93: The Magic of Regenerative Agriculture with John Arbuckle
Today on the podcast, I interviewed John Arbuckle, a passionate regenerative agriculture farmer and owner of Singing Pastures. He shared his inspiring journey from conventional to regenerative farming, how regenerative animal farming can offer significant environmental benefits, and the crucial role of grazing animals in nurturing healthy ecosystems. Our conversation also dove into the impact of our food choices on ecological health.
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Other resources mentioned in this episode:
Joel Salatin's website and books: polyfacefarms.com Watch the Sacred Cow documentary here: Amazon Get the Sacred Cow book here: sacredcow.info/book
00:00 Introduction to Nature-Based Pediatric Therapy
00:59 Interview with Farmer John Arbuckle
04:13 John's Journey to Regenerative Agriculture
07:02 The Philosophy and Practice of Regenerative Farming
10:51 The Role of Animals in Regenerative Agriculture
20:55 The Impact of Regenerative Farming on Wildlife and Ecosystems
22:49 Introduction to Sacred Cow
24:15 The Importance of Hoofed Animals
25:14 Personal Dietary Choices and Health
26:42 The Role of Grazing Animals in Ecosystems
28:39 Photosynthesis and Carbon Sequestration
30:17 Grazing Practices and Soil Health
35:14 Supporting Local Farmers
37:27 Singing Pastures: Products and Philosophy
39:03 Upcoming Travel Adventures
42:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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The Therapy in the Great Outdoors podcast is about the business & practice of nature-based pediatric therapy of all kinds. If you are an outdoor-loving practitioner in the field of occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, social work, behavioral health, mental health counseling, or outdoor education THIS is for you! You'll learn how you can take your work with children outdoors into nature. We'll cover exactly what it takes to run a successful and profitable nature-based practice that changes children's lives (and yours!) forever.
