Jesse McDougall: Regenerative Agriculture at Studio Hill Farm (Conversation) by Upstream published on 2016-09-04T14:25:00Z Raising animals for food is often cited as being one of the drivers of the ecological crisis we're in. But does it have to be? Meet Jesse McDougall, one of the farmers behind Studio Hill Farm in Vermont. He and his wife Caroline are part of an exciting movement known as carbon farming. We spoke with Jesse about the concept of regenerative agriculture and explored some of the politics and economics behind modern day farming in the United States. What is carbon farming? Or regenerative meat? Ever wonder what mob grazing is? And since when do farmers propose bills to Congress? Tune in to find out. Intermission music by Will Oldham. And thank you to our contributing team member Mark J. Phillips for recording and hosting this one. Genre News & Politics Comment by Catherine how about a symbiotic relationship with livestock? have farm animals as partners in the system, this would mean they don't get killed, they are treated as living, feeling beings. it isn't all or nothing, however, I heard nothing about recognizing these animals as feeling beings, only as commodities to be used - "bonus is that we can sell pasture raised chickens". I heard nothing that makes me hopeful that our relationship with other animals on this earth has changed. Like always, it's about using others to make the earth better for us.... 2017-11-23T23:19:52Z Comment by Upstream @bob-cirino: Right on 2016-09-22T16:07:32Z Comment by Bob Cirino BOOM!!!!!! This is so important to hear. The patience is critical when healing ecosystems 2016-09-22T00:24:13Z
