An American Energy Dream Fueled by Sunchokes: The Rise of the Jerusalem Artichoke Messiah

The Poor Prole’s Almanac · Apr 30, 2023 · 35m

This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac," titled "Episode 151 #2: The Great Jerusalem Artichoke Scandal part 1," begins a four-part series exploring the bizarre story of American Energy Farming Systems (AEFS), a company that attempted to capitalize on the Jerusalem artichoke (also known as the sunchoke) as a source of renewable energy and agricultural salvation during the energy crisis of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Hosts Andy and Elliot trace the origins of this ambitious venture, highlighting the eccentric personalities and dubious claims that fueled its rise.

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