UrbanPods
UrbanPods
Dr. Ruchika Kashyap
Urban Pods is the podcast series that takes research and innovation out of the lab and into the hands of urban and controlled environment agriculture (CEA) communities. Hosted by Dr. Ruchika Kashyap (Dr. R), Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist of Urban and Controlled Environment Plant Pathology at the University of Georgia, this series educates, inspires, and engages listeners across the dynamic world of sustainable food and flower production. Urban Pods is the space where growers, researchers, students, and curious minds find practical advice, success stories, and the latest scientific insights for a more resilient and sustainable food future.
Planting Future in the City: Georgia's Youngest Urban Grower
This episode shines a light on Kendall’s AgrowKulture urban farm, a beacon of sustainability and community engagement in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia. Amidst a local food desert, nine-year-old Kendall, Georgia’s youngest and the nation’s youngest certified grower, along with her parents, Ursula and Quentin Johnson, are cultivating not just fresh, nutritious food, but also a movement. Join us as we talk to the Johnson family about the deeply personal roots of their farm—starting with a family...
Apr 20
30 min
Fab Five: The CEA Team at UGA
Welcome back to Urban Pods! In this episode, your host, Dr. Ruchika Kashyap, dives deep into the dynamic world of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), addressing common questions like: “What exactly is CEA?” and “Can a backyard hoop house be considered CEA?” Dr. R. is joined by the UGA CEA Fab Five, a powerhouse team of experts from the University of Georgia, who are leading the charge in CEA research, extension, and innovation. They discuss the broad spectrum of CEA—from simple high tun...
Apr 8
43 min
What the Center for Urban Agriculture Brings to the Community
The Center for Urban Agriculture (CUA), at the University of Georgia’s Griffin campus, bridges the gap between city living and sustainable agriculture. Through research-based education and resources, the center empowers Georgians to cultivate thriving urban spaces—from backyard gardens to commercial landscapes, community farms to city forests. Whether you’re growing food, managing pests, developing green spaces, or seeking sustainable solutions, the center’s expertise spans the full spectrum ...
Mar 18
28 min