About this episode

Dani Nierenberg interviews Kristin Coates about regenerative farming and the challenges of conventional agriculture while discussing various food system issues.

On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Kristin Coates, Co-Founder and CEO of Regenerative California. They talk about creating a regenerative farm in a region dominated by conventional agriculture, pathways to build a more hopeful food future, and how the organization's model can be spread to other counties and beyond. Plus, demand for raw milk continues despite health risks, a new briefing affirms that African countries already have proven alternatives to synthetic pesticides—now they need to scale, the presence of New World Screwworm is confirmed in the United States, a marine biologist works with fishers to protect endangered species, and more. While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" wherever you consume your podcasts.

People in this episode

Host: Dani Nierenberg

Guest: Kristin Coates

Topics covered

• synthetic pesticides
• regenerative agriculture
• food systems change
• local models
• health risks
• endangered species

Keywords

• synthetic pesticides
• regenerative farming
• food future
• raw milk
• New World Screwworm
• endangered species
• agriculture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Regenerative California, African countries

Places: United States

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