Episode 322: Squash Appalachia (w/ special guest Austyn Gaffney)

Freelance writer Austyn Gaffney joins the podcast to discuss the rise and fall of ag-tech start-up App Harvest, exploring its implications for traditional farming and coal mining alternatives. They also delve into the challenges and potential of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) with AI robotics, alternative ideas like creating no-kill shelters and cultivating squash, and the impact of technology on working conditions.