Arthur Haines is a Senior Research Botanist at The Native Plant Trust.

Arthur is a plant biologist specializing in the taxonomy and identification of New England tracheophytes. He is the senior research botanist for Native Plant Trust and author of Flora Novae Angliae published by New England Wild Flower Society and Yale University Press, and several other books, including Flora of Maine, A New Path, and Ancestral Plants (a two-volume set on edible, medicinal, and useful plants). In addition to his work studying advancement in plant systematics, Arthur is an administrator for the Go Botany and Plant Share websites and a Flora of North America regional reviewer.

TOPICS EXPLORED

0:00 – 1:27 – Introduction

1:27 – 2:15 – What is The Native Plant Trust and what type of work does it do?

2:15 – 5:10 – How did you become interested in native plants, foraging, and become a senior research botanist at The Native Plant Trust?

5:10 – 8:10 – What are some of the native plants that are common in different regions, including New England?

8:10 – 9:51 – Can you tell me about the New England Wild Flower Society's Flora Novae Angliae you completed and how people can use it?

9:51 – 14:01 – What are examples of your favorite edible native plants?

14:01 – 15:49 – What is foraging?

15:49 – 18:32 – How can people learn how to forage?

18:32 – 20:28 – What are your favorite things about foraging?

20:28 – 24:03 – What do you think will be the future of foraging?

24:03 – 27:25 – How have these populations of native plants changed over time with industrial agriculture, invasive species, and other challenges?

27:25 – 28:55 – Can you tell me about your book Ancestral Plants: A Primitive Skills Guide to Important Wild Edible, Medicinal, and Useful Plants of the Northeast?

28:55 – 32:40 – What are some of the benefits of native plants?

32:40 – 34:39 – How can people grow native plants in their gardens or communities?

34:39 – 36:45 – What are some things you wish everyone knew about native plants and foraging?

36:45 – 38:41 – Things to share and wrap up

NATIVE PLANT TRUST INFORMATION

https://www.nativeplanttrust.org/

ARTHUR HAINES INFORMATION

https://www.arthurhaines.com/

RESOURCES

Native Plants for Your Garden: https://www.nativeplanttrust.org/for-your-garden/

Go Botany Plant Identification: https://gobotany.nativeplanttrust.org/

New England Wild Flower Society's Flora Novae Angliae: https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300171549/new-england-wild-flower-societys-flora-novae-angliae/

FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION

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Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet

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Environment

Health

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Native Plants

Foraging

Native Plant Trust

Kate Mendenhall is the Executive Director of the Organic Farmers Association.

Kate Mendenhall has served as the Executive Director of Organic Farmers Association since it was founded in 2016. Before OFA, she built a career working with organic farmer organizations from California (CUESA & PAN), New York (NOFA-NY), and Iowa (IOA) getting to know what organic farmers need to be successful in different regions and markets. She now lives in her hometown of Okoboji, Iowa where she balances running a small diversified organic livestock farm, raising two kids, and leading OFA. Her nationwide experience and dedication to organic farmers throughout her career make leading the Organic Farmers Association her dream job and she is a fierce advocate for what organic farmers need and want from the ground up!

TOPICS EXPLORED

0:00 – 1:38 – Introduction

1:38 – 2:35 – What is the Organic Farmers Association and what type of work does it do?

2:35 – 5:34 – How did you become interested in sustainable food and agriculture and become the Executive Director of the Organic Farmers Association?

5:34 – 8:43 – Can you tell me a little bit about how you implement organic practices on your farm?

8:43 – 10:50 – What are some of the challenges and benefits of becoming USDA Certified Organic?

10:50 – 13:28 – Can you tell me about the USDA National Organic Program and why the National Organic Program is important?

13:28 – 16:09 – There are some people who are critical of USDA Certified Organic and believe it should be stronger. What would you say to people who may be hesitant about getting certified or considering dropping certification?

16:09 – 18:16 – Can you tell me about the educational work the Organic Farmers Association does?

18:16 – 19:36 – The Organic Farmers Association has farmers circles – what are they and how can they benefit farmers?

19:36 – 21:40 – What are some examples of Organic Events the Organic Farmers Association helps coordinate?

21:40 – 22:51 – Can you tell me about the Organic Voice magazine?

22:51 – 26:08 – Can you tell me about the advocacy work the Organic Farmers Association does and some of the recent outcomes?

26:08 – 29:33 – What are some of the main challenges for the organic agriculture movement in the US right now?

29:33 – 30:39 – What can everyday people do to grow the organic agriculture movement?

30:39 – 32:16 – What are your hopes for the future of the organic movement?

32:16 – 32:45 – Things to share and wrap up

ORGANIC FARMERS ASSOCIATION INFORMATION

https://organicfarmersassociation.org/

RESOURCES

Organic Career Network: https://organiccareernetwork.org/

Organic Farmers Association Policy Positions: https://organicfarmersassociation.org...

Organic Voice Magazine: https://organicfarmersassociation.org...

FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION

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Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet

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Environment

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Sally McGee is the Director of Climate and Strategic Initiatives at the Nature Conservancy and Leader of the Shellfish Growers Climate Coalition.

Sally McGee works for the Nature Conservancy where she is the Director of Climate and Strategic Initiatives for the Global Aquaculture Program. Her areas of focus include the Shellfish Growers Climate Coalition, Sustaining Oyster Aquaculture and Restoration (SOAR), and projects focused on seaweed cultivation. Sally also developed, owned, and operated an oyster farm, Sixpenny Oysters, in Noank, Connecticut. Previously, Sally was TNC’s Northeast Marine Program Director and focused on wild harvest fisheries and marine spatial planning. She was also a voting member of the New England Fishery Management Council, which governs wild harvest fisheries out to 200 miles offshore. Sally received her bachelor’s degree in economics from Smith College and her master’s degree in marine affairs from the University of Rhode Island. She also worked in the U.S. House of Representatives on natural resource, climate, and agriculture issues. Sally is a certified master gardener and volunteers in her local giving garden growing produce for food-insecure people in southeastern Connecticut.

TOPICS EXPLORED

0:00 – 2:06 – Introduction

2:06 – 4:51 – What is the Shellfish Growers Climate Coalition and what type of work does it do?

4:51 – 7:25 – How did you become interested in the ocean and sustainable aquaculture?

7:25 – 9:55 – Can you tell me about your time spent as the owner and operator of Sixpenny Oysters?

9:55 – 11:30 – What are some of the challenges shellfish growers currently face?

11:30 – 13:35 – What are some of the environmental benefits of shellfish in general?

13:35 – 16:00 – What are some of the environmentally sustainable practices shellfish growers use?

16:00 – 17:43 – How does the Shellfish Growers Climate Coalition work with key stakeholders beyond shellfish growers such as wholesalers, retailers, restaurants, and gear manufacturers?

17:43 – 19:14 – Are there any ways you recommend people eat shellfish?

19:14 – 22:42 – Can you share an example of innovative techniques sea farmers have used to grow shellfish and seaweed together?

22:42 – 25:06 – What are some examples of educational outreach shellfish growers and storytellers have done to build awareness about the benefits of shellfish growing?

25:06 – 27:23 – What do you think the future of sustainable food from the ocean will look like?

27:23 – 28:23 – Things to share and wrap up

SHELLFISH GROWERS CLIMATE COALITION INFORMATION

https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-priorities/tackle-climate-change/climate-change-stories/shellfish-growers-climate-coalition/

RESOURCES

Against the Tide Trailer: https://youtu.be/9h0RQ0K8rrk?si=eA-TSehGfIWzXOQo

Heard on the Half Shell – Shellfish Growers Share Their Voice: https://youtu.be/PUCbJL5rjvA?si=-5Jfh_S9r8MZ76Cn

Supporting Oyster Aquaculture and Restoration (SOAR): https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-priorities/provide-food-and-water-sustainably/food-and-water-stories/oyster-covid-relief-restoration/

FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1

RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss

Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet

TAGS

Food

Environment

Health

Podcast

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Aquaculture

Clams

Climate

Mussels

Oysters

Sea Farmers

Shellfish

Shellfish Growers

Shellfish Growers Climate Coalition