In this special episode of the Growing Good podcast, host Cameron Bonsey chats with Richard Hodges, founder of RetreeUS, as they celebrate a major milestone-the planting of the 100th school orchard since 2012! Discover how RetreeUS has impacted over 30,000 students, provided 150,000+ lbs of fruit to schools and food pantries, and built lasting legacies in communities. Learn about Richard’s inspiring journey, the benefits of school orchards, and how you can get involved in supporting this amazing mission.
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Time Codes:
00:00:03 Introduction & RetreeUS Milestones
00:00:50 Why Richard Started RetreeUS
00:01:59 Long-Term Impact of Fruit Trees
00:02:33 The Patience of Planting Trees
00:03:06 Building a Legacy with School Orchards
00:03:42 Experiential Learning Through Orchards
00:04:24 RetreeUS’s Orchard Adoption Program
00:05:34 Unique Benefits of School Orchards
00:07:16 Grants and Funding for RetreeUS
00:08:29 Quality Soil’s Role in Orchard Success
00:09:32 Closing Remarks
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5 окт 2024
