Growing Our Future Gardopia Gardens

In this Episode of the Growing Our Future Podcast, Stephen sits down with Skeets, a member of the Mushroom Compadres, a group of farmers building a farm in the Algarve region of Portugal. They discuss their mentality regarding climate change, the climate and challenges of growing in Portugal, and what keeps them motivated to move forward. 

Make sure to check out the Mushroom Compadres on YouTube and Instagram!

In this episode Stephen sits down with William Abbott, former intern at Gardopia Gardens and a senior at Trinity University. 

They discuss William's progression as an environmentalist, what work he did at Gardopia, and what his plans after graduation are. 

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In this special episode of the Growing Our Future Podcast, Stephen sits down with Angeles Mendez, a 2023 Aspen Healthy Communities Fellow, and the Regional Manager for Project Protect Food Systems. 

Stephen and Angeles discuss, being Aspen Fellows,  the current landscape for agricultural workers, and Angeles' work to improve rights for workers. 

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In this special episode of the Growing Our Future Podcast, Stephen sits down with Jamar Hill, 2023 Aspen Healthy Communities Fellow, former professional MLB player, and current President of Gamers Alaska, a nonprofit organization committed to connecting youth baseball and softball players to leagues, coaching, and training resources. 

Stephen and Jamar discuss their brief history together, how Jamar frames Gamers Alaska as more than a sports program, and the intangible benefits of sports.

In this episode of Growing our Future, Stephen sits down with Inna Gamez and discusses her gardening journey and shares tips she's learned over the years.

Inna is a social media influencer that posts regular content about her garden. She's a brand ambassador for Vego Garden Academy. Inna recounts her early gardening days in Ukraine and describes just how different farming in Ukraine is compared to sunny San Antonio. Listen in to hear more about Inna's story!

Thanks again to Inna for joining us for this episode! Be sure to check out her Instagram: @gardens_better_with_cats ! 

In this thought-provoking episode of the Growing Our Future Podcast our host and CEO Stephen Lucke engages in a candid conversation with esteemed researcher Kristopher Hawkins, shedding light on the methodologies of animal testing and their role in ensuring safe food production.
As the demand for food continues to grow, the need for innovative techniques to enhance food safety has become paramount. Kristopher has extensive research in this field, and shares his knowledge about methodologies and his experience working with different animals including flies, pigs, fleas, and howler monkeys. 
Kristopher dives into his early academic career at St. Philip's college, interning at Gardopia, and receiving his bachelors of science in horticultural science at Texas A&M University. 
Thanks again to Kristopher for joining the Growing Our Future Podcast! Be sure to check out Kristopher's work through his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristopher-hawkins-70836862/

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