Local Futures Podcast Strategizing the local food economy – Christian Jochnick
Apr 2, 2025
Christian Jochnick, founder of Juntos Farm in Ibiza, brings a unique blend of experience from social projects, finance, and plant medicine. He dives into the importance of local food economies for social and ecological regeneration. Christian discusses innovative strategies for creating sustainable food systems and the critical role of community cooperation. He shares insights on the entire value chain, from soil health to distribution, and emphasizes the need for strategic subsidies to ensure affordable food for all.
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Christian's Transformative Journey
- Christian Jochnik's life experienced transformative shifts from social projects to finance to regenerative farming.
- His relocation to Ibiza sparked the vision of connecting community through caring for a small farm.
Power of Small Farms
- Small farms with deep connection to the land nurture life abundantly and improve community bonds.
- Local food presence creates security and numerous positive social and environmental outcomes.
Financial Challenges in Farming
- Small scale, diversified farming is vital for regeneration but financially challenging to sustain.
- Farmers struggle due to costs of infrastructure, equipment, and management with little financial reward.