Podcast Video: How Regenerative Farming Boosts Soil Health & Nutrient Content of Plants & Animals - Dr. Casey Means and Will Harris on A Whole New Level Podcast
This podcast episode was originally published on Nov. 23, 2023.
Regenerative farming replenishes soil nutrients, which in turn, boosts the nutrient content of produce and animal products. It also focuses on animal and land stewardship. However, most farming today employs industrialized practices that deplete the soil, discount animal welfare, and harm humans. Will Harris and Dr. Casey Means discuss regenerative farming practices, the symbiotic relationships in the farming ecosystem, and the need for change at the consumer level.
What they discuss:
Soil depletion in the United States affects overall health
The birth of industrialized farming
Regenerative farming can raise quality of life for communities
Modern farming practices and antibiotic resistance
Change must come at the consumer level
The consequences of modern farming practices were not immediate
Organic farming is not the same thing as regenerative farming
The importance of animals being allowed to express instinctive behavior
Regenerative practices in your backyard
