Listen "Episode #19, with John Kempf The Amish Man Helping Farmers Transition to Regenerative Agriculture."
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, John Kempf, the Amish man who launched Advancing Eco Ag, talks about his start with regenerative agriculture, how his company is helping farmers and ranchers make more money with regenerative agriculture and where regenerative agriculture will be in 5-15 years.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture01:11 John Kempf's Journey in Regenerative Ag03:13 Transitioning to Consulting in Agriculture05:46 Understanding Farmers' Motivations for Change08:46 The Impact of Policy on Farming Economics11:55 Strategies for Farmers to Transition16:30 Inspiration and Imagination in Farming Change19:13 The Role of Government in Agriculture20:56 Food Security and Sovereignty24:02 Investing in Quality Food Production25:47 Opportunities for Impact Investments30:11 Facilitating Market Access for Farmers33:08 The Future of Regenerative Agriculture36:25 Consumer Demand for Nutritional Integrity41:14 Quality as a Marketing Opportunity