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Episode 367: The Farming Systems of Puerto Rico

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Episode 367: The Farming Systems of Puerto Rico 

This episode of Voices from the Field explores the ancient Taino Conuco farming systems of Puerto Rico in a conversation between NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Gabriella Soto-Velez and researcher Joseph Navarro. They discuss how these sustainable practices supported self-sufficiency during pre-colonial times, their evolution through colonial and industrial transitions, and their potential to transform Puerto Rico’s future and address modern challenges like soil erosion, food insecurity, and climate resilience. 

Related Resources: 

Can Indigenous Agricultural Methods of Puerto Rico Mitigate Climate Change and Feed the Island?  

Jungle: How Tropical Forests Shaped World History – and Us

Precision Ecology 

Contact Gabriella Soto-Velez a at gabriellas@ncat.org. 

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