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180: Your Food Choices Make a Difference, Cultivating a Sustainable Food Future + Supporting Farmers | Zack Smith
Manage episode 396038814 series 2865425
As the earth beneath our feet continues to bear the burden of traditional farming, Zack Smith, a farmer with deep roots in the Iowa soil, joins me to share his compelling transformation towards regenerative agriculture. Our discussion is a tapestry woven from personal anecdotes and professional insights, detailing the journey from conventional to sustainable farming. We peel back the layers to reveal the stark reality of soil degradation, the economic strain on rural communities, and the uplifting potential of regenerative methods to not only feed our global population but also heal our land.
Navigating through the complexities of the agricultural landscape, Zack and I dissect the tension that brews between large-scale operations and the nurturing regenerative model. With a focus on the 'cluster clocks' farming system, we illustrate the symbiosis of livestock and land management that could usher in a verdant future for our farms. Our conversation also spotlights the far-reaching influence of the farm bill, urging listeners to recognize the power held in their daily food choices and the collective impact these decisions have on shaping a regenerative, health-conscious agricultural policy.
Topics Discussed:
00:03 - Agriculture and Rural Economies
13:34 - Soil Health and Regenerative Farming
22:41 - Save the World
25:16 - Issues with Big Ag
35:50 - Getting Out of the Big City
38:50 - Regenerative Farming and Stock Cropper
41:31 - Cluster Clucks and the Symbiotic Relationship of Animals and Soil
48:21 - Ethanol
52:20 - Inflation Reduction Act
55:41 - The Farm Bill and Crop Insurance
01:01:58 - Consumer Action to Support Farmers
Check Out Zach:
Email thestockcropper@gmail.com
Links Mentioned:
Cluster Cluck App
Sponsored By:
Veri
$30 off with code vsm-realfoodology
Armra
https://tryarmra.com/realfoodology
15% off first order with code REALFOODOLOGY
Organifi
www.organifi.com/realfoodology
Code REALFOODOLOGY gets you 20% Off
Seed Probiotic
https://seed.com/realfoodology
30% your first month with code REALFOODOLOGY
Check Out Courtney:
Produced By: Drake Peterson
Edited By: Mike Frey
226 에피소드
Manage episode 396038814 series 2865425
As the earth beneath our feet continues to bear the burden of traditional farming, Zack Smith, a farmer with deep roots in the Iowa soil, joins me to share his compelling transformation towards regenerative agriculture. Our discussion is a tapestry woven from personal anecdotes and professional insights, detailing the journey from conventional to sustainable farming. We peel back the layers to reveal the stark reality of soil degradation, the economic strain on rural communities, and the uplifting potential of regenerative methods to not only feed our global population but also heal our land.
Navigating through the complexities of the agricultural landscape, Zack and I dissect the tension that brews between large-scale operations and the nurturing regenerative model. With a focus on the 'cluster clocks' farming system, we illustrate the symbiosis of livestock and land management that could usher in a verdant future for our farms. Our conversation also spotlights the far-reaching influence of the farm bill, urging listeners to recognize the power held in their daily food choices and the collective impact these decisions have on shaping a regenerative, health-conscious agricultural policy.
Topics Discussed:
00:03 - Agriculture and Rural Economies
13:34 - Soil Health and Regenerative Farming
22:41 - Save the World
25:16 - Issues with Big Ag
35:50 - Getting Out of the Big City
38:50 - Regenerative Farming and Stock Cropper
41:31 - Cluster Clucks and the Symbiotic Relationship of Animals and Soil
48:21 - Ethanol
52:20 - Inflation Reduction Act
55:41 - The Farm Bill and Crop Insurance
01:01:58 - Consumer Action to Support Farmers
Check Out Zach:
Email thestockcropper@gmail.com
Links Mentioned:
Cluster Cluck App
Sponsored By:
Veri
$30 off with code vsm-realfoodology
Armra
https://tryarmra.com/realfoodology
15% off first order with code REALFOODOLOGY
Organifi
www.organifi.com/realfoodology
Code REALFOODOLOGY gets you 20% Off
Seed Probiotic
https://seed.com/realfoodology
30% your first month with code REALFOODOLOGY
Check Out Courtney:
Produced By: Drake Peterson
Edited By: Mike Frey
226 에피소드
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