Hills, Hollers & Healing
the food principle

Appalachia is a land of paradoxes. How can a place so rich in biodiversity, natural beauty, and living culture suffer decade after decade from poverty and neglect? With the help of some fearless female community leaders, we'll explore these seemingly contradictory elements and learn how food is being used in Appalachia as a vehicle for healing and recovery.

Episode Duration: 25 minutes and 27 seconds

Episode Number: 103

About The Food Principle:

The Food Principle is a docuseries with conservation, connection and community at its core.

Food does even more than connect us.

It also plays a pivotal role in many of humanity's greatest challenges; from climate change to biodiversity loss, health to social justice and inclusion.

Join host Jim Kane as we explore these ideas side-by-side leaders in the vanguard of these battles, all using food to plant a better planet.


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