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8 Episodes 2013 - 2015
Episode 1
Tue, Oct 1, 201325 mins
Beginning a journey to reduce his family's carbon footprint, Rodman Schley explores the world of backyard farming with urban agriculture guru Sundari Kraft. He finds himself out of his element milking goats, taking care of chickens and learning how to use natural fertilizer to sustain a backyard ecosystem.
Episode 2
Sat, Oct 12, 201325 mins
Rodman faces his fears and learns the importance of bees in our everyday ecosystem through holistic bee keeping...a.k.a. bee keeping without a suit.
Episode 3
Wed, Apr 22, 201525 mins
Could an alternatively fueled car be in Rodman's future? Rodman learns what's down the road for Hydrogen fuels, gets his hands dirty collecting bio diesel, and is shocked to learn about a mechanical shop that converts classic cars to electric.
Episode 4
Thu, May 1, 201425 mins
Rodman goes back to school to learn how one campus is leading the way towards sustainability in higher education. He will be living, learning and putting one up for the home team as a "non-traditional" student.
Episode 5
Wed, Apr 22, 201525 mins
Rodman sees first-hand the positive effects of urban farming as it shapes a new identity for the Detroit community. Leading the way is Taja Seville and Urban Farming, who takes him into the city to see where hope is springing up from vacant lots and community run programs.
Episode 6
Wed, Apr 22, 201525 mins
Gina, forever hopeful that Rodman will embrace a sustainable lifestyle encourages Rodman to find a hobby. Rodman discovers the hands on fun, art, process and warmth found in the home brewing community.
Episode 7
Wed, Apr 22, 201525 mins
Date night at a farm to table restaurant sends Rodman and Gina on a mission to follow their food back to its roots, volunteering at a local organic market farm. While putting their hands to the dirt, they go beyond the buzzwords to see what goes into local, bio diverse, organic growing. The reward? A farm dinner that reminds them food is about community.
Episode 8
Sun, Sep 1, 201355 mins
Gina's community garden inspires a family trip to the historic gardens of Thomas Jefferson at Monticello followed by a visit to the First Lady's kitchen garden guided by White House chef, Sam Kass.