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The Poor Prole’s Almanac
Climate Change got you down? Worried about the fact that *everything* seems to be getting worse? Wondering how we got to this point in the first place, and what can we do to build a more resilient future? We take a look at historical pastoral & agricultural societies to see what worked and what didn’t, as well as what resources we have today to make better decisions to build equitable systems. We don’t just discuss ecology and history but also take a leftist perspective on prepping, foraging…
Episodes
- The Poor Prole’s Almanac
The Future of California’s Almond Industry with Tommy Fenster
In this episode, we're joined by researcher Tommy Fenster to discuss how we can transition California Almond farms for future climates. What potential is there…
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Liberating Tools with Liberation Tools
In this episode, we're joined by Chloe & Max from Liberation Tools to discuss the question of heirloom tools and designing tools to meet the needs of…
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A New Future for Old Growth Forests with Kentucky Heartwood
We're joined by Chris from Kentucky Heartwood to discuss protecting old-growth forests and unique ecosystems that are home to rare and endangered species from…
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The Hidden Legacy of American Groundnuts; The LSU Groundnut Project with Dr. Bill Blackmon
Have you ever considered that a forgotten plant could hold the key to sustainable agriculture and enhanced nutrition? Today, we take you on a journey through…
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The Solutions are Already Here with Peter Gelderloos
Peter Gelderloos joins us again to discuss his recent book "The Solutions are Already Here: Strategies for Ecological Revolution from Below". The conversation…
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Endangered Maize with Helen Anne Curry
The role of corn in our diet cannot be overstated, whether it's through animal feed for meat production, ethanol to transport our food, high fructose corn…
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The Future of Wild Buffalo with Buffalo Field Campaign
In this episode we're joined by James Holt, the Executive Director of the Buffalo Field Campaign, a non-profit focused on restoring the rights of the wild…
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Fossil-Free Farming & Food as a Public Work with Maseualkualli Farms
In this episode, we're joined by Panteleon from Maseualkualli Farms, a small fossil-free farm in northeast Kansas. We discuss the importance of relearning to…
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Indigenous Stories with Joe Yates of Molly of Denali
In this episode, we're joined by writer & producer Joe Yates, who is part of the Yawk'laanaas tribe. We discuss the PBS award-winning show 'Molly of Denali'…
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The Decolonizing Diet with Dr. Martin Reinhardt
We're joined in this episode by Dr. Martin Reinhardt to discuss a unique project focused on what decolonized foods look like & how these diets impact health…
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Community Skillsharing with the Cempazúchitl Collective
In this episode, we're joined by Jacqueline form the Cempazúchitl Collective to discuss street medic training for communities in their communities, as well as…
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Reclaiming Ancestral Farming with Ancestral Acres of Seeding Sovereignty
Food scarcity is prevalent within every city in the U.S. The pandemic, systemic oppression and escalating climate change have exacerbated existing needs. One…
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Beyond Land Acknowledgements with Redbud Resource Group
In this episode, we're joined by Taylor Pennewell from Redbud Resource Group to discuss the complex web of conversations around the concept of land…
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Community Resilience with Linda Black Elk & Ruth Plenty Sweetgrass-She Kills
In this episode, we're joined by Linda Black Elk & Ruth Plenty Sweetgrass-She Kills to discuss food sovereignty, seed rematriation, food systems collapse, and…
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Reclaiming Indigenous Foodways with NATIFS
In this episode, we're joined with Mandu from NATIFS, North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems, to discuss food sovereignty and the future of…
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A Discussion of the Farm Bill and Its Impact on Small and Regenerative Farms
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" features a discussion with Laura Thomas, Communications and Partnerships Manager at GC Resolve, and Graeme…
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Corn: From Ubiquitous Crop to Controversial Commodity
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac," celebrating its 100th episode, focuses on the history of corn in America, specifically its transformation from a…
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A Deeper Dive into AGRA's Failures and Neocolonial Practices
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" continues the hosts’ critique of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), building upon points raised in…
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Critiquing The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA): A Neocolonial Project?
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" presents a scathing critique of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), an organization founded in 2006…
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Anti-Foraging Laws: How the Rich Made Sure Only They Could Eat
This episode of "The Knack Attack" explores the historical origins and evolution of anti-foraging laws in the United States, revealing how these laws, often…
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The Temperance Movement and the Road to Prohibition
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" revisits the history of American Prohibition, exploring its origins in the temperance movement and examining the…
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A Deep Dive into Hydrogen Power: Possibilities and Challenges
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" explores hydrogen power, examining its potential to address the world's energy crisis while acknowledging the…
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From Ancient China to the War on Drugs: A Historical Journey Through Cannabis Use
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" takes listeners on a captivating journey through the history of cannabis, from its ancient origins as a medicinal and…
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A Look at AK Press: Anarchist Publishing in a Capitalist World
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" features a conversation with Kristen and Shar from AK Press, an anarchist worker-run publishing and distribution…
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Cool Zone Media: Balancing Radical Politics and Mainstream Appeal
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" features a conversation with Garrison Davis, a writer and podcaster from Cool Zone Media, a left-leaning media…
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Navigating Anarchist Media in the Age of Social Media with It's Going Down
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" features a conversation with members of the anarchist media collective "It's Going Down" (IGD). They discuss the…
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Aiding Ukrainians During Wartime with Charles McBryde
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" features a conversation with Charles McBryde, an organizer living in Ukraine and working to provide medical care and…
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A Look into Building a Worker-Owned Streaming Service with MeansTV
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" features a conversation with Naomi Burton, co-founder of Means TV, a worker-owned, anti-capitalist streaming service…
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Modern Maya Milpa with Dr. Anabel Ford & Maya Farmers
We chat with Dr. Anabel Ford, an American archaeologist specializing in the study of Mesoamerica, with a focus on the lowland Maya of Belize and Guatemala. She…
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A Closer Look at the Milpa System: Sustainability and Adaptation in the Lacandon Rainforest
This episode expands upon the previous discussion of the Maya milpa system, focusing on the intricate relationships between humans, plants, and animals within…
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Exploring the Milpa System: A Deep Dive into Indigenous Land Stewardship
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" focuses on the milpa system, a sophisticated agroforestry practice developed by the Lacandon Maya people of eastern…
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Breeding for the Future: Domesticating Native Plants
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" features a conversation between host Andy and Aaron Parker, a nurseryman and seed farmer from Edgewood Nursery. They…
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The Eastern Agricultural Complex & The Adena
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" focuses on the Adena, an ancient Indigenous society that flourished in the Ohio River Valley region of North America…
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Gastrocolonialism and the Struggle for Food Sovereignty in Southeast Asia with Dr. Sophie Chao
We talk with Dr. Sophie Chao from the University of Sydney's Department of Anthropology to talk about the evolution of indigenous resistance within Indonesia…
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Dayak Forest Farming: A 6,000-Year-Old Tradition Under Threat
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" focuses on the Dayak people of Borneo and their intricate forest management system known as "shifting cultivation."…
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Exploring the Parallels of Oak Woodlands: Insights and Resilience from California to Spain with Dr. Lynn Huntsinger
Join us as we engage with the insightful Dr. Lynn Hunsinger, a distinguished authority in range ecology and management from the University of California…
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Iberian Ham and Climate Change: Exploring the Spanish Dehesa System
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" takes listeners on a journey to the Iberian Peninsula to explore the Spanish Dehesa, a 3,000-year-old agroforestry…
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Find Yourself with Lucy O’Hagan
In this episode, we talk with Lucy O'Hagan of Wild Awake about settler-colonialism, ancestral skills, and decolonization in Ireland. Our conversation threads…
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Foodways and Climate Change in Ancient Ireland
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" explores the dietary practices of prehistoric people in Ireland, highlighting the impact of climate change…
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Shaping an Eco-Agricultural Future with Dr. Bryan Dale
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Bryan Dale about agroecology & all aspects of it; how do we make a better future through envisioning what a better future…
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A Natural Earth with Farmer Rishi
We chat with Farmer Rishi of the Sarvodaya Institute about urban agriculture and its limitations. We also talk about the bigger picture about reconnecting with…
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Finding Place with Peter Michael Bauer Part 2
In this episode, we talk with author and podcast host Peter Michael Bauer about rewilding, rebuilding our relationship with our local ecology, and our role as…
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Finding Place with Peter Michael Bauer Part 1
In this episode, we talk with author and podcast host Peter Michael Bauer about rewilding, rebuilding our relationship with our local ecology, and our role as…
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Local Natural Farming with Nigel Palmer
In this episode, we chat with farmer and author Nigel Palmer about KNF, JADAM, and sourcing local ingredients. How do we re-localize these practices that make…
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Exploring Natural Farming Practices with Microbes by Marco
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" features a conversation with Marco, a proponent of natural farming practices and the owner of Microbes by Marco…
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Exploring JADAM: A Holistic Approach to Soil Health and Natural Farming
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" introduces listeners to Jadam, a Korean natural farming method emphasizing soil building and microbial diversity. The…
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Exploring Biological Korean Natural Farming (KNF) Practices
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" focuses on Korean Natural Farming (KNF), a set of agricultural techniques that emphasize building soil health through…
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From Minerals: Exploring Abiotic Korean Natural Farming
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" focuses on the abiotic aspects of Korean Natural Farming (KNF), a holistic approach to agriculture that emphasizes…
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A Forgotten Fodder with Shana Hanson Part 2
In this episode, we chat with 3 Streams Farm's Shana Hanson about the diversity of uses of harvesting leaves and needles to feed livestock. What's the history…
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A Forgotten Fodder with Shana Hanson part 1
In this episode, we chat with 3 Streams Farm's Shana Hanson about the diversity of uses of harvesting leaves and needles to feed livestock. What's the history…
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Beyond Grass: Exploring the World of Tree Hay/Fodder
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac", hosted by Andy and Elliott, is about using tree leaves as livestock feed, a practice known as tree hay or tree…
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A Living History; Coppicing with Mark Krawczyk Part 2
Part 2: We chat with mark Krawczyk, the author of the forthcoming book "Coppice Agroforestry: Tending Trees for Product, Profit, and Woodland Ecology", which…
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A Living History; Coppicing with Mark Krawczyk Part 1
We chat with mark Krawczyk, the author of the forthcoming book "Coppice Agroforestry: Tending Trees for Product, Profit, and Woodland Ecology", which I've been…
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Cultivating Trees: Coppicing and Pollarding
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" focuses on coppicing and pollarding, two ancient techniques for managing trees to produce a sustainable yield of…
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Mastering Sustainable Land Stewardship: Insights from Steve Gabriel on Silvopasture and Indigenous Practices
Discover the secrets to sustainable farming and forest management with ecologist and forest farmer Steve Gabriel from the Finger Lakes region of New York. Gain…
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Forest Farming: Integrating Livestock and Trees
Unlock the secrets of sustainable farming and discover how to harmonize natural processes with human ingenuity. In our latest episode, we promise you'll gain…
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Decolonizing Grazing with Joshua Muñoz-Jiménez of Resylien
In this episode, we chat with Joshua about multispecies grazing, mob grazing, and what it means to decolonize grazing and regenerative agriculture both in…
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Multi-species Grazing Systems in Silvopasture
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" explores the concept of multi-species grazing within a silvopasture system. Building on previous discussions about…
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Putting Pasture in the Forest with Brett Chedzoy pt 2
In this episode, we talk about putting silvopasture into practice within an already existing forest setting. Brett Chedzoy of Angus Glen Farms chats with us…
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Putting Pasture in the Forest with Brett Chedzoy Pt. 1
In this episode, we talk about putting silvopasture into practice within an already existing forest setting. Brett Chedzoy of Angus Glen Farms chats with us…