Juan Escalona Melendez

More about Sexto Colectivo...Sexto Colectivo on Instagram Juan Escalona Meléndez, on History and Science in Contemporary Meixan Cuisine from Aesthetics for BirdsEl Sexto Colectivo Wants You to Eat With Your MindOther Chefs and Projects Mentioned in this Episode...Osvaldo SaldovalArielle JohnsonDavid Zilber Noma Ferments Rene RedzepiPascal BaudarThe Feral Trade CourierSpecial thanks to Paul Molyneaux, who connected us and wrote about Juan for National Fisherman. He also wrote: Swimming in Circles and Doryman’s Reflections.Greenhorns works nationally and locally to create a welcoming and hospitable culture for new entrants in regenerative agriculture. We produce cultural and educational media, programming and publications including the New Farmer’s Almanac, as well as films, radio and the occasional art stunt. Our summer programs and projects address the practical and social concerns of those living close to the land. We emphasize agroecology, skill-building, networking and intersectional dialogue, and working to repair this landscape we share. Visit us at greenhorns.org to learn more!This interview features Juan Escalona Meléndez, as interviewed by Severine von Tscharner Fleming. Production is by Mary Ball, and editing is by Rachel Darke. Our intro and outro music is The Fly, by Cosmo Sheldrake. Thank you for listening!