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Understanding the Economic and Health Benefits of Agroecology with Leopoldo Rodriguez

November 14, 2022 Leopoldo Rodriguez Season 2 Episode 8
Understanding the Economic and Health Benefits of Agroecology with Leopoldo Rodriguez
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Understanding the Economic and Health Benefits of Agroecology with Leopoldo Rodriguez
Nov 14, 2022 Season 2 Episode 8
Leopoldo Rodriguez

In this episode of PDXPLORES, International and Global Studies professor Leopoldo Rodriguez discusses the sustainable farming practice known as agroecology. Rodriguez is leading a study examining the impact of agroecological practices on environmental, social, and economic sustainability and health outcomes near Buenos Aires, Argentina. To complete this work, Rodriguez has partnered with small-scale farmers, some of whom have adopted agroecology and some who farm using conventional methods.

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In this episode of PDXPLORES, International and Global Studies professor Leopoldo Rodriguez discusses the sustainable farming practice known as agroecology. Rodriguez is leading a study examining the impact of agroecological practices on environmental, social, and economic sustainability and health outcomes near Buenos Aires, Argentina. To complete this work, Rodriguez has partnered with small-scale farmers, some of whom have adopted agroecology and some who farm using conventional methods.

Follow PSU research on Twitter: @psu_research and Instagram: @portlandstateresearch