Female Farmer Project Podcast
Summary: A podcast series that aims to serve as a platform for women to discuss agricultural issues, and give power to the traditional, cultural, and experience-driven knowledge.
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Female farmers of color are the marginalized group within a marginalized group within agriculture. They live at the intersection of racism, sexism and classism. Melony Edwards, farmer and chef is joining the Female Farmer Project Podcast in her own series - Cultivating Culture where we are initiating the conversation with BIPOC farmers and those within the food system about racism, bias, and discrimination. justice issues. Get in touch: Twitter @femalefarmers Instagram @rootedinthevalley Facebook /FemaleFarmerProject www.femalefarmerproject.org Show notes: www.femalefarmerproject.org/the-podcast/2019/5/2/cultivating-culture-melony-edwards
Acadia Tucker’s longtime love affair with perennial foods has produced an easy-to-understand guide to growing and harvesting them. A regenerative farmer deeply concerned about global warming. Tucker believes there may be no better time to plant these hardy crops. Tucker lays the groundwork for tending an organic, regenerative garden. For her, this is gardening as if our future depends on it, and she spells out why. Get in touch: Twitter @femalefarmers Instagram @rootedinthevalley Facebook /FemaleFarmerProject www.femalefarmerproject.org Show notes: http://www.femalefarmerproject.org/the-podcast/2019/4/4/-growing-good-food-with-acadia-tucker
Tools to help small food producers and processors grow and scale their business. We discussed solving the hard problems that foodpreneurs face, whether it is government regulations, customer expectations, or employee problems. Get in touch: Twitter @femalefarmers Instagram @rootedinthevalley www.femalefarmerproject.org Show notes that include the workbook download: http://www.femalefarmerproject.org/the-podcast/2019/3/18/foodsafety
Kelsey Jorissen is a female farmer, writer, photographer, and educator that farms on five acres in Southeastern Wisconsin. She shares her thoughts on farming business mentors and using social media to effect change. Get in touch: Twitter @femalefarmers Instagram @rootedinthevalley www.femalefarmerproject.org
Angie Provost, puts a lens to the racism and discrimination that still exists in the agriculture industry. While painting is a balm that helps Angie cope with the stress of losing their land and livelihood after decades of discriminatory practices, it’s also a canvas that enables her to speak the truth and to fight back. Get in touch: Twitter @femalefarmers Instagram @rootedinthevalley www.femalefarmerproject.org
Lora Lea Misterly of Quillisascut Farmstead Cheese and School of the Domestic Arts shares her unique business models that she attributes to the 36 year success of her farm and have turned out hundreds of butchers, bakers and goat cheese makers into the world. Get in touch: Twitter @femalefarmers Instagram @rootedinthevalley www.femalefarmerproject.org
Meagan Burns is an avid sketcher and the marketing director for the one of the only organic, grass-fed, grass-finished cattle ranches in Mexico.
Kate Hill is a published author and professional cook of 30 years, in 1991 she founded Camont as a cooking school and retreat in the Gascony region of France. Kate is also the founder of GRRLS Meat Camp and an expert in the tradition of French charcuterie
Dr Jessica Gigot is a Skagit Valley farmer, musician, scientist, educator and poet. Her exploration of culture, tilth and territory is captured in her most recent book of poetry, Flood Patterns. Get in touch: Twitter @femalefarmers Instagram @rootedinthevalley www.femalefarmerproject.org
Women - especially women of color and rural women are historically underrepresented in leadership roles. An unprecedented number of women are running for political office in 2018, counted among them are many women farmers. These women, if elected, will bring diversity and provide a much-needed voice for these marginalized communities. Get in touch: Twitter @femalefarmers Instagram @rootedinthevalley www.femalefarmerproject.org
Breanna Holbert, the 2017-2018 National FFA President is wrapping up her year of serving as an ambassador - traveling all over the United States to help encourage young people to pursue their path in agriculture. She shares her journey and the things she’s learned along the way. Get in touch: Twitter @femalefarmers Instagram @rootedinthevalley www.femalefarmerproject.org
We first learned of Eleni, a chicken farmer in Central Washington State when she was 10-years old, now at 11 she is wise beyond her years. This episode will inspire young girls and the most seasoned of farmers!
This special Mother's Day episode focuses on childcare and how it influences decisions on farm business, division of labor for farm and home, productivity and the stress of the social and financial implications.
The making of a documentary film to honor women’s role in agriculture throughout history with historian Dr Rose Hayden-Smith and researcher Greta Hardin.
Carey Portell was severely injured in a head on accident with a drunk driver, her life forever changed. After two years in a wheelchair, Carey returned to farming with AgrAbility's help.
