Agrarian Futures

Dec 04 2024 17 ep. 39 mins 5

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Join hosts Emma Ractliffe and Austin Unruh as they explore a future centered around land, community and connection to place.

Visit agrarianfuturespod.com to join our email list for a heads up on upcoming episodes and bonus content.

Agrarian Futures is produced by Alexandre Miller, who also wrote our theme song.

Instagram: @agrarianfuturespod

Twitter: @agrarianfutures

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/103857304/

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