Ever wondered how ancient Indian farmers managed to cultivate bountiful crops without synthetic chemicals? In this episode, we journey back to around 700 BCE to uncover the ingenious practices detailed in texts like Vrikshaya Veda and the Berkshire Veda. You'll be amazed to learn how these early techniques laid the groundwork for modern organic farming, employing principles that integrated mathematics, health management, and animal care. We then venture into the heart of these ancient texts, dissecting innovative farming methods that emphasized harmony with the land’s natural uniqueness. From the use of cow dung and composting to the creation of fermented liquid manures, we discuss how these traditional techniques compare to modern sustainable practices like Korean Natural Farming (KNF) and Jadam. You'll get a balanced perspective as we critique contemporary movements such as zero budget natural farming, separating timeless wisdom from pseudoscientific claims. Next, we delve into specific ancient recipes and their modern counterparts, like the fascinating fermentation process of Kunapajala, a potent liquid manure. We spotlight Surapala’s methods and the impressive yield increases seen in crops like mango, coconut, and kiwi when using these ancient techniques. Whether you’re a farming enthusiast or just curious about ancient practices, this episode promises to be both enlightening and delightfully humorous. For sources and to read more about this subject, visit: www.agroecologies.org To support this podcast, join our patreon for early episode access at https://www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac For PPA Writing Content, visit: www.agroecologies.org For PPA Restoration Content, visit: www.restorationagroecology.com For PPA Merch, visit: www.poorproles.com For PPA Native Plants, visit: www.nativenurseries.org To hear Tomorrow, Today, our sister podcast, visit: www.tomorrowtodaypodcast.org/   Key Words: Ancient Indian Farming, Vrikshaya Veda, Berkshire Veda, Traditional Farming, Sustainable Agriculture, Korean Natural Farming, Jadam, Fermented Fertilizers, Organic Fertilizers, Crop Yield, Poultry Waste, Marginalized Communities, Fermentation Process, Nutrient Content, Personal Hygiene, Self-Care, Blue Cash Preferred, American Express

In this episode, we're joined by Brandon Rust, founder of Bokashi Earthworks and known for his extensive expertise in cannabis growing. Brandon's work walks the tight rope between understanding conventional agricultural practices and how to maximize yield and data tracking while also embracing many natural farming methods. Why is this balance important, and what does it look like?   Check out Brandon's incredible work on Instagram @Rust.Brandon and if you're looking to buy products from Bokashi Earthworks, visit: https://www.bokashiearthworks.com/?wpam_id=21 As of this episode drop, there is a 25% sale using the code BLACKFRIDAY   To support this podcast, join our patreon for early episode access at www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac

In this episode, we explore the traditional practice of bokashi. Fermenting waste instead of composting offers a number of benefits and comes with its own set of rules on what this practice needs. Bokashi is particularly beneficial for indoor growers, folks in urban spaces, and people who enjoy a good ferment. How does bokashi change the material profile, and what are the benefits, and ultimately, how does a bokashi end-product compare to compost? We explore these questions and what Hillary Clinton has to do with it in this episode.   Sources: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/360069726_Growth_and_Yield_Performance_of_Radish_as_Affected_by_Different_Amount_of_EM-bokashi_in_Lahar_Soil    "Bokashi Composting scraps to soil in weeks," Adam Footer   https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/217032797.pdf  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/242539803_Carbon_nutrient_and_mass_loss_during_composting 

We're joined by the Denver Compost Collective to discuss the concept of urban composting and utilizing compost as a tool for building community. How can we leverage our mutual understanding of the importance of soil health and local, healthy food to build inroads with our neighbors? And more importantly, how can their model be replicated across urban spaces globally?   The Denver Compost Collective provides a weekly compost collection service for apartment dwellers. Their community farm partners regularly receive their compost and add it to their soils, which supports the soil greatly: improving its structure, adding fertility for crops, retaining water, and reintroducing critically important microbes back into the earth. This supports the farm’s efforts to grow healthy, natural food for their communities right in Denver. Check out the Denver Compost Collective on Instagram (@DenverCompostCollective) & Facebook, and visit their website for more information: http://www.denvercompostcollective.com   Support this podcast by visiting www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac or sign up for our newsletter at www.poorproles.com   

In this episode, we highlight the fundamentals of compost. What's actually going on in your compost pile, and how does that influence the decisions you make to keep your compost pile healthy? Why does compost sometimes seem to be beneficial and sometimes it doesn't, and what do all of the microbes in the soil have to do with it?   Sources: "Let it Rot! The Farmer's Guide to Composting" Stu Campbell "The Science of Compost: Life, Death & Decay in the Garden", Dr. Julian Doberski   Support this podcast by visiting www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac or sign up for our newsletter at www.poorproles.com 

In this episode, we're joined by Kathleen Draper, the Board Chair of the International Biochar Initiative. We chat about the past 3 decades of biochar research, its limitations, and its potential. While biochar gets most of its attention around building soil, it has a number of other potential uses which should be getting just as much attention as its role in some soils. Tune in to learn about some of the many research projects going on across the globe around biochar!   Kathleen Draper is the co-author of BURN: Using Fire to Cool the Earth & is the Board Chair of International Biochar Initiative Learn more about IBI, IBI Membership, and read IBI’s monthly newsletter. IBI offers a Biochar Certification Program to help producers prove the high value of their biochar products. Access training with IBI’s online Biochar Training Program, a 19-part video training series designed to teach the how-to of biochar production and use, how to commercialize products through the study of biochar production technologies, biochar standards and classification.  Follow IBI on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and see their library of videos on YouTube.     Support this podcast by visiting www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac or sign up for our newsletter at www.poorproles.com 

Everyone who has spent time on homesteader youtube has heard about biochar, but what exactly is it, is it actually that good for your soil, and most importantly, do you actually need it? Well, that's what we we're here to discuss! What does the research on biochar actually say? In this episode, we learn the differences between char, biochar, and discuss some soil chemistry to see if farmer Joe on youtube has been lying to you the whole time!   Support this podcast by visiting www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac or sign up for our newsletter at www.poorproles.com    Sources: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/305844855_Long-term_effects_of_biochar_on_soil_physical_properties  Biochar– A survey Daniel Meyer-Kohlstock  https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acssuschemeng.9b03536#:~:text=The%20CEC%20value%20of%20the,109%E2%80%93152%20cmol%2Fkg.  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317168120_Cation_Exchange_Capacity_of_Biochar_An_urgent_method_modification  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262468147_Biochar_and_soil_nitrous_oxide_emissions  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/281115584_Mechanisms_of_soil_pH_regulation_by_biochar_amendments_and_consequences_for_biochar_long-term_effects  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344250887_Biochar_aging_increased_microbial_carbon_use_efficiency_but_decreased_biomass_turnover_time  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/358311537_An_insight_into_long-term_effects_of_biochar_application_on_forest_soils https://www.researchgate.net/publication/306491584_Biomass_turnover_time_in_terrestrial_ecosystems_halved_by_land_use  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/337687911_Biochar_made_from_low_density_wood_has_greater_plant_available_water_than_biochar_made_from_high_density_wood https://www.researchgate.net/publication/309441597_Crop_Yield_Response_to_Increasing_Biochar_Rates https://www.researchgate.net/publication/353125168_Potential_hazards_of_biochar_The_negative_environmental_impacts_of_biochar_applications  BIOCHAR Ravindra Sachan1 , Anjana Nautiyal2 , Kishan Kumar3 and Rajnesh Kumar4

Note: We discuss a fermented tea from poison ivy-- the french word 'ortie', is actually stinging nettle tea. Ferns are also common for a fermented soil amendment in the region. Thanks to Edible Earth for the translation help! Join us as we embark on an enlightening journey with Éric Texier of Brézème Vineyards in south-central France. Éric's path from the nuclear industry to the world of winemaking is nothing short of inspiring. We explore his early influences, including the philosophy of Masanobu Fukuoka, and how he embraced traditional farming methods that honor the land's natural processes. Through Éric's reflections, we gain insight into the profound cultural and generational connections he formed with older, traditional farmers, and the remarkable impact of wild yeast fermentation on his wines. As climate change reshapes the landscape, vineyard techniques must evolve. We discuss how ethical considerations initially drove the shift away from harmful herbicides and pesticides towards sustainable practices. However, as the Northern Rhone region faced increasing challenges from climate change, traditional methods had to be adapted. Listen in as we explore the transition to cover cropping and the careful selection of suitable plants for different soil types, with a focus on how these practices support both the environment and the vineyard's resilience. Finally, we celebrate the dynamic energy of a new generation of farmers in Ardèche, who are revitalizing traditional farming and winemaking methods with a forward-thinking approach. Their enthusiasm for sustainable practices and drought-resistant varietals offers hope for the future. We also touch on the joy of experiencing wine in various contexts, whether through the intellectual appreciation of terroir-driven wines or the simple pleasure of social, convivial drinking. This episode encapsulates the unique journey of wine from vineyard to glass, reflecting the passion and care involved in every bottle. Brézème is available for purchase across the globe, and you can learn more about their wine process at: https://www.eric-texier.com/ Eric can be found occasionally posting about the vineyards on Instagram @Brezame For sources and to read more about this subject, visit: www.agroecologies.org To support this podcast, join our patreon for early episode access at https://www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac For PPA Writing Content, visit: www.agroecologies.org For PPA Restoration Content, visit: www.restorationagroecology.com For PPA Merch, visit: www.poorproles.com For PPA Native Plants, visit: www.nativenurseries.org To hear Tomorrow, Today, our sister podcast, visit: www.tomorrowtodaypodcast.org/ Natural Winemaking, Eric Texier, Brezame Vineyards, South-central France, Masanobu Fukuoka, Traditional Farming, Elder Farmers, Wild Yeast Fermentation, Climate Change Adaptation, Northern Rhone Region, Sustainable Practices, Cover Cropping, Vineyard Resilience, Ethical Farming, Drought-resistant Varietals, Ardèche, Young Farmers, Revitalizing Traditional Methods, Modern Sensibilities, Terroir-driven Wines, Intellectual Pursuit, Casual Drinking, Carbonic Maceration, Wine Storage, Wine Culture

We're back for season 3! In our first episode, we're talking about Masanobu Fukuoka, do nothing farming, and how he ended up coining this concept of natural farming. Fukuoka has an interesting history that led him to repeated failed attempts that brought him to a final solution on what doing nothing is, and it's not doing nothing. Tune into this episode to find out! Masanobu Fukuoka (2 February 1913 – 16 August 2008) was a Japanese farmer and philosopher celebrated for his natural farming and re-vegetation of desertified lands. He was a proponent of no-till, herbicide and pesticide free cultivation methods from which he created a particular method of agriculture commonly referred to as "natural farming" or "do-nothing farming". Fukuoka was the author of several books, scientific papers and other publications, and was featured in television documentaries and interviews from the 1970s onwards. His influences went beyond farming to inspire individuals within the natural food and lifestyle movements. He was an outspoken advocate of the value of observing nature's principles.   Support this podcast through Patreon at www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac    

We're joined by two activists working to defend the Atlanta Forest during an attempt to tear down the forest in order to build both a mock city for police to develop urban trainings, which would train police nationally. We talk about what different tactics have been successful and what tactics people should be bringing to defense projects where they live.   The intro to this podcast comes from the Defend the Atlanta Forest website Learn more about the movement:  https://defendtheatlantaforest.org   Learn more about the contractors hired to destroy the forest and build Cop City and Hollywood Dystopia:  https://stopreevesyoung.com   Anonymous communiques from forest defenders: https://scenes.noblogs.org   An article exploring the meanings of this movement and the projects its fighting against: https://www.e-flux.com/architecture/horizons/493130/stop-the-metaverse-save-the-real-world/   A recent Rolling Stone article on the movement: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/defend-atlanta-forest-copy-city-climate-change-defund-the-police-1397188/     Support this podcast through Patreon at www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac  

We're joined by Mikey & Keoni from the O'ahu Water Protectors to discuss the recent history of Red Hill & the destruction of Hawaii's largest aquifer and primary source of fresh water for the residents of the island. How did we get to the point that the most important source for life, fresh water, is becoming less and less accessible? Further, how has this pushed people into activism and begun to change narratives in the community about the role of activism? We don't just dive into these questions but we also look at the recent successes caused by direct action, and the lessons learned from this process.   To support the O'ahu Water Protectors, visit: https://oahuwaterprotectors.org/ They can also be found on social media at @Oahuwaterprotectors Shut Down Red Hill Mutual Aid social medias: @SDRHMutualAid Venmo: @ShutDownRedHillMutualAid   Support this podcast through Patreon at www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac  

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Ryan Shmid & Katya Busenitz from the Ecdysis Foundation to discuss the impacts of grazing on both native and non-native insects. How can regenerative grazing improve honey production while also helping increase native diversity?   To learn more about the Ecdysis Foundation, visit www.ecdysis.bio   Support this podcast through Patreon at www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac  

In this episode, we're joined by researcher Tommy Fenster to discuss how we can transition California Almond farms for future climates. What potential is there to keep nut crops in these regions in California, and what does that look like?   You can check out Tommy's work at Ecdysis.bio and he can be found on Twitter @TomDF1     Support this podcast through Patreon at www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac    

In this episode, we're joined by Chloe & Max from Liberation Tools to discuss the question of heirloom tools and designing tools to meet the needs of marginalized and non-traditional farmers.  The modern era's model of disposable tools is inherently unsustainable & exists as a blip in the history of human existence. Relearning the processes of developing tools and developing networks for resources around tool development. Liberation Tools is a subsect of Soul & Soil Project based in the unceded Tsalagi (aka Cherokee) territory of Western North Carolina. Find out more about their work at: https://www.soulandsoilproject.org/ . We seek to support racial justice and food sovereignty through the free distribution of high quality, hand forged garden tools to BIPOC who grow food or want to start.   Liberation Tools can also be found on Instagram @liberation_tools & their tools can be bought at: https://www.artgardenavl.com/   Support this podcast through Patreon at www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac    

We're joined by Chris from Kentucky Heartwood to discuss protecting old-growth forests and unique ecosystems that are home to rare and endangered species from clearcutting by the forestry service. Your first thought might be, "Why is the forestry service clearcutting public lands?" We chat about this, and how their solutions fall short.  ​Kentucky Heartwood was formed in 1992 by people concerned about logging, mining, and off-road vehicles on the Daniel Boone National Forest (DBNF). We advocate for the greatest protections of Kentucky’s public lands, with the twin values of protecting and restoring ecological integrity and a reverence and respect for wild nature as our guiding principles. Through public education, outreach, forest monitoring, and the suite of administrative and legal avenues of public participation and recourse, Kentucky Heartwood continues our tradition of effective advocacy.   You can learn more about Kentucky Heartwood at KYheartwood.com & at @KentuckyHeartwood on Instagram   Support this podcast through Patreon at www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac

Have you ever considered that a forgotten plant could hold the key to sustainable agriculture and enhanced nutrition? Today, we take you on a journey through time to rediscover the American groundnut, a plant that was a lifeline for indigenous communities and even supported the Pilgrims in 1620. We honor Dr. Bill Blackman, whose pioneering work at Louisiana State University in the 1980s aimed to revive and improve this incredible plant. Despite the program's abrupt end, Dr. Blackman's continued dedication into his 90s keeps the dream alive for the groundnut's resurgence. What are the barriers and breakthroughs in transforming a historical staple into a modern agricultural marvel? We'll explore the trials and triumphs of cultivating American groundnuts on a large scale, from breeding challenges and mechanical farming difficulties to the promising yields and rich nutritional benefits. The episode delves into innovative efforts to develop herbicide systems and non-viney varieties, emphasizing the need for ongoing research to fully harness the plant's potential. Reflecting on the historical use of groundnuts, we consider its role in future farming practices and its remarkable anticancer properties. Join us as we question long-held scientific beliefs and celebrate the enduring curiosity that drives agricultural innovation. From comparisons to the introduction of potatoes in Ireland to personal experiences in cultivating LSU groundnuts, this episode is a testament to the passion and perseverance of those dedicated to this unique crop. We share heartfelt stories of growing interest and community involvement, culminating in a hopeful vision for the future of American groundnuts. Don't miss this inspiring exploration of an ancient plant with the potential to revolutionize modern agriculture. For sources and a transcript of this episode, visit: https://poorprolesalmanac.substack.com/p/the-hidden-legacy-of-american-groundnuts To support this podcast, join our patreon for early episode access at https://www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac For PPA Writing Content, visit: www.agroecologies.org For PPA Restoration Content, visit: www.restorationagroecology.com For PPA Merch, visit: www.poorproles.com For PPA Native Plants, visit: www.nativenurseries.org To hear Tomorrow, Today, our sister podcast, visit: www.tomorrowtodaypodcast.org/ Keywords: American Groundnut, Rediscovery, Historical Significance, Indigenous Communities, Pilgrims, Nitrogen-Fixing, Perennial Plant, Cultural Importance, Agricultural Significance, Dr. Bill Blackman, Louisiana State University, Breeding Program, Tubers, Market Viability, Challenges, Mechanical Farming, Promising Yields, Nutritional Benefits, Herbicide Systems, Non-viney Varieties, Research, Anticancer Compounds, Resurgence, Passion, Cultivation, Distribution, Momentum, Resurgence, Legacy, Future Potential, Curiosity, Passion, Groundnut Growers, Gardening, Newcomers, Comprehensive Look, Envision, Possibilities, Journey, Viney, High-Nutritional Value, Sensitivity, Climates, Product Development, Regional Adaptability, Scientific Beliefs, Agriculture, Perennial Crops, Indigenous Peoples, Potatoes, Ireland, Disease-Resistant Varieties, Scientific Theories, Experimentation, Inquiry, Curiosity, Interest, Varieties, LSU Strains, Satisfaction, Enthusiasm, Unique Plants

Peter Gelderloos joins us again to discuss his recent book "The Solutions are Already Here: Strategies for Ecological Revolution from Below". The conversation is framed around ecological collapse, the complexity of tackling these issues, and detangling climate change from the conversations around the carbon footprint. How does capitalism utilize climate change to continue its path to exploit the resources on the planet through tools like the green new deal, and how do we respond to this greenwashing?   We explore the concept of community-building, the power of utopia, and what kind of tools are at our disposal to find ways to gum up the system destroying the ecosystem.   You can get Peter's book from Pluto Press: https://www.plutobooks.com/ Find Peter on Twitter @PeterGelderloos     Support this podcast through Patreon at www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac

The role of corn in our diet cannot be overstated, whether it's through animal feed for meat production, ethanol to transport our food, high fructose corn syrup, corn flour, or any of the other ways it has been introduced. Corn is a staple for good reason; it stores well, grows incredibly efficiently, and we've gotten really, really good at growing it. Despite this, there's an underbelly to this industry that often gets overlooked in the conversation about what the future of our food looks like. How did we get here, and how does the modern corn we eat today related to the crops indigenous people across the Americas have been harvesting and breeding for thousands of years? In this "Tomorrow, Today" crossover episode, we're joined by Helen Anne Curry, author of "Endangered Maize: Industrial Agriculture & the Crisis of Extinction" and Kranzberg Professor of the History of Technology in the School of History and Sociology at Georgia Tech. We chat about this complex relationship between modern corn and its relatives, often called landrace or unimproved corn varieties. But are these actually unimproved varieties? Researchers became aware that the corn we grow today had a very narrow genetic pool, and it was imperative to make sure the diversity of corn that existed across the continents was protected. Like most things, it was more complex than that. How did the cold war, multinational corporations, and the green revolution impact the evolution of corn? Tune in to find out! Historian Helen Anne Curry on her book "Endangered Maize: Industrial Agriculture and the Crisis of Extinction" from University of California Press. www.ucpress.edu/book/978052030769…/endangered-maize Find Helen Anne Curry on Twitter at @HACurry   Support this podcast through Patreon at www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac

In this episode we're joined by James Holt, the Executive Director of the Buffalo Field Campaign, a non-profit focused on restoring the rights of the wild buffalo to manage the landscape similarly to how it has in the past. What's the difference between bison, beefalo & buffalo, and what exactly is the problem with how Yellowstone Park is managing them currently? We talk about these subjects and explore the role non-indigenous people have in both restoring the buffalo and hunting them.   To learn more about the Buffalo Field Campaign, visit their website at www.buffalofieldcampaign.org or visit them on social media @buffalofieldcampaign     Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/PoorProlesAlmanac

In this episode, we're joined by Panteleon from Maseualkualli Farms, a small fossil-free farm in northeast Kansas. We discuss the importance of relearning to farm without petrochemicals and petrofuels, building community, and the Florentine Codex-- a text that outlines traditional indigenous land stewardship as recorded by the Spanish upon their arrival.   We also chat about food apartheid and the concept of food as a public work.  Check out their farm at: https://www.masefarm.org/ and on social media at @Maseualkuallifarms     Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/PoorProlesAlmanac

In this episode, we're joined by writer & producer Joe Yates, who is part of the Yawk'laanaas tribe. We discuss the PBS award-winning show 'Molly of Denali', the importance of TV that reflects very complicated realities around representation and finding common threads across audiences. If you're not familiar with the show 'Molly of Denali', it is an animated children's show created by Dorothea Gillim and Kathy Waugh. The series is the first American nationally distributed children's show to feature an Alaska Native as the lead character.   You can learn more about Joe's work at alaskanfilms.com   Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/PoorProlesAlmanac

We're joined in this episode by Dr. Martin Reinhardt to discuss a unique project focused on what decolonized foods look like & how these diets impact health. When foods aren't easily available at the grocery store, how does that change your relationship with your food, and what are the health effects of these dietary changes. The Decolonizing Diet Project (DDP) was an exploratory study of the relationship between people and indigenous foods of the Great Lakes Region. Very few studies have ever been conducted on this subject matter, and studies that examine the physical, cultural, and legal/political dimensions are practically non-existent. This research program is being led by Dr. Martin Reinhardt, Assistant Professor – Center for Native American Studies at Northern Michigan University and is being supported by the USFS and Cedar Tree Institute.   The results can be found at:  https://na.eventscloud.com/file_uploads/0c98117111bd526196a14015c8f3489f_Reinhardt_Day3_1020am.pdf   The Decolonizing Diet book is available at the Northern Michigan University bookstore: https://nmu.bncollege.com/c/Decolonizing-Diet-Project-Cookbook/p/MBS_2042696_used     Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/PoorProlesAlmanac

In this episode, we're joined by Jacqueline form the Cempazúchitl Collective to discuss street medic training for communities in their communities, as well as the variety of care that we should be thinking about as we prepare for more government crackdowns on dissent.   Check out their work at: https://linktr.ee/cempazuchitl Folks can donate to their work anytime through venmo: @BIPOCskillshares   Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/PoorProlesAlmanac

Food scarcity is prevalent within every city in the U.S. The pandemic, systemic oppression and escalating climate change have exacerbated existing needs. One solution to food scarcity is food sovereignty and community health. In 2021 Seeding Sovereignty embarked on our first-ever farming adventure, Ancestral Acres Farm & Garden on Tiwa Territory in Albuquerque, New Mexico! In this episode, we're joined by Mayam from Ancestral Acres, land steward and program director, to discuss finding place and time in restoring landscapes for the benefit of human and non-human inhabitants. You can check out Ancestral Acres at: https://seedingsovereignty.org/aafg You can learn more about Seeding Sovereignty's various projects at: https://seedingsovereignty.org/   Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/PoorProlesAlmanac

In this episode, we're joined by Taylor Pennewell from Redbud Resource Group to discuss the complex web of conversations around the concept of land acknowledgements, landback and sovereignty for indigenous people across North America. What does this look like in practice, what are the shortfalls around the way we do land acknowledgements today, and where do we go from here?   To learn more about Redbud Resource Group, visit: https://www.redbudresourcegroup.org/ or find Redbud Resource Group across social medias.     Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/PoorProlesAlmanac  

In this episode, we're joined by Linda Black Elk & Ruth Plenty Sweetgrass-She Kills to discuss food sovereignty, seed rematriation, food systems collapse, and how social media plays into these conversations. What does the future hold for our food systems and how do we move forward from the current state of colonialism?   Linda Black Elk (Catawba) is an ethnobotanist specializing in traditional foods and medicines of the Great Plains. She is currently the Director of Food Sovereignty at United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck, ND, and is the mother to three Lakota sons. She can be found on Facebook at Linda Black Elk, or on Instagram @Linda.Black.Elk   Ruth Plenty Sweetgrass-She Kills (Hidatsa, Mandan, Dakota, and Nakota) is the Food Sovereignty Director at the Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College.     Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/PoorProlesAlmanac  

In this episode, we're joined with Mandu from NATIFS, North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems, to discuss food sovereignty and the future of indigenous foodways and the concept of culture and food as dynamic and evolving. North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NāTIFS), founded by James Beard award winners The Sioux Chef, is dedicated to addressing the economic and health crises affecting Native communities by re-establishing Native foodways. We imagine a new North American food system that generates wealth and improves health in Native communities through food-related enterprises. NāTIFS has opened the Indigenous Food Lab in the Midtown Global Market on historic Lake Street in Minneapolis. The Indigenous Food Lab is a professional Indigenous kitchen and training center covering all aspects of food service; research and development; Indigenous food identification, gathering, cultivation, and preparation; and all components of starting and running a successful culinary business based around Native traditions and Indigenous foods. Reclamation of ancestral education is a critical part of reversing the damage of colonialism and forced assimilation, and food is at the heart of this reclamation. NāTIFS will drive sustainable economic empowerment and prosperity into tribal areas through a reimagined North American food system that also addresses the health impacts of injustice.   Check out NATIFS at NATIFS.org or @Natives_org on Instagram     Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/PoorProlesAlmanac  

In this episode, we're joined by the team at GC Resolve to discuss the 2023 farm bill, and why it's such a big deal. What can consumers do to impact how the farm bill is written?   This conversation tackles some of the issues around how the farm bills are structured and geared, and how despite constant conversations around the idea of supporting small farmers, little is done to actually support small farmers in the way farm insurance is structured, just for one example.   Check out GC Resolve at: https://www.gcresolve.com/     Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/PoorProlesAlmanac    

For our 100th episode, we decided to tackle the long and convoluted history of corn, specifically corn in the post-1492 world. Corn's rise to becoming the cornerstone of the diet for most of humanity involves a lot of moving pieces, from its early history of being bred to a perfect confluence of events that allowed corn to continue growing past the point of anything anyone would have ever expected.     Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/PoorProlesAlmanac     Sources:  https://scholarworks.uark.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1227&context=jflp https://ensia.com/voices/its-time-to-rethink-americas-corn-system/?viewAll=1 https://grist.org/food/our-crazy-farm-subsidies-explained/ https://www.iowacorn.org/media-page/corn-facts https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2019/07/29/corn-americas-largest-crop-2019#:~:text=The%20rest%20of%20the%20corn,and%20bio%2Ddegradable%20packing%20materials. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/07/14/how-corn-made-its-way-into-just-about-everything-we-eat/ https://12ft.io/proxy?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonpost.com%2Flifestyle%2Ffood%2Fin-defense-of-corn-the-worlds-most-important-food-crop%2F2015%2F07%2F12%2F78d86530-25a8-11e5-b77f-eb13a215f593_story.html%3Fitid%3Dlk_inline_manual_10 https://www.cell.com/current-biology/pdf/S0960-9822(13)00507-1.pdf https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/nr/c4-photosynthesis-food-security-1.569044#:~:text=Plants%20using%20C4%20photosynthesis%20grow,according%20to%20a%20new%20study. Smil, Vaclav (2004). Enriching the Earth: Fritz Haber, Carl Bosch, and the Transformation of World Food Production (1st ed.). Cambridge, MA: MIT. ISBN 9780262693134. Ritter, Steven K. (18 August 2008). "The Haber-Bosch Reaction: An Early Chemical Impact On Sustainability". Chemical & Engineering News. 86 (33). https://12ft.io/proxy?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonpost.com%2Flifestyle%2Ffood%2Fin-defense-of-corn-the-worlds-most-important-food-crop%2F2015%2F07%2F12%2F78d86530-25a8-11e5-b77f-eb13a215f593_story.html%3Fitid%3Dlk_inline_manual_10 https://www.ers.usda.gov/webdocs/publications/41988/50849_aib485.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4gViMBiJqc&t=67s

In this episode, we dive into the non-profit world that dictates African agricultural policy. What is AGRA, where did it come from, who is funding it, and how are they doing it? In the second part, we take a look at some of the more sinister actions to control food production in Africa and the responses from some of the indigenous farmers.     Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/PoorProlesAlmanac   Sources: https://agra.org/our-story/ https://www.alliancemagazine.org/feature/the-farmers-voice-in-agricultural-development/ https://ecdpm.org/wp-content/uploads/DP240-Financing-the-African-Union-on-mindsets-and-money.pdf https://www.die-gdi.de/uploads/media/BP_04.2011.pdf https://www.mathematica.org/blogs/uncovering-insights-about-agricultural-transformation-in-africa https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1759-5436.2011.00238.x https://www.iatp.org/agra-still-failing-africas-farmers https://safcei.org/press-release-african-faith-communities-tell-gates-foundation-big-farming-is-no-solution-for-africa/ https://www.iatp.org/blog/202010/agricultural-revolution-gates-foundation-leading-africa-failure https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2021/10/9/african-agriculture-without-its-farmers https://grain.org/en/article/6690-how-the-gates-foundation-is-driving-the-food-system-in-the-wrong-direction https://news.mongabay.com/2022/03/donors-must-rethink-africas-flagging-green-revolution-new-evaluation-shows-commentary/#:~:text=A%20critical%20new%20donor%2Dfunded,security%20for%209%20million%20smallholders.%E2%80%9D https://www.pambazuka.org/governance/au%E2%80%99s-dependency-donors-big-shame

In this episode, we dive into the non-profit world that dictates African agricultural policy. What is AGRA, where did it come from, who is funding it, and how are they doing it? In the first part, we detangle the investors and non-profits driving this change to see who is really behind these continental policy changes and how they are able to gather so much power.   Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/PoorProlesAlmanac     Sources: https://agra.org/our-story/ https://www.alliancemagazine.org/feature/the-farmers-voice-in-agricultural-development/ https://ecdpm.org/wp-content/uploads/DP240-Financing-the-African-Union-on-mindsets-and-money.pdf https://www.die-gdi.de/uploads/media/BP_04.2011.pdf https://www.mathematica.org/blogs/uncovering-insights-about-agricultural-transformation-in-africa https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1759-5436.2011.00238.x https://www.iatp.org/agra-still-failing-africas-farmers https://safcei.org/press-release-african-faith-communities-tell-gates-foundation-big-farming-is-no-solution-for-africa/ https://www.iatp.org/blog/202010/agricultural-revolution-gates-foundation-leading-africa-failure https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2021/10/9/african-agriculture-without-its-farmers https://grain.org/en/article/6690-how-the-gates-foundation-is-driving-the-food-system-in-the-wrong-direction https://news.mongabay.com/2022/03/donors-must-rethink-africas-flagging-green-revolution-new-evaluation-shows-commentary/#:~:text=A%20critical%20new%20donor%2Dfunded,security%20for%209%20million%20smallholders.%E2%80%9D https://www.pambazuka.org/governance/au%E2%80%99s-dependency-donors-big-shame

Curious about what's *actually* illegal around foraging, and more importantly, why it is? We dive into a long and convoluted history and series of laws which have left foraging law as a tool to be used by state organizations as they see fit.   Foraging rights were in fact long protected in the United States early on in the nation's beginnings, but were slowly eroded away as a number of policies took hold around marginalized people, as well as the rise of urbanization and industrialism in the 19th century. Tune in for the story of its evolution to its current, chaotic state!     Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/PoorProlesAlmanac   Sources: https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2740&context=ulj   https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/wild-food-for-all   https://theconversation.com/american-environmentalisms-racist-roots-have-shaped-global-thinking-about-conservation-143783

In this episode, we talk about the history of prohibition and how politicians and tacticians pushed through an overwhelmingly unpopular law making alcohol sales illegal. We chat about what overlaps we see with contemporary wedge issues, and the power of a dedicated but small voting block who leveraged rural/urban divides, racism, and xenophobia to change the course of history!     Sources:   https://prohibition.themobmuseum.org/the-history/the-road-to-prohibition/why-prohibition-happened/ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/17/opinion/prohibition-anniversary-100.html America walks into a bar : a spirited history of taverns and saloons, speakeasies, and grog shops by Sismondo, Christine https://newrepublic.com/article/158356/woodrow-wilson-racism-princeton-university https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2017/02/segregation-invented/517158/ https://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/document.php?id=cqresrre1927042300

In this episode, Matt joins us to talk about the fundamentals of hydrogen power, the history of hydrogen power, power storage, ducks (not the good kind), Elon Musk, and climate change. If you've ever wondered how many gallons of gas it takes to move cargo boats 1 shaq length, you'll be in for a treat!     Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/PoorProlesAlmanac

In the first episode of our new series "A Brief History of", we're joined by comedian Nash Flynn (@ItsNashFlynn) & our video editor Matt to talk about the history of Cannabis. Where did it come from, how did it spread, and what did Deepthroat have to do with it? Shoutout to Dom, our editor, for not quitting after editing this masterpiece.      Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/PoorProlesAlmanac

We chat with Christen & Char from AK Press about publishing, printing, and left media as a whole, and what it's like to work in a cooperative modeled business. What does the future around publishing look like given the internet & conglomerates monopolizing the publishing industry? What can we learn from the post-truth era, and what impacts does it have on how the left can organize and use post-truth to its advantage?   AK Press is one of the oldest worker run, collectively managed publishers and distributors in the US. To order books from them, visit www.akpress.org and find them across social medias! Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/PoorProlesAlmanac

Garrison from Cool Zone Media, the podcast network home for It Could Happen Here, Behind the Bastards, and more, joins us to talk about climate collapse, activism, and working within capitalism to push anti-capitalist projects. To check out Cool Zone Media, visit them on social media at @CoolZoneMedia   Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/PoorProlesAlmanac

The folks from It's Going Down join us to talk about organizing, movement building, news infrastructure, and we go down memory lane to talk about organizing pre-social media. If you're not familiar with It's Going Down, they are a digital community center for anarchist, anti-fascist, autonomous anti-capitalist and anti-colonial movements across so-called North America. Their mission is to provide a resilient platform to publicize and promote revolutionary theory and action.   You can find them on social media at @Itsgoingdown and their website is www.itsgoingdown.org     Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/PoorProlesAlmanac

We chat with organizer Charles McBryde, live from an undisclosed location in Ukraine, about what's going on in the country, what we can learn from the challenges faced, particularly from global propaganda machines, and what lessons we can bring home.   To support Charles's work getting medical supplies to citizens in need, visit: https://missionkharkiv.com/   For Charles's social medias, find him @CharlesMcBryde   Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/PoorProlesAlmanac

We're joined by Naomi from MeansTV to talk about what the future of visual media looks like in an era of decentralized streaming services and cheaper access to content development.   To check out MeansTV, visit them on social media or subscribe at https://means.tv   Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/PoorProlesAlmanac    

We chat with Dr. Anabel Ford, an American archaeologist specializing in the study of Mesoamerica, with a focus on the lowland Maya of Belize and Guatemala. She is recognized for her discovery of the ancient Maya city El Pilar. We chat about the role of the modern Milpa in contemporary society and the future they hold. We are also joined by Torres Master (Forest Gardener), Amor Obando (Master Forest Horticulturalist), Cynthia Ellis Topsey (Community Outreach Activist), and. Norden Martinez (Urban Forest Gardener).   To see and support Dr. Ford's work, please visit: https://exploringsolutionspast.org/   To buy Dr. Ford's book "The Maya Forest Garden: Eight Millennia of Sustainable Cultivation of the Tropical Woodlands" visit: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/maya-forest-garden-anabel-ford/1120805401   Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/PoorProlesAlmanac        

In the second part of our 2-part series, we look at the periphery of the milpa, and how milpa systems have long-ranging implications for the regional biome. We discuss how the milpa exists today within Chiapas and how it has evolved!   Sources: Climate-Smart Adaptations and Government Extension Partnerships for Sustainable Milpa Farming Systems in Mayan Communities of Southern Belize Kristin Drexler Falkowski, T. B., Chankin, A., Diemont, S. A. W., & Pedian, R. W. (2019). More than just corn and calories: a comprehensive assessment of the yield and nutritional content of a traditional Lacandon Maya milpa. Food Security. doi:10.1007/s12571-019-00901-6 Diemont, S. A. W., Martin, J. F., & Levy-Tacher, S. I. (2005). Emergy Evaluation of Lacandon Maya Indigenous Swidden Agroforestry in Chiapas, Mexico. Agroforestry Systems, 66(1), 23–42. doi:10.1007/s10457-005-6073-2 Drucker, P., & Fox, J. W. (1982). Swidden Didn’ Make All That Midden: The Search for Ancient Mayan Agronomies. Journal of Anthropological Research, 38(2), 179–193. doi:10.1086/jar.38.2.3629596 Maya Forest Garden: Eight Millennia of Sustainable Cultivation of the Tropical Woodlands Anabel Ford, Ronald Nigh Falkowski, T. B., Chankin, A., & Diemont, S. A. W. (2019). Successional changes in vegetation and litter structure in traditional Lacandon Maya agroforests. Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, 1–21. doi:10.1080/21683565.2019.1649784 The Maya milpa: fire and the legacy of living soil Ronald Nigh1* and Stewart AW Diemont2   Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/PoorProlesAlmanac