In this episode we visit Cheetah Tchudi at his diversified operation in Yankee Hill, Butte County, CA. Cheetah shares his experience surviving the 2018 Paradise wildfire, and some methods for recovery; addressing toxic ash using fungi to capture and and treat persistent organic pollutants and heavy metals.Â
Show Notes:
- Turkey Tail Farm Website: https://turkeytailfarm.net/v2/
- Butte Remediation: https://butteremediation.com/Â
- Mycoremediation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MycoremediationÂ
- NRCS Disaster Assistance: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/conservation-basics/conservation-by-state/california/post-fire-disaster-assistanceÂ
- Ag Pass Programs: https://escholarship.org/uc/item/1g94z1qnÂ
- OSU and OSHA Programs for Stay and Defend: https://ourimpact.oregonstate.edu/story/farmers-get-handle-wildfire-prevention-osu-extension-outreachÂ
- Cal OES Wildfire Recovery: https://wildfirerecovery.caloes.ca.gov/Â
- CAFF’s Wildfire Resilience Program: https://caff.org/wildfire-resilience-program/Â
Production Team:
- Podcast hosted by Amber Schat- Wildfire Resilience Specialist at CAFF
- Audio engineering and editing by Coby McDonaldÂ
- Music by Blue Dot Sessions
Release Date: 11/16/2022
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