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Featuring Arnold Van Huis: emeritus professor of Wageningen Agriculture University, pioneer in studying edible insects, and author of “Edible insects: future prospects for food and feed security’”, the book on the topic.

Wageningen University is one of the best universities worldwide in the field of Life Sciences.

We talked about eye openers, pioneering entomology, edible insects, NOMA, “bibles” and game changers.

Join me for this insightful conversation on the potential of insects to make the world a better place, and the lessons we can learn from nature to build a more sustainable future for generations to come.

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In this episode of Get The Bug Podcast, I explore our aversion to insects and the cultural significance of edible insects with MacKenzie Wade, a cultural anthropologist from the Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

MacKenzie developed a course on food system education through edible insects, which explores the cultural, historical, and ecological significance of insects in different societies. In our conversation, MacKenzie shares her insights into why we have an aversion to insects and how cultural attitudes toward edible insects vary across different regions and communities.

We delve into the benefits of incorporating insects into our diets as a sustainable and nutritious food source, and how education and awareness can help to shift our attitudes and overcome the cultural biases that have contributed to our aversion to insects.

Join me for this insightful conversation on the potential of insects to make the world a better place, and the lessons we can learn from nature to build a more sustainable future for generations to come.

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No doubt we have an aversion to insects, but why? And is there any sense behind it?

Featuring MacKenzie Wade from the Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. MacKenzie is a cultural anthropologist and she developed a course on food system education through edible insects.

Join me for this insightful conversation on the potential of insects to make the world a better place, and the lessons we can learn from nature to build a more sustainable future for generations to come.

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Me llamo Umberto Diecinove, soy fotógrafo documental y cineasta y debido a mi trabajo comencé a explorar el papel potencial de los insectos en la solución de problemas ambientales.

Siempre me ha fascinado que la humanidad evoluciona aprendiendo de la naturaleza, así que me embarqué en un viaje de investigación que me llevó por todo el mundo, tomando fotografías y hablando con expertos, empresarios y personas que trabajan con insectos todos los días.

En este episodio escucharás la conversación que tuve con Karol Barragán Fonseca sobre el proyecto "Insectos por La Paz".

"Insectos por la Paz tiene como objetivo principal ayudar a los pequeños agricultores, a quienes solían ser miembros de las FARC (ex-combatientes), y a todas las personas afectadas por el conflicto, principalmente a aquellas mujeres que han perdido a sus esposos o hijos en el conflicto”.

“En el caso de los excombatientes, convertirse en pequeños productores de insectos es un gran paso en el proceso de reintegración en la sociedad. Significa ser parte de una red de agronegocios local y regional, significa fortalecer a la comunidad”.

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In this episode of Get The Bug podcast, I speak with Karol Barragán Fonseca, Assistant Professor at the Universidad Nacional de Colombia and Coordinator of Insects for Peace (Insectos por la Paz).

Insects for Peace is a project that supports small farmers who have been affected by conflict in Colombia, particularly those who used to be members of the FARC-EP, women who have lost their husbands and children in the conflict, and indigenous communities.

During our conversation, Karol shares her experiences working with these communities and how Insects for Peace is helping them to build sustainable livelihoods through insect farming. We explore the potential of insects as a source of feed and the positive social impact that insect farming can have on different small communities. 

Karol's work with Insects for Peace is a remarkable example of how insects can be used to promote peacebuilding and sustainable development. Through training and support, small farmers in Colombia are learning how to produce insects as a valuable component for feed and biofertilizer.

Join me for this insightful conversation on the potential of insects to make the world a better place, and the lessons we can learn from nature to build a more sustainable future for generations to come.

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Featuring Karol Barragán Fonseca: assistant professor at the Universidad Nacional De Colombia, and coordinator of Insects For Peace / Insectos por la Paz

Insects for Peace helps small farmers who used to be members of the FARC- EP, women who have lost their husbands and children in the conflict and indigenous training and supporting them in the production of insects as feed.

Join me for this insightful conversation on the potential of insects to make the world a better place, and the lessons we can learn from nature to build a more sustainable future for generations to come.

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Join me for an insightful conversation with Marcel Dicke, Professor of Entomology and Director of the Laboratory of Entomology at Wageningen University in The Netherlands.

During this episode of Get The Bug podcast, I delve into Marcel's pioneering work in entomology, discussing topics such as biological control, insect-plant interaction, and sustainable agriculture. 

We explore the potential of insects in agriculture and the use of biological control methods to manage pests, offering a more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional chemical control methods. Marcel's research has been instrumental in advancing our understanding of insect-plant interactions and their role in building a more sustainable food system.

Join me for this insightful conversation on the potential of insects to make the world a better place, and the lessons we can learn from nature to build a more sustainable future for generations to come.

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Featuring Marcel Dicke: professor of Entomology and Director of the laboratory of entomology at Wageningen University in The Netherlands.

Wageningen University is one of the best universities worldwide in the field of Life Sciences.

Marcel and I talked about biological control, pioneering entomology, insect-plant interaction, Colombian former combatants farming insects and much more.

Join me for this insightful conversation on the potential of insects to make the world a better place, and the lessons we can learn from nature to build a more sustainable future for generations to come.

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In this episode of Get The Bug podcast, I sit down with Jeffery Tomberlin, professor in the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University and worldwide recognized expert. 

During our conversation, we explore the remarkable abilities of the Black Soldier Fly, including its potential to convert waste into valuable resources. Professor Tomberlin also shares his insights on circular economy, waste management, industry, and the role that insects can play in building a more sustainable future.

We also discuss the work being done at the Center for Environmental Sustainability through Insect Farming (CEIF) where Dr. Tomberlin and Texas A&M University, in collaboration with the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and the Mississippi State University, provide high quality research to the industry for them to further explore the use of insects as food and feed.

Join me for this insightful conversation on the potential of insects to make the world a better place, and the lessons we can learn from nature to build a more sustainable future for generations to come.

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Featuring Jeffery Tomberlin: a professor in the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University and worlwide recognized expert.

We talked about the Black Soldier Fly, one of the most efficient bioconverters in the insect world, but also about learning from nature, circular economy, industry, the CEIF, and future generations.

Join me for this insightful conversation on the potential of insects to make the world a better place, and the lessons we can learn from nature to build a more sustainable future for generations to come.

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