Commune with Jeff Krasno 498. Glyphosate, Farmer Suicide, and Chronic Disease with Dr. Zach Bush, Gail Fuller, and Alex Woodward
Oct 7, 2023
01:40:02
In today’s episode we explore the far-reaching consequences of modern farming practices. Our guests – Dr. Zach Bush, Gail Fuller of Circle 7 Farm, and author Alex Woodard – explain why agriculture came to rely so heavily on chemical inputs, what that has meant for farmer and consumer health, and how a shift in farming practices can restore our internal and external ecosystems.
Go to onecommune.com/vital to to watch the first 5 days of Zach Bush’s Commune course Vital Health for free.
In this episode we cover:
0:04:36 – The Ordinary Soil Book Excerpt
0:09:41 – Conditions for American Farmers
0:11:33 – The Impact of Modern Farming
0:16:55 – Changes in Farming in the Past 50 Years
0:22:37 – The 80's Obesity Movement
0:25:41 – Herbicides and Mental Health
0:31:40 – Glyphosate as a Functioning Antibiotic
0:41:02 – A Return to Regenerative Farming
0:54:06 – Corn, Soy, Cows, and Cars
0:58:51 – The Farm Bill
0:59:58 – Crop Insurance
1:11:33 – Bringing Back Crop Rotation
1:18:19 – Carbon in the Soil
1:27:50 – Earthworms
1:40:21 – Storytelling
This podcast is supported by:
BetterHelp
BetterHelp offers convenient online therapy on your schedule. It’s the same professional service you’d get from an in-person therapist, but with the option to communicate when and how you want – by chat, phone, or video call. Start on your own journey of self-discovery, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/commune to get 20% off your first month of online therapy.
LMNT
LMNT is offering Commune listeners a free sample pack with any purchase, That’s 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This is a great way to try all 8 flavors or share LMNT with a salty friend. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE
Timeline Nutrition
Timeline Nutrition is pioneering a new approach to longevity, one that stands on a decade of scientific discovery to unlock the power within your cells. Your body is an energy generating machine, Timeline makes it more powerful. Use code commune to get 10% off at timelinenutrition.com/commune.
Thrive Market
This podcast is supported by Thrive Market - Join Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune InsideTracker This podcast is supported by InsideTracker: Live healthier longer. InsideTracker is your personalized dashboard. For a limited time, you can get 20% off by visiting https://insidetracker.com/drg
Go to onecommune.com/vital to to watch the first 5 days of Zach Bush’s Commune course Vital Health for free.
In this episode we cover:
0:04:36 – The Ordinary Soil Book Excerpt
0:09:41 – Conditions for American Farmers
0:11:33 – The Impact of Modern Farming
0:16:55 – Changes in Farming in the Past 50 Years
0:22:37 – The 80's Obesity Movement
0:25:41 – Herbicides and Mental Health
0:31:40 – Glyphosate as a Functioning Antibiotic
0:41:02 – A Return to Regenerative Farming
0:54:06 – Corn, Soy, Cows, and Cars
0:58:51 – The Farm Bill
0:59:58 – Crop Insurance
1:11:33 – Bringing Back Crop Rotation
1:18:19 – Carbon in the Soil
1:27:50 – Earthworms
1:40:21 – Storytelling
This podcast is supported by:
BetterHelp
BetterHelp offers convenient online therapy on your schedule. It’s the same professional service you’d get from an in-person therapist, but with the option to communicate when and how you want – by chat, phone, or video call. Start on your own journey of self-discovery, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/commune to get 20% off your first month of online therapy.
LMNT
LMNT is offering Commune listeners a free sample pack with any purchase, That’s 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This is a great way to try all 8 flavors or share LMNT with a salty friend. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE
Timeline Nutrition
Timeline Nutrition is pioneering a new approach to longevity, one that stands on a decade of scientific discovery to unlock the power within your cells. Your body is an energy generating machine, Timeline makes it more powerful. Use code commune to get 10% off at timelinenutrition.com/commune.
Thrive Market
This podcast is supported by Thrive Market - Join Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune InsideTracker This podcast is supported by InsideTracker: Live healthier longer. InsideTracker is your personalized dashboard. For a limited time, you can get 20% off by visiting https://insidetracker.com/drg