Yarden Design

Samantha Varela
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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.

Episodes

  1. 08/04/2022

    Romanticism of Small Farming

    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.

    24 min

  2. 08/03/2022

    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.

    24 min

  3. 08/02/2022

    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.

    30 min

  4. 08/02/2022

    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.

    28 min

  5. 08/02/2022

    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.

    22 min

  6. 08/02/2022

    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.

    27 min

  7. 08/02/2022

    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.

    27 min

  8. 08/02/2022

    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.

    13 min

  9. 08/02/2022

    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.

    17 min

  10. 08/02/2022

    Introduction to Permaculture

    Learn about the permaculture framework and how it is being applied to agricultural and social systems alike.

    20 min
  • 10 Episodes

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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Samantha Varela
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Samantha Varela
  • Show Website
    Yarden Design