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179. Rowen White Talks Indigenous Seed Sovereignty, and Viraj Puri Says Urban Greenhouses Can Transform Produce
179. Rowen White Talks Indigenous Seed Sovereignty, and Viraj Puri Says Urban Greenhouses Can Transform Produce
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Length:
69 minutes
Released:
Jun 30, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani is joined by Rowen White, the director and founder of organic seed cooperative Sierra Seeds. White is a seed keeper from the Mohawk community of Akwesasne and is an advocate for Indigenous seed sovereignty, and she talks to Dani about the important connections between seeds and people. Later, Viraj Puri, the CEO and co-founder of Gotham Greens, tells Dani why indoor urban greenhouses have the potential to transform the food system. Gotham Greens operates sustainable greenhouses in five states and supplies salad greens, herbs, and salad dressings nationally. Puri also talks about the company’s response to COVID-19, including their use of USDA grants. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.
Released:
Jun 30, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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