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The Crop Stories Podcast

The Crop Stories Podcast

By: Utopian Seed Project
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Produced by the Utopian Seed Project, this podcast serves as the immersive audio companion to our Crop Stories journal, dedicating each season to a deep dive into a single crop alongside expert guests. Our debut season, hosted by LuAnna Nesbitt, celebrates the history and culture of collards with renowned seed keeper and heirloom collard lover Ira Wallace.

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  • The Heirloom Collard Project by Chris Smith

    The Heirloom Collard Project by Chris Smith
    Feb 4 2026

    Featuring a reading of The Heirloom Collard Project by author Chris Smith, this conversation traces the journey of the Heirloom Collard project and its impacts. Join host LuAnna Nesbitt and special guest Ira Wallace as they discuss heirloom collards, collards connection to Black heritage, and the importance of collaborative projects like these.

    Thank you for listening to the Crop Stories Podcast. The Crop Stories Podcast is a production of The Utopian Seed Project, a non-profit celebrating agricultural biodiversity in the Southeast. To support our work, purchase a copy of the Crop Stories journal, or learn more about our projects, visit us at utopianseed.org.

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