208. Regenerative Agriculture with Ellen Gordon of the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve

Aug 23, 2024

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Ellen Gordon of the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve in Maryland is an environmental activist spearheading an effort to help transition local farmland to regenerative farming practices. She joins Mary in this episode to discuss the benefits of regenerative farming, including the improvement of soil health, enhancing biodiversity, reducing costs and sequestering carbon. Ellen shares her journey from studying biology and working in ocean and coastal issues to her involvement with a local nonprofit and becoming an advocate for sustainable farming methods. The conversation also explores the challenges and rewards of regenerative agriculture and the importance of reconnecting with indigenous farming practices, the need to change the way we view and interact with the land, and the potential of regenerative agriculture in the mitigation of climate change.

Topics Discussed

· Sustainable Farming

· Regenerative Agriculture

· The Importance of Regenerative Agriculture

· Challenges and Resistance in Transitioning to Regenerative Farming

· Education on Sustainable Practice

· Green Revolution

· How to Grow New Soil

· The Value of Biodiversity

· Creating Resilient Food Systems

· From Ocean Studies to Regenerative Farming

· The Difficulties of Open Land