Who Really Drives Change on the Farm?: with Jeremy Buchman | Ep. 119
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The episode discusses sustainability in agriculture with a focus on how McCain Foods collaborates with growers to implement regenerative practices.
Sustainability gets talked about a lot in agriculture—but what does it actually look like at scale? In this episode of the AgCulture Podcast, Paul sits down with Jeremy Buchman, Director of Agronomy & Sustainability at McCain Foods, to break down how one of the largest food processors in the world is working directly with growers to drive real change. From regenerative agriculture adoption to the growing burden of data collection, Jeremy shares what it takes to align farmers, processors, and customers across the value chain. He explains how McCain is measuring sustainability, why data is both essential and challenging, and how their role is increasingly shifting into something that looks a lot like modern-day extension services. This conversation gives a real look at what happens between the farm and the consumer—and where the future of agriculture is actually being shaped. Listen to the episode now! MEET THE GUEST Jeremy Buchman Jeremy Buchman is the Director of Agronomy & Sustainability at McCain Foods, one of the largest potato processors in the world, responsible for approximately one out of every four French fries consumed globally. In his role, Jeremy works directly…
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