Topic: Organic Farming

Todd Elliott provides information on where to purchase his book and how to connect with his work via his Substack and upcoming website, thecunningfarmer.com. He mentions a forthcoming book with the working title "On the Rustic Gods," which will focus on practical relationships with nature deities. Listeners in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area are invited to join his CSA for fresh produce.

Hoffman proposes that the best form of psychic self-defense is a return to "water is wet" reality, specifically through the family unit and natural living. He shares anecdotes from North Idaho about the spiritual power of the wilderness, referencing the Frank Church Wilderness. He encourages listeners to balance esoteric research with practical, life-affirming activities like growing organic crops and raising children.

Representative Thomas Massie is floated as a potential Secretary of Agriculture, with reports that he has invited organic farmer Joel Salatin to serve as an advisor. Salatin has reportedly accepted the offer to help address issues in the American food system and regenerative agriculture. While Catherine Austin Fitts supports Massie, Ryan Christian expresses concern that even good individuals can be used to provide "credence" to a corrupt state system.

A listener known as Shasta, who runs an organic cannabis business in Colorado, sent a package to the show's P.O. box. This prompted a reminder for listeners to use the THC entrepreneur forums to support member-owned businesses. Shasta's thread on the forum serves as a hub for those looking to connect with his organic operation via secure channels like Signal.

Host Greg Carlwood introduces Mark Shepard, CEO of Forest Agriculture Enterprises and founder of Restoration Agriculture Development. Shepard is the author of Restoration Agriculture and established New Forest Farm, a 106-acre perennial agricultural savanna in southwestern Wisconsin. The discussion frames modern industrial agriculture as a system of dependence and contrasts it with Shepard's model of profitable, nature-aligned food sovereignty.

Greg Carlwood introduces Joel Salatin, the founder of Polyface Farms in Swope, Virginia, known for producing high-quality, beyond-organic meats. Salatin is an author of several books including "Everything I Want to Do is Illegal" and "The Sheer Ecstasy of Being a Lunatic Farmer." The discussion frames Salatin's work as a practical solution for families looking to bypass the authoritarian corporate food industrial nexus.

A United Nations report debunked the industry claim that pesticides are necessary to feed the world, citing the catastrophic impact of chemicals on human health. The report highlighted how unethical marketing and lobbying by global corporations maintain a system of industrial monocropping. Currently, government subsidy structures heavily favor pesticide-driven agriculture over organic and regenerative alternatives, creating an uneven economic playing field.

Greg Carlwood introduces author Dean Henderson, highlighting his books on global power structures and his lifestyle living off the grid on an organic farm. The discussion begins by referencing Henderson's latest work, Nephilim Crown 5G Apocalypse, and the concept of an ancient, spiritually motivated control structure.

Listeners are directed to localharvest.org to find small producers, organic orchards, and goat dairies in their immediate areas. Westbrook suggests that volunteering on a farm is an excellent way to receive a crash course in agriculture while providing much-needed labor. This approach promotes a counter-economic barter system that bypasses traditional corporate transactions.

A four-year study co-sponsored by the World Bank and UN agencies concluded that genetic engineering is not essential to solving global hunger. The report advocated for agroecological methods, which are near-organic and focus on soil fertility and resource conservation. Druker points out that Monsanto withdrew from the study when the findings contradicted the industry's promotional narrative.

Natural health practitioner Clive DeCarle joins the program to discuss his transition from a chronic illness diagnosis 30 years ago to a lifestyle centered on sustainable living. DeCarle operates an off-grid organic farm in Spain where he utilizes ancient and modern farming techniques to restore natural food quality. The discussion frames modern medicine and the food industry as compromised by petrochemical interests and artificial alternatives.

Belzer compares the food quality in the United States to his experience living in rural France, where organic farming and the absence of GMOs are standard. The conversation addresses the reality of "food deserts" in the American Midwest, where residents often have no choice but to consume processed foods from fast-food chains or large retailers like Walmart. A growing trend toward buying local is identified as a potential remedy for these nutritional gaps.

Acorn’s primary income source is the Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, which sells organic, open-pollinated, and heirloom seeds. The business saw significant growth during the 2008 financial crisis as more people sought to grow their own food for economic security. The guests encourage listeners to support the community by purchasing seeds or even becoming contract growers for the exchange.

A counter-argument is presented regarding the efficacy of consumer choice, suggesting that government subsidies for industrial monoculture are the primary drivers of soil degradation. The discussion highlights how tax dollars fund farmers who use "liquid death" pesticides rather than supporting local organic collectives. The hosts argue that systemic change requires acknowledging the "toxic and criminal" nature of industrial farming.