
Ear to the Ground 397: Black Energy
From LSP's Ear to the Ground by Brian DeVore, Land Stewardship Project
March 19, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 397
About this episode
The episode discusses the critical relationship between farming and land, emphasizing the relevance of Joe Paddock's work from 1986.
In 1986, Joe Paddock co-authored a book called Soil and Survival . Its message: the relationship between farming and the land is in serious need of repair. Four decades later, that message is more relevant than ever. More Information: • Soil and Survival • Planting in the Dust Script • Joe Paddock • Joe Paddock’s Books • Nancy Paddock • Carol Bly • Making Change from the Ground Up: 40 Stories for 40 Years of Land Stewardship Project
People in this episode
Host: Brian DeVore
Topics covered
- farming
- land stewardship
- soil health
- sustainability
- agriculture
Keywords
- farming
- land stewardship
- soil
- sustainability
- agriculture
- Joe Paddock
- Soil and Survival
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Soil and Survival, Planting in the Dust Script, Making Change from the Ground Up: 40 Stories for 40 Years of Land Stewardship Project
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