Canary In A Cornfield
Canary In A Cornfield
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Canary In A Cornfield is a podcast from The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement, that explores how the policies that shape our food and farming systems impact our health, our communities, and our future.
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The podcast focuses on the intersection of agricultural policies and public health, community well-being, and sustainability, with episodes exploring diverse issues like food security, the impact of farm bills on local economies, and health advocacy within farming communities.

Canary In A Cornfield is a podcast from The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement, that explores how the policies that shape our food and farming systems impact our health, our communities, and our future.
In this episode of Canary in a Cornfield, we focus on a new book titled ”We Can Do Better: Collected Writings on Land, Conservation, and Public Policy,” featuring the work of conservationist and public servant Paul Johnson. Host Adam Shriver interviews Annika Johnson, Paul’s daughter, and Kurt Meine, the book's editor and a senior fellow at the Aldo Leopold Foundation. The discussion covers Paul Johnson's life, career, and influence on conservation and agricultural policy, while highlighting his vision of community-focused farming and ethical land use. The guests also discuss ongoing efforts by the Paul Johnson Center for Land Stewardship Policy to continue his legacy through fellowships, events, and policy initiatives.

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