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The [Weird] History of Apple Picking (Livestream)
Episode 57
Each year millions of Americans spend their autumn days picking apples from the many orchards that dot the country. But why? And when did this tradit…
1 year, 11 months ago
Flagler’s Florida: Railroads, Resorts, and the Rise of Fresh Produce (Part 2)
Episode 56
In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the life and legacy of Henry Flagler, focusing on his transformative role in shaping Florida’s fresh …
1 year, 11 months ago
Flagler’s Florida: The Origins of a Titan (Part 1)
Episode 55
“I did not form a very favorable first impression, I must admit. I came here from Jacksonville by way of the river and the Tocoi railway and got here…
1 year, 11 months ago
The Mongol Empire's Agricultural Legacy
Episode 54
At its height, the Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous land empire in history, initially forged under the leadership of Genghis Khan. Spanning f…
1 year, 11 months ago
America's Oldest Botanical Garden (Livestream)
Episode 53
In this live-stream, John and Patrick follow up the week's earlier episode with a summary of their visit to America's oldest Botanical Garden. Bartra…
2 years ago
A Visit to Bartram's Garden
Episode 52
In this episode, John and Patrick take a trip to the historic Bartram’s Garden, where they are joined by special guest Mandy Katz, Lead Gardener at B…
2 years ago
Middle-Earth Produce: Tolkien’s Agrarian Dream
Episode 51
Join John and Patrick as they dive into the rich, agricultural tapestry of Middle-earth in this episode focused on the symbolic significance of fresh…
2 years ago
USA: The Delano Grape Strike
Episode 50
In the final episode of this Olympics marathon, John and Patrick share the story of the Delano grape strike. During the early 20th century, Filipino …
2 years ago
Kenya: Kenyan Farmers v. British Colonizers
Episode 49
In today's episode, John and Patrick discuss the disruptive impact of British colonization on Kenya and its agricultural landscape. Kenyan farmers an…
2 years ago
Brazil: The Rise of Coffee
Episode 48
Join John and Patrick as they unravel the captivating journey of coffee in Brazil, from its clandestine introduction in the 18th century to its explo…
2 years, 1 month ago