In this episode, we talk with Nathan Aaberg, Director of Conservation and Working Lands at the Liberty Prairie Foundation—an organization that is committed to building a world in which food production regenerates the soil and land conservation heals the planet. Nathan lives at Prairie Crossing, a conservation community that respects the environment and enables residents to experience a strong connection between community and the land. A big part of the work Nathan involves equipping and supporting farmers in the American midwest who are committed to sustainable, restorative approaches to farming that respect the land.
Guest:
· Nathan Aaberg – Director, Conservation & Working Lands for Liberty Prairie Foundation
· He lives in the planned community Prairie Crossing in Illinois, U.S.
· He also runs NE Illinois FarmLink – linking regenerative-minded farmers & landowners
· Nathan's blog: WholeFaithLivingEarth.com
Mentions:
· Wallace Stegner - author & environmentalist
· North Park Village Nature Center
· Friends of the Chicago River
· North Park Theological Seminary
· Parker Palmer - book: Let Your Life Speak (Amazon link)
· Dr. Katharine Hayhoe - environmental scientist and author
· social infrastructure
· Community Supported Agriculture
· Wendell Berry quote: "eating is an agricultural act"
· Suggestion: start with thinking about your diet. 3x per day your choices impact the earth.
Keywords: Nones and Dones, regenerative agriculture, regenerative farming, young farmer, theology of the land, intentional community, Amish, environmental education, farming cooperative
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