“That's taxpayer’s money that is going to support research and development and pilot projects to develop a food system that is based on environmental destruction and greed and disregard for animals, fish, and any of the other marine mammals that might be around it.” - Andrianna Natsoulas Andrianna Natsoulas is the campaign director for Don't Cage Our Oceans, an organization that exists to keep our oceans free from industrial fish farms. Offshore finfish farming is the mass cultivation of finfish in marine waters, in underwater or floating net pens, pods, and cages. Offshore finfish farms are factory farms that harm public health, the environment, and local communities and economies that rely on the ocean and its resources. Don’t Cage Our Oceans are a coalition of diverse organizations working together to stop the development of offshore finfish farming in the United States through federal law, policies, and coalition building. And, although it is not yet happening, right now the US Administration and Congress are promoting this kind of farming, which would be nothing short of disastrous for the oceans, the planet and the people and animals who live here. dontcageouroceans.org…
Welcome to "The Mobile Home Movement" with your host, Franco Perez - the trailblazing entrepreneur and visionary behind Franco Mobile Homes. Join Franco as he delves into the heart of the mobile home industry, sharing insider knowledge, expert advice, and the secrets behind turning mobile homes into stylish, affordable housing options. Each week, Franco will tackle misconceptions, debunking the stigma associated with mobile homes, and providing a fresh perspective on the potential of this un ...
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Did you know that there are actually beautiful and luxurious mobile home parks? Sadly, though, there is that stigma that mobile homes are trailer trash, a haven for proliferation of drugs and all of those negativity projected by the media. In this episode, Franco had the opportunity to speak to Patrick Grimes, a mobile home park advocate. They talk…
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What the US Construction Industry Can Learn About Offsite Construction? with Gerry McCaughey
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It's time to talk about the future of construction in the US! In this episode, host Franco Perez had an interesting conversation with Gerry McCaughey, CEO of Entekra and strong proponent of offsite construction technology. He gives an unbiased view in comparing the US construction industry as with that in Europe. Originally from Ireland, but now li…
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A New Era of Homeownership: The Growing Popularity of Land Lease Communities with Scott Stroud
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In this episode, we delved into the advantages of manufactured housing as a more efficient approach to constructing homes. While this concept was once questioned ten years ago, our guest Scott Stroud explained why it hasn't become widely adopted in mainstream construction in the United States. The conversation highlighted the need to challenge nega…
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In this episode, we challenge the prevailing notion that housing security is unattainable and stagnant. Our guest, Chris Nicely, a seasoned professional with over 27 years of experience in the manufactured homes industry, sheds light on the potential of manufactured housing to fulfill the needs of home buyers at a fraction of the cost of traditiona…
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