The Radical Root
Actionable examples of grassroots gardening, food sovereignty, and equitable food justice initiatives, empowering communities to cultivate sustainable change.
Episodes
This episode dives deep into the mission of Nutrition Inside, focusing on enhancing nutrition for incarcerated individuals. We explore the systemic barriers in prison food systems and the transformative power of fresh produce.
• Introduction to the Radical Root podcast and Nutrition Inside mission
• Insights from Aiden O'Connor about challenges and solutions in prison nutrition
• Value of conne...
What if you could revolutionize your gardening approach without a traditional garden space? Join us on the Radical Root podcast as we explore this intriguing concept with Isabel Cruz and Antonio Rodriguez from the Home Gardens program. Isabel shares her compelling journey, revealing how her initial desire to support her family financially turned into a passion for community engagement through gardening. Antonio, drawi...
What if nurturing a garden could also nurture social change? Join me on the Radical Root podcast as we explore the profound influence of radical gardening, especially during the winter solstice—a time synonymous with new beginnings. Discover how gardening stretches far beyond cultivating food; it mirrors our societal systems, unearthing issues of equity and control within the food industry. With startling statistics t...
Discover the transformative potential of school gardens with us as Amarina Guerrero, program director of the Youth Grow program at Growing Gardens, shares her inspiring journey with our listeners. From her early days in Oregon, where she developed a deep bond with nature, to her college years that unveiled her passion for school gardens, Amarina’s story is both a personal journey and a professional mission. She recoun...
Keone Young's remarkable journey from the Columbia River Correctional Institution to becoming the Black Outreach Coordinator at Growing Gardens showcases the transformative power of gardening in fostering community and social justice. Tune into this episode of the Radical Root podcast as Keone shares his inspiring transition, emphasizing how the Let Us Grow program offers meaningful educational opportunities that...
Curious how a simple idea can spark community transformation? In this episode, our Lettuce Grow Program Director, Rima Green, reveals the magic behind our Community Garden Initiative—a program offering free 30-minute gardening consultations to help people grow more than just plants.
What does it take to turn gardening advice into something bigger—like food sovereignty and lasting connections? Rima shares how this in...
Host: Jason Skipton
Guests: Antonio Rodriguez and Isabel Cruz
Language: English/ Spanish
Overview:
Join Executive Director Jason Skipton for a bilingual interview with our Home Gardens team members Antonio and Isabel who discuss our unique approach to seed sharing through our community seed libraries.
Episode Highlights:
- Learn about our Home Gardens program
- Hear how Antonio and Isabel brought their lived experienc...
Welcome to the Radical Root episode "Cultivating Freedom," exploring the transformative power of correctional facility gardens and reentry programs. I'm your host, Bee, and in this episode, we are joined by Kate Bildsten, Education Manager of our Lettuce Grow program. Kate shares her inspiring journey to Lettuce Grow and provides insight into our correctional facility garden program. Kate discusses the ...
Overview:
Get ready for an inspiring episode as we dive into our commitment to culturally relevant curriculum in the classroom! We're joined by Kimberly Deras, our passionate new Youth Grow Operations Manager, to discuss how we're centering students of color and celebrating their rich cultural heritage through hands-on content that respects and uplifts Latinx culture.
Host: Bee Thornbrooke - Development Manage...
Welcome to The Radical Root, where we explore the intersection of radical gardening, sustainable agriculture, and community empowerment. I'm your host for today, Jason Skipton, and in today's episode, we're thrilled to have Romanet Leiva, Partnership Coordinator at the Providence Milwaukie Garden of Giving, joining us. This episode is bilingual, so stay tuned for English and Spanish insights into our co...
In today's episode, we have Jack and Jason shedding light on the transformative power of investing in small Black, Indigenous, and People of Color owned businesses.
**Key Discussion Points:**
1. **The Power of Investing in Small Black, Indigenous, and People of Color owned Businesses:** Jack and Jason kick off the conversation by emphasizing the significant impact that investing in small Black, Indigenous, and...
Today's episode features the dynamic insights of Angel Hammon and Antonio Rodriguez. They'll be guiding us through the rich history of our Home Gardens program, the integration of CSA boxes, and the crucial role these initiatives play in supporting small farmers and ensuring equitable food access.
**Key Discussion Points:**
1. **History of Home Gardens Program:** Angel Hammon and Antonio ...
Today we have a special guest with us – Rashae Burns, our dedicated Home Gardens program director, and newly certified Master Food Preserver from Oregon State. In this insightful episode, Rashae shares her expertise on the significance of cooking fresh food at home and the art of preserving the harvest. As an advocate for sustainable living and a master in preserving techniques, Rashae emphasizes the transformative po...
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