Could aquaponics sustainably feed and fund the world? Josh Imhoff, the founder and director of Emerge Aquaponics is on a mission to find out. As someone who grew up traveling around the world, Josh was exposed to the immense “need” that many people have – and he has made it his goal to alleviate this.

Determined to help feed and fund people, Josh decided that aquaponics may be the answer that he and many other individuals have been looking for. With this at the forefront of his mind, he started building and designing aquaponics systems 12 years ago with Emerge in order to provide people in need with food and income…

Tune in now to discover:

• How Emerge is developing systems to improve how food is grown.
• How temperature affects the fish species used in aquaponics.
• The importance of keeping the correct ratio of plants to fish in the system.
• How aquaponics can provide income for communities in need.

Want to learn more about Josh and his important work with Emerge? Click here now!

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Today, we discuss all things sustainable agriculture with Joshua Earl Arnold. Joshua is a Professor of Sustainable Agriculture at Warren Wilson College where he educates his students on subjects such as entomology, agriculture, agroecology, and soil science. As someone that considers himself a “science, practice, and movement” agroecologist, Joshua is here to offer his unique perspective on urban agriculture as a whole.

Joshua discovered his fascination with food systems during his undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley – specifically the sociology of how people interact with these systems. This interest ultimately led him to study insects and their role in agricultural ecosystems…

In this episode, you will learn about:

• The challenges that urban farmers face.
• How the cost of water and insects can interfere with farming practices.
• How urban farmers can work together to create “an economy of scale”.
• Why soil-less systems may be a viable solution to urban farming issues.

Want to learn more about Joshua and his outlook on sustainable agriculture? Click here now!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

In this episode, we sit down with horticulturist Dr. Eric Thomas Stafne to discuss fruit and nut crop production. As an Extension and Research Professor at Mississippi State University and the Coastal Research and Extension Center, Dr. Stafne is both an educator and researcher focused on understanding and optimizing crops such as blueberries, blackberries, grapes, and muscadines.

Dr. Stafne’s professional background began in urban forestry, which blossomed into a fascination with horticulture – specifically fruit crops. With over 17 years of experience in this field, his knowledge surrounding fruit and nut crops has led him to some fascinating discoveries…

Join the conversation now to hear Dr. Stafne talk about:

• The fruit crops that he specifically deals with.
• The easiest fruit crop one can grow, and why.
• How climate conditions affect fruit and nut growth.

You can find out more about Dr. Stafne and his work by clicking here!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q