Podcast Episodes

Natural beekeeping for better honey, healthy colonies, and vibrant ecosystems, with Uli Beckman

Episode 395

I’ve had the pleasure over the last few months to interview quite a few people that I admire, who’ve told me about their fascination with beekeeping. Over and over again I’ve heard about the incredib…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Can eating meat be ethical and good for the environment? With Meredith Leigh

Episode 394

I had the pleasure of speaking to Meredith Leigh, the author of “The Ethical Meat Handbook.” Meredith has worked as a farmer, butcher, chef, teacher, non-profit executive director, consultant, and wr…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pioneering regenerative dairy production, with Phyllis Van Amburgh: redux

Episode 393

At this point I’ve covered a wide array of practices and management styles that fall under the broad umbrella of regenerative agriculture. Some could be considered traditional while others are more m…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

New possibilities for farmland access byond just ownership, with Kristina Villa

Episode 392

Since I’ve been working in the regenerative agriculture and ecosystem restoration sector for about a decade now, there are a number of subjects and questions that keep coming up again and again. Ever…

Published on 4 months ago

Growing seed professionally, with Dan Brisebois

Episode 391

I’ve explored the topic of seed saving and breeding a number of times in previous episodes and it’s become such a passion of mine that it’s the primary focus of my early work here on my own farm as I…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

A regenerative model of academic research to connect with farmers, with Jonathan Lundgren

Episode 390

There often seems to be an unfortunate disconnect between farmers in the field and the researchers and academics involved with agronomic study. I often hear in the discussions in the climate farmers …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Reviving heritage foods through landrace farming, with Glenn Roberts: redux

Episode 389

Join Oliver on Regenerative Skills as he interviews Glenn Roberts of Anson Mills, exploring the revival of heritage cultivars like Carolina Gold Rice. Discover how deep-rooted, sustainable agricultur…

Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago

Rediscovering perennial staple food sources, with Elspeth Hay

Episode 388

As I continue to advance the tree and perennial food nursery here at my farm, I’m always on the lookout for new resources on anything about growing and breeding perennial food sources, the history of…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Rediscovering your native plants for food and fulfillment, with Margarita Palatnik

Episode 387

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Food as a tool for cultural transformation: A long form discussion with Dan Kittredge Part 3

Episode 386

Welcome to the last portion of our long form discussion with Dan Kittredge. 

In this last third we navigate the need for Generational Healing and Cultural Shifts in our collective culture. The unavoi…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago