Today’s theme: Farming (in time for Chuseok)

The idea of bringing the farm to the city is gaining popularity among many urbanites. And the experts are predicting this sudden surge in urban farm interest isn't going away anytime soon, as agricultural inflation and food security are too strong an incentive for the general populace.

>>>The Conversationalist

Chef Kim Song-soo (김송수)

from catering service Tali Tali

“More people are getting interested in the concept of urban farming, and the Seoul city also promote this by offering farmlands in the suburban area. What’s your tip for these new urban farmers with a green hand?”

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Christopher Leow

Urban farmer from Singapore’s Edible Garden City

“Singapore imports more than 90% of its produce, and is similar in many ways. What do you think is the benefit of consuming local produce when imported ones can be much cheaper?”

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>>>A Few Minutes with Amos

Whenever I go on a trip anywhere, I honestly see no point at looking at nature.

Rocks are the same everywhere, Trees are the same everywhere, water is wet. It’s just arranged differently.

I had a friend that was going to take a trip to an island.

I said, “if you looked out at one beach, someone blindfolded you, and randomly drove you to another beach, you’d never know the difference.”

>>>Next week: Bookstores