Elspeth Hay
Author and researcher focused on traditional foodways and agroforestry; author of the book Feed Us With Trees exploring how nut trees and oak ecosystems have historically fed communities and how they can inform resilient food systems today.
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Sep 4, 2025 • 1h 17min
Feed Us With Trees: Ancient Wisdom for a Resilient Food System with Elspeth Hay
Elspeth Hay, a writer and public radio host known for her work on edible trees and agroforestry, shares her insights on the importance of trees in our food systems. She dives into the revival of acorns, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, exploring their historical significance and culinary potential. Elspeth also discusses the role of prescribed burns in ecosystem management and the challenges of reintroducing tree-based foods amidst modern agricultural practices. With a blend of ancient wisdom and contemporary practices, she highlights a resilient future rooted in trees.
Feb 18, 2026 • 1h
Elspeth Hay: What Is the Food System Story & Why Should We Eat More Trees?
Elspeth Hay, author and researcher of traditional foodways and agroforestry, explores how nut trees and oak ecosystems once fed communities. She uncovers why industrial monocultures and policy erased tree foods. Conversations cover acorns and chestnuts as staples, how land policy reshaped diets, the role of fire in oak landscapes, and why entrepreneurs should learn from keystone species.
