Agroecology World

By Rob Kluson (aka, Dr K)

More and more people are learning that sustainability for society, in general, and agriculture, in specific, urgently demands holistic solutions. But where do you find these answers that are field tested and working? Come with me to find them on my current world travels where I interview practitioners and communities using Agroecology (i.e., Agroecosystem-based solutions modeled on natural ecosystems) to foster Sustainable Community Food Systems . . .
Cover art photo provided by Yousef Espanioly on Unsplash: unsplash.com/@yespanioly

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Episode 6_Agroecology World_Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Agroecology World Mar 29, 2019

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Episode 18_El Morche_Malaga, Spain

This episode #18 examines examples of sustainable Agrotourism and a conversation with Cipriano Ramos in the seashore town of El Morche on the Costa del Sol in the state of Malaga, Spain. Cipriano is the co-founder, along with Maria Tome', of the travel company Oletrips which provides small scale tours and experiences in sustainable Agrotourism within the Province of Andalucia and, specifically, the area known as Axarquia . Both Ciriano and Maria are native Axarquians and their activities focus on the many stories of the agriculture, the human and natural history, and the food culture of the rural white villages and grand cities of Andalucia. Their activities in Agrotourism, for example, include excursions to the seasonal events of the mountain white villages and of regional Ag, of cooking traditional foods, of wine tasting, and of fishing in the Mediterranean Sea. In addition, their complementary company Olefruits offers online direct marketing to local farmers of organic fruits, such as oranges, olives, avocado and mango.

May 29, 202301:00:58

Episode 17_Agroecology World_Westport, County Mayo, Ireland (Part 2)

This podcast continues an exploration of the concept of a Community Food System begun in Episode #16 via conversations with the grassroots groups of the Quay Community Garden and the Edible Landscape Project in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland, who, along with other local community groups, are leading the development of a community food system and Climate Action for their region. In this Episode #17 we will learn about the group Edible Landscape Project. I was so lucky to live in this progressive community for 10 months in 2021 and become involved in several of their projects. Through a diversity of stakeholders and activities, this community is an excellent example of how the "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts" in terms of growing a sustainable food system.

Aug 14, 202201:25:39

Episode 16_Agroecology World_Westport, County Mayo, Ireland (Part 1)

This podcast offers an introduction to the concept of a Community Food System and to the grassroots groups of the Quay Community Garden and the Edible Landscape Project in Westport, Ireland, who, along with other local community groups, are leading the development of a community food system and Climate Action for their region.In this Episode #16 you will learn about the Quay Community Garden. I was so lucky to live in this progressive community for 10 months in 2021 and become involved in several of their projects. Through a diversity of stakeholders and activities, this community is an excellent example of how the "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts" in terms of growing a sustainable food system.

Jul 30, 202201:30:04

Episode 15_Agroecology World_Dublin, Ireland

This episode was made during a site visit to the Market Garden micro-farm known as The Gnomes which is located in Dublin, Ireland. It is an inspiring example of the urban Ag movement in Europe that is attracting young farmers to respond to the needs and growing awareness of the consumers and communities for sustainable food systems.

Nov 18, 202101:03:33

Episode 12_Agroecology World_Ballymaloe, County Cork, Ireland

This episode visits Darina Allen of the Balleymaloe Cookery School, Organic Farm and Gardens in Ballymaloe, Ireland. She describes her personal and family's journey from being an organic farmer to chef to a world class cookery school to a food system leader which supports the diverse community of their Irish food culture and local food economy.

Aug 02, 202101:06:07

Episode 14_Agroecology World_Crete, Greece

This episode returns to the island of Crete, Greece where we have an encore conversation in greater depth with Nikki Rose of Crete Culinary Sanctuaries, an advocate for community-based tourism that preserves organic agriculture, food culture, and traditional lifestyles.

Aug 02, 202101:06:17

Episode 13_Agroecology World_Cork, County Cork, Ireland

This episode visits Colin Sage of the Cork Food Policy Council (CFPC) and the University College Cork (UCC), School of Human Environment in Department of Geography, in City Cork, Ireland. He describes the history, mission, activities and accomplishments of the CFPC and his role as its founding Chair to engage Cork community stakeholders in food policy development and implementation for promoting sustainability issues in their food systems.

Mar 04, 202101:11:09

Episode 11_Agroecology World_Cloughjordan, County Tipperary, Ireland

This episode explores the concept of Community in Agroecology. In addition, it features an interview from the Cloughjordan Community Farm in Ireland and describes their use of the Commuity Concept.

Mar 24, 202036:60