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In this episode of Voices from the Field, Audrey Kolde, an NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist, talks with Iriel Edwards, the farmer and owner of The Dancing Radicle Farm in Alexandria, Louisiana. Iriel is also a Certifier and Regional Organizer with the Real Organic Project.
Prior to starting her own farm, Iriel managed Jubilee Justice's 5-acre organic farm in Alexandria and worked with Black farming communities in the Southeast.
Iriel and Audrey discuss the challenges and potential of farming small-scale grains, particularly Louisiana rice. They delve into the necessary components for small-scale success, including community involvement and cooperative models, inspiring us to embrace innovation and collaboration toward a brighter future.
Related ATTRA Resources:
· Disease and Insect Management in Organic Small Grains
· Nutrient Management in Organic Small Grains
· Weed Management in Organic Small Grains
· The Real Story Behind the Real Organic Movement
Other Resources:
· Real Organic Project
· Jubilee Justice
· Iriel Edwards: USDA Discrimination, Land Access, and Collective Liberation
Contact Iriel Edwards at [email protected]
Contact Audrey Kolde at [email protected].
Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.
You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
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In this episode of Voices from the Field, Audrey Kolde, an NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist, talks with Iriel Edwards, the farmer and owner of The Dancing Radicle Farm in Alexandria, Louisiana. Iriel is also a Certifier and Regional Organizer with the Real Organic Project.
Prior to starting her own farm, Iriel managed Jubilee Justice's 5-acre organic farm in Alexandria and worked with Black farming communities in the Southeast.
Iriel and Audrey discuss the challenges and potential of farming small-scale grains, particularly Louisiana rice. They delve into the necessary components for small-scale success, including community involvement and cooperative models, inspiring us to embrace innovation and collaboration toward a brighter future.
Related ATTRA Resources:
· Disease and Insect Management in Organic Small Grains
· Nutrient Management in Organic Small Grains
· Weed Management in Organic Small Grains
· The Real Story Behind the Real Organic Movement
Other Resources:
· Real Organic Project
· Jubilee Justice
· Iriel Edwards: USDA Discrimination, Land Access, and Collective Liberation
Contact Iriel Edwards at [email protected]
Contact Audrey Kolde at [email protected].
Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.
You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
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