843: Planting in the Fall Garden with Nika Forte- A Rosie Replay
843: Planting in the Fall Garden - A Rosie Replay
A Rosie On The House Radio Show Replay
In This Podcast: Romey Romero, Farmer Greg and special guest Nika Forte discuss urban farming and the importance of fall gardening. Nika details her role as the Urban Farms Director at St. Vincent de Paul's Urban Farm and their efforts in combating food insecurity through sustainable practices. They also emphasize the significance of healthy soil, appropriate garden placement, and choosing crops that are both enjoyable and cost-effective, with insights into seed preservation. Additionally, Nika introduces her children's book series aimed at promoting diversity in agriculture.
Special Guest: Nika Forte is a wife and mother who loves spending time with family, serving others and working in her garden. She served two years in the AmeriCorps program under Public Allies and is currently the Urban Farms Director at St. Vincent de Paul's Urban Farm where she worked for almost nine years. Her mission in life is to advocate for communities that are experiencing food insecurity, and to work every day to educate others on how to grow and give back to the environment in a sustainable and compassionate way.
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- Show
- FrequencyUpdated Biweekly
- PublishedOctober 29, 2024 at 7:00 AM UTC
- Length36 min
- Episode843
- RatingClean