Outrage + Optimism: The Climate Podcast You Are What You Eat: Soil, Seeds and Social Justice
Aug 21, 2025
What’s really in our food? Dive into the broken systems behind industrial agriculture and discover a transformative farm in Umbria. The founders embrace sustainable practices, promote fair labor, and reconnect with nature. Learn how language shapes our understanding of food, shifting from 'producing' to 'growing.' Explore the power of heirloom seeds and innovative methods that enhance soil health. This journey reflects resilience, empathy, and a vision for a more just food system.
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Farms Must Prepare For Extreme Heat
- The founders expect farms to face temperatures up to 10°C hotter and design for extreme heat.
- They observed Mediterranean regions already experiencing severe localized warming and drought.
How Quinto Sapore Began
- Nicola and Alessandro bought 80+ acres near their parents and started Quinto Sapore during the pandemic.
- They transformed abandoned land into a diverse farm growing 1,600 varieties of fruits and vegetables.
Make Farm Jobs Stable And Livable
- Pay farm workers living wages and offer long-term contracts to retain talent and social sustainability.
- Provide decent hours, pensions, medical insurance and training to make farming an attractive career.
