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Lost in the Milpa: Efraím Hernández Xolokotzi's Search for Agricultural Wisdom
A Formative Trip and the Rise of Extension Schools: Setting the Stage for Zolo's Story
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" focuses on the early life and career of Efraím Hernández Xolokotzi, a Mexican botanist. It begins by establishing the historical and political context of Mexico in the 1940s and 1950s, particularly the influence of the Rockefeller Foundation and the rise of U.S.-style agricultural extension schools.
The episode emphasizes Zolo's early experiences and the factors that shaped his unique perspective on agriculture, contrasting his approach with the prevailing trend of…
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