About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of agriculture on climate change and explores regenerative farming practices with guest Dave Herring.

About a third of our climate problem is caused by agriculture and land use. So, what are we gonna do about it? One key solution is shifting to regenerative agriculture, aka growing food in ways that are actually good for soil and ecosystems and water and air. Our guest this episode is Dave Herring , executive director of Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment . It’s is a farm-based education, research, and visitor center set amidst more than 600 acres of conserved open space on the coast of Maine’s Casco Bay. Dave and I talked about helping farmers make the transition to regenerative practices, getting involved in environmental policy, running a farm camp so kids understand how their food is grown, and working to make our food system a part of our climate solutions . CALL TO ACTION: Really think about (and get more curious about) where your food is coming from. And eat more local, more seasonal, more plant-based. If you’re in a position to help others access nutritious food, please do. Our neighbors and food pantries and soup kitchens need our support. Find resources near you 💛: findhelp.org And if you’re inspired by what you heard in this episode, and furious…

People in this episode

Host: Ayana Elizabeth Johnson

Guest: Dave Herring

Topics covered

• agriculture
• regenerative practices
• climate change
• food systems
• environmental policy

Keywords

• regenerative agriculture
• climate solutions
• food systems
• environmental policy
• sustainable farming

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment, findhelp.org, wolfesneck.org

Places: Maine, Casco Bay

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