Restoring the Environment: The Power of Regenerative Farming
posted on
February 23, 2023
A friend of mine up the road, Jeremy LaPointe, is a restoration ecologist. We've been doing a lot of talking about issues surrounding agriculture. Assumptions, pros, cons and more. I asked him if we could sit down and record a conversation on some of the topics that had been burning on our minds. The result? This video interview.
Destructive vs. regenerative agriculture
We cover only some of the issues that are pressing in today's food production scene, but we hope to give some clarity on how farming can be one of the biggest destroyers of our natural world. And, also, how farming is the only real answer to that destruction. Nature holds the keys to real, sustainable, life-giving food production. We just need to stop fighting nature and work alongside it.
What started the conversation?
Jeremy and my discussions on the topic of destructive vs. regenerative agriculture began after a request by a customer that we respond to an article citing meat production as the single biggest threat to the environment. The article was so incomplete and misleading. Written on such limited data, the article was both true and completely wrong. This question that has also come up from thoughtful well-meaning individuals seeking to do what's best for the environment. Hopefully are conversation can bring a bit more clarity.
Do you have questions?
We are looking to produce more content focused on real questions from consumers, like you, who care. About farming, nutrition, the environment, and their related topics. We would love to answer either in writing or by video. If you have a question, it is most likely a question echoed by others. You can email them to support@sparrowhillfarm.net.
Issues surrounding ethical meat production are usually nuanced and multifaceted. Context is so important. We would love to help sort through and bring more clarity to these important issues.
Once again, thanks for coming along on our journey to embrace life with ethical and sustainable food production.
