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Episode 38: Land Access Solutions in the Agrarian Commons Model

Posted July 20, 202101:59:00

This is an extra special episode where we explore alternative land access models with Ian McSweeney, Director of the Agrarian Trust. Ian has extensive...

Episode 37: Social Justice through Non-traditional Land Access Strategies

Posted June 10, 202100:51:22

Navigating land access in the U.S. system of white property ownership that is legally focused on wealth generation and preservation is a hard row to...

Episode 36: Getting into Gleaning

Posted May 24, 202100:46:00

In this episode, we get into the subject of gleaning — the practice of collecting leftover crops from farmers’ fields after they’ve been commercially...

Episode 35: Avoiding Discrimination in Hiring and Firing on the Farm

Posted May 10, 202100:55:00

In this episode, we explore a hard topic in employment law — discrimination in hiring and firing on the farm. While many farmers would never consider...

Episode 34: Growing Membership at Farm Commons

Posted April 1, 202100:30:00

In this episode, we explore Farm Commons’ new membership program — why we have one, how it works, and how to join. You’ll hear insights into how...