Best Stewardship Productions Podcasts (2024)

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55. Everything You Need to Know to Build a Sustainable Ag Plan for the 2025 Growing Season 38:00

3d ago38:00

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It's that time of year when growers are trying to plan for next year, while also trying to bring in this year's crop. And we know that it can be easy to fall into the trap of rushing through that process without exploring some of the new products, practices or incentive programs that are available to help you improve your sustainability footprint a…

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Caring for Creation as a Matter of Life: Christian Environmental Stewardship 44:59

8d ago44:59

44:59

Genesis 1:26 reveals that God made humankind in His image and reflecting His nature for an awesome assignment: to rule responsibly over all He has made. Being good stewards of God’s creation is a biblical mandate. In this lecture, Dr. Jessica Moerman, climate scientist and President and CEO of the Evangelical Environmental Network, addressed the de…

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Blessed Assurance | Ep. 53 24:29

10d ago24:29

24:29

La Madre Tiarra of Auspicious Acoustics introduces Blessed Assurance: Auspicious Acoustics grassroots fundraising initiative for their work with the Parents, Families, Caregivers and Loved Ones of Ascended Young Ones, aka The Angel Baby Constellations (ABCs). We Rise invites you to listen to Tiarra share about her beloved Angel 🌸Cherry🌸, her person…

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Religious Liberty and Regulations: Implications of Overturning Chevron 45:00

17d ago45:00

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Federal agencies have often used the regulatory process to impose mandates that infringe on key rights of religious exercise and conscience. But this spring, the Supreme Court overturned the longstanding doctrine of congressional delegation known as Chevron deference. What does that mean for congressional authority and how is religious freedom impa…

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Healing with the Land, Stewarding Shelterwood Collective | Ep. 52 49:05

21d ago49:05

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Welcome to this conversation between Co-founder, Layel Camargo, Wellness Practitioner, Erica Gibbons & Artist in Residence and Somatic Scribber Kate Morales, of Shelterwood Collective. We Rise is honored to be in community with Shelterwood, a queer, trans, black, indigenous, people of color-led land stewardship project located on unceded Kashia and…

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54. Expanding Opportunities to Compensate Growers for Sustainable Practices, with Bunge's Regenerative Agriculture Lead Justin McAllister 28:10

23d ago28:10

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When you have an impressive industry footprint, you've got a big opportunity to make sustainable change. And as the world leader in oil seed processing, Bunge sets the standard in the world of agriculture. So we're excited to announce that our sustainability initiative with Nutrien Ag Solutions and Bunge, which we just launched a year ago, is expan…

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53. Biocontrol Technologies Offer a New Edge in Sustainable Ag, with President of Global Retail Jeff Tarsi 33:00

2M ago33:00

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Pest control has always been at the top of a farmer's mind throughout the growing season. But new biocontrol technologies are opening up innovative ways to leverage pests' natural enemies to the grower's advantage and boost crop yields while improving sustainability footprints and operating margins. Nutrien Ag Solutions just announced its acquisiti…

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The Closing of the American Heart: Why young adults are steering clear of marriage and family and what Washington can do about it 52:19

2M ago52:19

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Marriage and fertility rates are lower than ever seen before in America’s history. This means that a record share of today’s young adults will never marry or have children. But the paradox is that men, women, and children in married families are much more likely to thrive socially, emotionally, and financially than their peers who don’t enjoy that …

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52. The USA Rice—Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership: Fostering Sustainability, Waterfowl Habitat and Grower Profitability 35:46

2M ago35:46

35:46

Hunting and farming are two beloved traditions steeped in generations of rural American culture. And a new partnership between Nutrien Ag Solutions and Ducks Unlimited/USA Rice looks to secure the future of both traditions for generations to come. So in this episode, Sally and Dusty are off to visit Ducks Unlimited world headquarters in Memphis, Te…

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Crosspollination | We Show Up for Each Other, Part Two | Ep. 51 1:06:23

3M ago1:06:23

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Welcome to part two of our recording from our June 8th Crosspollination community block party, Diasporic Care: We Show Up for Each Other. Because we had so many incredible guest speakers on our panel, we are breaking this conversation up into parts one & two. If you missed part one, we highly encourage you to listen to We Rise podcast episode 50, D…

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Productive Disagreement: How to have productive disagreements in an age of incivility and conflict 54:16

3M ago54:16

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Disagreements are easy; productive disagreements require effort. But productive disagreements are the heartbeat of a healthy democracy, a healthy team, and even a healthy family. Dr. Rick Langer and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff of Biola University joined us for a look at productive disagreements and what they ask of our hearts as well as what they ask of our …

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Crosspollination | Diasporic Care, Part One | Ep. 50 1:01:46

3M ago1:01:46

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Diasporic Care: We Show Up for Each Other Welcome to Part 1 of 2 of this live recording from our Crosspollination community block party series. This event took place on June 8th, 2024. This episode features our opening prayer* with Dr. Uzo Nwankpa, & the beginning of our speakers panel, featuring the brilliant hearts & minds of: Sarah O'Neal, Oakla…

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From the Garden to Government: What does Creation have to do with Politics? 49:31

3M ago49:31

49:31

How should we, as Christians, think about the role of government? And how should we think about our own roles as public servants? Dr. Vince Bacote, professor of theology at Wheaton College, joined us in a partnership with the Center for Public Justice for a theological discussion on government, authority, and sphere sovereignty — a term coined by 1…

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51. Big Iron, Big Picture: How Ag Equipment Manufacturers are Pursuing Sustainability Solutions, with AEM's Curt Blades 33:15

3M ago33:15

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Farm data drives your ability to leverage sustainability insights. And farm equipment drives your ability to collect data. So it's fortunate, then, that the agriculture equipment manufacturing industry is embracing the challenge, pioneering new technologies and advocating for policies that support sustainable ag in North America and around the worl…

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Up the Down Staircase: How to Build Up When Everything Seems to be Falling Down? 52:44

4M ago52:44

52:44

In a polarized world, where the public square has become increasingly hostile, how do we continue to make progress on the things we are called to build? Is it even possible to build anything at the moment? With a strong track record of working under challenging circumstances to bring about societal change, Baroness Philippa Stroud, Member of the Ho…

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Stewardship, Remembrance, & Sovereignty with Layla Feghali & Iman Labanieh | Ep. 49 1:33:50

4M ago1:33:50

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Join Layla K. Feghali of River Rose Remembrance & Iman Labanieh of Baylasan Botanicals for a timely conversation about Layla's newly released book, The Land in Our Bones. Highlighting lineages of herbal resilience, diasporic stewardship, and unraveling the rippling impacts of colonial violence on our earth and communities, this book about people an…

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50. Feeding the Future: Why It's Critical to Tell the World Our Sustainability Story, with Tim Faveri 31:25

4M ago31:25

31:25

The global spotlight on agriculture has never been brighter than it is today. Farmers have spent decades producing food, fuel and fiber for the world, all while serving as stewards for the land and the next generation. But increased global attention to the ongoing climate crisis means that every agricultural practice is under the microscope. And if…

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Crosspollination | Emergent Orgs for the People | Ep. 48 1:13:12

4M ago1:13:12

1:13:12

Crosspollination is a block party series created by We Rise Production with the purpose of strengthening and deepening existing connections and initiating new ones, after the changing culture and community landscape Oakland experienced in years of social distancing and pandemic. Our themes will deepen into an exploration of how WE TAKE CARE OF US. …

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Why Law Requires Love: A Reflection on Genesis and Cicero 49:05

5M ago49:05

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How do we, as a people, hand down love, one generation to another? Is that the role of the law? What did previous generations know about this tradition of love and law that we, today, may have forgotten? Dr. Matthew Mehan, Associate Dean and Assistant Professor of Government at Hillsdale College joined us for a reflection on possible answers to the…

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Unlocking Second Chances: Balancing public safety with successful reentry for the 1 in 3 American adults with a criminal record 48:01

5M ago48:01

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Over 70 million adults in the U.S. have a criminal record. These individuals face over 44,000 government-imposed barriers to work, housing, education, and civil rights that limit their efforts to become responsible stewards of their families and communities. How can churches, businesses, law enforcement, and policymakers better unlock second chance…

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Episode 33 - Working with Traditional Owners to build capacity in native forestry 26:08

5M ago26:08

26:08

WARNING - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised this episode may contain the names or voices of deceased people. A recently completed research project has showcased great potential for the development of sustainable native forestry activities in the Northern Territory led by Traditional Owner communities. In this episode of Wo…

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Subsidiarity as a Framework for Care of the Elderly 50:56

6M ago50:56

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In the United States – and, indeed, around the world – changing demographics reflect a steadily aging population. As families grow smaller and more far-flung and as care costs escalate, conversations about elder care are complex and, often, heart breaking. While in the past it was generally presumed that care of elders was a family obligation, toda…

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49. 2024 Ag Weather Outlook: Everybody Needs Something from Mother Nature, with Eric Snodgrass 31:22

6M ago31:22

31:22

Let's start with the good news about the North American climate outlook for the 2024 growing season: drought conditions are significantly better than they were last year. However, maybe it's force-of-habit, but growers seem to have more anxiety than usual about weather in the coming growing season, according to Nutrien Ag Solutions science fellow a…

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Christians after Christendom: Our Present Challenge 48:53

6M ago48:53

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The days of Christianity providing a unifying moral vision for our culture (Christendom) are over. Dr. W. Robert Godfrey, Chairman of Ligonier Ministries joined us to discuss how Abraham Kuyper anticipated this contemporary problem facing American Christians and can help us develop a persuasive and public Christian program. Support the show…

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48. What Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizers Bring to the Sustainability Toolbox, with Loveland Products' Ron Calhoun 38:36

7M ago38:36

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Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium. Every grower knows that these three nutrients are at the heart of every successful cropping plan. But in 2024, the tools to manage those nutrients are so much more potent and complex than they used to be. And cutting back on fertilizer inputs—discerningly and purposefully—can be a powerful opportunity to reduce …

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2026 and the 250th anniversary of the American revolution: Is this America’s expiration date or a challenge to renew the great experiment in freedom? 45:42

7M ago45:42

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Declinism is in the air in certain circles, and it coincides with the conclusion of some historians that 250 years is roughly the lifespan of great superpowers. How do Christians understand such cyclical views of history, and what are the genuine grounds for confidence in the possibility of renewal. Christians are not called to be Pollyannas, but w…

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Is Renewal Possible? Peering past outrage, war and critique 52:23

7M ago52:23

52:23

We live in times when low-grade nihilism simmers just beneath the surface of everyday conversation, the desire for impact birthed in secular zeal soon stymied by chokeholds of institutional breakdown and pixelated trust. We call out injustice in public but feel squeamish about acknowledging our contributions to it. We text expressions of care to on…

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The Spirit of Our Politics 50:05

8M ago50:05

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The kind of people we are, has much to do with the kind of public life we have. Spiritual formation is central to civic renewal. Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life, joined us to share ideas outlined in his new book, The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life…

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47. How Indiana Soybean Farmers Are Benefitting From Our New Sustainability Practices Incentive Program, with Danny Carmony Jr. 27:14

8M ago27:14

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In the heart of soybean country, you'll find Indiana farmers who have been utilizing sustainable best practices since long before it was called "sustainability." But a new Nutrien Ag Solutions incentive program with Bunge is making it possible for these growers to actually be compensated for these practices. And that's changing the game, both in te…

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Agency vs Equity: An Empowering Alternative to the Victimhood Narrative 43:20

8M ago43:20

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Every child is capable of being an agent of their own uplift provided they are given the resources to inform the decisions that will make them successful adults. Ian Rowe, Sr. Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute discussed four factors that are crucial for children to overcome the victimhood narrative and discover their pathway to power: fam…

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Trials and Tribulations of Living an Ethical Life on Capitol Hill 2024 35:55

9M ago35:55

35:55

Faith and Law hosted our yearly panel discussion with Capitol Hill veterans to explore ethical issues encountered by Hill staff, especially as they reach senior leadership positions. Panelists including John Cusey, Melika McKinnis, and John Shelton shared their stories of success and failure as they navigated the complicated ethical waters of the H…

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46. New Features in Agrible That Improve Sustainable Ag Outcomes, with Ryan Adams 32:51

9M ago32:51

32:51

Most growers have reached the point in their year when it's time to look back on what they've accomplished, review the records, and start looking for ways to improve their operations in the new year ahead. Nutrien Ag Solutions can help connect growers to programs that pay farmers for their sustainable agriculture practices. But it's going to take c…

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Episode 32 - Exciting times ahead as Centre for Timber Durability & Design Life enters new phase 38:35

9M ago38:35

38:35

In 2023, the FWPA-supported Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life entered an exciting new stage in its evolution with the appointment of its new Director, Professor Tripti Singh.With more than 20 years of experience in managing collaborative, multi-million-dollar research programs, Professor Singh is a leading figure in wood protection resea…

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Why Should Our Leaders Care About Human Flourishing? 47:22

9M ago47:22

47:22

As a leader of the largest ever global study on human flourishing, Dr. Byron Johnson, Distinguished Professor of the Social Sciences at Baylor University and Visiting Distinguished Professor in the School of Public Policy at Pepperdine University, joined us to discuss why a "focus on flourishing" is important for all policymakers whatever their pol…

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45. A 50-Year History of Agriculture and Sustainability, with Tom Daniel 44:28

10M ago44:28

44:28

Agriculture has been around for more than 10,000 years. But you can argue that in the last 50 years, it’s changing and evolving faster than ever before. That evolution has included the growing relationship between agriculture and what we now call “sustainability.” And someone who's been along for almost that entire ride is our very own Tom Daniel, …

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The Global Fight to Protect People from Slavery and Violence 39:23

10M ago39:23

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Gary Haugen's firsthand experience investigating systemic human rights abuses helped him recognize a troubling pattern: people living in the world’s poorest communities experienced constant physical danger because their local justice systems weren’t equipped to defend them from the violence they faced every day. Haugen was told that this would neve…

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44. North of the Border: Canadian Sustainable Agriculture Insights, with Crop Consultant Dani Kerr 30:32

10M ago30:32

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Sustainability doesn't stop at the border. In fact, Nutrien Ag Solutions supports thousands of growers across Canada, and many of them are well along the path in their sustainability journey. But while the overall goals and ideas are the same, like so much about the relationship between the U.S. and Canada, things are a little different north of th…

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Episode 82: The Journey of Moving to a Cloud-Based EHS and ESG System Podcast 30:32

10M ago30:32

30:32

To learn more, visit Sphera's website.By Sphera Solutions

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Western Civilization: Is It Worth Defending? 41:46

10M ago41:46

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The American political order, and the civilization from which it emerged, are under unprecedented assault—from both the political Left and the New Right. Yet the ideals and institutions that have shaped Western Civilization—concepts such as individual freedom, natural rights, and belief in a loving God—have made profound contributions to human flou…

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Episode 31 - Protecting Australia's forests from the threat of exotic pests and diseases 26:59

11M ago26:59

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This episode we take a focus on biosecurity. You’ll hear about three exciting research initiatives aimed at improving Australia’s protection measures to help mitigate the risks posed to our forests by exotic pests and diseases.Lucy Tran-Nguyen, GM of Partnerships and Innovation at Plant Health Australia, tells us about The National Forest Pest Surv…

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The Roots of the American Founding and the Seeds of Renewal: How American Christianity Advanced Ordered Liberty 39:05

11M ago39:05

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Mark Tooley, president of the Institute on Religion and Democracy joined us to discuss how Dutch and English Whiggish principles birthed by Anglo Protestantism created ordered liberty and self government. These principles are not static but dynamic. And once shaping society they are not easily erased. Confidence about tomorrow can come if we recall…

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¡Aye Que Chismear! with Nalgona Positivity Pride & Radically Fit, Ep. 47 57:03

11M ago57:03

57:03

Join Gloria Lucas of Nalgona Positivity Pride & Luca Yacón of Radically Fit Oakland in this enlightening & heart-to-heart discussion diving deep into the realms of Harm Reduction, Eating Disorders, & Body Movement. This thought-provoking conversation is an exploration of:⁠ Harm Reduction Strategies⁠ Personal Eating Disorder Journey⁠ Body Movement a…

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43. Selecting the Right Seed for the Right Acre: Ag Inputs As Sustainability Tools, with Todd Pester 31:06

11M ago31:06

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You can have all the agronomic tools in the world. But if you don't have a plan to place the right seed on the right acre, both your margins and your sustainability footprint will suffer. Plans take insight. Insight takes data. And our seed product management team is working harder than ever before to provide our crop consultants with both. So in t…

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A Note on Social Justice: What Kind of Justice Isn’t “Social”? 49:08

11M ago49:08

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In our day, "social justice" is a loaded term. While it is easy to agree that every relationship carries responsibilities -- friend and friend, business and client, government and people -- identifying the terms and principles of those responsibilities is a trickier task. What makes one party a giver and another a receiver? When injustice abounds, …

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Artificial Intelligence and Other Idols 47:10

12M ago47:10

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V. Bradley Lewis, Associate Professor Philosophy at Catholic University, and Jonathon Askonas, Assistant Professor of Politics at Catholic University, engaged in an interview-style discussion on the current standing, risks, and allure of artificial intelligence. Support the showBy Faith and Law

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Bioethical Challenges and Exploiting Nascent Human Beings 51:31

1y ago51:31

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The development of medical treatments often requires use of human subjects, as well as human cells and body parts as models of human systems, to investigate mechanisms of action and to test therapeutics. Biotechnology has provided many successful therapies for previously intractable conditions, but also increasingly complex techniques that can alte…

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42. Simplifying the Sustainability Conversation, with Sustainable Ag and Retail Strategy VP Matt Marshall 36:19

1y ago36:19

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When you talk about sustainable agriculture, you could be talking about greenhouse gas reduction, practice changes, nutrient management, or any number of other pieces of the sustainability puzzle. Our mission at Nutrien Ag Solutions has always been to support farmers in their operations, helping them minimize their environmental impact while maximi…

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The Politicization of Literally Everything: Christian Leadership in the Age of Purity Tests and Cancel Culture 44:29

1y ago44:29

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The divisions in America increasingly create an environment where everything is political, and the places in society where people who disagree can come together are dwindling as a result. How does our faith act as a compass to guide us through this culture of litmus tests and virtue signalling? When our culture wants us to pick sides and put our fa…

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Episode 30 - Awards, VR & Drones ... ForestLearning takes students from classroom to forest! - Pt 2 29:30

1y ago29:30

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Today we bring you the second part of our focus on the latest initiatives from the FWPA-supported ForestLearning program.Tune in for everything from ForestLearning resources that utilise the latest technologies, to award wins, outstanding feedback from kids and teachers, and much, much more!By WoodChat

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Episode 29 - ForestLearning continues to use latest tech to bring forestry to the classroom! - Pt 1 28:46

1y ago28:46

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In today's episode, we focus on the latest achievements of the FWPA-supported ForestLearning initiative. And with so much exciting news to report - from new and highly innovative resources, to award wins, glowing testimonials from kids and teachers, the embracing of new technologies such as drones, and much, much more - we’ll be presenting this epi…

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