Podcast with Paul Wheaton and Mark Baker hosted by Kimberly Hartke
Episode 7 of the Food Rights Hour podcast is about internet barnraisings. During this two-part episode by host Kimberly Hartke, Paul Wheaton talks about his Kickstarter campaign for a rocket mass heater DVD, and his popular permaculture discussion forum, permies.com. Then, Kimberly and Mark Baker discuss his campaign on Indiegogo for his new project, Anyone Can Farm. Learn how farmers and other permaculture extraordinaires are raising funds for proposed projects.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker(s) and not those of the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund.
Segment 1: Kickstarter Campaign for Rocket Mass Heater DVD
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Paul Wheaton of permies.com, the largest permaculture site on the internet, is experimenting with Kickstarter to raise funds to produce a rocket mass heater instructional DVD. All of those who pledge with Kickstarter will receive the final product: a four-disc set about how to create the very efficient rocket mass heater.
What is a rocket mass heater, and how is it so efficient? Can a rocket mass heater work in a suburban home? How are others using sites like Kickstarter to raise venture capital? How can Kickstarter help you?
Listen to the podcast to find out!
About the Guest
As a certified master gardener and a certified permaculture designer, Paul Wheaton gardens, farms and lives what he preaches. He founded Richsoil.com, Permies.com and a few other gems (ahem, JavaRanch.com). Paul’s podcasts and videocasts take in-depth looks at everything from organic gardening to lesser-known methods of permaculture.
It’s all about being practical, and over at www.richsoil.com, Paul’s articles offer smart, practical ideas for cheap and easy lawn care, cast iron pans, raising chickens, Hugelkulture (gardening without irrigation), rocket stove mass heaters, and more. (Yup, it’s a pretty diverse list.)
Permies.com is the gateway to the Paul Wheaton empire, and it is the largest online permaculture community in the world. If you’re looking to learn more about alternative energy, homesteading, organic gardening, and permaculture design, head on over to Permies.com where great permaculture enthusiasts gather and share advice.
Got a question? Go to Permies.com and post a question in the forum. That’s where you’ll find Paul and lots of great advice.
Want the inside scoop? When Paul gets inspired, he drops his followers a daily-ish email. Subscribe at www.richsoil.com.
Paul lives in Missoula, Montana. And he has a special forum for the Garden City: The Missoula Eco Forum. He’d love to see you over there!
Extras
Paul Wheaton’s Kickstarter campaign on Kimberly’s blog: Clean Energy Kickstarter Launched
David Gumpert’s article on Kickstarter for farmers
Wildly successful Kickstarter campaign for Vertical Food Gardens
Boston Roof Top Farm Raising on Kickstarter
Segment 2: Indiegogo Campaign for Anyone Can Farm
Mark Baker of Bakers Green Acres and Kimberly Hartke discuss his new project, Anyone Can Farm: America’s Farm to Fork Learning Platform.
How does Indiegogo work? What is the Anyone Can Farm project? How can Anyone Can Farm help wannabe farmers, the average gardener, and those concerned with the safety of their food supply? What topics will be covered in the Anyone Can Farm learning platform?
Listen to the podcast to find out!
About the Guest
Mark Baker is a retired Air Force veteran who raises the heritage breed Mangalitsa pigs on his farm, Baker’s Green Acres, in Marion, Michigan.
Extras
Mark Baker’s Blog Post about his Anyone Can Farm IndieGoGo Campaign
Kimberly’s posts and Pete Kennedy’s articles about Mark Baker and his struggles with the state of Michigan
Watch videos posted by BakersGreenAcres
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