Growing Climate Solutions: What It Means for Farmers
In this episode we speak with Jenny Hopkinson, Senior Government Relations Representative for the National Farmer's Union. Jenny tells us about the variety of climate solutions that farmers can lead the way on, and why it is important for their input to help shape this legislation.
Bob Quinn: Advancing organic for farmers, public health, and the planet
Bob Quinn is an organic regenerative farmer from Big Sandy, Montana. He speaks with us about why our current industrial agricultural model is not working & the benefits of returning to a nature based method of farming; for creating profits for farmers, strengthening rural communities, offering a key to climate change, & preventing chronic diseases in our population.
Creative Impact: Asher Jay, National Geographic Explorer
Asher Jay an international adventurer and National Geographic Explorer whose compelling paintings, installations, ad campaigns, and films all have a single purpose: to incite global action on behalf of wildlife conservation. Asher speaks with us about the importance of storytelling in conservation, working with local communities, and how action forward can only come about if we have inclusive conversations.
Indigenous Food Sovereignty & the Power of Native Plants: Rose Bear Don't Walk
Rose Bear Don't Walk is an ethnobotanist and a member of the Bitterroot Salish and Apsaalooke Tribes in Montana. Rose speaks with us about her program “Recovering Our Roots”, which bridges science and traditional plant knowledge as a means for food sovereignty, improved nutrition, and cultural connection for the Salish Community, and how we can all reconnect with and find new ways to value the land in order to thrive for generations.
Smokejumping, the Power of Food, and Moms' Important Role in Climate Action
As wildfires were burning across the western US, we spoke with Jessie Thomas about her experience fighting wildfires as a smokejumper and her business Sustainable Wellness, which promotes lifestyles and nutrition for human and environmental sustainability. She also spoke about the need for new voices in leadership and mothers' critical role in climate action.
In The Heart Of The Rockies
In the Heart of the Rockies showcases incredible landscape through the eyes of the sportsmen and women who know it best, and shines a bright light on the threat the region faces from our changing climate.
Stories from Tribal Elders on Climate Change
Interviews with Tribal Elders from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes on climate change. This video features these elders’ memories of a less-affected natural world and their observations about how climate change is affecting the lands they know well.
Western Sustainability Exchange: Montana Grasslands Carbon Initiative Overview 2017
This short video provides an overview of WSE’s carbon initiative, which encourages good management of range land, resulting in carbon sequestration and healthier private and public land.