Our common nature is a musical journey with Yo-Yo Ma and me, Ana Gonzalez, through this complicated country.

We go into caves, onto boats, and up mountain trails to meet people, hear their stories, their poetry, and of course, play some music, all to reconnect to nature and get closer to the things we're missing.

Listen to Our Common Nature from WNYC, wherever you get podcasts.

It's the Splendid Table from APM American Public Media.

Thank you. from APM American Public Media. I'm Lynne Rochetto Casper.

Today we talk with Will Allen,

the man who was awarded a MacArthur Genius grant

for what seemed like a crazy idea.

Feed the inner city, sound fresh food, grown in the inner city.

Well, Will's taken the dream of urban farming down to its nuts and bolts realities.

The result?

Well, how about feeding 10,000 people a year from three acres?

And how about doing it not in California, but in Wisconsin?

Well, stay with us for Will Allen, a Cinco di Mayo Primmer,

and much more this hour on the splendid table. This is the Splendid Table from APM American Public Media,

the show for people who love to eat.

I'm Lynn Rossetto, Casper. You know, today's lineup has a bit of everything. For instance, what could be these

sterns be-all to end-all beef sandwich, and where to find it?

The man who's worked through every stumbling block imaginable to make urban farming work in the real world.

A fresh cheese that tastes like spring that you can make by doing next to nothing.

And then, of course, there's party possibilities.

You want a great party, complete with music, dancing, pinatas, and incredible food.

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