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Research is Nuts: Dr. Samantha Bosco’s Vision for a Tree Crop Future
Can a "problem child" tree help us rethink our entire food system? In this episode of the Poor Proles Almanac, we sit down with Dr. Samantha Bosco, a horticulture expert and researcher whose work spans the gap between quantitative science and the social practice of agroforestry. We explore the "rebellious" nature of the black walnut and how this often-overlooked native species offers a unique opportunity to slow down, connect with land, and build community.
Dr. Bosco shares her "two-eyed approach" to research, which pairs academic rigor with the wisdom of indigenous food systems to challenge…
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