EP 986 | Part 1 of 5 | The Evidence for Regenerative Agriculture (Toni Farmer)

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Episode Description

This is episode 1 of a 5-part series with adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania and founder of Toni Farmer’s Garden, Toni Farmer. In this series, we’re discussing the evidence for regenerative agriculture and what it means for the future of global food systems.

In this episode, Lee Safar sits down with Toni Farmer to explore what the research actually says about regenerative agriculture. Drawing on long-term studies, including decades of trials from organisations like the Rodale Institute, Toni explains how regenerative systems compare to conventional agriculture in both yield and long-term sustainability.

The conversation looks at soil health, the role of the microbiome, and how reliance on synthetic inputs has shaped modern agriculture. We also examine why farmers have become dependent on these systems, and what makes transitioning to regenerative practices both necessary and difficult.

For those working across the coffee value chain, this discussion connects directly to current challenges including declining soil health, rising input costs, and increasing climate pressure.

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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ToniFarmersGarden

Website: https://tonifarmersgarden.com/