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#238 - How regenerative farming boosts soil health and the nutrient content of the plants and animals we eat | Will Harris & Dr. Casey Means

Nov 23, 2023

Expert in regenerative farming Will Harris and proponent Dr. Casey Means discuss the depletion of soil, birth of industrialized farming, antibiotic resistance, and the need for change at the consumer level. They highlight the importance of animals expressing instinctive behavior and the differences between organic and regenerative farming. They also discuss shifting towards reigniting natural cycles and the impact of technology on society.

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Quick takeaways

Regenerative farming replenishes soil nutrients, boosting the nutrient content of produce and animal products.

Conventional farming practices have detrimental effects on soil health, biodiversity, animal welfare, and human health.

Transitioning to regenerative farming requires support from consumers and local communities to make informed choices and opt for sustainable food options.

Deep dives

The importance of understanding the impact of industrial food consumption

Consumers need to recognize the damage caused by eating cheap industrial food. The current system of depending on big ag and big tech is not sustainable. Lobbying for politicians is also not effective due to financial influences. Understanding the impact of industrial food consumption is crucial for making positive changes to our health and the environment.

The impact of land and animal management on community growth

01:04

What is Technocracy and its Limitations

00:31

Introduction

4min

Regenerative Farming for Improving Soil and Human Health

17min

The Benefits of Tracking Glucose and Optimizing Metabolic Health

2min

Regenerative Farming: Saving the World

17min

The Impact of Technocracy and Misapplied Technology

2min

Shifting towards reigniting natural cycles

10min

Allowing Animals to Express Instinctual Behaviors on the Farm

17min

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 Will Harris & Casey Means, MD, discuss:

(1:21) — Soil depletion in the United States affects overall health

(15:27) — The birth of industrialized farming

(30:04) — Regenerative farming can raise quality of life for communities

(33:23) —Modern farming practices and antibiotic resistance

(35:11) — Change must come at the consumer level

(40:38) — The consequences of modern farming practices were not immediate

(50:10) — Organic farming is not the same thing as regenerative farming

(53:29) — The importance of animals being allowed to express instinctive behavior

(56:14) — Regenerative practices in your backyard

⁠Transcripts & Show notes⁠

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