Radio Sustain

Radio Sustain - 12/02/2015

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Shefali Sharma

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12/02/2015 - IATP's Shefali Sharma interviews David Muraskin, a lawyer at Public Justice, who represents a number of farmers in a case against meat-packing giant Tyson concerning their treatment of livestock producers.

11/17/2015 - Peace Coffee and Agroecology

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Dr. M. Jahi Chappell

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Peace Coffee and Agroecology

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Peace Coffee's CEO, Lee Wallace and IATP's Senior Scientist Jahi Chappell talk about a new partnership promoting agroecology among coffee farmers.

11/17/2015 - Peace Coffee's CEO, Lee Wallace and IATP's Senior Scientist Jahi Chappell talk about a new partnership promoting agroecology among coffee farmers.

Dr. M. Jahi Chappell: ISEC Local Bites

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IATP author(s):

Dr. M. Jahi Chappell

Dr. M. Jahi Chappell: ISEC
What kind of food and farming system do we need to feed a growing world population in an ecologically sustainable and socially just manner?

Dr. M. Jahi Chappell: Good Science and Good Policy [Yale]

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IATP author(s):

Dr. M. Jahi Chappell

Experts Discuss Implications on Environment, Labor, Consumer Rights, and Food Policy

admin — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 18:56:18 +0000

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IATP author(s):

Karen Hansen-Kuhn

July 8, 2013: Experts Discuss Implications on Environment, Labor, Consumer Rights, and Food Policy. Sierra Club telepresser on launch of U.S.-EU trade negotiations (TTIP).
Speakers:
Ilana Solomon, Sierra Club
Lori Wallach, Public Citizen
Celeste Drake, AFL-CIO
Karen Hansen-Kuhn, IATP

Radio Sustain September 28, 2012

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IATP author(s):

Dr. Steve Suppan

September 28, 2012 What is nanotechnology? What should the public know about it as it makes its way into food and agriculture? Why is it still unregulated? IATP's Steve Suppan explains.

Radio Sustain August 01, 2012

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IATP author(s):

LaDonna Redmond

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LaDonna Redmond, community activist and IATP staffer, talks food justice and IATP’s upcoming national conference Food + Justice = Democracy.

August 1, 2012: LaDonna Redmond, community activist and IATP staffer, talks food justice and IATP’s upcoming national conference Food + Justice = Democracy.

Radio Sustain: June 29, 2012

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June 29, 2012 Valerie Segrest speaks about her work creating a culturally appropriate system of health through traditional foods and medicines, storytelling, and what she calls "place-based foods. She'll be speaking more about this at IATP's upcoming September conference Food + Justice = Democracy.

Radio Sustain: December 6, 2011

Patrick Tsai — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:03:32 +0000

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IATP author(s):

Jim Harkness

Julia Olmstead

Karen Hansen-Kuhn

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Julia Olmstead discusses "feeding the world", Jim Harkness on the Occupy movement and Karen Hansen-Kuhn speaks about IATP's aspirations at the Durban climate talks.

In this December 6, 2011 episode, Julia Olmstead discusses U.S. exports and why they are not "feeding the world," Jim Harkness speaks on the Occupy movement and Karen Hansen-Kuhn speaks about IATP's aspirations at the Durban climate talks.

Radio Sustain: June 1, 2011

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IATP author(s):

Dr. Steve Suppan

Mindi Schneider

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June 1, 2011

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In this edition of Radio Sustain we talk to Mindi Schneider about her latest report examining the industrial transformation of the massive pork industry in China, and Steve Suppan about the use of nanotechnology, its increasing prevalence in products and food, and why its huge potential may be causing "regulatory paralysis" in the U.S. and abroad.

Radio Sustain: March 14, 2011

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IATP author(s):

Jim Harkness

LaDonna Redmond

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Radio Sustain: March 14, 2011

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LaDonna Redmond: food justice, Kathy Mulvey: food security, Jim Harkness: China managing food supplies

March Radio Sustain discusses food justice with LaDonna Redmond; food security with Kathy Mulvey of the Community Food Security Coaltion; and what we can learn from China about managing food supplies with IATP President Jim Harkness.

Radio Sustain: February 08, 2011

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IATP author(s):

Karen Hansen-Kuhn

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Radio Sustain February 08, 2011

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former Chipotle employee: mistreatment of workers, Danny Schwartzman: local sourcing, Karen Hansen-Kuhn: U.S.'s trade and development agendas

Justice from farm to fork: A former Chipotle employee explains why the burrito chain is under fire for mistreatment of workers. Danny Schwartzman, owner of Common Roots Café in Minneapolis, describes how the restaurant makes sourcing local, fair trade and organic look easy. Finally, IATP's Karen Hansen-Kuhn discusses why the U.S.'s trade and development agendas are at odds when it comes to food security.

Radio Sustain: November 18, 2010

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Radio Sustain November 18, 2010

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Mike Weaver, Gilles Stockton, Bill Bullard, Alan Guebert: corporate concentration in meat and poultry markets

In this special episode of Radio Sustain we look at the effects of corporate concentration in meat and poultry markets on U.S. farmers and ranchers, and how the newly proposed USDA rules might change the rules of the game. Guests include: Mike Weaver, Poultry Growers Association of the Virginias, Gilles Stockton, Montana livestock rancher, Bill Bullard, CEO at the Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, Alan Guebert, syndicated agricultural columnist

Radio Sustain: November 1, 2010

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IATP author(s):

Sophia Murphy

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Radio Sustain November 1, 2010

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Mark Winne: domestic food security, Sophia Murphy: international food security, Sean Sellers: farmworker justice

In this month's Radio Sustain, we talk domestic food security with author Mark Winne, IATP's Sophia Murphy tells us the state of international food security initiatives, and IATP Food and Society Fellow Sean Sellers discusses ongoing farmworker justice issues in the United States and what consumers can do to help.

Radio Sustain: August 10, 2010

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Radio Sustain: August 10, 2010

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Andy Fisher: food assistance, Joe Rice: school garden, Pastor Steve Lomen: St. Olaf Community Campus Mini Farmers Market

IATP Food and Society Fellow Andy Fisher discusses barriers between those on food assistance and the fresh produce at farmers markets. Joe Rice, director of the Na-Way-Ee Center School in South Minneapolis, tells us about the schools garden and how it connects the students with the earth, their food and native traditions. Pastor Steve Lomen, operator of the St. Olaf Community Campus Mini Farmers Market, fills us in on his expanding vision. What used to be an empty grass plot on the campus grounds is now a 40' by 60' garden providing fresh food to the community—and he has even bigger plans.

Radio Sustain: July 1, 2010

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Radio Sustain: July 1, 2010

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Roger Doiron: food independence, Frances Moore Lappé and Anna Lappé: climate change

Roger Doiron, former IATP Food and Society Fellow, is asking everyone to declare food independence this July 4 by eating locally. Frances Moore Lappé and her daughter Anna Lappé discuss diet, climate change and intergenerational solutions.

Radio Sustain: June 10, 2010

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Karen Hansen-Kuhn

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Radio Sustain: June 10, 2010

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Maryn McKenna: MRSA, Lindy Bannister: China, Karen Hansen-Kuhn: food security legislation

Author Maryn McKenna discusses MRSA, the topic of her new book SUPERBUG, and how reducing our reliance on antibiotics in agriculture could help stop resistant strains like MRSA. Lindy Bannister, GM of the Wedge Community Coop in Minneapolis, discusses her recent trip to China with IATP President Jim Harkness. Karen Hansen-Kuhn describes the highlights and shortfalls of new food security legislation currently before congress.

Radio Sustain: May 10, 2010

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IATP author(s):

Dr. Steve Suppan

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Radio Sustain: May 10, 2010

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Dan Grewe: Compatible Technology International, Kathleen Schuler: Safe Chemicals Act of 2010, Steve Suppan: nanotechnology

In the latest episode of Radio Sustain we speak with Dan Grewe from Compatible Technology International, about post-harvest technology for developing countries, IATP's Kathleen Schuler discusses the Safe Chemicals Act of 2010, and Steve Suppan explains what nanotechnology is and why we need a more informed regulatory framework.

Radio Sustain: April 1, 2010

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Radio Sustain: April 1, 2010

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sustainable food in China, free trade in West Africa, flooding in the Iowa river valley, USDA and Department of Justice workshops on concentration in agriculture

Agriculture is everywhere: sustainable food in China, free trade and food security in West Africa, and flooding in the Iowa river valley. And, what are the USDA and Department of Justice workshops on concentration in agriculture really all about?

Radio Sustain: February 22, 2010

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JoAnne Berkenkamp

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Radio Sustain February 22, 2010

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Child Nutrition Edition: Rod Leonard, Rosemary Dederichs, JoAnne Berkenkamp

Radio Sustain's Child Nutrition Edition: Former USDA official Rod Leonard discusses the origins of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, Director of Nutrition for Minneapolis Public Schools Rosemary Dederichs talks about new USDA child nutrition standards, and JoAnne Berkenkamp fills us in on the state of farm to school in Minnesota.

Radio Sustain: September 11, 2009

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Radio Sustain September 11 2009

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Brother David Andrews: human rights to food and water, Wayne Roberts: food policy councils, Ana Joanes: documentary "Fresh"

In this edition of Radio Sustain, Brother David Andrews discusses international needs for human rights to food and water, Wayne Roberts explains the value of food policy councils in promoting civic support for sustainability, and filmmaker Ana Joanes discuss her documentary "Fresh."

Radio Sustain: March 31, 2009

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Radio Sustain: March 31, 2009

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Atina Diffley: organic agriculture, Woody Tasch: slow money, Larissa Lockwood and Tom Fewins: slow travel

In this edition of Radio Sustain, Atina Diffley discusses organic agriculture and biodiversity, Woody Tasch explains slow money, and Larissa Lockwood and Tom Fewins talk about slow travel.

Radio Sustain: February 18, 2009

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IATP author(s):

Alexandra Spieldoch

Alexandra Strickner

Dr. David Wallinga

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Radio Sustain February 18, 2009

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Dr. David Wallinga: high fructose corn syrup, Alexandra Spieldoch: Food Security, Kathleen Schuler: Healthy Legacy's, Alexandra Strickner: World Social Forum

Dr. David Wallinga on mercury and high fructose corn syrup, Alexandra Spieldoch on the Madrid High-Level Meeting on Food Security for All, Kathleen Schuler on Healthy Legacy's goals for this legislative session, and Alexandra Strickner on the latest World Social Forum.

Radio Sustain: December 19, 2008

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IATP author(s):

Dr. Cecilia Martinez

Dr. Steve Suppan

Mark Muller

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Radio Sustain December 19, 2008

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Steve Suppan: agricultural market speculation, Mark Muller: sustainable agriculture and fluctuating markets, Cecilia Martinez: Center for Earth, Energy and Democracy program

Steve Suppan discusses the connection between agricultural market speculation and food security, Mark Muller talks about sustainable agriculture and fluctuating markets, and Cecilia Martinez explains IATP's new Center for Earth, Energy and Democracy program.

Radio Sustain: November 20, 2008

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Radio Sustain November 20, 2008

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Marie Kulick: sewage sludge fertilizer, Shi Yan: organic farming in Minn., Dr. Simplice Davo Vodohue: global food crisis

Marie Kulick talks about food grown with sewage sludge fertilizer, Shi Yan discusses organic farming in Minn. and Benin's Dr. Simplice Davo Vodohue tells us about the global food crisis.

Radio Sustain: September 25, 2008

admin — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 06:28:16 +0000

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IATP author(s):

Alexandra Spieldoch

Sophia Murphy

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Radio Sustain: September 25, 20

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Sophia Murphy, Anne Laure Constantin, Alexandra Spieldoch: WTO

Special WTO Edition: Sophia Murphy on the history of the WTO, Anne Laure Constantin on the recent collapse of the Doha round talks and Alexandra Spieldoch on the relationship of the WTO and the future administration.

Radio Sustain: July 24, 2008

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IATP author(s):

Anne Laure Constantine

Carin Smaller

Sophia Murphy

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Radio Sustain: July 24, 2008

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Sophia Murphy, Carin Smaller, Anne Laure Constantin: food crisis

Special Food Crisis Edition: Sophia Murphy on the causes of the food crisis, Carin Smaller on what's being done, and Anne Laure Constantin on the benefits of higher food prices.

Radio Sustain: June 23, 2008

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IATP author(s):

Dr. Steve Suppan

R. Dennis Olson

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Radio Sustain: June 23, 2008

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Don Arnosti: harvesting biomass, Dennis Olson: Farm Bill, Steve Suppan: IAASTD, Garat Ibrahim: Somali community in Minnesota

Don Arnosti on harvesting biomass, Dennis Olson on the Farm Bill, Steve Suppan on the International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge, Science and Technology for Development and Garat Ibrahim on the Somali community in Minnesota.

Radio Sustain: March 10, 2008

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IATP author(s):

Jim Kleinschmit

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Radio Sustain: March 10, 2008

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Mark Shapiro: toxins, Rod Leonard: FDA inspections, Jim Kleinschmit: sustainable biofuels.

Mark Shapiro on product toxins, Rod Leonard on FDA inspections and Jim Kleinschmit on sustainable biofuels.

Radio Sustain: January 14, 2008

admin — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 06:00:00 +0000

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IATP author(s):

Dr. Steve Suppan

R. Dennis Olson

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Radio Sustain: January 14, 2008

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Steve Suppan: NAFTA, John Foster: SPP/NAFTA+, Dennis Olson: biofuels

Steve Suppan on NAFTA according to Mexico, John Foster on SPP/NAFTA+ and Dennis Olson on biofuels around the world.

Radio Sustain: October 8, 2007

admin — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:48:38 +0000

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IATP author(s):

Dr. David Wallinga

R. Dennis Olson

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Radio Sustain: October 8, 2007

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Daryll Ray, Dennis Keeney, David Wallinga and Dennis Olson: 2007 Farm Bill.

Special U.S. Farm Bill issue: Daryll Ray, Dennis Keeney, David Wallinga and Dennis Olson all weigh in on the status of the 2007 Farm Bill.

Radio Sustain: May 7, 2007

admin — Mon, 07 May 2007 19:47:07 +0000

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IATP author(s):

Jim Kleinschmit

Sophia Murphy

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Radio Sustain: May 7, 2007

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Sophia Murphy: U.S. food aid, David Korten: "economic perfect storm", Jim Kleinschmit: sustainable biofuels

Sophia Murphy on U.S. food aid, David Korten on the "economic perfect storm" and Jim Kleinschmit on sustainable biofuels.

Radio Sustain: March 26, 2007

admin — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 19:44:32 +0000

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Radio Sustain: March 26, 2007

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Amalia Anderson: U.S. immigration, Don Arnosti: biomass and the ethanol industry, Kathleen Schuler: toxics

Amalia Anderson on U.S. immigration and government raids on meatpacking plants, Don Arnosti on biomass and the ethanol industry, and Kathleen Schuler on the Minnesota legislature and toxics.

Radio Sustain: February 5, 2007

admin — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 19:37:50 +0000

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IATP author(s):

Mark Muller

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Radio Sustain: February 5, 2007

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Percy Schmeiser vs. Monsanto, Alex Farrell: low-carbon fuel standards, Mark Muller: ethanol boom

Percy Schmeiser vs. Monsanto, Alex Farrell on low-carbon fuel standards and Mark Muller on the ethanol boom.

Radio Sustain: December 18, 2006

admin — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 19:35:08 +0000

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Radio Sustain: December 18, 200

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Mark Ritchie and Alan Guebert provide analysis of the recent midterm elections.

IATP's founder—and Minnesota's Secretary of State-elect—Mark Ritchie and Alan Guebert provide analysis of the recent midterm elections.

Radio Sustain: November 13, 2006

admin — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 17:14:23 +0000

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Radio Sustain: November 13, 200

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Rod Leonard: health inspections; free trade agreement between Thailand and the U.S.; Peter Barnes: saving the Commons.

Rod Leonard on transfering health inspections from the USDA; free trade agreement between Thailand and the U.S.; Peter Barnes on saving the Commons.

Radio Sustain: October 19, 2006

admin — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 17:14:23 +0000

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IATP author(s):

Dr. Steve Suppan

Jim Harkness

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Radio Sustain: October 19, 2006

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Steve Suppan: WTO's recent biotech ruling, Brian Noy: farmers markets in low-income communities, Jim Harkness: ag policy and rural life in China

Steve Suppan on the WTO's recent biotech ruling, Brian Noy on a new project to introduce small farmers markets to low-income communities, and Jim Harkness on ag policy and rural life in China, where he's traveling.

Radio Sustain: August 21, 2006

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Radio Sustain: August 21, 2006

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Jim Riddle: organic milk standards, Richard Levins: globalization on the American middle class, Minnesota State Fair Eco-Experience building

Jim Riddle on the battle over organic milk standards, Richard Levins on the impact of globalization on the American middle class, and a trip to the Minnesota State Fair to learn about the new Eco-Experience building.

Radio Sustain: August 7, 2006

admin — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 18:47:05 +0000

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IATP author(s):

Alexandra Spieldoch

Dennis Keeney

Dr. Steve Suppan

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Radio Sustain: August 7, 2006

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Steve Suppan: free trade agreements and Mexico, Alexandra Spieldoch: WTO's collapse, Dr. Dennis Keeney: climate change and food security.

Steve Suppan on free trade agreements and Mexico, Alexandra Spieldoch on the WTO's collapse last month and Dr. Dennis Keeney on climate change and food security.

Radio Sustain: July 24, 2006

admin — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 18:44:37 +0000

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IATP author(s):

Carin Smaller

Mark Muller

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Radio Sustain: July 24, 2006

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Carin Smaller: WTO's Doha Round, Michael Sligh: Rural Advancement Foundation International, Mark Muller: Mississippi River navigation.

Carin Smaller on the collapse of the WTO's Doha Round, Michael Sligh from Rural Advancement Foundation International and Mark Muller on Mississippi River navigation.

Radio Sustain: July 17, 2006

admin — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 18:42:22 +0000

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IATP author(s):

R. Dennis Olson

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Radio Sustain: July 17, 2006

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Kathleen Schuler: economic impact of pollution, Don Arnosti: sustainable tree harvesting, Dennis Olson: U.S. farm subsidies

Kathleen Schuler on a new report that tracks the economic impact pollution has on Minnesota, Don Arnosti on sustainable tree harvesting at the Leopold Center in Wisconsin and Dennis Olson on U.S. farm subsidies in the run-up to the debate over the Farm Bill.

Radio Sustain: June 19, 2006

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IATP author(s):

Carin Smaller

Jim Kleinschmit

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Radio Sustain: June 19, 2006

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Carin Smaller: WTO, Jim Kleinschmit: bioeconomy, Wedge Co-op starts the Sow the Seeds Fund, Townhall Brewery unveils Peace Coffee beer.

Is the World Trade Organization's Doha Round failing? Carin Smaller discusses WTO developments from Geneva; Jim Kleinschmit talks about how the emerging bioeconomy, like corn-based fuel and plastics, can revolutionize rural America; Minneapolis's Wedge Co-op starts the Sow the Seeds Fund to support local farmers, and Townhall Brewery unveils a beer made with fair trade Peace Coffee.