Deep Seed - Regenerative Agriculture Transforming degraded landscapes into thriving ecosystems [Willemijn De Iongh]
Can farming heal the planet? In this episode, we explore how regenerative agriculture and ecosystem restoration are reshaping the future of our landscapes and communities.
Join us as we sit down with Willemijn De Jongh from Commonland, who shares insights into how we can restore degraded land, build resilient food systems, and reconnect with nature.
Willemijn introduces the revolutionary Four Returns Framework: a practical model that delivers natural, social, financial, and inspirational benefits, proving that regeneration is not just possible but essential. Through compelling success stories and actionable insights, she demonstrates how farming, biodiversity, and community can thrive together.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
🌱 The power of regenerative agriculture: Real-life examples of farmers transitioning from monocultures to resilient, biodiverse systems.
🌍 Scalable ecosystem restoration: How Commonland’s projects in the Netherlands, Spain, and beyond are revitalizing millions of hectares of degraded land.
💡 Nature-based solutions for global challenges: Agroforestry, food forests, and sustainable farming practices as tools to combat climate change and biodiversity loss.
🤝 Collaboration for a sustainable future: Why empowering local communities and farmers is key to creating meaningful, long-term change.
Whether you’re a farmer, policymaker, sustainability enthusiast, or curious learner, this episode will leave you inspired by the transformative potential of regenerative agriculture and large-scale ecosystem restoration.
🎧 Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how we can transform degraded land into thriving ecosystems and reshape the future of food, farming, and the planet—one landscape at a time.
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This podcast was produced in partnership with Soil Capital, a company that supports #regenerativeagriculture by financially rewarding farmers who improve soil health.
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Useful links:
Commonland - https://commonland.com/
Wij Land - https://wij.land/
Alvelal - https://alvelal.es/
Willemijn De Jongh - https://www.linkedin.com/in/willemijndeiongh/
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