The Global History of Produce: An In-Depth Exploration
Today is September 11, 2023, and we are back talking all about the global history of produce, including fun facts and stories. From when it all started to how it became commercialized, and the reasons behind our practices, the origins of some foods extend to the earliest human civilizations. Through the centuries, many of these foods have shaped or altered the course of history. In the process, they’ve taken on a life of their own in religion, literature, the arts, and popular culture.
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Tune in and Tune On each week with our hosts Patrick Kelly and John Paap as they take you on a journey through the fascinating world of agriculture and produce.
A Look at Historical Farming: The Schoonmaker Family
In 1663, Hendrick Schoonmaker was granted 300 acres of land as payment for his military service in the Esopus Wars (1659-1663). By 1680, the Schoonmaker family was actively farming the land in what is today Accord, NY. Remarkably, they continue to do so even today. Saunderskill Farm holds the distinction of being one of the very few farms in the nation to receive the “Tricentennial Award” from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Join John as he sits down with 10th generation family member Jack Schoonmaker to discuss over three centuries of history on Saunderskill Farm. Their conversation sheds light on the evolution of farming practices and the family’s dedication to sustainable agriculture.
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