The Dave Chang Show Sustainable Farming With Rich Butler
Apr 14, 2025
Rich Butler, owner of Verdant Hills Farm and a Netflix professional, shares his journey into sustainable farming. He discusses the steep learning curve of agriculture and the deep emotional connections that come with raising animals. The conversation takes a humorous turn as they dive into practical DIY gardening tips, all while envisioning their dream restaurant built on self-sufficiency. Butler emphasizes the importance of soil health and reducing waste through humane practices, shedding light on the transformative experience of farming.
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Simplicity Meets Mastery
- Simple, well-prepared dishes rooted in high-quality ingredients are the future of dining.
- True mastery shows in ordinary, everyday food when supported by superb technique and pure ingredients.
Balancing Farming and Career
- Balancing a full-time tech career and a farm requires strong family support and shared responsibilities.
- Farming is physically demanding but rewarding through community, soil health, and animal welfare commitments.
From Silicon Valley to Farming
- Rich Butler shares his family's leap into farming on an 80-acre land with no prior experience.
- He credits Google and good neighbors for helping them learn farming essentials practically.