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From Farm Field to Food Forest: Muskeg Lake's Food Forest Journey | S1 Ep. 6
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Discover how a visionary initiative in Muskeg Lake Cree Nation is redefining food security and community resilience. Join Steve Wigg as he shares the inspiring journey of turning farmland into a thriving food forest that blends Indigenous wisdom with contemporary science. This lush ecosystem produces abundant food, serves as a community hub, and offers invaluable lessons in sustainability, traditional knowledge, and climate adaptation.
The Bridge to Land Water Sky living lab is part of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s nationwide network of living labs, under the Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs program. Each living lab brings together farmers, scientists and other partners to develop and improve on-farm solutions that will help store carbon, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address other environmental issues – such as soil health, water quality and biodiversity.
Hosted by: Michelle Brass
Produced by: Maddie Gould
Chapters
1. From Farm Field to Food Forest: Muskeg Lake's Food Forest Journey | S1 Ep. 6 (00:00:00)
2. Meeting Steve Wigg & Food Forest Basics (00:00:34)
3. Starting a Food Forest: Planning & Funding (00:08:16)
4. Community Vision & Connections to Land (00:16:14)
5. Challenges & Future Growth Plans (00:22:01)
6. Success Stories & Indigenous Food Sovereignty (00:29:50)
7. Advice for New Food Forest Projects (00:34:07)
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