Welcome to Yarden Design, a podcast on educating professionals and beginners alike on relevant topics in agriculture, food policy and food systems. This series serves to help further educate on this topic and provide a reliable source of information to question quick headlines and participate in respectful discourse on a subject that affects us all.
Learn about the romanticism of small farming, particularly the lack of transparency surrounding the economic reality and hardships being a small farmer. Industrial agriculture, small family farming and regenerative agriculture are explored to uncover the consequences associated with each and question the narratives that are most popularly pushed with each model.
3 Aug 2022
Food Waste
Learn about the complexities involved with food waste, including its sources and laws that have been established in certain states to curb waste. Examination of this issue sheds light into the problem and guides consumers with choices they can make to do their part in making a difference.
2 Aug 2022
Climate Impacts on Food
Learn about how the effects of climate change are affecting food systems. Certain crops may fall victim to the impacts of global warming and near extinction as time passes. Listen to find out more about climate impacts on food and what you can do to help.
2 Aug 2022
The Green Revolution
Learn about the Green Revolution and the controversy that surrounds this subject. Proponents advocate for large yields, whereas critics support an agroecological model. Listen to learn about both sides and why neither is right.
2 Aug 2022
Technology and Food Production
Learn about how the nutrition has been bred out of our food, and what you can do to restore some of it in your diet. Acquire the skills to think critically about modern food systems, including the history behind some of the most popular crops in the grocery stores today.
2 Aug 2022
Climate Change and Food Production Relationships
Learn about the relationship between climate change and food production. Using excerpts from Food Politics by Robert Paarlberg, relevant issues within this topic are further examined and discussed. The case of environmental justice in Cibola, AZ is also addressed as privatization of water is growing.
2 Aug 2022
Food Policy
Learn about how the Census of Agriculture and Farm Bill affects every American and what you need to know about both. Material from Robert Paarlberg's book Food Politics is discussed as it provides wonderful insight into the politics of farm subsidies and food assistance programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps.
2 Aug 2022
Damaging Environmental Practices & The Environmental Kuznets Curve
Learn about some of the most environmentally damaging practices, including the use of chemicals such as glyphosate and the historical context of chemical use. As well, consider the model of the Environmental Kuznets Curve and why it is no longer widely credited today.
2 Aug 2022
Current State of Food Systems
Learn about the current state of food systems and the history behind industrial agriculture. Recently, there has been debate about genetically modified (GM) variants. Listen to learn more about the implications of GM variants and how companies like Monsanto have created a monopoly.
2 Aug 2022
Introduction to Permaculture
Learn about the permaculture framework and how it is being applied to agricultural and social systems alike.
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