Podcasts about aglanta

Georgia's new law restricting transgender-focused medical treatment for children is on hold; Teamsters at UPS near the end of their contract voting period; and welcome to AgLanta. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tinashe Kajese-Bolden and Christopher Moses discuss their new positions as co-artistic directors of the Alliance Theatre. Plus, photographer Myrtie Cope takes the spotlight in our series, “Speaking of Art,” and we hear about the AgLanta Eats Festival.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wythe and Melissa chat with Zac Harrison, owner of the modern food hub Fresh Harvest based in southeast Atlanta (close to where Wythe grew up!). Fresh Harvest is a self-described modern CSA and ethical food hub that is committed to sourcing fresh food from farms local to Atlanta, and to making the customer experience easy enough that people will continue to buy local food, week after week. 80% of their artisan foods are sourced from within 70 miles of Atlanta. As Zac says, “People do care where their food is coming from.”We talk about definitions of “local,” how Fresh Harvest works with different growers, smart crop planning for urban markets, farmers markets, the impact of the pandemic, understanding food-consumer demands, how climate is changing small farms' practices, and so much more. Check this one out and dive into links between ethical eating and sustainable growing!Photo courtesy of Andrew Thomas Lee.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Fields by becoming a member!Fields is Powered by Simplecast.

Justin Nickelson, the City of Atlanta's AgLanta Grown Project Coordinator, discusses the 5th AgLanta Eats event happening Monday, Aug. 29, 2022. To learn more about Blue Scorpion Reputation Management, visit http://bluescorpionrm.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blue-scorpion-rm/support

What is the role of an urban ag director? And in the City of Atlanta, also known as the City in a Forest, how is urban agriculture impacting the City? In this episode, Jeffrey Landau interview's Atlanta's newest Urban Ag Director, J. Olu Baiyewu. Listen as Jeffrey and J. Olu stroll through the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA), during a thunderstorm, discussing the latest achievements and challenges urban farmers face in Atlanta, the divide between producers and consumers, the growing network of urban ag directors and policymakers, and what young and aspiring urban farmers can do to pursue this path.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Fields by becoming a member!Fields is Powered by Simplecast.

In this episode we speak to urban agricultural professionals from AgLanta, exploring design theory and the integration of agriculture in cities. 

The news to know for Friday, March 5th, 2021! What to know about: the status of that massive COVID-19 relief bill that would give more direct payments to Americans a history-making earthquake near New Zealand & the chaos it caused NFTs in the music industry yet another new streaming service now available an excuse for people around the country to unplug today Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Noom.com/newsworthy and BLUblox.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at  www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider           Sources: COVID Relief Debate: Politico, CBS News, NPR, WSJ Fever Scanners May be Inaccurate: WaPo, FDA  Capitol Police Request Guard Extension: AP, WaPo, Vox, Axios Earthquakes & Tsunami Warnings: USA Today, Weather Channel, AP, WaPo First NFT Album Release: Rolling Stone, CNBC, The Verge NBA All Star Game: ESPN, NY Times, NBA Paramount+ Launches: AP, Cnet, Vox Square Buys Tidal: Reuters, CNBC, The Verge, Dorsey, Jay-Z National Day of Unplugging: Day of Unplugging, NationalToday.com Feel Good Friday: Nation’s Largest Free Food Forest: CNN, Aglanta.org, Modern Farmer

Hypepotamus is a popular digital publication that covers the southeastern innovation economy and tech ecosystem, and on this edition of ASBN’s The Hype, editor-in-chief Holly Beilin will give us a run-down of the latest news and events going on in Atlanta’s tech scene. The HypeThe SXSW Conference in Austin, TX was this month, and there were a lot of showcases packed into just a few days, including several Atlanta startups. One really big win for the city was the success of iAccess Innovations. iAccess is a startup that provides applications for communities that have accessibility needs. The app helps people with disabilities find the top reviewed establishments that will fit their necessary accommodations. March also saw the TEDxAtlanta which featured several expert speakers discussing a myriad of different, interesting topics. Everything from bio-ethics to child cognition, to the sustainability efforts of The Ray, TEDxAtlanta delivered countless, inspiring talks. Holly also mentions that Atlanta has been very busy this past month as far as raising capital. Roadie, a home-grown startup that does peer-to-peer delivery, raised almost $40 million and continues to grow rapidly. Ionic Security also raised $40 million will investors like JP Morgan Chase. And Movius, a mobile software company, raised $45 million in another huge round of funding. There is also a growing number of new entrepreneurial hubs and startup communities making their way to Atlanta. This includes Switchyards and The Lola. April will also see the AgLanta conference, an urban agriculture conference, you won’t want to miss it. https://www.myasbn.com/small-business-shows/hypepotamus-the-hype/hype-big-wins-atlanta-sxsw-venture-capital-funding-aglanta-conference/

  Henry Gordon-Smith is considered one of the leading experts in urban agriculture. He is the Founder and Managing Director of Agritecture, a global urban agriculture consultation company that seeks to spread and promote the idea of urban and vertical farming. Part of Henry’s duties as Managing Director include overseeing projects, planning events and conferences, and networking with like-minded businesses. He has a BA in Political Science from the University of British Columbia and an MSc in Sustainability Management from Columbia University.   Henry joins me today to share his passion for urban farming and discuss some of its more fascinating details. He explains what urban farming is, what makes it different from local farming, and how it can improve a city’s economic growth as well as its sustainability efforts. He shares research data on urban agriculture, how someone can be eligible to have an urban farm, and the potential profitability. Henry also describes what we can expect from their AgLanta conference in April 2019.     “If a certain population in the city know how to grow food, and there are policies to support it, the city will be able to impact its own food security and be more independent.” - Henry Gordon-Smith       This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast:   How Henry became interested in working in agriculture. Why he chose blogging as a means to spread stories on Agritecture. Why we should be looking into urban farming and how it helps sustainability efforts. Where the most opportunities lie in sustainable urban farming. Emerging green technologies that embody the food, water, and energy systems. The difference between urban and local agriculture. Urban agriculture profitability and investments. The idea of replacing the sun using new technology. The types of plants that can thrive in an urban setting. Minimum requirements for someone to start urban farming. Some of the reasons urban farming fails and how to make it succeed. What to expect at the AgLanta conference.       Resources Mentioned:   AgLanta AgTech X     Connect with Henry Gordon-Smith   Agritecture LinkedIn         We Are a Part of a Bigger Family!    The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on iTunes or on the Farm and Rural Ag Network Website today.        Share the Ag-Love!    Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!    Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  Future of Agriculture Website AgGrad Website AgGrad on Twitter  AgGrad on Facebook  AgGrad on LinkedIn  AgGrad on Instagram   

Chef Zu is a Holistic Nutritionist, Urban Agriculturalist & Plant Based Chef who focuses on providing "Health & Wellness" to less fortunate communities through facilitating programs based around culinary arts, agriculture and nutrition. Chef Zu has a passion and love for studying the science of plant based foods and using the most nutritious ingredients to create amazingly flavorful vegan and raw cuisine. There is an unmentioned art to substituting plant based ingredients in dishes that were once made with meat and/or animal products such as milk, eggs, cheese & butter. Chef Zu is always looking to master this art. Chef Zu has facilitated innovated food programming for Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta Public Library System, Kirkwood Boys & Girls Clubs, Georgia Food Oasis, Morehouse College, Fulton County Commissioners Office, City of Atlanta Department of Sustainability, City of Atlanta Department Constituent Services, Carver Neighborhood Market, Frank McClarin High School, Gilliam's Community Garden, Lithonia Farmer’s Market, The Covenant House, Atlanta Housing Authority, Aglanta, Truly Living Well, Georgia Organics, Food Well Alliance and many more non-profits, community based organizations and initiatives. In this conversation, Chef Zu talks about his story, his passion and what drives him to do the work he does today. He talks about the concept of "living" food, and how educating people about the food they eat and how to prepare it, can empower them, gain confidence and experience abundance. He talks about the language of food, and ability to express love, unconditional love. We discuss the power of agriculture and the importance of buying food locally. And of course, Chef Zu talks about his food philosophy and shares some of the main tips and food staples for a nourishing, flavorful and living food options. Follow Chef Zu: https://www.instagram.com/kingsapron/ https://www.facebook.com/methuzulah.gem The upcoming event Food Waste in a Food Insecure World: https://calendar.gsu.edu/event/food_waste_in_a_food_insecure_world?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Georgia+State+University+#.W7-jlaQpCEd

Check out Sasaki's first foray into audio—a sneak-peek of a conversation between Sasaki landscape architect Ian Scherling and Henry Gordon-Smith, the founder of the urban agriculture platform Agritecture. As a passionate advocate for bringing farming into cities, Gordon-Smith will be presenting this weekend at Aglanta, the inaugural urban agriculture conference in Atlanta.