The Poor Prole’s Almanac
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For(a)ging Community with the Appalachian Forager, Whitney Johnson
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09/11/23 • 38 min
We're joined by Whitney Johnson, a forager who has focused on highlighting the complex and beautiful cultural history of foraging in Appalachia. Johnson has become known to the internet as the @appalachian_forager on Tiktok & Instagram, which she built by hunting mushrooms – and her passion for Appalachian culture and dedication to authenticity keeps people coming back. Her work highlights the ways in which food, ecology, and community intersect, and point to a way in which foodways can help us navigate our way towards healthier communities and healthier ecosystems.
To support this podcast, join our patreon for early episode access at www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac For more information and updates, visit www.poorproles.com and subscribe to our e-mail list. For the supplemental reader that goes along with the podcast, visit: https://poorprolesalmanac.substack.com
09/11/23 • 38 min

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A History of the Black Walnut
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10/30/23 • 53 min
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The prole boys finally tackle the most divisive of nuts-- the black walnuts. Are they feety? How important have they been historically, anyway? Is juglone actually a problem-- and if so, what can be done about it? Lastly, what about the black walnut industry can we take away for other potential wild tree crops as potential food sources for our communities? This will be the first and (hopefully) last episode you'll ever need to understand the black walnut.
Check out the corresponding substack article for resources, citations, and more information! https://poorprolesalmanac.substack.com/p/black-walnuts
To support this podcast, join our patreon for early episode access at https://www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac
10/30/23 • 53 min

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New Old Tree Crops with Eliza Greenman
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07/31/23 • 58 min
In this episode, we're joined by Eliza Greenman to discuss two of the most underutilized American crops, acorns and persimmons. While folks are familiar with oak trees, what evidence do we have to better understand how these ubiquitous trees could be used for food production? Persimmons, on the other hand, have remained mostly a fruit known in the southeastern parts of the United States and overseas. What makes these two so special, and what kind of work is going into them today for a better, more resilient future food system?
Check out Eliza's work at https://elizapples.com/ , @elizapples on Instagram, and her work with the Savanna Institute!
To support this podcast, join our patreon for early episode access at www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac For more information and updates, visit www.poorproles.com and subscribe to our e-mail list. For the supplemental reader that goes along with the podcast, visit:07/31/23 • 58 min

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Keystone Crops with Zach Elfers & the Keystone Tree Crop Cooperative
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08/14/23 • 57 min
In this episode, we're joined by Zach Elfers to talk about tree crop breeding history, creating marketable products from tree crops, and bridging the present with the past. What is our role in building future food systems that we may never see, and how can we do this while engaging with our beliefs around equitable business models? These questions frame up how the Keystone Tree Crop Cooperative operate and build up their business model to showcase what our food system can look like when centered around native tree crops, and offer us a novel way to think about food and industry.
Check out Zach's work with the Keystone Tree Crop Cooperative:
https://keystonetreecrops.com/
Find Zach on Instagram at:
@susqu_alum
08/14/23 • 57 min

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Food Nutrient Density; The Health of our Food with Dan Kittredge of the Bionutrient Food Association
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10/09/23 • 47 min
In this episode, we're joined by Dan Kittredge to discuss the work his organization the Bionutrient Food Association is doing. The Bionutrient Institute team is a global collection of scientists, technicians, engineers, organizers, and others working toward our collective goal to define nutrient density. We chat at length about the surprising results of their studies, and how their testing allows us to better assess the claims of various farming methods, from permaculture, no-till, broad-forking, organic, all the way to conventional agriculture. How can we take this unique data to grow better food, and what are the implications of making food quality knowledge more democratic to consumers?
To check out Dan's work, visit:
https://www.bionutrientinstitute.org/
https://www.youtube.com/@Bionutrient
and on instagram:
@Bionutrientfoodassociation
@Bionutrientinstitute
To support this podcast, join our patreon for early episode access at www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac For more information and updates, visit www.poorproles.com and subscribe to our e-mail list. For the supplemental reader that goes along with the podcast, visit: https://poorprolesalmanac.substack.com10/09/23 • 47 min

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The humble acorn and a history of the oak tree
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10/15/23 • 46 min
Elliott & Matt are back to discuss the oak tree, acorns, whether or not Elliott works for the CIA, and the pecularities of processing acorns.
The Quercus genus is arguably the most important genus for all living things on earth, including humans. Spanning 55 million years, five continents, over six hundred species, including over ninety of which are here in North America, the oak tree is a central figure in folklore across the globe.
Found as both deciduous and evergreens, as massive keystone trees in forests, and as small shrubs, it’s no surprise that the ubiquitous oak is a foundational part of human existence. Oaks provide us with food, firewood, building materials, tannins for processing the leathers that shielded us from the elements, and feed for the animals and fungi we also consume. Our existence is predicated on their existence, and that’s clearly manifested in its cultural significance, from the names of places (such as Oakland) to its central role in religions (such as paganism).
Check out the substack article for sources cited and a more extensive review of the subjects discussed in this episode!
https://poorprolesalmanac.substack.com/p/oaks-and-acorns
To support this podcast, join our patreon for early episode access at https://www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac10/15/23 • 46 min

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The Media Industrial Complex with Cool Zone Media
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04/16/22 • 31 min
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Garrison from Cool Zone Media, the podcast network home for It Could Happen Here, Behind the Bastards, and more, joins us to talk about climate collapse, activism, and working within capitalism to push anti-capitalist projects.
To check out Cool Zone Media, visit them on social media at @CoolZoneMedia
Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/PoorProlesAlmanac
04/16/22 • 31 min

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Restoring our Native Plant Communities with Dr. Doug Tallamy
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07/17/23 • 43 min
Dr. Doug Tallamy is an American entomologist, ecologist and conservationist. He is a professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware. He has written and co-authored several books, as well as many papers. Tallamy advocates for home gardens and landscaping that bridge the gaps between parks and preserves in providing habitat for native species
You can check out Dr. Tallamy's work at: https://www.homegrownnationalpark.org/ https://www.udel.edu/canr/departments/entomology-and-wildlife-ecology/faculty-staff/doug-tallamy/ To support this podcast, join our patreon for early episode access at www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac For more information and updates, visit www.poorproles.com and subscribe to our e-mail list. For the supplemental reader that goes along with the podcast, visit:07/17/23 • 43 min

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Cooperative Native Landscaping with SymbiOp
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08/07/23 • 50 min
In this episode, we're joined by Matt from Symbiop to discuss what it looks like to develop cooperatives in the landscaping world. How do we showcase alternatives to the norm that draw folks in, and how can we also leverage that ownership to center native plants in our landscaping design choices?
SymbiOp started off as a one-person landscaping business, operated by one of their co-founders, Nutmeg. On Oct 1st, 2021, they opened an ecological garden shop, using their plant expertise to make ecological gardening even more accessible to the greater community. Find them in Portland if you're in town, or otherwise check out their work on social media or at their website: www.symbiop.com
To support this podcast, join our patreon for early episode access at www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac For more information and updates, visit www.poorproles.com and subscribe to our e-mail list. For the supplemental reader that goes along with the podcast, visit:08/07/23 • 50 min

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North America’s Forgotten Chestnut- The Chinquapin
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11/13/23 • 39 min
In this episode, we dive into the history of the forgotten chinquapin and what new research tells us about its diversity and actual range. For folks unfamiliar, the chinquapin is often considered the smaller cousin of the American Chestnut, despite the fact that research today suggests that isn't the whole story. We're talking about the Ozark, Allegheny, and the Alabama chinquapins and what role these trees can play in our climate-change driven future!
Check out the corresponding substack article for resources, citations, and more information! https://poorprolesalmanac.substack.com/p/chinquapins
To support this podcast, join our patreon for early episode access at https://www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac
11/13/23 • 39 min

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How many episodes does The Poor Prole’s Almanac have?
The Poor Prole’s Almanac currently has 190 episodes available.
What topics does The Poor Prole’s Almanac cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Home & Garden, How To, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on The Poor Prole’s Almanac?
The episode title 'For(a)ging Community with the Appalachian Forager, Whitney Johnson' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Poor Prole’s Almanac?
The average episode length on The Poor Prole’s Almanac is 49 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Poor Prole’s Almanac released?
Episodes of The Poor Prole’s Almanac are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Poor Prole’s Almanac?
The first episode of The Poor Prole’s Almanac was released on May 7, 2020.
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