Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food

92 Chris Newman, busting the single family farm myth and why indigenous collectives are the way to go

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Sep 29, 2020
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Chris Newman
Chris Newman, founder of Sylvanaqua Farms and advocate for indigenous land stewardship, discusses the limitations of single-family farms and the advantages of agricultural collectives. He explores how economies of scale can boost regenerative agriculture's impact and highlights the essential roles of seed keepers and livestock breeders in ecosystem sustainability. The conversation also delves into collective stewardship, the necessity for diverse voices in food systems, and the urgent need for targeted investments in marginalized farming communities.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
From Tech to Till: A Farming Journey
01:45 • 8min
3
Realizations on the Scale of Food Procurement and Challenges in Regenerative Agriculture
10:02 • 3min
4
Collective Stewardship in Regenerative Agriculture
13:12 • 8min
5
The Power of Agricultural Collectives and Specialization
21:16 • 2min
6
Scaling Regenerative Agriculture for Community Resilience
23:37 • 16min
7
Investing in Neglected Agricultural Communities for Sustainable Impact
40:00 • 5min
8
Empowering Farmers Through Collective Investment
44:41 • 3min
9
Preserving Agricultural Diversity and Future Resilience
48:09 • 2min
10
The Distortion of Farm Welfare and Its Impact on Agriculture
50:22 • 2min
11
Reassessing the Future of Regenerative Agriculture
51:53 • 3min