Peter Byck | "Roots So Deep" Director, facilitator of curiosity & bridge-builder among farming communities.

Peter's remarkable work extends beyond creating environmentally focused documentaries; he is also dedicated to showcasing solutions to global environmental changes. Peter is known for his ability to objectively compare and contrast the farming practices of conventional and regenerative farmers across the United States. During the interview, Charlie was particularly struck by Peter's approach: he begins with the similarities and common ground, fostering curiosity among the farmers featured in his latest documentary. "Roots So Deep" offers a game-changing perspective on the state of farming, presenting views from both sides of the fence.

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Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott. Our producer is Rhys Jones of Yaga Media. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, subscribers and listeners.

Chapters: 

• 00:00:00 - 00:12:00 | Introduction and Setting the Scene
• 00:12:01 - 00:27:00 | Discovering Filmmaking and Environmental Focus
• 00:27:01 - 00:42:00 | The Shift to Regenerative Agriculture
• 00:42:01 - 00:58:00 | The Roots I Deep Series
• 00:58:01 - 01:13:30 | Regenerative vs. Conventional Farming – Case Studies
• 01:13:31 - 01:30:00 | Overcoming Challenges in Filmmaking
• 01:30:01 - 01:45:00 | Community Engagement and Farmer Perspectives
• 01:45:01 - 02:00:00 | Climate Change and the Role of Farming
• 02:00:01 - 02:15:00 | Future Projects and Personal Reflections
• 02:15:01 - 02:31:30 | Conclusion and Call to Action