Growing a Local Food System with Brandi Whitney

From Serenbe Stories by Serenbe Media Network

April 13, 2026 · 32 min · Season 13 · Episode 5

About this episode

Brandi Whitney discusses her journey from culinary school to working the land and building a local food system at Serenbe.

Long before she ever set foot in Serenbe, Brandi Whitney knew it as a place where farm-to-table wasn’t just a trend, but a way of life. After years spent in culinary school, working in kitchens, and building her own restaurant, her focus began to shift, pulling her beyond the plate and toward the source itself. That curiosity grew into a deeper calling to work the land, connect with the soil, and play a more hands-on role in feeding her community. When the opportunity to join Serenbe Farms ca...

People in this episode

Guest: Brandi Whitney

Topics covered

local food system
farm-to-table
community
sustainable agriculture
culinary arts

Keywords

local food
farm-to-table
culinary school
community feeding
sustainable practices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Serenbe Farms

Places: Serenbe