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The Role of Native Tree Crops in Sustainable Agriculture with Zach Elfers
Join us as we journey through the profound intersection of history and ecology with the insightful Zach Elfers, whose passion for native plants and permaculture has reshaped his path into sustainable agriculture. Zach shares tales of his fascination with spring ephemerals and edible plants, leading to the rediscovery of century-old trees at the John Hershey Orchard. These living relics of the past, untouched by urban sprawl, hold lessons in resilience and wisdom that continue to inform modern agricultural practices.
We unravel the underappreciated history of tree crops in North America…
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