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The Taproot Project Trailer
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Stories from changemakers in Midwestern agriculture, coming to you every other week starting this September. Subscribe now!
The Taproot Project is an initiative of the Midwest Transition to Organic Partnership Program, —a project funded by the USDA National Organic Program to support transitioning and organic producers with mentorship and technical assistance, and to grow the greater organic community.
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Introduction to Midwest Farming Iconography
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There's a popular image of farms in the Midwest. Rows of corn, red barnhouse, man and overalls.
Exploring the Taproot Project
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And this is definitely part of the story of food and farming here, but it's not the whole story.
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So the Taproot Project digs deeper.
Reclaiming Farming's Connection to Land
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Music
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In each episode, you'll hear about people across the Midwest who are reclaiming farming as a connector to the land, to ancestors, and to a sense of purpose.
Meet the Host: Kate Cowie Haskell
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My name is Kate Cowie Haskell. In 2020, I left my job in public media to work on a farm. Now, I'm behind the mic again.
Sustainable Farming Conversations
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This time to talk with farmers, brewers, ranchers, conservationists, and historians about what sustains their paths towards stewardship.
USDA National Organic Program Goals
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The Taproot Project is an initiative of the Midwest Transition to Organic Partnership Program, a project funded by the USDA National Organic Program to support transitioning and organic producers with mentorship and technical assistance and to grow the greater organic community.
Podcast Release Schedule
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We'll be releasing episodes every other week starting in October. So follow us now wherever you get your podcasts.