Ear to the Ground 394: Canceling Commodities

About this episode

John Strohfus discusses the importance of food-grade crops for regenerative farmers and building healthy soil.

As a farmer and entrepreneur, John Strohfus sees the production of food-grade crops as a key opportunity for regenerative farmers to forge links in a value chain based on building healthy soil. More Information: • Jan. 27, 2026, LSP Workshop — “Beyond Exports: Rebuilding Local Markets” • Field Theory Foods • LSP Small Grains Web Page • Ear to the Ground podcast 393: Risk Reducers • Ear to the Ground podcast 392: Diversity’s Diet

People in this episode

Host: Brian DeVore

Guest: John Strohfus

Topics covered

• regenerative farming
• food-grade crops
• value chain
• healthy soil
• local markets

Keywords

• regenerative agriculture
• food production
• sustainable farming
• soil health
• local food systems

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Land Stewardship Project, Field Theory Foods

Books & works: Ear to the Ground podcast 393: Risk Reducers, Ear to the Ground podcast 392: Diversity’s Diet

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