Season Two, Episode Seven: Cycle to Farms documents regenerative farmers' realities across Europe, the Middle East and Africa

Roots to Renewal

Roots to Renewal
Season Two, Episode Seven: Cycle to Farms documents regenerative farmers' realities across Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Oct 03, 2023 Season 2 Episode 7
Hawthorne Valley / Cycle to Farms

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In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Aisha Hassan and Lukas Paltanavičius, the founders of Cycle to Farms, an advocacy project with the goal of documenting regenerative agriculture practices in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa by cycling from farm to farm. They began their cycling journey in the Netherlands, ultimately visiting over 20 farms in 15 countries. The couple's initial goal was to explore regenerative agriculture and learn its true meaning from farmers themselves. They found that it went beyond practices and embraced community, culture, and social well-being. 

 At this point, Aisha and Lucas have paused to process their experiences and finalize a documentary highlighting the stories of the inspiring farmers they've met, you can follow their journey on their website, cycletofarms.com, and on Instagram @cycletofarms. They hope to inspire others to pursue their dreams and make positive changes in their lives.

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