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Doubling Down on Delusion: The Rise of American Energy Farming Systems (AEFS)
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" continues the exploration of American Energy Farming Systems (AEFS) and its attempt to turn the Jerusalem artichoke into a miracle crop and fuel source in the 1980s. Hosts Andy and Elliot examine the flawed business model and questionable leadership that drove AEFS's meteoric rise.
From Alleyways to Empires: Fred Hendrickson’s Grand Vision
The episode picks up with Fred Hendrickson, the self-proclaimed "agribusiness concept developer" introduced in the previous episode, and his growing obsession with the Jerusalem artichoke. After seeing six artichoke…
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