Stories for Action

Bob Quinn: How organic farming benefits farmers, public health, and the planet

Bob Quinn is an organic regenerative farmer from Big Sandy, Montana. He speaks with us about why our current industrial agricultural model is not working & the benefits of returning to a nature based method of farming; for creating profits for farmers, strengthening rural communities, offering a key to climate change, & preventing chronic diseases in our population. This conversation is for farmers who need the entry points to transition to organic, and for all of you who enjoy EATING FOOD! Our food and how it is grown affects everything about our body and environment. This conversation gives a little "behind the scenes" look into what goes into that food, the people growing it, and what is at stake if we don't stand up for it.

This summer, a bill was introduced in the House with bipartisan support. The bill is called the "Growing Climate Solutions Act" and it will push the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop programs for farmers and foresters to sequester carbon into their soils, and put money in their pockets for doing so. Stories for Action loves stories about collaboration and about healthy soils, so we see the potential for a positive start with this bill. This is the first of two episodes in which we will be looking at stories around this bill. In our next episode we will speak with the Senior Government Relations Representative from the National Farmer's Union. 

More on Bob Quinn:

IG: @bobquinnorganicfarmer

www.bobquinnorganicfarmer.com

 

#organic #farming #regenerative #soil #montana #farmer #food

Creative Impact: Asher Jay, National Geographic Explorer

Asher Jay an international adventurer and National Geographic Explorer whose compelling paintings, installations, ad campaigns, and films all have a single purpose: to incite global action on behalf of wildlife conservation. Asher speaks with us about the importance of storytelling in conservation, working with local communities, and how action forward can only come about if we have inclusive conversations.

“It’s an interesting time to be alive because there are so many perspectives depending on where you are in that storyline. As conservationists, if we approach it solely from the perspective of ‘this needs to be kept alive for its own intrinsic value’, it’s all well and good but if the reality and context does not support it, people are not actually going to be a part of that solution process.”

Find out more on Asher Jay:

IG & Twitter: @earthheiress

www.asherjay.com

 

#conservation #artist #wildlife #elephants #environment #climate #community #poaching #art #impact

Indigenous Food Sovereignty & the Power of Native Plants: Rose Bear Don't Walk

Rose Bear Don't Walk is an ethnobotanist and a member of the Bitterroot Salish and Apsaalooke Tribes in Montana. Rose was awarded a "Fellowship for the Future" by 500 Women Scientists, for her program "Recovering Our Roots", which bridges science and traditional plant knowledge as a means for food sovereignty, improved nutrition, and cultural connection for the Salish Community. Rose speaks with us about this work and how we can all reconnect with and find new ways to value the land in order to thrive for generations. Rose holds a BA in political science from Yale University and a MS in environmental studies from the University of Montana.

Rose Bear Don't Walk on IG: @rosedontwalk 

Her thesis is published on University of Montana's Scholarworks under "Recovering Our Roots".

 

#Salish #Nativeplants #Indigenous #NativeFoods #FoodSovereignty #Montana #ethnobotany #food #medicine

Smokejumping, the power of food, & moms' important role in climate action: Jessie Thomas

As wildfires were burning across the western US, we spoke with Jessie Thomas about her experience fighting wildfires as a smokejumper and her business Sustainable Wellness, which promotes lifestyles and nutrition for human and environmental sustainability. She also spoke about the need for new voices in leadership and mothers' critical role in climate action.

More on Jessie Thomas:

IG: @SustainableWellness

www.sustainablewellness.net

 

#firefighter #wildfires #climate #climateaction #momscleanairforce #moms #sustainability #health #food