The Poor Prole’s Almanac The Future of Farming with Sylvanaqua Farms
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Sep 4, 2023 Chris Newman of Sylvanaqua Farms joins the podcast to discuss scalable and sustainable farming, engaging with the current system, and the complexity of good actions in food systems. They explore the role of monocrops like corn, the need for cautious implementation of well-intentioned practices, and the importance of finding like-minded individuals to build systems. They also touch on the impact of the internet on self-identification and community-building, the complexities of decolonization, and the fast-paced nature of media and isolation.
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Sylvanaqua Farms' Beginnings
- Chris Newman started Sylvanaqua Farms as a diversified livestock ranch, inspired by Polyface Farm.
- After five years, he realized the model was financially unsustainable without inheritance or free labor.
Early Farming Hustle
- Chris Newman describes his diverse early farming ventures.
- He says he "did everything" from baking bread to raising various livestock.
Tech Background in Farming
- Chris Newman's tech background helped him analyze the farm-to-table movement's flaws.
- He realized the romanticized image of small farms often hides financial realities.