Back in the archive today, methodically collecting names of 19th century Wisconsin #hops farmers, but also did I just discover evidence of a grisly census incident? Or is that maybe ink? sarsaparilla?
Jennifer Jordan
@JAJordan
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AKA @ediblemory (tw) and @sociologyofplants (ig). Professor of Urban Studies and Sociology, writing a book about hops, thinking about a book about flax and linen.
West Cliff Drive getting a run for its money, in Santa Cruz this morning. #AtmosphericRiver
Out here visiting my mom, we are definitely not getting the worst of this atmospheric river but that is the most alerts I have ever seen. #AtmosphericRiver #NorCal
Seems appropriate to post elephant seal content on Mastodon. We were above them and behind a fence! Never get this close without a fence. Apparently once they lift their heads and make eye contact, it’s too late. :) 🦭🐘
#introduction I am a historical, cultural, qualitative sociologist. I write & teach about memory, food, cities, consumption, & beer. Currently finishing a book on hop-growing in 19th century Wisconsin, & eyeing a new project about linen, flax, and waterways. My last book, Edible Memory: the Lure of Heirloom Tomatoes and Other Forgotten Foods, is the U. of Chicago Press's free ebook for November: https://press.uchicago.edu/books/freeEbook.html #sociology #beer #SociologyOfFood #SociologyOfConsumption #MaterialCulture
Listened to an amazing podcast on New England #fibersheds while taking a walk to my polling place... https://fibershed.org/podcast/soil-to-soil-podcast-ep-6-what-does-it-mean-to-work-within-a-fibershed-with-the-southeastern-new-england-fibershed-affiliate/
Soil to Soil Podcast Ep. 6: What does it mean to work within a fibershed? with the Southeastern New England Fibershed Affiliate - Fibershed
In this episode we’re taking a look at what it means to cultivate and work within a ‘fibershed.’ Join us in conversation with three people who are doing some amazing […]
Reposting this now that I have more followers! A bit of my research on women and #hops and #beer in 19th century Wisconsin. https://www.goodbeerhunting.com/blog/2021/2/23/fields-of-calico-the-rise-and-fall-of-wisconsins-19th-century-hop-industry 🍻🌿
