Insight and inspiration in turbulent times.
Welcome to “Podcast from the Prairie.” Wes Jackson, one of the founders of the sustainable agriculture movement, tells stories that take us from lessons learned growing up on a Kansas farm to the front lines of crucial debates about ecological crises and social struggles.
The lead producer of the podcast is Michael Johnson of Perennial Films. You’ll find information about film/video projects at http://www.perennialfilms.com.
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