ExclusiveHow regenerative farming cultivates nutrient-rich soil for nutrient-rich food

Regenerative farming sits at the crossroads of the liberal “green” movement and the conservative “based” movement. Many people might associate words like “organic” and “regenerative” as environmental propaganda, but Joel Salatin proves otherwise. Self-described as a “Christian Libertarian environmentalist capitalist lunatic farmer,” this 64-year-old independent thinker is considered the leading authority in regenerative farming. He owns the 700-acre Polyface Farms in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. His father, an accountant who was passionate about regenerative farming, purchased the land when Joel was an infant. In 1982, Joel left his newspaper job to work full-time on the family farm, which now is worked by four generations of the family,
Joel Salatin is a passionate advocate for farming which works with nature instead of against it. He also believes that consumers should be able to purchase food directly from farmers without a bureaucrat getting in the equation. His unconventional but extremely traditional farming practices have gotten him dubbed a “lunatic” by neighbors, but he embraced the label by naming his blog “The Lunatic Farmer.” He inspires others to follow in his footsteps through his blog, several books, lectures, and tours on his farms. Polyface Farms is a pilgrimage for aspiring homesteaders and an inspiration for what could be the future of farming.
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