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History of Africa

The History of Africa Podcast

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Take a deep dive deep into African history with this in-depth podcast. From Casablanca to Cape Town, tune in to this podcast to learn about the magnificent and oft-forgotten history of Africa. To access more free resources about African history, provide feedback, or support the show, check out our associated website at https://historyofafricapodcast.blogspot.com
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Human stories from wild places around the world: From African trackers to Canadian snowshoe trekkers, from hunting and fishing to farming and foraging — we celebrate the wisdom that continues to help us thrive. Hosted by Robin Warman
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Welcome to the Mbali Nwoko Podcast, the leading agricultural podcast on the African continent! Join us as we bring you exclusive insights from the foremost industry experts and stakeholders in the agricultural sector and its value chain. The podcast features a diverse range of guests, including farmers, scientists, agronomists, researchers, economists, investors, and policymakers, among others. Our mission is to inspire, educate, and inform our listeners about the business of farming and agr ...
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In 2019, Adrian Daniels had a brainwave to launch a podcast platform to showcase Ghanaian excellence to the world. The internet is already crowded with content from Ghana: YouTube, Social Media pages, etc. However, after hosting 2x Networking Events during Christmas 2018 & 2019 in Accra for the Global African Diaspora, Adrian noticed a lack and desire for networking, whilst meeting many creatives and entrepreneurs from around the globe. In January 2020, The Sound of Accra Podcast was born. P ...
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The podcast that resides at the intersection of Black Culture and horticulture in a world where all the garden fairies and most of the gnomes are white. Hosted by millennial black plant enthusiast and self proclaimed Plantrepreneur, Colah B Tawkin. 'Conversations WILL be had' on a range of topics that directly influence and impact black plant keepers as we blackily impact and influence the world. Follow @blackinthegarden in IG and Tune in weekly! Send any questions, concerns or feedback to h ...
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AECI Plant Health

Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard

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Conversations that help you unlock nature's potential. AECI Plant Health is a South African company within the AECI Group of Companies serving the agricultural sector with pride. AECI Plant Health has been an ally to farmers in Africa for many years, and with the move towards sustainable agriculture, AECI Plant Health with its NuWay® programme, and its extensive range of products and services, aims to work with farmers to preserve our natural resources, restore soil biology and address the n ...
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The Peanut Podcast

National Peanut Board

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The Peanut Podcast, created by the National Peanut Board, delves into issues that are important to peanut growers and the industry. Join NPB staff hosts Lauren Highfill Williams and Lindsay Stevens once a month as they explore hot topics and future trends impacting the industry, including agriculture, sustainability, nutrition, allergies, culture, consumers and more.
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The IDE Impolite Conversation Podcast

The Iconoclast Dinner Experience (IDE)

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Join this weekly podcast with Dr. Lezli Levene Harvell, Creator + Curator of The Iconoclast Dinner Experience and her daughters, Zuri and Nava, where they explore Culture, Race, + Societal Issues through the lens of cultural critics, industry experts, writers, and HBCU students and recent grads. Season Two includes Impolite Conversations on topics such as Formerly Untouchable Castes, $5 Indians, and Being White In South Africa 20 years Post-Apartheid.
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The Entrepreneurial Mindset Podcast

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

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The OYA podcast aims at strengthening the entrepreneurial mindset to enable young entrepreneurs identify and make the most of opportunities, overcome and learn from setbacks, and succeed in a variety of settings by listening to inspiring journeys of successful young African entrepreneurs.
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The Akro Podcast

Akro Holdings (Pty) Ltd

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Akro is an early-stage accelerator for African startups - this is its podcast, which aims to provide a portal into the minds of key players in the early-stage scene for the next generation of entrepreneurs and investors. The go-to podcast for serious discussions on all things startup in Africa, we put Africa in the spotlight and provide transparency into successes, weaknesses and learnings for all who believe in innovation on the continent.
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Inspiration Dissemination is an award-winning radio program that occurs Sunday nights at 7PM Pacific on KBVR Corvallis, 88.7FM. Each week on the program, we host a different graduate student worker from Oregon State University to talk about their lives and passion for research here at the university. By presenting these stories, we can present the diverse, human element of graduate research that is often hidden from the public view. Please find us on social media! Twitter: twitter.com/kbvrID ...
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EconTalk Archives, 2012

EconTalk: Russ Roberts, Library of Economics and Liberty

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EconTalk is an award-winning weekly talk show about economics in daily life. Featured guests include renowned economics professors, Nobel Prize winners, and exciting speakers on all kinds of topical matters related to economic thought. Topics include health care, business cycles, economic growth, free trade, education, finance, politics, sports, book reviews, parenting, and the curiosities of everyday decision-making. Russ Roberts, of the Library of Economics and Liberty and George Mason U., ...
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Dee Brown is the President and CEO of The P3 Group, the nation’s largest African American owned public-private partnership real estate developer. Each week Dee will talk with business executives, community leaders, and entertainers about their family, investments, careers, and how their success is impacting their community and legacy. If you’re looking for insight on what it takes to be successful, this is the podcast that will take you beyond the deal! The Sky’s the Limit with Dee Brown CEO ...
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Using a unique community land ownership approach, the new Tarras Valley Nature Reserve project is creating a valued gift for future generations. Initiated just a few years ago, the reserve has grown from nothing to 10,500 acres, making it one of the largest protected areas for nature in Southern Scotland. Jenny, Angela, and their team, while focuse…
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On the fourth edition of Fintech Friday, we're diving into the exciting world of cryptocurrency adoption in one of Africa's leading countries, Ghana. In this episode, we'll explore how Ghana has emerged as a fast-growing economy and a hub for technology and startups, with a notable surge in smartphone adoption. We'll also delve into the results of …
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Hey Soil Cousins! What do farming, FX's original series “Atlanta,” and community have in common? Whether you're a fan of FX’s “Atlanta”, the American comedy-drama television series created by Donald Glover, or not, you'll enjoy this conversation. Today, we're diving into the perils of farm life through the lens of a contemporary Black cultural char…
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In this episode, Adrian Daniels sits down with Cyril Kwadzo, co-founder and CEO of Gold Coast Report (GCR), Ghana's largest podcast network. They discuss the origins and growth of GCR, the challenges and triumphs of building a podcast network in Ghana, and the importance of consistency and community in podcasting. Cyril shares insights into the net…
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Just a quick check-in from the woods of Northern California. Archery deer season has arrived, so this week I'm putting down my to-do-list and picking up my bow. The freezer hasn't yet learned how to fill itself! We have a fantastic full length episode next week, be sure to follow me at the Instagram link below, I'll also keep you updated with my ad…
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The global Agriculture drone market is predicted to grow by 31.5% annually over the next four years. That’s good for Ag innovation but bad for American national security. Why? Because the dominant global manufacturer of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s) for Agriculture, is directly linked to the Chinese Communist Party. That company — DJI — currentl…
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Dawn shares her experiences and insights as a bridge between the diaspora and Africa, particularly focusing on Ghana. We delve into the cultural renaissance and global prominence of Ghana, comparing it to the growth of Atlanta in the early 2000s. We explore the differences between living in Accra and Lagos, and the thriving business and networking …
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Jesse Moore, the CEO and co-founder of M-KOPA. M-KOPA, a leading technology startup in Kenya, helps underbanked low-income African households unlock essential products and services that improve their life qualities with fair and flexible financial choices. M-KOPA has built one of the world’s most advanced connected financing platforms, deploying $1…
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In Part 2 of our interview with Joy FM Geek Squad show in Ghana hosted by Adobea Biritwum, Joseph Inti, host of Sincerely Accra, and Adrian Daniels, host and producer of Sound of Accra, share their insights on growing and monetising a podcast. They emphasise the importance of community engagement, consistency, and leveraging social media platforms …
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In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Rachel Schambow who is a postdoctoral researcher with the UMN Center for Animal Health and Food Safety. Rachel speaks about a “Vet to Vet” project presented at the 2023 Leman Conference and about recent work on African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Dominican Republic and Philippin…
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Another smattering of aquatic wisdom from our resident expert Ejler Hjorth-Westh. The continuation of our chat includes many tales from the ocean: close encounters with whales, 12ft long Mola Mola, a record breaking great white shark, and many more… Thanks again to Ejler for sharing all the amazing stories, and for dropping a few top tips too. ----…
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Historically, investment in Africa has been extractive, as in, spend money to build mines or infrastructure to extract resources from the continent. Jeff Bordes with Acres Club says his company is changing that by deploying capital investment into Africa to build farms to nourish the local population. Developing farms in other countries is nothing …
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In this episode, Adrian sits down with the incredible Dawn Dickson who has been building companies for 23 years; A 6-time founder, entrepreneur, speaker and real estate investor, sharing her journey and passion for building bridges between the diaspora and Africa, particularly Ghana. We discussed: The booming real estate market in Accra The cultura…
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Today, we're diving into a topic that’s ever-present on social media: plant hacks. Our society has become quite obsessed with hacks as our lives become busier and more complicated. You've probably seen the myriad of hacks from spreading cinnamon on plants to adding eggshells to soil to help your plants flourish. These quick tips and tricks promise …
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The Klamath River 4-Dam Removal project is the largest such effort going on anywhere in the world. For decades advocates for letting the river run free to benefit salmon and all other associated riverine biodiversity assumed the corporate and government entities that had built and managed the dams were too powerful and closed off to the idea of rem…
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Responsible pesticide-handling practices ensure the safety of farmers, farmworkers, consumers, and the environment. In this episode, McGreggor Ntuli, technical support specialist at AECI Plant Health, shares best practices on handling pesticides safely and effectively on your farm. Learn about avoiding mistakes, using new technology, and boosting y…
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Host of the podcast Becoming a Bowhunter and a self confessed adult-onset hunter — Matty’s spent the last six years making up for lost time. Which is why you’ll often find him out in the bush with a compound bow in one hand and a microphone in the other... Chasing wild adventures and mind-opening conversations in equal measure, the expert info he's…
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Recycled freight containers turned into backyard hydroponic farms for suburbanites? Space farming to combat the perils of Earth-bound climate crisis? These are just two of the multitude of Agriculture-themed business ventures being pitched by their founders, investors and public relations consultants. The problem with these ventures: They seek to s…
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Joseph Rehmann is the Founder & Group CEO of Victory Farms. By rebuilding the fish value chain from scratch, Victory Farms drastically reduced the cost of protein in Africa. Through this journey, Joe and his team have built one of the first truly regenerative aquaculture farms in the world: all while improving biodiversity, sinking carbon, and supp…
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In episode 6 of Season 6, Adrian interviews Andrew Asare (aka Andis Barber). We had the pleasure of speaking to the legendary barber, entrepreneur, and multi-award-winning barber, Andrew Asare. Andrew shares insights into his journey from humble beginnings in Ghana to becoming a prominent figure in the barbering industry. He discusses his dedicatio…
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In conversation with Glantine Mashile, MD of Geekay Agribusiness. Glantine shares invaluable insights on the challenges farmers face in securing loans from retail banks, particularly for black and emerging farmers. He emphasises the importance of proper business structuring, compliance, and record-keeping to become bankable. We discuss the types of…
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Full interview from the Live Q&A with Sydney Sam, Founder of Workspace Global. Adrian Daniels engages with Sydney Sam, the founder of Workspace Global, a SaaS platform designed to support entrepreneurs and small businesses with creative and development needs. Born and raised in Ghana, Sydney shares his journey from Ghana to building a tech-driven c…
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When offered a spot on the hit survival show Alone, Kielyn Marrone was actually excited to take a break from her regular life. This statement might sound pretty close to a Chuck Norris joke — But it's the truth... All this to say Kie is made for the wild. Not the friendly, fruit hanging on trees, animals jumping in the pot kind of wild either. She …
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Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) virus is one of the most infectious viral diseases in the world. FMD virus affects all cloven-hooved animals and there have been outbreaks all over the world except for in North America. While FMD virus doesn’t necessarily cause fatality in animals, it causes severe milk production losses and can leave affected individu…
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The U.S. is staring down its largest Agricultural trade deficit in history. One factor in that is the amount of off-shore produce and specialty crop imports from nations with significantly lower labor costs. Jamie Clover Adams, Executive Director of Michigan Asparagus joins Damian Mason to explain why American farmers are losing out to other countr…
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In a reflective quest aimed to align her emerging interests with a vocation, Andreia Pawel tent-camped in the Southern Namibian Savana for three years. Then, one day she unexpectedly received the chance to start a new one-million acre wildlife reserve: The Orange River-Karoo Conservation Area. As CEO of this fast-moving project, she looks back on f…
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In episode 5, Adrian interviews Rochelle, a content creator and entrepreneur who relocated to Accra, Ghana. Rochelle shares her journey of moving to Ghana three years ago and starting a successful restaurant, Crazy Burger, with her partner. The conversation delves into the challenges and rewards of balancing motherhood, content creation, and entrep…
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Welcome to the Black In The Garden Podcast, where Black culture and horticulture intersect in fascinating and unexpected ways. In this episode, Colah B. Tawkin delves into a seemingly simple yet profound question: WTF is a garden? From vibrant flowers to healing plants, and from meditative spaces to community green projects, we explore the multifac…
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This episode picks up Sean's conversation with Shane Gero from last week. In addition to sperm whales, the two discuss new ways to teach and communicate science, using storytelling as a conservation tool, and how every single job can be done with purpose. Learn More About Shane Gero and the Dominica Whale Project TedEd Video on Whale Talk: How Adva…
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Dr. Preston Ward is back with big news! In EP032 Robin and Preston talk about adventures, successful hunts, unsuccessful hunts, mental health, masculinity and quitting the day job to chase your dreams. Preston also spills his guts about launching the first ever full-bells-and-whistles health app for folks who love the outdoors. And what it's like t…
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The demographics are actually quite staggering — we are getting old, fast. Which means our customer’s dietary choices and demands are changing. Is Agriculture changing with its customers? What about the food inflation situation, with grocery prices up 25% since 2020? Todd Thurman, of Swine Insights International joins Damian to discuss economics, d…
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Adrian is joined by two friends who are some promising young and up and coming Entrepreneurs in Ghana from the Agriculture space; Nana Kofi of Merdeo Foods and Gideon Awelana-Bulase of The Honey Palace. Join us as we explore the challenges and opportunities in the agricultural industry, the impact of technology, real estate, and climate change on f…
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This episode is recorded live, as the action unfolds, on one of many vast ranches in the mountains of the Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is completely unscripted and unplanned. Much like many parts of the USA— farmers in South Africa use trained hounds to help control local predator populations. They do this to reduce predation on their far roaming…
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For six decades, American Agriculture ran a trade surplus — meaning, we sold more dollars worth of Ag products to other countries than we bought. That’s changed. American Ag has run a trade deficit (bought more than we sold) four of the last six years. A record trade imbalance of $32 Billion is projected for 2024. Why is American Agriculture at a t…
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Henry Asenso is the founder and CEO of Kuro Africa Analytics. He is a UK-based professional who has been juggling his day job with his work alongside Kuro Africa for the past 3 to 4 years. Recently, he has been working with web developers to build an intuitive platform for Real Estate investors in Ghana and the African continent. Kuro Africa is Gha…
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Soil Cousins, it's story time! Today we're diving into the extraordinary life and legacy of Eartha Mary Magdalene White, an American humanitarian whose multifaceted career spanned education, business, and community activism. Eartha's passion for agriculture played a pivotal role in her philanthropic efforts to address food insecurity and nourish he…
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Katie Minich is a first year Masters student in Applied Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts, with a minor in Interdisciplinary Studies. Katie is coupling her 8 years of birth work experience with research on the sustainability and decolonization of doulas in the healthcare workforce. Hosted by Matthew Vaughan and Lisa Hildebrand.…
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We chat with Jillien Zukaitis, a first year PhD student in Nutrition, College of Health. Her lab, fondly referred to as the ‘Milk Lab’, studies at all things milk. With a clinical background as a dietitian, Jillien now couples her practical experience with translatable research. Partnering with OHSU, Jillien assesses the composition, nutritional va…
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Shane Gero is a marine biologist and renowned expert in the acoustic complexity and social behaviors of marine mammals, such as whales, dolphins, and porpoises. He is a Scientist-in-Residence at the Department of Biology at Carleton University in Canada. Importantly, he is also an activist and staunch advocate for providing meaningful sanctuary for…
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In the U.S., we call them peanuts, but these tasty legumes are enjoyed in cuisines around the world. In Africa, peanuts go by many names like groundnuts, gerte, and nguba—the origin of the nickname "goober." In this episode, culinary experts and passionate food lovers reveal how peanuts are a key ingredient that connects diverse regions and plays a…
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Through his 30+ years as a doctor, many months spent chasing animals in the mountains, and more than 17,000 surgeries under his belt. This professional knows not only exactly where to place a projectile, but why. In this episode Dr. Brian Hauck shares his extensive knowledge, along with a bunch of fantastic stories set in different mountains around…
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In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with associate professor Maria Pieters about her research investigating the antimicrobial susceptibility of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae. Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae is a bacterial pathogen of the respiratory tract of pigs.By UMN Swine Extension
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Farming is a business. Complete with a lot of moving parts, huge capital investment, and low margins. Adding in the trend toward farm consolidation, those larger farms that remain are left feeling a bit isolated. What’s a forward-looking farmer to do? Join a professional peer group where you get business advice, information, and feedback from other…
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Pop histories of the Garamantian civilization often posit that Garama died of thirst: the Garamantes used up the fossil water reserves they had depended on for centuries, sealing the destruction of their advanced irrigation system. However, various pieces of historical evidence cast doubt on this narrative, and the reality is far more complex. Toda…
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Willie Robertson, star of "Duck Dynasty," reflects on his journey from Italy to running Duck Commander. In Florence, he gained an appreciation for art and culture, but you'll never believe what his actual college degree was. His entrepreneurial spirit began early with Willie’s Worms. Influenced by his father, Phil, and supported by his wife, Korie,…
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On Today's Fintech Friday edition, Adrian explores the Ghanaian Cedis reaching an all time low of one pound sterling to eighteen point seventy-five Cedis (£1 to GHC 18.75 Cedis). Bloomberg reports: "Ghana’s cedi is in a record-breaking weakening cycle. The currency hasn’t gained versus the dollar in the past 22 trading sessions, the longest streak …
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Soil cousins! Today, we explore the transformative power of community engagement and environmental stewardship. Our special guest is Michela Williams, the visionary founder of Black Too Earth. Black Too Earth is leading the charge in changing the narrative around volunteerism, particularly within the context of Black farming, the benefits of eating…
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