Growing Community, Growing Local Foods with Fritz Boettner

In today’s episode of the We Rise Podcast, Christine is joined by Fritz Boettner of Turnrow Appalachian Farm Collective. Fritz is the director of Food Systems Development at West Virginia University Center for Resilient Communities, a learning laboratory for community transformation. Learn about the value of failure as feedback, the importance of building a firm foundation to turn an idea into reality, and the need for cooperation over competition. What does it take to change the food industry paradigm so it works in favor of all? 

Passionate about farming and agriculture, Fritz approaches his work from an economic, nutritional, and community perspective. His current work includes the development of Sprouting Farms, a farm training center in Talcott, WV and the Turnrow Appalachian Farm Collective, a regional cooperative food hub designed to grow wholesale agricultural markets.

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Learn more about Fritz Boettner and his work at West Virginia University Center for Resilient Communities

Learn more about Sprouting Farms and Turnrow Appalachian Farm Collective

Check out some of the farms and cooperatives partnering with Turnrow Appalachian Farm Collective: Grow Ohio Valley, Garret Growers, and New Roots Community Farm

Some of the programs partnering with West Virginia University Center for Resilient Communities include: The Food Justice Lab and SNAP Stretch

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