501: The dirty secrets of factory farming | 4th generation farmer Will Harris

“In agriculture, we have misused technology horribly, and it has yielded devastating, unintended consequences," says Will Harris.

Will, a fourth-generation farmer and owner of White Oak Pastures, joins us to discuss how we can rethink the agricultural system and live healthier lives, plus:

- Will’s background & how he started the farm (~00:11)

- What is regenerative agriculture? (~02:54)

- How Will responds to criticism of regenerative agriculture (~05:18)

- Why the solution is not highly-processed, fake meat (~07:59)

- Why is it hard to accelerate regenerative agriculture? (~11:48)

- The problem with feedlot cows (~15:57)

- The cost of producing grass-fed versus conventional beef (~19:28)

- Why you should care about soil health (~25:40)

- How to live a farm-like lifestyle wherever you reside (~30:59)

- How to grow food in your own backyard (~35:44)

- The role of technology in agriculture (~38:49)

- How you can support regenerative farmers (~41:22)

Referenced in the episode:

- White Oak Pastures.

- Listen to Will on Joe Rogan Experience.

- Force Of Nature farm.

- Read more about Will on his website.

- Preorder Will's book, A Bold Return To Giving A Damn.

- Sign up for The Long Game. 

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