{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6595e5a154a0930016c2e9d0/65d61e0c4393e500164b3d15?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Growing Roots with James and Joyce Skeet: Founders of Spirit Farm, New Mexico","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6595e5a154a0930016c2e9d0/1708532409516-13ff1d7b98b174248b26af03f58b20dc.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this inspiring episode of \"Inside Shift,\" we journey to the heart of the New Mexico desert to uncover a story of resilience, innovation, and the profound connection between land and legacy. Host Anna Zefferys of Thriving Communities welcomes James and Joyce Skeet, the visionary founders of Spirit Farm. This regenerative oasis reflects the power of traditional Navajo farming practices intertwined with modern sustainable agriculture.</p><p><br></p><p>Amidst the challenging landscapes of the Southwest, where arid conditions and unpredictable climates prevail, the Skeets have cultivated more than just crops; they've nurtured a movement towards healing the earth and the community. Spirit Farm emerges as a model for resilience in the face of environmental and societal challenges through its dedication to soil health, biodiversity, and indigenous regenerative farming principles.</p><p><br></p><p>In this intimate conversation, James and Joyce share their journey from the inception of Spirit Farm to its current role as a hub for education, empowerment, and environmental stewardship. They delve into the obstacles they've overcome, from battling the harsh New Mexico climate to confronting the systemic issues facing Indigenous farmers. They reveal how their work is sowing the seeds of change for future generations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Watch the Spirit Farm Film Produced by Thriving Communities: https://vimeo.com/thrivingcommunities</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Thriving Communities produces films to catalyze community action. </strong>Through the dynamic fusion of storytelling, community engagement, and transformative gatherings, we are dedicated to inspiring action and nurturing solutions for both current challenges and those that lie ahead.&nbsp;</p><p>Learn more at <a href=\"https://www.thrivingcommunities.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ThrivingCommunities.org</a></p><p>Common people doing uncommon work for the common good.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Thriving Communities"}