A Drink With a Friend

Localism

Apr 5, 2024

Join Tsh and Seth as they chat with Hadden Turner, a young British agrarian writer, about the importance of localism. They discuss supporting local farmers, the impact of chain invasion on communities, AI vs. authenticity, creativity through pain, Welsh landscapes, and investing in local communities.

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Quick takeaways

Support local farmers for sustainable agriculture practices and fair compensation.

Preserve authenticity in writing to maintain emotional depth and creativity.

Engage with local communities to appreciate nature, culture, and foster connection.

Deep dives

The Importance of Supporting Local Farmers

Supporting local farmers directly is crucial for sustaining farming practices that benefit nature and the community. By purchasing directly from farmers, one ensures fair compensation for their produce, encouraging a more sustainable approach to farming. Engaging with local farmers, understanding their struggles, and advocating for their businesses help in preserving authentic, local experiences.

Introduction

2min

Farming Challenges and Sustainable Agriculture in the UK

28min

Exploring the Loss of Local Identity in Champsford

5min

The Battle of Authenticity: AI vs. Local Communities

12min

Exploring Pain and Boundaries in Creativity

6min

Appreciating Birdsongs and the Welsh Landscape

3min

Reflections on Technical Issues, Photographer Appreciation, and Supporting Local Farmers

4min

Why does localism matter? What does a need to know our local farmers have to do with our souls? Why are our neighborhoods better when we buy and invest as locally as possible (even when it’s a small amount)? Tsh and Seth talk to Hadden Turner, a 20-something British agrarian writer, who has a few things to say about living locally.

* Hosts: Tsh Oxenreider and Seth Haines

* Guest: Hadden Turner

* Where You Are Is Where You Are

* Refuge of Authenticity

* And the Fields Fall Silent

* Tir: The Story of the Welsh Landscape, by Carwyn Graves

* Buy a round of drinks

* Recommended reads

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