Tom Philpott is a veteran journalist, a former farmer, and the current food and agriculture correspondent for Mother Jones. Philpott has spent years researching how and why American agriculture has gone so disastrously wrong and all the ways our political and economic infrastructure exacerbated its downfall. But as grim as the situation is now, Philpott beli ... Show More
Apr 2023
John Moody on Practicing Regenerative Agricultural Judo
David Gornoski is joined by author, farmer, and speaker John Moody who tells the story of how he was able to heal his ulcers and discover regenerative agriculture. The conversation also covers the federal government's war on local farming, how government regulations are skewed to ... Show More
49m 36s
May 2024
Small American Farmers in Serious Crisis: The Back Story
<p>Please join me in welcoming Joel Salatin! Joel explains how all food is carefully sanctioned. With so many government, food, and zoning regulations, it’s very difficult for small farmers to enter the market. </p>
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<p>To solve this problem, Joel started the Rogue Foo ... Show More
30m 24s
Dec 2019
Ryland Engelhart’s Philosophy Is Gratitude: Thoughts On Soil, Sacred Commerce & Sustainability
“Love is not something found in a person, place or thing. It’s something that is ever present in our hearts and always available as a gift and it costs nothing to share it.”Ryland Engelhart
Last week we explored the world of regenerative farming, soil health and biodiversity as c ... Show More
2h 14m
Mar 2023
#105 Teffola: Granola Guy Approved
A few years ago, Claire Smith moved back to her family farm, where they practice sustainable farming, and created Teffola. It’s granola made with an ancient Ethiopian grain called teff, which is filled with lots of protein, fiber, iron, and calcium. The only problem is… no one’s ... Show More
33m 36s