Global Gardens Research: A Connection to the Land

Episode 40 • October 30, 2024 • 00:32:26
Global Gardens Research: A Connection to the Land
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Global Gardens Research: A Connection to the Land

Oct 30 2024 | 00:32:26

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Show Notes

 

A research team from Boise State University is studying the ecological knowledge of Boise farmers from refugee backgrounds and learning how they adapted to farming in a new location. The project will bring more understanding of how Global Gardens farmers are using knowledge from their home countries here in Boise and contributing to the local food scene and farming techniques.
 
Hear from two of the student researchers on the project: Alice Mwamba – a nursing major and former refugee from the DRC – and Maci Mattravers, an ethnic studies major from Boise. Both are sophomores with minors in refugee studies.
 
Also joining the conversation is professor and researcher Lisa Meierotto, Boise State Global Studies Program Lead. Hear more from Lisa on global trends and perspectives on episode 39.
 
Join the research team in February at Boise State for a community event to share in the results of the project. And check out Global Gardens for seasonal produce! 
 
The title of the research project is: Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Communities: A Study of the Social, Ecological, and  Economic Factors Shaping Experiences of Global Gardens Farmers
 
It is funded by Boise State Resource Nexus for Sustainability Grand Challenges
 
Participants:
  • Dr. Rebecca Som Castellano is the principal investigator.
  • Ben Brock, Program Manager, Global Gardens
  • Deanna Dupuy, City Design Manager, Planning and Development Services, City of Boise
  • Dr. Kelly Hopping, Assistant Professor, Human-Environment Systems, Boise State University
  • Dr. Lisa Meierotto, Associate Professor, School of Public Service, Boise State University
  • Oliver Nsabimana, Farm Manager, Global Gardens
  • Dr.  Rebecca L. Som Castellano, Professor, Sociology, Boise State University
  • Dr. Laura Villegas-Ortiz, Economist, Boise State University Affiliate
A public event featuring the research will be held at Boise State during the Spring 2025 semester. Stay tuned!
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