Episode 1: The Road to Local Foodsystems with Richie Bloomfield

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In the first episode ever of Vistas & Voices, I sit down with Richie Bloomfield, an assistant professor and PhD student focusing on agro-food systems and farm policy. We engage in a profound discussion about the complexities of small-scale farming, agricultural policies, urban farming, and the importance of developing local food systems. Richie shares his work with Urban Roots and discusses his journey in agriculture, as well as the challenges of navigating the complexities of soil contamination and land usage policies. This episode explores how Urban Roots makes fresh produce more accessible to all and improves the quality of life for local communities. Richie also delves into the importance of exploring farm policy and promoting change within the agricultural industry, touching on topics including corporate dominance, the scarcity of young farmers, and the potential for urban farming to encourage greater diversity in farming.

I am so excited to be releasing my first podcast episode and I hope that you enjoy listening to it as much as I did making it. I appreciate you listening and enjoying the conversation.