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Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams joins Elyssa + Alina to discuss urban agriculture through the lens of health and nutrition. In his new book, "Healthy at Last: A Plant-Based Approach to Preventing and Reversing Diabetes and Other Chronic I
What is blockchain, and how does it apply to the future of farming and a more sustainable food system? The brilliant Dr. Daniel Beckmann explains all you ever wanted to know about traceability, and how Foodshed uses agtech to reduce friction i
Harlem Grown uses urban farming as a powerful medium for education, support and mentorship to community members in upper Manhattan. Tony Hillery, Executive Director, describes the impacts of generational poverty, and why Harlem Grown’s approac
Join Elyssa + Alina on a visit to the worlds first commercially viable rooftop vineyard! The 15K sq ft Brooklyn rooftop of Rooftop Reds is demystifying wine by providing access to anyone who wants to enjoy a non-presumptuous glass and check out
Horti is a plant subscription service designed to build confidence in caring for houseplants. Horti Founder and full time #plantfluencer, Puneet, explains why Horti doesn’t just want to sell plants, he wants to inspire a community of gardeners
NY Sun Works is a nonprofit that transforms classroom science labs into fully functioning hydroponic farms that educate students and teachers about local food. Executive Director, Manuela Zamora, and her team have revamped science class for gra
Charley St is a quick and casual cafe serving up local food recipes from celebrity chef, Dan Churchill. Dan’s expertise in wellness highlights the importance of food for body + mind, promoting soil health for taste and nutrition, eating seasona
Today Elyssa + Alina have the honor of speaking with NYC farmer, advocate, and icon, Karen Washington. Karen is a fierce and compassionate leader, who gives a powerful voice to the fight for justice, resilience, and the end of food apartheid in
This week we visit 10 hydroponic farms in Brooklyn, all thriving within individual shipping containers, permanently stationed in a parking lot. Square Roots started this operation as an urban agriculture training program for the next generation
Chair of NYC Council's Environmental Protection Committee, Costa Constantinides, invites Alina + Elyssa to his Astoria headquarters for a crash course on the Climate Mobilization Act. Learn the top 3 things everyone should know about this landm
Thanks for listening to Season 1 of Seeds and the City! We had so much fun talking to experts and leaders in the world of urban ag, sustainability and technology. Most of all, we loved hearing from you! Thanks for all the comments, DMs, emails
Season 1 Finale! Alan Burchell of Urbanstrong does a deep dive on green roofs, touching on: clean energy, food production, water conservation, and the irreplaceable importance of nature in our lives. Plus, everything you ever wanted to know (an
Did you hear that ? It was Elyssa + Alina chowing down on cricket protein granola! Come with us on a journey to get comfortable and excited about eating crickets, with Robyn Shapiro, founder of Seek Food. Robyn has uncovered the silver bullet f
Hear about one of the most unique things growing in America, sourced from Australia and raised by Brits with roots in Japan and NYC: Rob Laing, founder of farm.one. Using hydroponics, farm.one grows specialty microgreens, herbs and edible flowe
Yemi Amu sits down with Elyssa + Alina to discuss her urban aquaponic farm, designed to build community, educate the public, and create access to healthier food choices. Hear about her global journey to forge thoughtful food experiences through
Andrew Carter of Smallhold takes us on a a virtual tour of his distributed farming model, with living mushroom installations throughout the restaurants and grocery stores of NYC. This fun-guy runs the first and only organic farm in NYC, all tha
Wen-Jay Ying of Local Roots NYC describes her innovative CSA model that lets you pick and choose a personalized farm share online. She eloquently explains how to reduce food waste, enhance community, boost nutrition, and topple the patriarchy,
City Council Member Rafael Espinal breaks down the politics of urban ag and the bills he's introduced in NYC to support community gardens, urban farmers, and plastic reduction. Plus, hear Rafael's spontaneous dubstep haiku.
Tinia Pina of Re-Nuble explains how nutrient solutions impact hydroponic growing systems, where food waste weighs in, and how closed-loop systems are the future. Plus, is Tinia really psychic? Is breadfruit real? Someone please fact check this
Henry Gordon-Smith of Agritecture discusses cities as an eco-system, and why agricultural city planning is so important for resiliency, the environment, the economy and our own mental health. Plus, find out what makes Henry say, "you know you
Elyssa + Alina are friends living in NYC and working in different aspects of urban agriculture. Our fields (no pun intended) put us face-to-face with innovations in tech, sustainability and city culture. Elyssa spends her days working on cle
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