WHAT IF WE GET IT RIGHT? The Current Politics of Food and Farming 👨🌾 with Dave Herring
Nov 21, 2025
Dave Herring, the Executive Director of Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment, shares insights on the urgent need for regenerative agriculture. He discusses how it improves soil health and supports ecosystems while addressing climate change. Herring emphasizes the economic pressures farmers face and the importance of making food systems resilient. He also highlights the significance of educating children about food production through farm camps, and urges listeners to support local food initiatives and be mindful of their consumption choices.
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Integrated Farm-Based Climate Leadership
- Wolfe's Neck Center combines farming, research, education, and market work to advance regenerative agriculture across the Northeast.
- The center leverages partnerships with universities, government, and corporations to scale farmer training and market development.
Regenerative Practices Aren't New
- Regenerative practices include cover crops, species diversity, reduced tillage, composting, and hedgerows — many are longstanding methods.
- These practices improve resilience and are eligible for USDA support when government capacity exists.
Farmers Are Financially Precarious
- Farmers face mounting economic pressure from high input and equipment costs paired with low buyer prices.
- That squeeze leaves many farms one equipment failure away from losing viability.