Category: Farming

231: How We Feed the World Without Frying It, with Michael Grunwald

231: How We Feed the World Without Frying It, with Michael Grunwald
Matt talks with journalist Michael Grunwald about We Are Eating the Earth, arguing food and land use drive about a third of emissions. They examine rising meat demand, limits of vegan and organic fixes, Denmark’s farm policy, and realistic climate solutions.

150: Saving the Amazon with Daniel Gutierrez: Indigenous Wisdom Meets Modern Conservation

150: Saving the Amazon with Daniel Gutierrez: Indigenous Wisdom Meets Modern Conservation
Daniel Gutierrez, CEO of Saving the Amazon, emphasizes the critical need for global collaboration, indigenous involvement, and significant investment in conservation efforts to combat deforestation and safeguard the Amazon.

85: Tony Salas on Shared-X and Boosting Smallholder Farmers’ Productivity

Episode 85: Dr. Tony Salas
Matt Matern interviews Dr. Tony Salas, CEO of Shared-X. Dr. Salas discusses impact investing, regenerative agriculture, and supporting smallholder farmers. He calls for genuine ESG investments and collaboration to scale impact farming and combat climate change.

81: Kathleen Merrigan and Mauro Guillén on Sustainable Food Systems

Episode 81: Mauro Guillen & Kathleen Merrigan
Matt speaks with Kathleen Merrigan and Mauro Guillén. They discuss the importance of organic agriculture, behavioral changes, and the role of businesses in combating climate change. They stress the need for faster adaptation and clearer regulations.

54: Regenerative Farming Insights with Joel Salatin & Greg Wendt

54: Regenerative Farming Insights with Joel Salatin & Greg Wendt
Matt Matern speaks with Joel Salatin and Greg Wendt, discussing regenerative agriculture. Joel highlighted transforming his farm using nature-based methods and the need for local support through farmers' markets and CSAs. Greg emphasized responsible investing in sustainable practices.