Episode 132: Harvest
An episode of the Distillations | Science History Institute podcast, hosted by Science History Institute, titled "Episode 132: Harvest" was published on October 14, 2011 and runs 12 minutes.
October 14, 2011 ·12m · Distillations | Science History Institute
Episode Description
Today's show explores two very different ways people hope to protect future harvests. First, follow us to the Doomsday Vault, which protects 700,000 seed families. Next, join farmer Miguel Santistevan as he revives his ancestors' agricultural practices.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:32 Introduction
01:18 Doomsday Vault
05:12 Desert Harvest
11:37 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to Sabiha Kahn, Bob kenworthy, and Mia Lobel for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.
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