

273 Eric Smith - Commoditization is the root cause of all ecological destruction and human health impacts
4 snips Jan 2, 2024
Eric Smith, CEO and co-founder of Edacious, discusses the importance of measuring quality in food, shifting from chemicals to biology, and the lack of transparency in the retail and food industry. The focus on animal agriculture, challenges in finding customers, and understanding nutritional quality and dietary shifts are also explored. The episode touches on investment strategies in food and agriculture, the influence of the agrochemical industry on pesticide regulations, and the impact of deforestation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Ecological Restoration and Regenerative Agriculture
02:07 • 17min
Shifting Agriculture and Food System
19:31 • 14min
Focusing on Animal Agriculture in Regenerative Agriculture and Food
33:56 • 5min
Challenging the Current System and Finding Customers
38:48 • 1min
Understanding Nutritional Quality and Dietary Shifts
40:01 • 17min
Investment Strategies in Food and Agriculture
57:18 • 19min
The Influence of the Agrochemical Industry on Pesticide Regulations and the Impact of Deforestation
01:16:38 • 2min