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Unf*cking The Republic
The Climate Trust: Non-Negotiable #5.

Unf*cking The Republic

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 87:22


This is the final installment of our 5 Non-Negotiables of the Left series where we detail three short-term goals to take back the country and two long-term fights that must be waged for the sake of our democracy and the planet. This fifth entry speaks to the now back-burnered but ever-present threat to life on this planet: Climate change. This is the most difficult case we’ll make to you. We expect pushback and disappointment at first but if we do our job, we’ll shift you to acknowledgement and resolve. This fifth Non-Negotiable isn’t for us. It’s for someone you might know, but more than likely it’s for someone you’ll never meet. We present the establishment of The Climate Trust: Social Security for the Planet. Chapters Intro: 00:00:57 Chapter One: Diet, Exercise and Nuclear Power. 00:01:25 Chapter Two: The Social Cost of Carbon. 00:06:21 Chapter Three: Settling into Reality. 00:10:37 Chapter Four: We’ve Known It All Along. 00:17:55 Non-Negotiable #5: The Climate Trust. 00:26:36 Post Show Musings: 00:30:30 Outro: 01:23:22 Resources IPCC: Summary for Policymakers — Special Report on Climate Change and Land Institute for Policy Integrity: Gauging Economic Consensus on Climate Change The Center for Climate & Security: Chronology of Military and Intelligence Concerns About Climate Change World Economic Forum: This is How Climate Change Could Impact The Global Economy Swiss Re: World economy set to lose up to 18% GDP from climate change if no action taken, reveals Swiss Re Institute's stress-test analysis The New York Times: 40 Million People Rely on the Colorado River. It’s Drying Up Fast. The Black Vault: Global Climate Change Implications for the U.S. Navy Thomas Malthus: On the Principle of Population United Nations: Food Systems Summit United Nations: Secretary-General’s Chair Summary and Statement of Action on the UN Food Systems Summit US EPA: Global Greenhouse Gas Overview Penn State: Plant-Based Diet Rodale Institute: Farming Systems Trial Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index The EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet, Health Energy Education: Discovery of the greenhouse effect APS: August 1856: Eunice Foote Concludes That Carbon Dioxide Could Warm the Atmosphere, Three Years Before John Tyndall Did DQYDJ: Income Percentile Calculator for the United States Eunice Foote: Circumstances Affecting the Heat of the Sun’s Rays CNA: National Security and the Threat of Climate Change GovInfo: National Security Implications of Global Climate Change to 2030 U.S. Department of Defense: Department of Defense 2014 Climate Change Adaptation Roadmap Global Monitoring Laboratory: Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) UNIDO: HCFC Phase-Out PBS NewsHour: Antarctic ozone hole believed to be shrinking Book Love James Howard Kunstler: The Long Emergency: Surviving the End of Oil, Climate Change, and Other Converging Catastrophes of the Twenty-First Cent Cass R. Sunstein: Climate Justice: What Rich Nations Owe the World—and the Future Tad Delay: Future of Denial: The Ideologies of Climate Change Nicoletta Batini: The Economics of Sustainable Food: Smart Policies for Health and the Planet Mark Bittman: Animal, Vegetable, Junk: A History of Food, from Sustainable to Suicidal: A Food Science Nutrition History Book Michael T. Klare: All Hell Breaking Loose: The Pentagon's Perspective on Climate Change Lester R. Brown: Plan B 3.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization John Tyndall: Heat Considered as a Mode of Motion William Stanley Jevons: The Coal Question UNFTR Resources Building the Climate Industrial Complex. The Montreal Protocol. Phone A Friend: Tad Delay. A (Mostly) Vegan World. UNFTR Non-Negotiables. -- If you like #UNFTR, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Bluesky, TikTok and Instagram at @UNFTRpod. Visit us online at unftr.com. Buy yourself some Unf*cking Coffee at shop.unftr.com. Check out the UNFTR Pod Love playlist on Spotify: spoti.fi/3yzIlUP. Visit our bookshop.org page at bookshop.org/shop/UNFTRpod to find the full UNFTR book list, and find book recommendations from our Unf*ckers at bookshop.org/lists/unf-cker-book-recommendations. Access the UNFTR Musicless feed by following the instructions at unftr.com/accessibility. Unf*cking the Republic is produced by 99 and engineered by Manny Faces Media (mannyfacesmedia.com). Original music is by Tom McGovern (tommcgovern.com). The show is hosted by Max and distributed by 99. Podcast art description: Image of the US Constitution ripped in the middle revealing white text on a blue background that says, "Unf*cking the Republic."Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unftrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bucks to Business
Saving the Real Estate Industry - Dan Murphy, Pres. of The Realtors Land Institute

Bucks to Business

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 46:29


In this episode, Dan Murphy and Kasey Mock discuss the Realtors Land Institute (RLI), its historical significance, and the importance of professionalism and education in the land brokerage industry. They explore the challenges facing the real estate industry, including the impact of technology and the need for accountability and transparency. They emphasize the role of RLI in promoting high standards and collaboration among real estate professionals, ultimately aiming to enhance the industry's reputation and effectiveness.  Timestamps 00:00 The Journey of RLI and Its Historical Significance 03:12 Professionalism in Land Brokerage 06:05 The Importance of Education and Designation 09:11 Challenges Facing the Real Estate Industry 11:56 The Role of Technology in Real Estate 14:52 Accountability and Standards in Real Estate 17:50 The Future of Real Estate and RLI's Role 25:17 Wealth Generation in Real Estate 26:14 Legislative Changes Impacting Real Estate 28:59 The Future of Real Estate and Environmental Accountability 29:30 Market Forecast and Consumer Behavior 32:25 Global Issues Affecting Real Estate Investment 34:46 The Role of RLI in Protecting Landowner Rights 39:03 Professionalism in Real Estate 43:20 Upcoming Events and Industry Engagement  

Oregon Grapevine
Oregon Grapevine: The Land Institute

Oregon Grapevine

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 23:18


The Land Institute co-leads the global movement for regenerative grain agriculture. Tammy Kimbler of the Institute speaks with Oregon Grapevine host, Barbara Dellenback, about perennial wheat, healthy soil, food, beer, and diverse life systems in soil.

Latin Waves Media
The End of Patriarchy: Radical Feminism for Men

Latin Waves Media

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 28:51


Robert Jensen is an emeritus professor in the School of Journalism at the University of Texas at Austin, a founding board member of the Third Coast Activist Resource Center, and a member of the team developing Ecosphere Studies at The Land Institute. Jensens most recent book, The End of Patriarchy: Radical Feminism for Men from Spinifex Press, offers a critique of the pathology of patriarchy that is at the core of todays crises. Host Sylvia Richardson has a lively discussion with Robert about radical patriarchy for men, what it means when men give up power and support women, moving from power over to power with. Support Latin Waves by becoming a member for as little as $1 per month. www.latinwavesmedia.com.

Big Picture Science
Cold Comfort

Big Picture Science

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 54:00


Air conditioning and refrigeration may beat the heat, but they also present a dilemma. The more we use them, the more greenhouse gases we emit, the hotter the planet becomes, and the more we require artificial cooling. Can we escape this feedback loop? We look at the origins of these chilling technologies, tour the extensive chain of cold that keeps food from perishing, and consider how a desert city like Phoenix could not exist without AC. Guests: Nicola Twilley – co-host of the Gastropod podcast, a contributing writer at The New Yorker, and the author of “Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves” Erik Morrison – Chief cooling engineer at Transaera, Somerville, Massachusetts Stan Cox – Lead scientist at the Land Institute, author of “Losing Our Cool: The Uncomfortable Truths about our Air-Conditioned World” Featuring music by Dewey Dellay and Jun Miyake Big Picture Science is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact sales@advertisecast.com to inquire about advertising on Big Picture Science. You can get early access to ad-free versions of every episode by joining us on Patreon. Thanks for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Picture Science
Cold Comfort

Big Picture Science

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 54:00


Air conditioning and refrigeration may beat the heat, but they also present a dilemma. The more we use them, the more greenhouse gases we emit, the hotter the planet becomes, and the more we require artificial cooling. Can we escape this feedback loop? We look at the origins of these chilling technologies, tour the extensive chain of cold that keeps food from perishing, and consider how a desert city like Phoenix could not exist without AC. Guests: Nicola Twilley – co-host of the Gastropod podcast, a contributing writer at The New Yorker, and the author of “Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves” Erik Morrison – Chief cooling engineer at Transaera, Somerville, Massachusetts Stan Cox – Lead scientist at the Land Institute, author of “Losing Our Cool: The Uncomfortable Truths about our Air-Conditioned World” Featuring music by Dewey Dellay and Jun Miyake Big Picture Science is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact sales@advertisecast.com to inquire about advertising on Big Picture Science. You can get early access to ad-free versions of every episode by joining us on Patreon. Thanks for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The City Club of Cleveland Podcast
Who Owns America: Uncovering Ownership, Empowering Communities

The City Club of Cleveland Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 60:00


Who Owns America ? (WHOA) is an ambitious effort by the Center for Geospatial Solutions (CGS) at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy to uncover land ownership patterns with unprecedented accuracy, ease, and nuance. By equipping municipalities, states, and nonprofits with comprehensive, tailored analyses of ownership, WHOA helps purpose-driven organizations understand and respond to their challenges, including unprecedented investment by institutional investors in moderate income housing across America.rnrnFounded to help people and the planet keep up with the pace of change, the Lincoln Institute's CGS specializes in improving how data is accessed and applied across boundaries - within an organization, between partners, and across sectors or jurisdictions. Its WHOA analysis uniquely fuses parcel data with environmental and social information to unlock a holistic understanding of our systemic challenges. To date, the organization has helped reveal property ownership patterns in dozens of cities and states, including Cincinnati, helping local leaders to take action to drive more equitable outcomes.

Food Sleuth Radio
Evan Craine, Ph.D., Research Associate, The Land Institute, discusses perennial agriculture.

Food Sleuth Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 28:09


Did you know that 80 to 90 percent of all agriculture globally is based on annual grain crops? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Evan Craine, Ph.D., Research Associate at The Land Institute, who discusses the ecological benefits of perennial agriculture.Related website:  www.landinstitute.org https://kernza.org/new-kernza-food-drink-products-proliferate/

State of Change
Three Cheers for Kernza Beer!

State of Change

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 16:19


What if there was a grain that didn't have to be replanted every year? One with deep roots that stay in the soil, trap carbon, prevent erosion, filter water. Kernza – the world's first perennial grain crop – could be a game changer when it comes to sustainable food production and using our land to help fight climate change. But the big question: does is make a good beer? In this episode, Amy heads to Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee to find out. Kernza® is the trademark name for the grain of an intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium) being developed at The Land Institute in Kansas. Host: Amy Barrilleaux Guest: Russ Klisch, Owner & Co-Founder of Lakefront Brewery Background Reading:  Climate-Smart Crops: Kernza Kerna Crunch: The Race to Develop the First Perennial Grain Crop (podcast) Impacts of Conventional Agriculture in Wisconsin The Land Institute: Kernza Grain

Latin Waves Media
Robert Jensen “We Are All Apocalyptic Now”

Latin Waves Media

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 28:54


Robert Jensen is a retired  professor from the School of Journalism at the University of Texas at Austin, a founding board member of the Third Coast Activist Resource Center, and a member of the team developing Ecosphere Studies at The Land Institute. Host Sylvia Richardson speaks to Robert about the history of environmental degradation, how capitalism and colonialism sever us from the land and each other. How we need to not only change ourselves but learn to accept less. How do we come about changing systems and culture. How simply buying an electric car is not going to get it done Support Latin Waves by becoming a member for as little as $1 per month. www.latinwavesmedia.com.

The National Land Podcast
1031 Exchanges: Your Questions Answered

The National Land Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 48:40


Terri Jensen is one of only 14 Accredited Land Consultants in Minnesota out of an industry consisting of over eighteen thousand agents. She is a past president of the Realtor's Land Institute, a member of various planning commissions, a former Vice President of Real Estate/Appraisal Operations, an adjunct professor for the University of Nebraska, an advisory panel member for Women in Leadership, and a highly successful managing broker. There's more credentials in her resume but you get the idea, Terri knows what she is talking about when it comes to land real estate. Mac Christian talks with her today to talk about the ins and outs of 1031 exchanges. If you are interested in land, you'll learn something during this interview. Contact Terri Jensen Buy, Sell, Auction, or Lease Land

Prairie Ramblings
Joys and Challenges to Perennial Ag w/ Mercedes Santiago

Prairie Ramblings

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 57:39


Throughout the Perennial Ag world comes many challenges as well as joy! We are joined with my dear friend Mercedes Santiago on this episode as well as Charlotte from the Kansas Rural Center! This is episode two out of four within our collaborative series. We start this series with the sounds of the American Crow, a common friend we see often in group or murder as they call it. The oldest crow lived to be over 17 years old! Not sponsored but major fan of the Merlin Birding app which is a great entry point into learning about birds. Mercedes has an all encompassing viewpoint on farming within perennial, vegetable and floral farming. She has studied these plants and the soil systems that they live in over the years as well. She is passionate about her families history within Puerto Rico and how farming has impacted them on the Island as well. Mercedes is currently working with The Land Institute in Salina Kansas and focuses on the perennial crops they grow there. +++ Thanks for listening to this episode of the Prairie Ramblings Podcast! Your support is greatly appreciated, any like/download/review/share helps this lil show out a lot. If you have the means, you can now financially support the show! (Link attached in linktree) Thank you for any or all of the above. Located on unceded Kaw, Osage, and Kickapoo lands, also known as Lawrence, Kansas. Keep up with the show @prairieramblingspodcast on Instagram. Other ways to connect me: www.linktr.ee/prairieramblings +++ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prairie-ramblings-podcast/support

Eco Radio KC
GIVE YOUR BODY THE GOOD STUFF

Eco Radio KC

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 59:51


EcoRadio KC recorded a panel discussion, Perennial Agriculture with The Land Institute, on Oct. 14, 2023 at the Lawrence Public Library.  Kernza is a perennial wheat grain showing promise as […] The post GIVE YOUR BODY THE GOOD STUFF appeared first on KKFI.

Latin Waves Media
The End of Patriarchy: Radical Feminism for Men

Latin Waves Media

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 28:51


Robert Jensen is an emeritus professor in the School of Journalism at the University of Texas at Austin, a founding board member of the Third Coast Activist Resource Center, and a member of the team developing Ecosphere Studies at The Land Institute. Jensens most recent book, The End of Patriarchy: Radical Feminism for Men from Spinifex Press, offers a critique of the pathology of patriarchy that is at the core of todays crises. Host Sylvia Richardson has a lively discussion with Robert about radical patriarchy for men, what it means when men give up power and support women, moving from power over to power with. Support Latin Waves by becoming a member for as little as $1 per month. www.latinwavesmedia.com.

Food Freedom Radio - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota
Food Freedom Radio – November 4, 2023

Food Freedom Radio - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 43:21


Laura talks about perennial farming with Aubrey Streit Krug, Director of Perennial Cultures at the Land Institute.

Mothering Earth Podcast
Mothering Earth-111-Perennial Grain Crops

Mothering Earth Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 28:59


When you think of perennial crops, you may think of fruit or nut trees, not plants like wheat or rice, which are traditionally planted every year. An organization called The Land Institute, based in Salina, Kansas is hoping to change that. They have been at work developing perennial grain and legume crops. You may wonder why? Perennial crops have many advantages. They have economic and environmental benefits by requiring less, or no, pesticides and fertilizers, and they can reduce carbon pollution, prevent erosion of the soil and, like trees, hold carbon in the soil.

Back to the Roots Podcast
Reminiscing with Wes Jackson and David Kline

Back to the Roots Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 74:11


This is a re-release of our 10th episode with Wes Jackson and David Kline. Wes talked to us about the development of Kernza at The Land Institute and other sustainable farming practices. Rooted In Organic Podcast is sponsored by Byron Seeds and SoilBiotics.

DonnaLonna Kitchen Show
069: Wendy Johnson, Kernza, Joia Farm

DonnaLonna Kitchen Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 49:00


Wendy Johnson joins us at the kitchen table to talk about her farm (Joia Food Farm) her farm journey and her joy of growing local food.   We explore Kernza, the new, perennial grain that Wendy is trialing on her farm and helping to introduce to the market.    Donna gives a history of perennial grain breeding at the Land Institute by Wes Jackson and her experience in baking with Kernza.   Wendy  talks about her sheep flock, how sheep are integrated into the crop and grazing rotation at Joia Farm and her marketing of the wool through her company Counting Sheep Sleep Company.  

Inside Julia's Kitchen
Happy Birthday, Julia Child!

Inside Julia's Kitchen

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 40:04


This week, on a very special episode of Inside Julia's Kitchen, we're celebrating what would have been Julia's 111th birthday. Join host Todd Schulkin, as he highlights some of our favorite Julia Moments from the last year, including Julia memories shared by chef and restaurateur Serigne Mbaye of DAKAR NOLA; Rachel Stroer, President of the Land Institute; drinks expert Robert Simonson; Barkha Cardoz of Cardoz Legacy; baker and author Rose Levy Berenbaum; Kevin Morse, the founder of Cairnspring Mills; pastry chef Sandra Adu Zelli; chef Eric Ripert of New York's Le Bernardin; and one of the Foundation's Trustees, Alex Prud'homme, who is Julia's grand-nephew and a journalist and author. Tune in as we say Happy Birthday to Julia! (Photo: Schlesinger Library, used with permission)Inside Julia's Kitchen is Powered by Simplecast.

Future of Agriculture
FoA 374: The Potential for Perennial Grains with Peter Miller and Brandon Schlautman of Sustain-A-Grain

Future of Agriculture

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 40:42


Soy Checkoff: https://www.unitedsoybean.org/Sustain-A-Grain: https://www.sustainagrain.com/The Land Institute: https://landinstitute.org/Today's episode features Peter Miller and Brandon Schlautman, Ph.D. of Sustain-A-Grain. Sustain-A-Grain has a two-part mission: to introduce consumers to Kernza® perennial grain and to support family farms in growing Kernza®. The team has been growing Kernza® themselves for nearly 5 years in close collaboration with The Land Institute—where Kernza® was first developed. They are certified seed dealers, handlers, and growers, and they work with dozens of farmers across the Great Plains to grow and market their grain. They also work with food companies, restaurants, breweries, and distilleries to source high-quality Kernza®. This is an interesting episode about the potential for perennial grains, and what it takes to commercialize a brand new crop. The problems are different that what you would expect. For example, Kernza® has received a ton of press and excitement from some pretty big end users, which sounds like a great thing, and ultimately it is. But Peter and Brandon have to find ways to build the supply chain in a way that buyers remain happy, farmers remain profitable, and supply and demand can grow together at a sustainable pace. No easy task. We'll talk about the research and breeding efforts that continue to go into the crop and what this means for farmers, food companies, and the future of agriculture. Peter Miller, CEO & Co-founder, has global agribusiness experience and previously worked in three early-stage startups, including helping to launch FarmLead's online grain marketplace. Peter has over 10 years of operations and private equity experience in the ag industry. He holds an MBA from University of Illinois.Dr. Brandon Schlautman, Chief Science Officer & Co-founder, is a crop scientist who previously led cranberry breeding and domestication efforts at University of Wisconsin and perennialization of edible legumes at The Land Institute. Brandon serves as the Research Director for a $10M National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant for perennial cover crops and holds a Ph.D. from University of Wisconsin.We begin the conversation with Brandon talking about where this all started, the place where Kernza® has been developed over the past 20 years: at The Land Institute.

The Building Science Podcast
Architectural Solar: A New Normal

The Building Science Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 68:10


The best place to generate electrical power is where it's used. We all know that solar PV adds value for both owners and society by improving resilience, reducing energy costs and decreasing carbon emissions and climate impact. Yet traditional design practices and compressed schedules make it challenging for project teams to include integrated solar on their designs. The solution is Architectural Solar and the Architectural Solar Association knows that the key moves are early engagement and integration of architectural, structural and cladding systems. The time is now to consider solar as being architecturally significant and to realize that it does not always have to be relegated to the roof. The days of the Mr Potato HeadTM approach, where panels are stuck onto a home or building after they're built, are over. Join us for forward-looking discussion with two industry experts in best practices for solar integration and design._____Stan PipkinSince 2007, Stan has co-managed and owned Lighthouse Solar in Austin, TX. He has been involved in the shaping of local and state policy to foster the growth of solar energy. In addition, Stan runs an architectural design practice, Pipkinc., focusing on residential, commercial and civic projects. He has found considerable overlap between integrated solar design and holistic architectural design services. In 2000 he co-founded a research and design collective, Spurse, which has engaged in community design projects, material research and process consulting for institutions and organizations ranging from the Guggenheim Museum to The Land Institute. Their work has included exhibitions, workshops, lectures, participatory community design projects, product development and architectural design. Lecture and workshop venues have included MIT, Rhode Island School of Design, Maine College of Art and the GuggenheimWhile managing and growing all aspects of Lighthouse Solar, Stan worked closely with a number of industry innovators, including Lumos Solar on the development of its architectural solar product suite. Stan holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Texas, his skill-set sits at the nexus of solar energy and architecture._____Christopher KlingaChris is a licensed, professional structural engineer, with 10-years of hands-on experience in the architectural solar industry. He has an extensive background in solar installation design and operations and architectural solar product development. In addition to his efforts with ASA, Chris operates his own solar product development firm SolMotiv Design, which consults directly with the full value chain of both PV and curtain wall industries. Chris is also a co-inventor on 3 solar technology patents and 3 pending patents. Chris holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado in Boulder._____TeamHosted by Kristof IrwinEdited by Nico MignardiProduced by M. Walker

My Climate Journey
Pathways to a Perennial Food Future

My Climate Journey

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 40:21


This episode is part of our Skilled Labor Series hosted by MCJ partner, Yin Lu. This series is focused on amplifying the voices of folks from the skilled labor workforce, including electricians, farmers, ranchers, HVAC installers, and others who are on the front lines of rewiring our infrastructure.Aubrey Streit Krug is the Director of the Perennial Cultures Lab at the Land Institute in Salina, Kansas. The Land Institute is a nonprofit and one of the global leaders in sustainable agriculture research and education. Aubrey grew up in a small town in Kansas where her parents farm wheat and raise cattle. She is a writer, teacher, and researcher who studies stories of relationships between humans and plants. Aubrey gives us a crash course in understanding the perennial grain ecosystem, its history, the research behind how to develop new crops, and the labor needs to sustain production. We also cover the education required to introduce new crops for human consumption, equity considerations on access to crops, and why the ability to grow grains year-round is key to sustaining global food stability. In this episode, we cover: [03:03]: Aubrey's background and connection to farming[05:27]: Her interest in community and diverse perspectives in agriculture[07:19]: The semi-arid grassland ecosystem of the Great Plains[08:28]: The Land Institute's focus on developing sustainable alternatives, including perennial grain crops[12:26]: Paradigm shifts in food and agriculture throughout human history [15:00]: The need to undergo another paradigm shift, from annual grain crops to diverse perennials [17:45]: Two pathways to creating perennial crops: hybridization and domestication [22:21]: Domestication as a process of human co-evolution and interdependence with plants [23:41]: Perennial rice and Kernza perennial grain success stories[27:07]: The diverse skilled labor roles needed to sustain perennial grain agriculture[29:55]: Ensuring just and equitable distribution of perennial crops with inclusive research processes [32:11]: The Land Institute's civic science program and community participation[35:17]: Challenges posed by climate change and the need for resilient agricultural systems[37:27]: What gives Aubrey hope and joy Resources Mentioned:The next era of crop domestication starts nowGet connected: Aubrey Twitter /The Land Institute TwitterYin Twitter / LinkedInMCJ Podcast / Collective*You can also reach us via email at info@mcjcollective.com, where we encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.Episode recorded on May 4, 2023 (Published on Jul 20, 2023)

Change Agents with Andy Stumpf
China, Science, & the Future of Farming in America (with The Land Institute's Brandon Schlautman)

Change Agents with Andy Stumpf

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 46:22


Partners: HVMN – You can find Ketone-IQ at https://hvmn.com/changeagents to save 30% on your first subscription. Brandon Schlautman is a scientist at “The Land Institute”, a Kentucky-based nonprofit dedicated to finding new sustainable solutions for growing the food we eat. He has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Nebraska Wesleyan University a PhD in Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. On this episode of Change Agents with Andy Stumpf, an IRONCLAD original, Brandon discusses the work he is doing to make farming more sustainable. You can learn more about Brandon and the work of The Land Institute Here: https://landinstitute.org/about-us/staff/brandon-schlautman/ CORRECTION: In the intro of this podcast, we say that The Land Institute is located in Kentucky. It is actually located in Kansas. We apologize for the error. Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/change-agents-with-andy-stumpf/id1677415740 Shop IRONCLAD Apparel: https://shop.thisisironclad.com/ Change Agents is an IRONCLAD original. Visit https://www.thisisironclad.com to learn more. Be sure to subscribe to @thisisironclad on YouTube and major social platforms. Follow us on Social - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ThisIsIRONCLAD#changeagents #Andystumpf #ironclad

Progressive Voices
Free Forum Stan Cox 07-15-2023

Progressive Voices

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 60:01


I've long believed that to confront challenges like climate change, we need to move public opinion to the point where a majority favor policies that respond effectively and fairly. I'm afraid that's no longer true. I read with alarm STAN COX's article MAGA Legislators Increasingly Force Taxpayers to Support Fossil Fuel Industry by, among other things, outlawing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing. Here's my conversation with STAN COX of the Land Institute and JOHN FEFFER of the Institute for Policy Studies, about this anti-democratic and destructive strategy and other aspects of the politics of climate.

Free Forum with Terrence McNally
Episode 607: The politics of climate-STAN COX & JOHN FEFFER-Minority rule strikes again

Free Forum with Terrence McNally

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 59:00


I've long believed that to confront challenges like climate change, we need to move public opinion to the point where a majority favor policies that respond effectively and fairly. I'm afraid that's no longer true. I read with alarm STAN COX's article MAGA Legislators Increasingly Force Taxpayers to Support Fossil Fuel Industry by, among other things, outlawing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing. Here's my conversation with STAN COX of the Land Institute and JOHN FEFFER of the Institute for Policy Studies, about this anti-democratic and destructive strategy and other aspects of the politics of climate. You can learn more at landinstitute.org and johnfeffer.com

Consider Before Consuming
How Sexism in Pornography Affects Men and Young Boys

Consider Before Consuming

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 45:33


Disclaimer: Fight the New Drug collaborates with a variety of qualified organizations and individuals with varying personal beliefs, affiliations, and political persuasions. As FTND is a non-religious and non-legislative organization, the personal beliefs, affiliations, and persuasions of any of our team members or of those we collaborate with do not reflect or impact the mission of Fight the New Drug.Dr. Robert Jensen has been part of the anti-pornography movement since the 80s. Since he started, he has taught, written books and articles, and done extensive research on how society has been affected by pornography, with a particular focus on how pornography shapes men's behaviors and beliefs. Dr. Jensen explains how we're living in an age of extreme pornography, how normalized sexism and racism have become in mainstream pornography, and how it's affecting children and the way they're growing up. In this episode, Dr. Robert Jensen discusses the importance of having conversations with our kids about the harmful effects of porn, modeling healthy interactions, and start changing the conversation about pornography in our own homes and communities.Article: How the Porn Industry Capitalizes Off of Racism and Racist StereotypesArticle: Why the Goal of the Phrase "Porn Kills Love" Isn't to Shame AnyonePodcast: Consider Before Consuming Ep. 90: Taina Bien-AiméResource: Let's Talk About PornVisit: Culture Reframed 

Latin Waves Media
His latest book “We Are All Apocalyptic Now”

Latin Waves Media

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 28:54


Robert Jensen is an emeritus professor in the School of Journalism at the University of Texas at Austin, a founding board member of the Third Coast Activist Resource Center, and a member of the team developing Ecosphere Studies at The Land Institute. Host Sylvia Richardson speaks to Robert about the history of environmental degradation, how capitalism and colonialism sever us from the land and each other. How we need to not only change ourselves but learn to accept less. How do we come about changing systems and culture. How simply buying an electric car is not going to get it done Support Latin Waves by becoming a member for as little as $1 per month. www.latinwavesmedia.com.

The Forest Garden
Kernza & Perennial Agriculture with Tessa Peters of The Land Institute

The Forest Garden

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 36:54


How many of y'all have heard of the long root ale? Climate smart honey oats cereal? How about Kernza? The main ingredient in these products, and the perennial grain that has the potential to revolutionize our modern agricultural system. Tune in today for a deep dive into Kernza and the other perennialization projects taking place at the land institute. Tessa Peters fills us in on the history of perennial grain research in the U.S., what Kernza is, where it grows, what conditions it prefers, what hurdles perennial grains have to overcome in our current agricultural model, and much more. Don't touch that dial! Find our guest at @thelandinstutue and us on instagram at @forestgardenpodcast. Links: https://kernza.org/ https://landinstitute.org/

Just Sustainability
Just Sustainability, Episode 23A: Meeting Ren Olive

Just Sustainability

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 32:52


I first met Ren Olive about 8 or 9 years ago camping at the Land Institute’s Prairie Festival in Salina, KS. I clearly remember having a number of very thought […]

Eco Radio KC
LESSONS FOR THOSE WITH PLENTY

Eco Radio KC

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 61:57


For February 27th, host Brent Ragsdale speaks with his guest, Stan Cox, Research Fellow for Ecosphere Studies with The Land Institute.  The Land Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit research organization […] The post LESSONS FOR THOSE WITH PLENTY appeared first on KKFI.

Climavores
Is Kernza the climate-friendly answer to wheat?

Climavores

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 42:50


Wheat feeds billions but it has some big climate problems. Wheat production degrades the soil, which releases carbon. It also requires a lot of land. That means clearing land—often forest—to make room for it, which also releases carbon. Plus, wheat harms ecosystems: fertilizer runoff causes water pollution, and monoculture hurts biodiversity. One alternative? Kernza. Developed over decades by the Land Institute, it's a perennial relative of wheat that sequesters carbon with its massive root system. But does its carbon-sequestering power make it truly climate-friendly?   This week, Mike and Tamar talk about Kernza and the decades-long movement to domesticate the holy grail of grains: a crop that not only produces high yields but also improves the environment. To leave a message for Mike and Tamar, call the Climavores hotline at (508) 377-3449. Or email us at climavores@postscriptaudio.com. We might feature your question on a future episode.  Climavores is a production of Post Script Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ARTish Plunge
BILL MCBRIDE : sculptor + architect + land steward / live conceptually

ARTish Plunge

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 55:00


A lifelong love of prairie led sculptor and former architect BILL MCBRIDE to the rolling sea of grass and sunflowers that is Matfield Green, Kansas—population 45. Serendipitous introductions to fellow environmentalist, artists and conservation enthusiasts enabled Bill to find a home for his own work and his ongoing passion project, the Prairie Art Path. Initially lacking a road map, Bill “lived conceptually,” doggedly pursued his artistic dreams, and eventually created the place he imagined. “You have to keep listening to yourself and find your models.”Find BILL:Website:  www.billmcbridestudio.com    Facebook:   @wamcbride      Instagram: @MatfieldGreenWorks  Mentioned:Matfield Green, KS (learn) Matfield Station (learn)Cottonwood Falls, Kansas (visit)  Tall Grass Prairie National Preserve (visit)  Flint Hills, Kansas (explore) Prairie Art Path, Bill's artwork and others (discover)  Riverbank Neighbors (learn) Wes Jackson, environmentalist / Land Institute in Salina, KS (learn)  Friends of Chicago River (learn)  Chianati Foundation, Marfa TX (visit)  Donald Judd , American artist, minimalism (learn) Pioneer Bluffs, Center for Flint Hills Ranching Heritage (learn)  Ton Haak, Dutch writer, designer, (learn)  Tall Grass Artist Residency, residency and bunkhouses (explore)The Bank / Matfield Green Works, gallery & event space (explore)  Mike Miller, sculptor (learn)  Andy Goldsworthy, English sculptor, environmentalist/ land art (learn) Mark Arts Center, Wichita, KS (learn) Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani: Website:    https://www.kristybattani.com Instagram:  kristybattaniart Facebook:  kristybattaniart Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge   Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier, Licensed by PremiumBeat.comSupport the show

Farm To Table Talk
Angus Wright, Ramon Gonzales – Steve Gliessman

Farm To Table Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 37:10


Thirty years ago “The Death of Ramon Gonzalez was published and subsequently began making an impression on thousands of people around the world with, as Wes Jackson of The Land Institute said,” a new way of looking at the tragic human and environmental consequences of chemical-dependent agriculture”. The author of this ground breaking book, Angus Wright recently passed away after a productive life.  For the author of a book that begins with a death from chemical agriculture in Mexico, it seems fitting that the death of the author Angus Wright should begin with a review of lessons learned, progress made and what more is needed for “modern agriculture.” To help with this journey I'm pleased to welcome, Steve Gliessman farmer, retired University of California Santa Cruz professor, one of the first guests on Farm to Table Talk and an author himself-- he literally wrote the book on Agroecology.

Inside Julia's Kitchen
Meet Rachel Stroer

Inside Julia's Kitchen

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 46:39 Very Popular


This week on Inside Julia's Kitchen, host Todd Schulkin welcomes Rachel Stroer, President of The Land Institute, a non-profit research organization and leader in the global movement to create perennial, intrinsically regenerative, scalable agriculture. They discuss how perennial crops help us address climate change and contribute to sustainable farming practices, as well as the flavor of perennial wheat flour, how it compares to traditional wheat flour and what all this means for the average consumer. Plus, Rachel shares her Julia Moment.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Inside Julia's Kitchen by becoming a member!Inside Julia's Kitchen is Powered by Simplecast.

New Dimensions
The Old Future is Gone - Wes Jackson, Ph.D. and Robert W Jensen, Ph.D. - ND3767

New Dimensions

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 57:20


If our future is one of limitation, how may we face it with courage to do the best job with what is possible? Even though easy solutions may not be apparent it does not make asking hard questions irrelevant. According to our guests, what are the four hard questions we must be asking at this time.Robert W Jensen, Ph.D. is professor emeritus in the School of Journalism at the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author of many books including Plain Radical: Living, Loving and Learning to Leave the Planet Gracefully (2015 Skull Press), The End of Patriarchy: Radical Feminism for Men (Spinifex Press 2017) and The Restless and Relentless Mind of Wes Jackson: Searching for Sustainability (University Press of Kansas 2021)Wes Jackson, Ph.D.is recognized as a leader in the international sustainable agriculture movement and earned his Ph.D. in genetics. He is cofounder and president emeritus of the Land Institute in Salina, Kansas, and a 1992 MacArthur Fellow. He is the author and co-author of numerous books, including Hogs Are Up: Stories of The Land, With Digressions and New Routes for Agriculture. (University Press of Kansas 2021) and Consulting the Genius of the Place: An Ecological Approach to a New Agriculture (Counterpoint 2011)Jensen and Jackson are coauthors of An Inconvenient Apocalypse: Environmental Collapse, Climate Change, Climate Crisis, And the Fate Of Humanity. (University of Notre Dame Press 2022)Interview Date: 8/12/2022 Tags: MP3, Wes Jackson, Robert W Jensen, agriculture, population limits, cascading crises, carrying capacity, technological fundamentalism, techno-optimism, ecosphere, Marty Bender, Sunshine Farm study, William McDonough, Abe Osherhoff, Leland Lorenzen, Jim Koplin, human population, electric cars, Ecology/Nature/Environment, Philosophy, Social Change/Politics, technology

The New Dimensions Café
Engaging with the Beauty of the World as We Face a Future of Limits - Wes Jackson and Robert W Jensen - C0564.

The New Dimensions Café

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 15:07


Robert W Jensen, Ph.D. is professor emeritus in the School of Journalism at the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author of many books including Plain Radical: Living, Loving and Learning to Leave the Planet Gracefully (2015 Skull Press), The End of Patriarchy: Radical Feminism for Men (Spinifex Press 2017) and The Restless and Relentless Mind of Wes Jackson: Searching for Sustainability (University Press of Kansas 2021)Wes Jackson, Ph.D.is recognized as a leader in the international sustainable agriculture movement and earned his Ph.D. in genetics. He is cofounder and president emeritus of the Land Institute in Salina, Kansas, and a 1992 MacArthur Fellow. He is the author and co-author of numerous books, including Hogs Are Up: Stories of The Land, With Digressions and New Routes for Agriculture. (University Press of Kansas 2021) and Consulting the Genius of the Place: An Ecological Approach to a New Agriculture (Counterpoint 2011)Jensen and Jackson are coauthors of An Inconvenient Apocalypse: Environmental Collapse, Climate Change, Climate Crisis, And the Fate Of Humanity. (University of Notre Dame Press 2022)Interview Date: 8/12/2022 Tags: Wes Jackson, Robert W Jensen, down-power, Wallace Stegner, Henry David Thoreau, World is more beautiful than useful, beauty, attention, consumerism, origins of civilization, we are carbon-based, Mary Oliver, pay attention, be amazed, tell about it, Ecology/Nature/Environment, Philosophy, Social Change/Politics, technology

The Overpopulation Podcast
81 Robert Jensen: Embracing Limits With Ecospheric Grace

The Overpopulation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 64:48


In this episode with Robert Jensen, retired journalism professor, prolific author, and life-long social and environmental justice advocate, we discuss his latest book “An Inconvenient Apocalypse: Environmental Collapse, Climate Crisis, and the Fate of Humanity” that he co-authored with his colleague and elder, and The Land Institute's co-founder Wes Jackson. Against the backdrop of cascading ecological and social crises of subjugation of people and nature under the dominion of patriarchy, capitalism, imperialism, and anthropocentrism, we engage in a humbling dialogue about what it would mean for us to grapple with difficult questions and to consciously embrace limits, as a pathway to a more graceful and meaningful co-existence with one another and with Nature. See episode website for show notes and links:https://www.populationbalance.org/episode-81-robert-jensen ABOUT US The Overpopulation Podcast features enlightening conversations between Population Balance Executive Director Nandita Bajaj, cohost Alan Ware, and expert guests. We cover a broad variety of topics that explore the impacts of our expanding human footprint on human rights, animal protection, and environmental restoration, as well as individual and collective solutions. 

Growing Pulse Crops
A Perennial Pulse Crop with Brandon Schlautman of The Land Institute

Growing Pulse Crops

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 24:51


PLEASE COMPLETE THE LISTENER SURVEY:https://bit.ly/Pulses2022 ( https://bit.ly/Pulses2022) The Land Institute's https://landinstitute.org/about-us/staff/brandon-schlautman/ (Brandon Schlautman) joins the show about the work he is doing to breed perennial pulses. Brandon is the lead scientist of the perennial legumes program at the Land Institute which is based in Salina, KS. The 40 year old non-profit ag research institute tries to find solutions that balance short term economic realities with long term conservation goals. They're known for their work in kernza, and hope to make similar progress in pulses. In this episode we talk about why developing a perennial pulse crop is worthwhile, where they started down this road, how they settled on sainfoin for the perennial pulse development, and the road ahead towards commercialization. “My program at The Land Institute focuses on perennial pulses and we're exploring various candidates and are starting to work towards something that can kind of mimic a pea or a chickpea or a lentil, but be something that has living roots in the ground year round, and gonna make it through our winters and recover and always be there. It's kind of a plant once and harvest many times type of deal.” -Brandon Schlautman So when Brandon arrived at The Land Institute, one of his early challenges was to find the most promising perennial legumes to consider for commercial development. This open ended task was the first step to narrowing it down to a plant he could work with. He eventually settled on sainfoin. One big plus about sainfoin, is that it actually is already grown in some areas as a commercial crop. But settling on sainfoin is just one of the many challenges of bringing this new crop to production. The hope is this will find a premium market, reduce soil disturbance, and thrive on minimal inputs.  “There are a couple thousand acres of production in the western part of the US. And I really like that there's a sainfoin seed industry already. We've talked with multiple growers in Montana that they grow and clean seed and sell it to other producers mostly for forage production. So we have some of this knowledge about how sainfoin can be grown and how to do the seed production. The eating it is the next step and so we're excited.” - Brandon Schautman This Week on https://www.growingpulsecrops.com/ (Growing Pulse Crops): Meet https://landinstitute.org/about-us/staff/brandon-schlautman/ (Brandon Schautman) the lead scientist of the perennial legumes program at the Land Institute  Explore the journey towards developing and producing a perineal pulse crop Discover the benefits of having a perennial crop and the possible opportunities sainfoin can offer producers Learn more at http://www.landinstitute.org (www.landinstitute.org) Growing Pulse Crops Podcast is hosted by https://www.linkedin.com/in/timhammerich/ (Tim Hammerich) of the http://www.futureofag.com (Future of Agriculture Podcast).

The Food Chain
Tomorrow's food crops

The Food Chain

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 29:01 Very Popular


Climate change means that, in many parts of the world, the way we farm is no longer working. We need a larger, more diverse range of crops that perform even when the rains don't come or, as can also be the case, when too much rain comes. Currently, just 15 crops make up 90% of our energy intake, according to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization. In this programme, we're meeting people who are trying to develop food crops that might thrive in our changing world. Ruth Alexander visits the Millennium Seed Bank ran by the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in the UK, where Dr Chris Cockel explains their work collecting and storing seeds from the wild relatives of our staple crops. Tessa Peters, Director of Crop Stewardship at The Land Institute in Kansas, US, makes the case for creating perennial versions of our crops, in order to preserve soil health. And Dr Rebbie Harawa, regional director, Eastern and Southern Africa at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi Arid-Tropics talks about why a currently underutilised crop – millet – could be help struggling farmers in dry areas. Picture: Close up of millet growing in a field; Credit: BBC/Getty

State of Change
Kernza Crunch: The race to develop the world's first perennial grain crop

State of Change

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 19:12


How often do we think about the food we eat and its impact on climate? A new food product called Kernza® perennial grain is part of a major effort to fight climate change by changing what we plant and eat. But can Kernza really find a place on dinner tables – and in cereal bowls –across Wisconsin? In this episode, we sit down to taste a few samples and learn why changing farming systems is key to helping our climate. Kernza® is the perennial grain crop from an improved intermediate wheatgrass developed by The Land Institute in Kansas. Research partners in the US, including Wisconsin and Minnesota, and abroad continue to improve the grain. Thank you to our guests: Nicole Tautges, agro-ecologist with the Michael Field Institute; Valentin Picasso, associate professor of agronomy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; and Scott Laeser, Clean Wisconsin Water Program Director Host: Amy Barrilleaux, Clean Wisconsin Background Reading: Agriculture is responsible for 15% of Wisconsin's total greenhouse gas emissions, and that contribution is growing. Find out how natural climate solutions like perennial agriculture can help – and why they're urgently needed in Wisconsin: cleanwisconsin.org/natural-climate-solutions

Latin Waves Media
We Are All Apocalyptic Now

Latin Waves Media

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 29:02


 Robert Jensen is professor emeritus of journalism at the University of Texas in Austin and collaborates with the Ecosphere Studies program at The Land Institute. Host Sylvia speaks to Dr Jensen on his newest book "We Are All Apocalyptic Now: On the Responsibilities of Teaching, Preaching, Reporting, Writing, and Speaking Out " How we come to terms with the fact that this high energy , high tech consumption culture is going to fail. How its better if it fails on our terms and not naturally, how we need to transition to a low energy culture, how we have to learn to live without and make different choices. Support Latin Waves by becoming a member for as little as $1 per month. www.latinwavesmedia.com.

Between The Rows
Unearthing ‘unicorns' in agriculture

Between The Rows

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 28:16


Manitoba Co-operator reporter Geralyn Wichers cracks open a page from history and speaks with plant breeder Peggy Wagoner, Lee DeHaan of the Land Institute, and Doug Cattani at the University of Manitoba, about early and ongoing efforts of perennial grain development – tracing back to the tragic, Stalin-era Soviet Union period – and the promise of a perennial, dual-purpose grain named kernza that may be more environmentally friendly to grow than some annual grain crops. Hosted by Geralyn Wichers.

Between The Rows
Unearthing ‘unicorns' in agriculture

Between The Rows

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 28:16


Manitoba Co-operator reporter Geralyn Wichers cracks open a page from history and speaks with plant breeder Peggy Wagoner, Lee DeHaan of the Land Institute, and Doug Cattani at the University of Manitoba, about early and ongoing efforts of perennial grain development – tracing back to the tragic, Stalin-era Soviet Union period – and the promise of a perennial, dual-purpose grain named kernza that may be more environmentally friendly to grow than some annual grain crops. Hosted by Geralyn Wichers.

Farm To Table Talk
Plans, Plants and Planet – Tim Crews

Farm To Table Talk

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 45:21


Food can have a positive impact on the land and our communities. “But our planet is in danger and it's time for us to think even bigger.” These words of wisdom are surprisingly to be found on a climate smart Kernza Grain cereal by Cascadian Farm. Thanks to the research and development at the Land Institute in Salina Kansas, the deep rooted, soil healthy perennial grain will store more carbon, prevent soil erosion and preserve clean water. Plus it makes nutritious tasty cereal and soon other food products. Tim Crews is the Chief Scientist at the Land Institute and a believer in what perennial plants like Kernza can offer the planet. www.landinstitute.org

Hot Farm
Part 3. Grain of the Future

Hot Farm

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 28:51


In this episode, we consider what farmers grow—and whether that, too, can change. Producer Rachel Yang introduces us to Don Wyse, who leads a research program at the University of Minnesota that is developing 16 new or improved crops designed to thrive in a world with an unpredictable climate. Yang drills down into one of those crops, a grain called Kernza, a type of wheatgrass. Unlike corn and wheat, which are annual crops whose roots are in the ground only a short time, Kernza is a perennial. You plant it, harvest it, and next year it grows back. So Kernza develops super dense roots that can reach 10 feet into the earth, requiring less water, locking a lot of carbon into the soil, and slurping up twice as much fertilizer as annual wheat, thereby preventing runoff and nitrogen pollution. It is a climate-mitigating super plant. But for perennials like Kernza to replace annual grains, they need to be profitable for farmers to grow. Which means there needs to be a market for those grains. As Yang explains, the Land Institute in Kansas, mission control for Kernza development, received a $10 million grant from the USDA in 2020 to start scaling up Kernza from specialty crop to staple grain. That money has people building out a supply chain by experimenting with Kernza: farmers farming it, millers milling it, and bakers baking it for eaters to eat. Everyone along this supply chain is trying to figure out how to deal with the challenges of this new grain.

Adams on Agriculture
AOA - April 13, 2022

Adams on Agriculture

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 52:51


Wednesday's AOA started with a discussion with Tessa Peters, the Director of Crop Sustainability with The Land Institute about the new perennial grain they've developed, Kernza. Dave Gebhardt of EarthDaily Agro joined the show in segment 2 with a look at global crop production monitoring through satellites. Then Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Analyst with StoneX discussed the increasing inflation levels through the economy and the outlook for soy products. Ag meteorologist Greg Soulje, of This Week in Agribusiness provided an update on the blizzard impacting the northern plains and looked out to the growing season ahead.

Latin Waves Media
Analysis of Empire, Fundamentalism and Ukraine crisis

Latin Waves Media

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 29:15


Robert Jensen is an emeritus professor in the School of Journalism at the University of Texas at Austin, a founding board member of the Third Coast Activist Resource Center, and a member of the team developing Ecosphere Studies at The Land Institute. Host Sylvia Richardson speaks to Robert about the historic nature of Empire, how violence and fundamentalism play a natural role and gives some historical context to the current Ukraine conflict. Support Latin Waves by becoming a member for as little as $1 per month. www.latinwavesmedia.com

The Soil Collective
EP 04: Why Grass Fed Regenerative Meat is Better for You & the Planet with Kevin Muno of Perennial Pastures

The Soil Collective

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 57:26


Not all meat is created equal. If you've been wondering what regenerative meat is and how it can heal our bodies and our planet, then this episode is for you. Our guest went from a high-level athlete trying to optimize his performance to a rancher raising the best meat possible for southern California.  Regenerative rancher Kevin Muno of https://perennialpasturesranch.com/ (Perennial Pastures) digs into how he and his team are revitalizing 17,000 acres of southern California grasslands through holistic, ecological grazing methods. We dig into the nitty gritty of how regenerative ranching can build soil and drastically improve the health of our planet while providing us with nutrient-dense protein.  We explain exactly how cattle can restore grasslands and build topsoil while yielding nutrient-dense, healing food.  We also discuss how more regenerative ranches and businesses can dive into this movement to make a difference on a global scale. Kevin also provides profound insights into regenerative entrepreneurship and how to create financially viable businesses that align with serving his community and contributing to something that is much bigger than himself. He offers so much advice for aspiring regenerative ranchers as well as how eaters can support this movement. We explore the differences between annual, low-diversity, soil-destroying industrial systems versus perennial, high diversity, soil-building agroecosystems. And how this directly impacts our gut microbiomes and so many other aspects of human health. We also get into the fascinating details of new nutrient density studies that are helping differentiate between different types of cattle ranching, and how some meats may be drastically healthier for us than others.  Lastly, we dive into why Kevin believes that we need science-driven data to identify greenwashing in the regenerative space, and how we can differentiate the truly regenerative producers versus the fakers. If you've been wondering what questions to ask your local ranchers or how to find truly ethical, eco-friendly meat in the grocery store, we've got the answers!  Follow Perennial Pastures on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perennialpasturesranch/?hl=en (@perennialpasturesranch)  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesoilcollective_/ (@thesoilcollective_ ) Mentioned in this podcast: https://perennialpasturesranch.com/ (Perennial Pastures Ranch)  ‘The Paleo Diet' by Dr. Loren Cordain (book) ‘Restoration Agriculture' by Mark Shepard  (book) Roger Savory (son of Allan Savory, a key figure in regenerative agriculture) ‘Dirt to Soil by Gabe Brown (book)  Soil Health Academy Course at University of CA Chico https://landinstitute.org (The Land Institute) https://www.savannainstitute.org/ (The Savannah Institute) ‘Sacred Cow' by Diana Rodgers and Robb Wolf (book) https://bionutrient.org/bionutrientinstitute (Bionutrient Food Association)

Prophecy Radio: A Percy Jackson Podcast
Episode #8 – Jump on the Gem Train

Prophecy Radio: A Percy Jackson Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 90:25


Welcome to Prophecy Radio, a Percy Jackson podcast dedicated to all of Rick Riordan's past, present, and future projects! Co-hosts Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz talk about the latest news in the Percy Jackson/Rick Riordan Presents fandom, discuss all the Daughter of the Deep spoilers we couldn't talk about in episode 4, and analyze chapters 15 and 16 of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. New episodes of Prophecy Radio will air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in. News and Updates (00:01:33) Kristen is not a morning person, but Karen has enough energy for the both of them. Be sure to vote in the Goodreads Choice Awards! Sign up for Kwame Mbalia's Black by Popular Demand newsletter. Are you a teacher? Check out this Tristan Strong Keeps Punching educator's guide. Did we read any books like Tristan Strong when we were in middle school? You can back the Bridge to Elsewhere anthology, featuring Carlos Hernandez. And get ready for the Magic Has No Borders anthology, featuring Tracey Baptiste! Daughter of the Deep spoiler chat (00:07:39) This is your last warning that there are spoilers ahead! If you're looking for our spoiler-free Daughter of the Deep discussion, listen to episode 4. It feels sacrilegious to call the animal characters sidekicks. First up, we HAVE to talk about how awesome Socrates was. He felt like a substantial character in this book. Top is SO cute. He gets ALL the treats. Is Top a direct descendent of the original Top? Kristen tees it up, and Karen hits a homerun. We really love Romeo for so many reasons. There's a reason why we got all that information about octopuses during the virtual tour! This was a really cool twist to the story. Our love for Jupiter knows no bounds. Let's not turn this into a Great British Bake-Off podcast. He has an interesting ingredients list, and he does an amazing job with it. There's a huge message about the conservation of the planet in this book, and that's pretty awesome. Did we see that big twist coming? How culpable is Dev for everything that happened? Is Dev redeemable? It depends on a lot of factors, honestly. And how much of this was because of Land Institute's manipulations? Poor Ana, though. She's been through so much. Luckily, she has super supportive friends and a good head on her shoulders. Dev was expecting the worst, and Ana was trying her hardest to trust him again. Let's talk about Ana and Gemini. Do we like them together? Do we want them to stay friends? Hewett was a surprise, wasn't he? That said, he does remind us of a certain other professor… Kids are the future, and that's why middle grade and young adults books are so awesome. Which character did Kristen trust the least? Where did we leave off in Daughter of the Deep? What could we see in a possible sequel down the line? Karen has some gentle words of encouragement for Rick. Chapter Reviews (00:59:33) This week, we're reading chapters 15 and 16 of The Lightning Thief! A lot happened in chapter 15. Do kids still know what IMing is??? Either way, Iris Messaging is pretty amazing. Did we trust Luke on the first read-through? Callie makes yet another cameo. She's fine, we promise. Ares' motorcycle is…intense. Percy really needs to know who he can sass and who he can't. Why can't it be follow the butterflies? All hail Percy's ability to keep it together. Next chapter! There are some really awesome visuals here. Thalia, punk daughter of Zeus, is so awesome, and we can't wait for more. Prophecy Count: 5 We have some ideas for a short story Rick could write… Percy is taking a lot of his new abilities in stride. Karen is VERY mad at the men transporting the animals. LOTUS HOTEL AND CASINO!!! We really, really can't wait to see how this book translates to the small screen. Thanks for listening, and be sure to tune in next week for episode 9, in which we'll play a game of what if? with the Percy Jackson universe. This episode's hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz. Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series. Follow Us: Twitter // Instagram // Facebook // Tumblr Listen and Subscribe: Audioboom // Apple // Spotify Feel free to leave us your questions or comments through any of these mediums! You can also email us at prophecyradiopodcast@gmail.com or visit our homepage for archives and more information about our show. Prophecy Radio is a Subjectify Media podcast production. Visit Subjectify Media for more shows, including Not Another Teen Wolf Podcast, ReWatchable, and Not About The Weather, and for all our latest articles about the stories we're passionate about.

The Sustainable Baker
Do we need new grains because of climate change?

The Sustainable Baker

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 30:37


Cakes, pies, bread, you name it – there's perhaps no ingredient more central to American baking than flour. But what does climate change have in store for wheat? And are we going to need new or different grains because of climate change? Host Caroline Saunders investigates, talking with Dr. Stephen Jones of the WSU Bread Lab and Dr. Tessa Peters of the Land Institute. And she shares a recipe for perennial-grown Kernza bread, available on www.sustainablebaker.com. Connect with The Sustainable Baker Read the latest blog posts and find recipes from the show at www.sustainablebaker.com Follow the show on instagram @sustainablebaker More Resources Add the fabulous Tartine Bread to your cookbook collection, if you haven't already Check out The Bread Lab's work, and follow them on Instagram Check out The Land Institute's work with Kernza, and follow them on Instagram, too Follow New Orleans-based Bellegarde Bakery, founded by Graison Gill, on Instagram