This episode of EJ Philly features a conversation with members of the Novick Urban Farm and Southeast Asian community in Philadelphia. Farm Manager Clara Varadi-True, Assistant Erin Dorsey, and community farmers Naw Doh, Hser Ku, and Wah Paw walk us through the challenges of farming in cities, the struggle for land in Philadelphia, and the power of building community through food – all over a home-cooked Burmese meal.

Credits

These conversations with Clara Varadi-True, Erin Dorsey, Naw Doh, Hser Ku, Wah Paw, and Shwe Chit of Novick Urban Farm were facilitated and recorded by Carissa Claunch, Yamila Frej, and Lotus Kaufman. This episode was produced by Jasmine Erdener. Dr. Kristina Lyons and Dr. Marilyn Howarth provided editorial direction for the podcast series. Campbell Knobloch served as the managing editor.

Music 

Ziv Moran- Like a Feather