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Ep. 369 Regenerative Agriculture for Enhanced Nutrition with Farmer Lee Jones
Ep. 369 Regenerative Agriculture for Enhanced Nutrition with Farmer Lee Jones
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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Jun 12, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Today, I am thrilled to connect with Farmer Lee Jones, who oversees The Chef's Garden, a family-owned regenerative farm dedicated to cultivating the most flavorful and nutrient-rich vegetables, herbs, and microgreens.
With a legacy of over three decades, The Chef's Garden has been the go-to supplier for some of the finest chefs and restaurants worldwide.
Join us as we dive deep into the differences between regenerative agriculture and traditional industrial farming, looking at the importance of flavor-focused cultivation, the limitations of USDA guidelines in determining mineral efficacy, how the pandemic affected the operations of the Chef's Garden, the rising trends of seasonal eating in the vegetable industry, and the differences between hybrid and GMO products.
Get ready for an enlightening conversation with Farmer Lee Jones, whose infectious enthusiasm for sustainable farming practices is bound to leave you inspired.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
The differences between regenerative agriculture and traditional industrial farming
Why traditional industrial farming is unsustainable, and how it negatively impacts soil and human health
The benefits of regenerative agriculture
Why Farmer Lee grows for flavor, not just for nutritional levels
The importance of maintaining healthy soil
How Farmer Lee managed to keep his team together and maintain his farming operations during the pandemic
Why it is essential to pay attention to the packaging and labeling when purchasing produce
The nutritional benefits of microgreens
Farmer Lee explains the difference between GMO and hybrid vegetables
Why we need to tune into our bodies and understand what they need instead of relying on artificially available produce throughout the year
Connect with Cynthia Thurlow
Follow on Twitter
Instagram
LinkedIn
Check out Cynthia’s website
Submit your questions to [email protected]
Connect with Farmer Lee Jones
On Instagram
The Chef’s Garden on Instagram (For vegetable box subscriptions)
The Culinary Vegetable Institute on Instagram
With a legacy of over three decades, The Chef's Garden has been the go-to supplier for some of the finest chefs and restaurants worldwide.
Join us as we dive deep into the differences between regenerative agriculture and traditional industrial farming, looking at the importance of flavor-focused cultivation, the limitations of USDA guidelines in determining mineral efficacy, how the pandemic affected the operations of the Chef's Garden, the rising trends of seasonal eating in the vegetable industry, and the differences between hybrid and GMO products.
Get ready for an enlightening conversation with Farmer Lee Jones, whose infectious enthusiasm for sustainable farming practices is bound to leave you inspired.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
The differences between regenerative agriculture and traditional industrial farming
Why traditional industrial farming is unsustainable, and how it negatively impacts soil and human health
The benefits of regenerative agriculture
Why Farmer Lee grows for flavor, not just for nutritional levels
The importance of maintaining healthy soil
How Farmer Lee managed to keep his team together and maintain his farming operations during the pandemic
Why it is essential to pay attention to the packaging and labeling when purchasing produce
The nutritional benefits of microgreens
Farmer Lee explains the difference between GMO and hybrid vegetables
Why we need to tune into our bodies and understand what they need instead of relying on artificially available produce throughout the year
Connect with Cynthia Thurlow
Follow on Twitter
Check out Cynthia’s website
Submit your questions to [email protected]
Connect with Farmer Lee Jones
On Instagram
The Chef’s Garden on Instagram (For vegetable box subscriptions)
The Culinary Vegetable Institute on Instagram
Released:
Jun 12, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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