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Evening Primrose Adventures

Join us for a captivating exploration into the world of the evening primrose, a fascinating plant known for its resilience and unique characteristics…

9 months, 1 week ago

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Mycorrhizal Fungi: Innovations in Grassland Restoration and Sustainable Agriculture

Dr. Liz Koziol, a pioneering assistant research professor at the University of Kansas, shares her compelling journey into the realm of arbuscular myc…

9 months, 2 weeks ago

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Preserving the Longleaf Pine: A Journey Through Southeastern Conservation

Imagine forests that once covered vast swathes of the southeastern United States, now reduced to a fraction of their former glory. Join us with Bill …

10 months ago

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Embracing Forest Stewardship: Navigating Conservation Challenges with Ethan Tapper

Ethan Tapper, the insightful Vermont-based forester and author, captivates us with his narrative on the delicate art of forest stewardship in a world…

10 months, 1 week ago

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Exploring the Many Names and Tales of the Sunchoke

Welcome to the quirky and educational world of sunchokes, affectionately dubbed "fartichokes," as we explore their rich history and surprisingly gass…

10 months, 2 weeks ago

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Legumes and Tubers: The Hidden Heroes of Agriculture with Dr. Steven Cannon

Dr. Steven Cannon, a distinguished research geneticist from the USDA Agricultural Research Service, graces the podcast with his expertise in plant ge…

10 months, 3 weeks ago

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Groundnut Chronicles: From Ancient Roots to Modern Plates

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Can a humble tuber change the face of sustainable agriculture? Explore the fascinating world of Apios americana, the groundnut, as we…

11 months ago

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Empowering Communities: Understanding Rights and Activism Against ICE Abuses

Giselle Rodriguez, the inspiring co-founder and executive director of Illinois Workers in Action (IWA), joins us to share her journey into advocacy. …

11 months, 1 week ago

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United for Justice: The Fight for Immigrant Rights in Chicago's Little Village

The fight for immigrant rights is gaining momentum, and the status quo is feeling the tremors. Witness the awakening in Chicago's Little Village, whe…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

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Anti-ICE Unity in Chicago: Unpacking Fear, Activism, and Policy Shifts in Immigrant Communities

The fear gripping immigrant communities under Trump's intensified ICE operations is palpable, and the narrative that these efforts solely target crim…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

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