Jennifer Clapp
Professor in the School of Environment, Resources, and Sustainability at the University of Waterloo. Has worked on the global political economy of food and agriculture for a long time.
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Apr 19, 2025 • 1h 2min
Jennifer Clapp, "Titans of Industrial Agriculture: How a Few Giant Corporations Came to Dominate the Farm Sector and Why It Matters" (MIT Press, 2025)
Jennifer Clapp, a Professor in the School of Environment Resources and Sustainability at the University of Waterloo, dives into the world of industrial agriculture and its dominate players. She discusses how a handful of corporations control agricultural inputs and the historical forces that led to this concentration of power. Clapp highlights the ecological and social impacts of industrial farming, while also exploring alternatives like agroecological practices. The need for policy reform and awareness of these challenges is emphasized throughout the conversation.
Feb 13, 2025 • 34min
From horses to AI: how fossil fuels shaped agriculture (with Jennifer Clapp)
Join Jennifer Clapp, a renowned food systems expert and author, as she delves into the surprising connections between fossil fuels and modern agriculture. She discusses how nitrogen fertilizers, pesticides, and mechanization—stemming from fossil fuel reliance—have transformed farming practices. Clapp highlights the significant social and ecological consequences, including labor displacement and industry consolidation. She also explores how the digital agriculture era is driven by data control, raising questions about farmer autonomy and the future of sustainable farming.
