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The guest today is Philip Ackerman-Leist a professor at Green Mountain College and author of A Precautionary Tale: How One Small Town Banned Pesticides, Preserved Its Food Heritage, and Inspired a Movement, from Chelsea Green Publishing.
I’ve wanted to speak to Philip for a number of years, ever since first hearing him in an NPR piece about Green Mountain College. At the time I enjoyed the way he spoke about food and food issues, particularly the turn of phrase, “anonymous, pre-packaged meat” when referring to the way we are disconnected from the animals and plants we eat when purchasing them from a grocery store.
Our conversation begins with how he came to farming and teach at Green Mountain College and then move into the story of Mals, a farming community in Italy that pushed back against the ingress of modern industrial agriculture. Throughout the conversation you’ll find suggestions for what one can do to engage in local, state, or national political action.
If after listening to Philip you have questions or comments, leave a comment below or get in touch.
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From here, the next interview is with Amy Stross to discuss how to grow in small spaces and work with our neighbors, pulling from her experiences at Tenth Acre Farm and writing her book, The Suburban Micro-Farm: Modern Solutions for Busy People.
Until then, spend each day pushing back against the forces that destroy the world you want to see, and take care of Earth, yourself, and each other.
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As we enter Spring, I’m running a small fundraiser until April 20. If you love this show, whether you’re new or been with me a long time, I’m asking you to donate $1 for every show you’ve listened to. It will really help.
For anyone who donates during this campaign, the artist Lindsay Wilson has created a series of nature-inspired one-of-a-kind mixed-media prints, which I’ll be giving away to some donors.
Click here to learn more about the fundraiser
Give online by going to paypal.me/permaculturepodcast
Or send something in the mail.
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See more of Lindsay Wilson's art at curvedcanvas.com
ReGen18
Now that David Bilbrey officially joined me as a co-host instead of his occasional role as a guest host, we’re working on getting him to some events to network and interview people who coincide with his interest in the intersection of business and permaculture.
The first of those trips is to travel to ReGen18 from May 1 - 4, 2018, in San Francisco, California, to connect with speakers dedicated to his interest: weaving together business and permaculture to transition to the world we want to see.
Will you be at ReGen18? If so, email [email protected] and let him know.
Would you like to go? Use the following link to register and save 30%.
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Resources
A Precautionary Tale (Chelsea Green Publishing)
Philip Ackerman-Leist (Green Mountain College Faculty Page)
Toppling Goliath: How Mals became the first town in the world to outlaw pesticides
Green Mountain College
Brunnenburg Castle (Wiki)
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Donate to The Permaculture Podcast
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Venmo: @permaculturepodcast
Visit Our Episode Sponsor: Harvesting Rainwater
The guest today is Philip Ackerman-Leist a professor at Green Mountain College and author of A Precautionary Tale: How One Small Town Banned Pesticides, Preserved Its Food Heritage, and Inspired a Movement, from Chelsea Green Publishing.
I’ve wanted to speak to Philip for a number of years, ever since first hearing him in an NPR piece about Green Mountain College. At the time I enjoyed the way he spoke about food and food issues, particularly the turn of phrase, “anonymous, pre-packaged meat” when referring to the way we are disconnected from the animals and plants we eat when purchasing them from a grocery store.
Our conversation begins with how he came to farming and teach at Green Mountain College and then move into the story of Mals, a farming community in Italy that pushed back against the ingress of modern industrial agriculture. Throughout the conversation you’ll find suggestions for what one can do to engage in local, state, or national political action.
If after listening to Philip you have questions or comments, leave a comment below or get in touch.
Email: The Permaculture Podcast
Write:
The Permaculture Podcast
The Permaculture Podcast
From here, the next interview is with Amy Stross to discuss how to grow in small spaces and work with our neighbors, pulling from her experiences at Tenth Acre Farm and writing her book, The Suburban Micro-Farm: Modern Solutions for Busy People.
Until then, spend each day pushing back against the forces that destroy the world you want to see, and take care of Earth, yourself, and each other.
Spring Fundraiser
As we enter Spring, I’m running a small fundraiser until April 20. If you love this show, whether you’re new or been with me a long time, I’m asking you to donate $1 for every show you’ve listened to. It will really help.
For anyone who donates during this campaign, the artist Lindsay Wilson has created a series of nature-inspired one-of-a-kind mixed-media prints, which I’ll be giving away to some donors.
Click here to learn more about the fundraiser
Give online by going to paypal.me/permaculturepodcast
Or send something in the mail.
The Permaculture Podcast
The Permaculture Podcast
See more of Lindsay Wilson's art at curvedcanvas.com
ReGen18
Now that David Bilbrey officially joined me as a co-host instead of his occasional role as a guest host, we’re working on getting him to some events to network and interview people who coincide with his interest in the intersection of business and permaculture.
The first of those trips is to travel to ReGen18 from May 1 - 4, 2018, in San Francisco, California, to connect with speakers dedicated to his interest: weaving together business and permaculture to transition to the world we want to see.
Will you be at ReGen18? If so, email [email protected] and let him know.
Would you like to go? Use the following link to register and save 30%.
Register for ReGen18 as a Permaculture Podcast Listener
Resources
A Precautionary Tale (Chelsea Green Publishing)
Philip Ackerman-Leist (Green Mountain College Faculty Page)
Toppling Goliath: How Mals became the first town in the world to outlaw pesticides
Green Mountain College
Brunnenburg Castle (Wiki)
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