Modern Farming Podcast
Join us each week, as we dive into different ways to think about agricultural production.
In this recap of the Dirt to Dinner series, Brad and Nick reflect on their conversations with two trailblazers in regenerative agriculture—Dr. Jonathan Lundgren from Ecdysis Foundation and Will Harris of White Oak Pastures.Brad shares firsthand insights from his time with Dr. Lundgren and his research team, who spent over a week in Florida gathering...
Guest: Will Harris, fourth-generation cattleman and owner of White Oak Pastures, a pioneering regenerative farm in Bluffton, Georgia. Episode Overview: In the final installment of Dirt to Dinner on the Modern Farming podcast, we sit down with Will Harris, a leader in regenerative agriculture who transformed his family’s farm from an industrialized cattle operation into...
In this second installment of the Dirt to Dinner series, we welcome agroecologist Dr. Jonathan Lundgren, Executive Director of Ecdysis Foundation and CEO of Blue Dasher Farm. Jon’s groundbreaking research is reshaping the future of agriculture, demonstrating how regenerative farming can restore ecosystems, improve farm profitability, and transform rural communities. In this episode, Jon shares...
Welcome to the Modern Farming podcast’s newest three-part series, Dirt to Dinner, exploring the connections between soil, farming practices, and the food we eat. In our Soil Special episode, Brad and Nick dig deeper into the foundations of regenerative agriculture and its role in modern farming. Is regenerative the new organic? And what does that...
Episode Summary: In this episode of Modern Farming, we’re diving into the fascinating world of pollination with special guest Helena Peterson! As an 18-year-old Agriculture Advocate, 4-H State Executive Board member, and one of Florida’s six Youth Pollinator Ambassadors, Helena is passionate about educating the next generation on the importance of pollinators and how we...
In this episode of Modern Farming, we dive into the business of producing food as a passion, exploring how innovative thinkers are transforming passion in agriculture into full-fledged businesses. Logan shares his journey from a small idea to a thriving enterprise, while Brad discusses the role of technology in modern agriculture. Nick reminds us that...
In the final episode of our Modern Farming podcast series, You Are What You Eat, we welcome Erin Martin, founder of FreshRx Oklahoma and Co-Lead of the Oklahoma Food is Medicine Policy Coalition. A dedicated advocate for regenerative agriculture, soil health, and the power of food as medicine, Erin is transforming the way we think...
Welcome to the second episode of our “You Are What You Eat” series on the Modern Farming Podcast! In this episode, we dig deep into the nutrient density of foods—what it is, why it’s critical for your health, and how it’s been declining over the past 50 years. Shockingly, studies show we’ve lost 20–50% of...
In this episode of “You Are What You Eat,” on Modern Farming, we dig into the fascinating world beneath our feet—where plants, microbes, and nutrients work together to sustain life. We explore how soil biologics and root exudates influence crop nutrition and soil health. Understanding these processes not only helps farmers and gardeners grow healthier...
Join Modern Farming hosts, Brad and Nick, as they explore the dynamic and ever-changing world of farm nutrients. From carbon-powered biological tools to the complex processes that link soil health with the food you consume, this episode offers valuable insights and expert perspectives. Highlights of the Episode: • A deep dive into the rhizophagy process,...