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The Sustainable Food Trust podcast questions current food production methods and sheds light on the future of farming. Chief Executive Patrick Holden hears from a range of voices, including policymakers, business leaders, food producers and campaigners, about some of the issues facing farming systems across the world.

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Patrick Holden is the founder and chief executive of the Sustainable Food Trust. His work focuses on transforming food systems to be more sustainable.

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Here's a quick summary of the last 3 episodes on The Sustainable Food Trust Podcast.

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Patrick Holden

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Richard Higgins
Richard Higgins is the chairman and CEO of Good Gardeners International (GGI). He is a philosopher, fungi specialist, and holistic scientist, as well as the Director of Sustainable Agriculture London. Richard grew up on a mixed farm in Somerset and studied for his National Diploma in Agriculture (NDA) at the Royal Berkshire College of Agriculture, focusing on Farm and Grassland Management. He has completed a 10-year postgraduate study of the soil fertility works of Sir Albert Howard, during which he traveled and taught from China to Hawaii.
Jamie Feilden
Jamie Feilden is the founder of Jamies Farm, a charity established in 2009 that aims to transform the lives of vulnerable children through farming, food, and therapy. With over 15 years of experience, Jamies Farm works with more than 2,300 children annually across seven farms, providing opportunities for improved wellbeing, engagement, and the development of key life skills. Jamie's background as a history teacher in Croydon significantly influenced the inception of Jamies Farm, and he is actively involved in initiatives like the SFTsBeacon Farms Network, advocating for the importance of an educated public in driving positive change in food and farming systems.
Dani Nierenberg
Dani Nierenberg is the President of Food Tank, a nonprofit organization she co-founded in 2013 with Bernard Pollack, focused on building a global community for safe, healthy, nourished eaters. She is a world-renowned researcher, speaker, and advocate on issues relating to the food system and agriculture. Dani holds an M.S. in Agriculture, Food, and Environment from the Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. She has also spent two years volunteering for the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic.

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Sir Albert Howard human manure fertiliser sustainable agriculture Good Gardeners International composting soil fertility farm visits young people educated public vulnerable children farming food therapy wellbeing life-skills SFTsBeacon Farms Network US agricultural policy sustainable farming Food Tank regenerative agriculture industrial food production consumer engagement certification labelling

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Here's the recent few episodes on The Sustainable Food Trust Podcast.

0:00 33:46

Richard Higgins on the influence of Sir Albert Howard and why we should be using human manure as fertiliser

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Patrick Holden
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Richard Higgins
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Sir Albert Howard human manure fertiliser sustainable agriculture Good Gardeners International composting soil fertility

Richard Higgins, chairman and CEO of Good Gardeners International, is our guest on the latest episode of the SFT Podcast.

Alongside being CEO of Good Gardeners International (GGI), Richard is also a philosopher, fungi specialist, holistic scientist, and Director of Sustainable Agriculture London. He grew up on a mixed farm in Somerset and studied his National Diploma in Agriculture (NDA) at the Royal Berkshire College of Agriculture on Farm and Grassland Management. He later completed a 10-year postgraduate study of the soil fertility works of Sir Albert Howard while travelling and teaching from China to Hawaii.

In this episode, Richard talks to Patrick about Sir Albert Howard’s influence on his own career, how agriculture intersects with the work of Good Gardeners International – including the charity’s demonstration farm, its innovative composting system and the value of human manure as fertiliser.

Visit Good Gardners International here to find out more about their work and follow them on their social media channels @GoodGardenersINTL.

To listen to more SFT podcasts, featuring some of the biggest names in regenerative food and farming, head to our main podcast page. And to keep up to date with our news, you can subscribe to our fortnightly newsletter or follow us on InstagramX or Facebook.

0:00 29:33

Jamie Feilden on the transformational power of farm visits for young people and the value of an educated public

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Patrick Holden
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Jamie Feilden
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farm visits young people educated public vulnerable children farming food therapy wellbeing life-skills SFTsBeacon Farms Network

Joining our CEO, Patrick Holden, for this episode of the podcast is Jamie Feilden, founder of Jamie’s Farm.

Jamie Feilden founded Jamie’s Farm in 2009, a charity which seeks to transform the lives of vulnerable children through farming, food and therapy. 15 years later, Jamie’s Farm works with over 2,300 children a year across seven farms, and aims to offer as many children as possible an opportunity to improve their wellbeing, boost engagement and develop key life-skills, whilst spending time on a farm. 

In this episode, Jamie shares with Patrick how his experiences as a history teacher in Croydon led to the inception of Jamie’s Farm, as well as discussing his recent involvement in the SFT’s Beacon Farms Network, and why an educated public is key to achieving positive change across our food and farming systems.

Visit Jamie’s Farm here to find out more about their work and follow them on their social media channels at @JamiesFarm.

To listen to more SFT podcasts, featuring some of the biggest names in regenerative food and farming, head to our main podcast page. And to keep up to date with our news, you can subscribe to our fortnightly newsletter or follow us on InstagramX or Facebook.

0:00 42:39

Dani Nierenberg on US agricultural policy shifts and the future of sustainable farming

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Patrick Holden
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Dani Nierenberg
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US agricultural policy sustainable farming Food Tank regenerative agriculture industrial food production consumer engagement certification labelling

Kicking off series five of the Sustainable Food Trust podcast, Patrick Holden, SFT CEO and organic dairy farmer, catches up with Dani Nierenberg, President of Food Tank.

Dani Nierenberg is a world-renowned researcher, speaker, and advocate, on all issues relating to our food system and agriculture. In 2013, Dani co-founded Food Tank with Bernard Pollack, a nonprofit organisation focused on building a global community for safe, healthy, nourished eaters. Food Tank is a global convener, thought leadership organisation, and unbiased creator of original research impacting the food system. Dani has an M.S. in Agriculture, Food, and Environment from the Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy and spent two years volunteering for the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic.

In this first episode of the new series, Dani and Patrick discuss the impact of an extractive approach to agriculture upon our planet and our health. They consider how we can switch to a more regenerative approach – one that restores the soil, conserves water, and reduces the need for agrichemicals. Dani shares her insights on the recent shake-up in US politics and what the new administration could mean for food and farming, as well as exploring challenges relating to certification, labelling and consumer engagement.

The conversation also examines the true cost of industrial food production, which typically isn’t reflected in the retail price, and unpicks some of the sustainable agriculture challenges currently being faced in California and beyond. Commenting on what gives her hope for the future, Dani gives plenty of reasons to be optimistic, including opportunities for young people in agriculture and the huge potential for collaboration within the food and farming sector.

Visit Food Tank here to learn more about their work.

And you can find Dani on LinkedIn and X.

To listen to more SFT podcasts, featuring some of the biggest names in regenerative food and farming, head to our main podcast page. And to keep up with our news, you can subscribe to our fortnightly newsletter or follow us on InstagramX or Facebook.

 

Timestamps:

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 0:43 – Welcome Dani!
  • 1:28 – Food Tank’s impressive global reach
  • 3:06 – Dani’s path to agriculture & sustainability
  • 4:40 – The Peace Corps’ influence on Dani’s work
  • 6:45 – The California wildfires
  • 10:35 – Extractive agriculture in America 
  • 11:55 – What does the transition to more sustainable food & farming systems look like?
  • 13:54 – How will the new US administration impact food and farming?
  • 19:03 – How can we reach a wider audience?
  • 21:22 – What did the Democrats achieve on food & farming in the last four years?
  • 23:50 – Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Joel Salatin
  • 25:59 – Barriers for young farmers in the US
  • 26:46 – Groundswell film
  • 27:31 – The challenges with certification in organic farming
  • 30:56 – The agrochemical industry’s attempts to silence critics
  • 32:53 – The importance of uncomfortable conversations and unusual collaborations
  • 33:34 – True Cost Accounting 
  • 39:53 – Taking 'Feeding Britain' international
  • 41:16 – Goodbye and thank you!
  • 42:11 – Outro

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Global:
4.9 rating 34 reviews

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4.9 ratings 28 reviews

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