About this episode

Dina Brewster discusses the ecotype project aimed at restoring local habitats through native plant seeds.

Dina Brewster, director of the Hickories, a CSA farm in Ridgefield, CT, discusses her work with the ecotype project, a collaboration focused on growing and distributing "source-identified" native plant seeds to restore local habitats, increase biodiversity, and support the food system. Also: the Small Farms Report with Steve Munno from Massaro Farm, the Honey Bee Update with Vincent Kaye, and Diane's Hot Topics. Hosted by Richard Hill and Diane Lauricella

People in this episode

Host: Richard Hill

Guest: Dina Brewster

Topics covered

• native plant seeds
• biodiversity
• local habitats
• food system
• CSA farming
• ecotype project

Keywords

• ecotype project
• native plants
• biodiversity
• CSA farm
• local food system
• habitat restoration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hickories, Massaro Farm

Places: Ridgefield, CT

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