Heirloom Seeds, Local Farms & Better Food | Erica Renaud
This is a Vintage episode from 2006.
Why This Episode Matters
Erica Renaud explains why heirloom, traditional and open-pollinated seeds matter to agricultural biodiversity.
Mark and Francis share how they worked directly with local farmers to plan crops, commit to purchases and even shoulder some of the farmer's risk.
The conversation connects sustainable agriculture with something more immediate to a restaurant: better-tasting food.
From backyard tomatoes to restaurant purchasing, they explore ways consumers, chefs and farmers can build a closer connection to where food comes from.
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