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28. Understanding Organic: What You Need to Know About Food Sustainability with Ellen Polishuk
In this special live episode, Mary and Emma talk with Ellen Polishuk, an organic vegetable farmer for 25 years and now a teacher and consultant for those in the farming business. Ellen speaks from years of experience as both a grower and a consumer on food sustainability, including topics such as organic certification, composting, GMO's, soil basics, eating locally, community supported agriculture and the potential for a world in which everyone is well fed and farmers can earn a living. This episode is full of great information for anyone who grows or eats food!
Let’s get into the interview!
8:40 - Ellen introduces herself
13:50 - Changes in the organic agricultural industry
18:40 - What is organic certification?
29:00 - What is non GMO, what is GMO?
33:00 - Importance of healthy soil
42:00 - Local or Organic?
45:30 - Growing your own food and Composting
51:50 - Are animals worth the cost for labor on your farm?
01:02:00 - Advice for aspiring farmers
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In this special live episode, Mary and Emma talk with Ellen Polishuk, an organic vegetable farmer for 25 years and now a teacher and consultant for those in the farming business. Ellen speaks from years of experience as both a grower and a consumer on food sustainability, including topics such as organic certification, composting, GMO's, soil basics, eating locally, community supported agriculture and the potential for a world in which everyone is well fed and farmers can earn a living. This episode is full of great information for anyone who grows or eats food!
Let’s get into the interview!
8:40 - Ellen introduces herself
13:50 - Changes in the organic agricultural industry
18:40 - What is organic certification?
29:00 - What is non GMO, what is GMO?
33:00 - Importance of healthy soil
42:00 - Local or Organic?
45:30 - Growing your own food and Composting
51:50 - Are animals worth the cost for labor on your farm?
01:02:00 - Advice for aspiring farmers
Things Mentioned:
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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