Show Notes
In this new episode of What the Field, we invited the creator of Fork Ranger, Frank Holleman. More than just an app or cookbook, Fork Ranger is a multifaceted solution to two contemporary challenges: what to do about climate change and what to prepare for dinner each night. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crowd_farming/ Blog: https://www.crowdfarming.com/blog/en/
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