Welcome back to another enlightening episode of the Regenerative by Design Podcast, hosted by Joni Kindwall-Moore. This week, we're thrilled to welcome Carter Williams, a pivotal figure in the intersection of regenerative food systems, finance, and healthcare. Dive into our conversation as we explore innovative strategies for enhancing food's role in health and how regenerative agriculture can pivot to meet these needs.

Show Notes:

• [0:00-5:00] Introduction: Joni introduces Carter Williams, who shares his background and the mission of his venture capital firm, I Select, which focuses on the concept of "Food as Health."
• [5:01-15:00] Food as Health: Carter discusses the staggering financial impacts of poor nutrition and how his firm invests in ag tech and health tech to combat metabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular issues.
• [15:01-25:00] Bridging Gaps: Learn about the innovative online communities Carter has helped foster, which connect entrepreneurs across different sectors of the food and health industries to collaborate and drive change.
• [25:01-35:00] Listener Engagement: Joni and Carter discuss how these communities generate dynamic, impactful conversations that propel forward-thinking in agriculture and health.
• [35:01-45:00] Real-World Impact: Carter highlights several real-world examples of how linking agricultural practices directly to health outcomes can benefit consumers and change industry standards.
• [45:01-55:00] Future Visions: Explore the potential future shifts in the food industry, including how consumer demands for healthier options might reshape supply chains and retail strategies.
• [55:01-1:05:00] Closing Thoughts: Joni and Carter wrap up with their thoughts on the systemic changes needed to realign our food system with health and environmental sustainability.

Key Takeaways:

• The direct correlation between investment in agricultural technology and improvements in public health.
• The role of venture capital in driving innovation in the food and health sectors.
• The importance of community and dialogue in fostering innovation and adoption of new practices.

Recommended Resources:

• Carter’s LinkedIn for more insights and discussions.
• Subscribe to Carter's Substack, 'Creative Destruction,' for weekly updates on innovations in food and health.

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Regenerative by design is hosted by Snacktivist. Snacktivist creates baking mixes and finished products that are allergy-friendly, soil, water, and carbon-focused, all while radically impacting human nutrition by transforming staple foods into something more than just empty calories. Visit snacktivistfoods.com to learn more.

In this insightful episode of the Regenerative by Design podcast, host Joni Kindwall-Moore chats with Meghan Rowe, co-founder of White Leaf Provisions. Meghan shares her journey from growing up in a regenerative farming community to founding a company focused on biodynamic and regenerative agricultural practices in the U.S. She discusses the challenges and successes of establishing a sustainable supply chain and the importance of biodynamic certification, which adheres to the highest standards of regenerative farming. This episode offers a profound look into how regenerative practices can reshape our food systems and provides an intriguing exploration of the intersection between entrepreneurship and environmental stewardship. Tune in to this episode for a deep dive into sustainable agriculture and innovative food production.

Visit whiteleafprovision.com to learn more about White Leaf Provisions.

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Regenerative by design is hosted by Snacktivist. Snacktivist creates baking mixes and finished products that are allergy-friendly, soil, water, and carbon-focused, all while radically impacting human nutrition by transforming staple foods into something more than just empty calories. Visit snacktivistfoods.com to learn more.

Funding for Regenerative By Design Podcast was made possible by a grant/cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.

In this insightful episode of the Regenerative by Design Podcast, host Joni Kindwall-Moore explores the pioneering efforts in sustainable farming with Dax Hansen and Yadi Wang from Oatman Farms. Located in Arizona, Oatman Farms exemplifies the successful application of regenerative and organic farming methods aimed at rejuvenating degraded land and promoting environmental sustainability.

Dax Hansen, who transitioned from a career as a blockchain fintech lawyer, and Yadi Wang, whose roots trace back to traditional farming in China, discuss their collaborative efforts to integrate modern agricultural science with the wisdom of ancestral farming practices. Their goal is to improve the health of the ecosystem and strengthen community bonds through innovative agricultural techniques.

The dialogue delves into their strategies for increasing biodiversity on the farm, using crop rotations and local species to enhance soil quality and water conservation. They emphasize the importance of local food systems and direct distribution channels to ensure the farm's economic viability and environmental goals.

Dax and Yadi's story is a compelling testament to the power of combining cutting-edge technology with traditional knowledge to forge a sustainable future in agriculture, challenging the status quo and setting a precedent for future farming practices.

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Regenerative by design is hosted by Snacktivist. Snacktivist creates baking mixes and finished products that are allergy-friendly, soil, water, and carbon-focused, all while radically impacting human nutrition by transforming staple foods into something more than just empty calories. Visit snacktivistfoods.com to learn more.

Funding for Regenerative By Design Podcast was made possible by a grant/cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.