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March 15, 2024

48. Farm to Table Food Sustainability with Mitch Hagney and Elizabeth Johnson

48. Farm to Table Food Sustainability with Mitch Hagney and Elizabeth Johnson

A special episode on food sustainability in San Antonio from farm to table that revisits two of the first episodes of bigcitysmalltown. Look back with us as food systems activist Mitch Hagney and Chef Elizabeth Johnson discuss the sustainability of...

A special episode on food sustainability in San Antonio from farm to table that revisits two of the first episodes of bigcitysmalltown. Look back with us as food systems activist Mitch Hagney and Chef Elizabeth Johnson discuss the sustainability of food systems and how we can increase access to local, healthy food for the citizens of San Antonio. Their unique perspectives take on a different flavor when consumed together. Enjoy this episode on food policy, culture and history in our city.   

Mitch Hagney's episode was originally released on May 6th, 2023.  Listen in full to Episode 6: Food Deserts and Policy Solutions with Mitch Hagney. Since recording, Mitch accepted the position as Director of Food Sustainability at the San Antonio Food Bank. 

Elizabeth Johnson's episode was originally released on April 10, 2023.  Listen in full to Episode 2: The Sustainable Dining Revolution with Elizabeth Johnson.  

 

 

 

 

 

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