In today’s mini episode, we explore why it might be worth seeking an opportunity to volunteer at a farm in your community, even if you don’t see yourself being a career farmer.

Tune in to learn more about…

• The importance of getting acquainted with the less glamorous side of farming

• How far in advance farmers need to plan their crops

• The approach of learning by doing

• What “succession planting” is, and why we do it

• Getting in tune with the cycles of nature

• … And so much more!

  
  

Resources mentioned:

• The Farm Lab in Encinitas: If you’re local, we would love to meet you! https://farmlab.eusd.net/volunteer

• RootSeller App: https://www.rootseller.app/

• Episode 8: Growing a Tiny Farm with David Berning https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/08-growing-a-tiny-farm-with-david-berning/id1736850629?i=1000655537791

Connect with Hannah:

• Instagram: @hannahkeitel

In today’s mini episode, we work our way through the conflicting information floating around about GMO’s. Are they a positive or negative addition to our food system? As you’ll find out, the answer isn’t so simple.

Tune in to learn more about…

• The difference between conventional plant breeding and genetically modified organisms

• How patents play a role in seed biodiversity and our food system as a whole

• The dark side of corporate seed companies

• The invisible way that pesticides and herbicides end up in our food

• Food grown from RoundUp-Ready seeds, and how they impact our long term health

• The tradition of seed saving, and why some farmers are restricted from doing so

• How the systems are created for the betterment of themselves rather than the farmers

• … And so much more!

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• Instagram: @hannahkeitel

In today’s mini episode, we explore the concept of how we relate to change. So often, I hear that people are dissatisfied with the state of our current food system - but at the same time, there’s widespread skepticism that it can change in our lifetime. Throughout this discussion, I invite you to reflect on how we can engage with building a future that reflects our values, and will ensure a thriving planet for generations to come.

Tune in to learn more about…

• How to contribute to the change we wish to see, and how this relates to agriculture

• The recent major shifts that have occurred in our food systems

• An opportunity to reevaluate what we consider to be possible

• Questions for you to reflect on your own relationship to change

• … And so much more!

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• Instagram: @hannahkeitel⁠