What the Field?! A podcast by CrowdFarming CrowdFarming
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Welcome to CrowdFarming's podcast, where we delve deep into the roots of sustainable living, organic agriculture, and regenerative farming practices. Join us as we explore the interconnectedness of our food systems and the planet.Through engaging conversations with leading experts, passionate farmers, and eco-conscious innovators, we cultivate insights into how to nurture the earth while feeding our communities. Discover the secrets of soil health, the power of regenerative organic agriculture, and the beauty of biodiversity as we sow the seeds of change together.Whether you're a seasoned gardener, a budding farmer, or simply a curious mind seeking a more sustainable lifestyle, this podcast is your fertile ground for inspiration and exploration. Tune in to cultivate a deeper connection with the food on your plate and the soil beneath your feet.
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Organic regulation, policymaking, and advocacy: a chat with Eduardo Cuoco from IFOAM
This month’s episode from “What The Field?!” is one of our personal favourites, our guest is Eduardo Cuoco, director of IFOAM Organics Europe. IFOAM Organics Europe is the European umbrella organisation for organic food and farming. For more than 20 years, they have been representing organic in European policymaking and advocating for a transformation of food and farming. Their work is based on the principles of organic agriculture – health, ecology, fairness, and care.
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Farmer story: From conventional, to organic, to regen referent
In this new episode of “What The Field?!” we discover the fascinating story of Portuguese farmer Sergio Nicolau. Like most farmers, he grew up in a farming family and went to agronomy school to learn the ways. However, he soon started to realise the negative impact climate change — and conventional practices — were having on his farm and after doing quite a bit of consulting work for other farms, he realised he wasn’t alone.
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Audio Article - What is regenerative agriculture, and how does it coexist with organic certification?
Welcome to our new series of What The Field audio articles where you can get your fresh news straight from the farm to your ears! Find the complete written article on our blog.
The organic certification is based on a list of permitted and prohibited practices, which undoubtedly play a fundamental role in protecting the environment from the more damaging techniques of the conventional system. However, as the results are not measured in the environment, a certified organic farmer may not be regenerating his ecosystem. Therefore the only way to call yourself a "regenerative farmer" is to prove that you are regenerating the soil, the biodiversity and the environment in which you operate. -
ForkRanger - Impact of food and consumer behaviour
In this new episode of What the Field, we invited the creator of Fork Ranger, Frank Holleman. More than just an app or cookbook, Fork Ranger is a multifaceted solution to two contemporary challenges: what to do about climate change and what to prepare for dinner each night.
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Holistic management : A conversation with Meghan Sapp from the Savory Institute
In our latest episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Meghan Sapp, a remarkable farmer and co-founder of the “Hub del Norte”, one of the many hubs that are part of the Savory Institute network. Here she focuses on holistic management and regenerative agriculture with farmers across the north half of the Iberian Peninsula and the South of France.
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Reforestation and Greenwashing: A Conversation with Hannah Wickes
In this episode of "What The Field", Hannah Wickes, former CMO of Ecosia, guides us through the complexity behind reforestation, and the connection between forests and agriculture. She shares her approach to impact the business landscape, from established giants to entrepreneurs looking to change the status quo.