Today I am joined by Dr. Ben Lowe, Executive Director of A Rocha USA, a faith-based environmental conservation organization and part of the worldwide A Rocha network.
In this episode Ben and I discuss:
The mission and core values of A Rocha
The value of conservation work and caring for our non-human neighbors
Stewardship and grassroots movements: churches and faith communities doing local work
Growing food: reconnecting with the earth, how food gets to our plates, what it takes to grow food
Helping our places and communities flourish
Knowing and loving your place, fostering wonder and gratitude
Learning how to work with the land
And more!
Find resources and links referenced below.
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When it comes to doing something about climate change, your food choices matter.
Thanks for tuning in to Eating for Eden, a podcast that takes a food-first approach to climate action.
We’ve been given a beautiful garden to steward. It may seem like a small thing, but the food we eat plays a massive role in either contributing to or lessening carbon emissions.
I’m here to help you decide with intention what you’re putting on your plate and into your mouth (and thoroughly enjoy your food along the way).
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Resources and Works Cited
· A Rocha USA: www.arocha.us
· Black Church Food Security Network: https://blackchurchfoodsecurity.net/
· Echo: https://echonet.org/
· Equipping Farmers International: https://www.efi-intl.org/
· Empower School at Valley Dream Farm: https://www.empowervalleydreamfarm.org/
· Empower School and Farm: https://www.empowerobc.com/
· Plainsong Farm: https://www.plainsongfarm.com/
· 4 Roots Farm: https://4rootsfarm.org/
· Homegrown National Park: https://homegrownnationalpark.org/
· CSU Master Gardener Extension: https://cmg.extension.colostate.edu/
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