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Shows matching ‘food and agriculture’

Redefining Human Rights:
The Case for Food, Health Care & Housing

post thumbnail Monday, February 15th, 2010

Are food, housing, and health care human rights? A round table discussion about the right to healthy food, the right to housing, and the right to healthcare. Do Americans have these, and if not, what’s standing in the way?

The Crisis Made in Haiti

post thumbnail Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

In the aftermath of one of the worst natural disasters in recent history, we look at Haiti’s history with the United States, the militarization of American relief efforts, and the economic policies that have contributed to the devastation of Haiti’s capital city.

Looking Back, Moving Forward: Making Contact’s 2009 Year in Review

post thumbnail Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Two wars continued, the economy remained in freefall, and as hardship ensued, people crafted creative solutions. We look back at some of the most compelling stories we brought you during 2009, and find out where things are headed for 2010.

Native Harvest in a Modern World

post thumbnail Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

An agricultural renaissance has taken root among the Taos Pueblo people in New Mexico. Sustainable agriculture is returning, after years of unhealthy food, poor health and obesity. Rita Daniels brings us a story of rebirth and renewal.

How We Survive: Sprouting Up in Empty Breadbaskets

post thumbnail Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

The irony of food poverty in California’s agriculturally rich Central Valley and a look at community gardens popping up in food deserts. We also explore a project bringing healthy food to low income neighborhoods in Oakland, California.

Dateline Havana: The Future Of Cuba

post thumbnail Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

We look at how Cuba brought about equality for symphony musicians and it’s efforts to feed itself through the world’s largest organic farming experiment.

Food for Thought

post thumbnail Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Solutions for our ongoing food crisis are explored, from food production in a skyscraper to urban farms and food banks.

Stuffed and Starved

post thumbnail Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

Raj Patel, ‘Stuffed and Starved: The Hidden Battle for the World Food System’ author, who used to work for the World Bank, the WTO, and the United Nations, has become a harsh critic of the way those organizations set policies that he says lead to increasing hunger and food insecurity around the world.

Harvesting Justice (encore edition)

post thumbnail Wednesday, January 10th, 2007

On this edition, we’ll hear from speakers working on behalf of farm workers in the U.S. today, and we’ll hear from some of the farm workers themselves.

Cow Heaven: Saving Agricultural Land

post thumbnail Wednesday, April 19th, 2006

In this edition of Making Contact, we learn how West Marin was permanently preserved as farms and agricultural open space.

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