Episode 3

Growing a connection to the land - literally!

In this episode:

  1. "Regenerative agriculture is a decision to stop with the extraction ... and all about helping the earth thrive" (08:26)
  2. "When you support local farmers you're a part of an incredibly hopeful journey" (13:28)
  3. "[Alberta] has some of the last left healthy native fescue grasses and it's our responsibility to preserve them" (18:49)

About our guests:

YYC Growers & Distributors

YYC Growers is a social enterprise working to distribute wealth in the area of food production and distribution. Learn more about their amazing work!

Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation

Glenbow Ranch protects 3200 acres of native fescue grasslands and is an active cattle ranch. The Park is home to creatures big and small from moose to bumblebees and spans 10 km of the Bow River. Learn more about the park!

Important links:

Purchase your Emerald Lifestyle Card and get discounts at sustainable businesses across Alberta - https://emeraldfoundation.ca/elc/

Are you from Calgary? Consider purchasing a YYC Growers harvest box and get connected to your local food system - https://yycgrowers.com/yyc-growers-how-it-works/

Visiting Glenbow Ranch or live nearby? Check out their programs - https://grpf.ca/programs/

About the Podcast

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What On EARTH Can We Do?
Join us as we chat with Alberta's environmental leaders to unpack environmental topics and figure out what on earth we can do to take action against climate change and protect our environment!

About your host

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Alberta Emerald Foundation

The Alberta Emerald Foundation is our province's environmental good-news storyteller, a nonprofit that showcases and inspires environmental achievements. We connect environmental leaders and provide a voice to share their positive examples to inspire others. What began as the Emerald Awards in 1992, our flagship program, has evolved into a 12-month conversation.