Episode 7: From Seed to Ceremony, the Evolving Conservation of Peyote | Leonardo Mercado

Why are wild peyote populations shrinking, and what can be done about it? In this episode, we explore the sacred medicine of peyote and efforts to conserve it with Leonardo Mercado. We discuss restrictive U.S. laws, unregulated harvesting, ongoing debates, conservation work led by some Native communities, wild vs. greenhouse cultivation and more. For 40 years, Leo has been dedicated to preserving…