The Good Dirt: Sustainability Explained

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23. New Year's Day Solo Show: Mary Tells the Story of Old Befana Jan 01, 2021

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Mary welcomes in the New Year by sharing the story of Old Befana, a tale for Epiphany. However you're celebrating this year, we hope that this story brings you joy and light!

The Almanac

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22. Diversifying the Modern Farm: How Agritourism Can Make it Work Dec 18, 2020

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Mary and Emma sit down with Bridget Jones from Wildberry Farm. Bridget discusses how she and her husband Matt are keeping the family farm going by combining their marketing and graphic design backgrounds with traditional farming and agritourism. Agritourism provides innovative and creative experiences that bring visitors to the farm, and offers opportunities for the the community to come together. In this digital age, Bridget and Matt prove that growing crops and raising livestock aren't the only ways to have a successful farm enterprise.

4:20 - The launch of The ALMANAC

Let’s get into the interview!

13:56 - Bridget introduces herself and Wildberry Farm

23:00 - Keeping the family farm alive

30:10 - The history of the farm

37:30 - No-till farming

43:00 - How has the pandemic affected such a young business?

48:40 - Advice for starting your own business

Things Mentioned:

The ALMANAC

Wildberry Farm

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21. Slowing Down for the Holidays and A Quick Recap on This Year Dec 04, 2020

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Mary and Emma sit down to reflect on this past year of Lady Farmer - discussing their growth during the difficult year that was 2020. With the holidays around the corner, there’s a lot to think about. Mary and Emma share their tips to help balance your time when things may seem to be out of your control. From gift-giving to decorating to making time to connect with nature and getting plenty of rest, slowing down to make your own rules during this holiday season is essential - and of course, don’t forget to shop well, buy well and support small and local makers!

2:00 - A reflection on the past year of Lady Farmer

18:00 - Slowing down during this holiday season

33:40 - Mary shares the origin of hanging wreaths

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20. Live Recording with Special Guest Natalie Chanin Nov 20, 2020

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On this special, live episode, Mary and Emma talk with Natalie Chanin, the founder and creative director of Alabama Chanin, about sustainability in the clothing industry. Natalie shares with us how difficult it is to maintain a small business that has grown into something much bigger and the conversations she has to endure to create balance.

11:00 - An introduction to Natalie and the trajectory of her career

14:40 - Natalie’s documentary, Stitch

18:00 - Issues in the fashion industry

21:00 - A reflection on food and clothing in past generations

28:00 - How Natalie has held on to older customs and techniques in her business

36:00 - Overcoming hardships as a sustainable business

43:45 - How community ties into Alabama Chanin

51:00 - Shifts of the fashion industry

58:00 - What is Natalie’s favorite piece of her brand to wear?

1:03:00 - Do you see a good future for more organic textile production in the US?

1:06:20 - Connection between Alabama Chanin and The Good Dirt

1:07:46 - Certifications and small businesses

1:13:00 - How often do you rotate your wardrobe?

1:14:30 - What is it that Natalie wants people to know about her work?

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19. Your Mattress, Your Health: Regenerative Bedding with Holy Lamb Organics' Jason Schaefer Oct 30, 2020

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Mary and Emma sit down with Jason from Holy Lamb Organics to discuss all things natural bedding. Jason talks us through the processing as well as the certifications and requirements the wool that is used for HLO must go through before it is used. The mattress industry is a 9 billion dollar industry and the majority of the companies produce a ton of waste and use a plethora of chemicals. Learn why better products cost more money and why we should support products and companies that are transparent to avoid greenwashing!

2:50 - Reading a podcast review

6:57 - Holy Lamb Organics is sponsoring the Good Dirt live recording at the Slow Living Retreat

Let’s get into the interview!

9:30 - Know what’s in your mattress - your health depends on it

14:00 - Harmful substances in your mattress

16:18 - Where does HLO’s wool come from?

19:00 - What certifications are out there other than organic?

24:00 - HLO is worth the money and here’s why

30:00 - What HLO’s mattresses are made of

41:33 - Difficulties of running a sustainable business

46:00 - Greatest rewards of running a sustainable business

52:00 - The reality of returning products

Resources:

Holy Lamb Organics

Slow Living Retreat - tickets close November 1!

Natalie Chanin - Alabama Chanin

Holy Lamb Organics 20% off in Lady Farmer store

NaturePedic

SavvyRest

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18. Thoughts from the Farm: A Chat with Mary on Food, Family, and Life Changes Oct 16, 2020

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Mary and Emma sit down with one another at the farm to chat a bit about how Mary got started on her journey as a Lady Farmer. Anyone, anywhere can achieve a slower, more sustainable lifestyle, as it is an ongoing evolution - grounded in the decisions you make everyday. Mary discusses her love for the outdoors, the animals she has on the farm and how life in the city made her long for a farmhouse of her own.

1:20 - Emma introduces what’s coming up with Lady Farmer

5:46 - Had Mary always wanted a farm?

11:00 - Eating “right” while raising children

16:30 - Finding the farm

19:30 - Where did Mary get her inspiration for the farm?

24:26 - Would this lifestyle be feasible with three younger children?

28:00 - A slower lifestyle does not happen overnight

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17. Making Waves: Community, Sustainability, and Life Transformation with Elana Jadallah Sep 18, 2020

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Mary and Emma sit down with Elana Jadallah (@elanaloo), a photographer, educator, marketing strategist and environmental advocate. From her time spent living in Hawaii, Elana eloquently shares her journey through raising awareness of the plastic pollution affecting our oceans through the awakening of the truth of her own contributions. Elena encourages listeners to realize that although you may be part of the problem, you can also be part of the solution by shopping locally and seasonally and consuming clothing made of raw materials.

1:25 - Join the Lady Farmer Community - Virtual Slow Living Retreat

4:44 - The ALMANAC - a new Lady Farmer project

Let’s get into the interview

7:40 - Intro to Elana

9:00 - What is sustainable business?

12:40 - Finding your purpose and deepening it

19:00 - Realizing you are part of the problem and becoming part of the solution

25:46 - Phases of Activation

29:50 - Microplastics in “earth-friendly” clothing

42:00 - Questioning your consumption habits during the pandemic

46:00 - Cutting down your carbon footprint - Where does our food come from?

1:05:00 - Taking on the responsibility of our choices and taking action

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16. A Permaculture Community: How Art, Food, and Family Come Together at ANIMA Casa Rural Sep 04, 2020

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Mary and Emma sit down with Julian, the Director of ANIMA Casa Rural - a B&B, artist residency and working farm located in the municipality of Tala in Jalisco, Mexico. ANIMA offers a space that emphasizes the importance of working with nature as opposed to against it. Through permaculture, Julian and his family’s shared ecological beliefs/practices, and focus on the elimination of processed foods, Julian wishes to create a working community amongst every person who visits ANIMA Casa Rural.

1:15 - Virtual Retreat announcement on confirmed workshops - see the resources below for the mentioned instructors

4:00 - A recording of all the workshops will be available to purchase - included in the VIP ticket, but also can be purchased separately

5:40 - What is Permaculture?

Let's get into the interview!

10:00 - What is ANIMA Casa Rural?

15:30 - How ANIMA grows and produces their own food

20:00 - The organic growth of ANIMA as a business

24:00 - WWOOF and ANIMA

33:00 - The structures and architecture on the ANIMA property

41:00 - A day in the life at ANIMA

51:00 - What is the biggest takeaway?

54:00 - How Julian has been inspired by Thomas Berry

Resources:

Virtual Slow Living Retreat
VIP ticket
Micro greens workshop with @beardedbirdsfarm
Regenerative Agriculture workshop with @smarterbynature
DIY skincare workshop with @littlegreendot
Little Green Dot Book
Cooking classes with @hen_ofthewoods
Medicinal Herb workshop with @thehillbillyafrican
Bill Mollison - creator of permaculture
ANIMA Casa Rural
WWOOF
Metzeri - The Moon Building
Thomas Berry - The Great Work

Thank you to:

Marcin Wisniewsky
Adam Williams
Aidan Cowling
Geo Alternativa
Site + Cycle / Lift
Artists in Residency TV.
Griebel Family
Proyecta Jalisco
Tala Cultura
All friends and family

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15. Seasonal Meal Planning Made Easy with Huckle & Goose Aug 21, 2020

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Lady Farmer sits down with Christine and Anca, the duo behind the Huckle & Goose cookbook and meal planning program, to talk about what it really means to cook, eat, and live seasonally. Their book is designed to speak to even the most intimidated home cooks, and the habit-forming plans and recipes that they offer make space for true transformation in your life. Scroll down to view notes by timestamp, and links to all the resources we mention throughout the episode.

00:51 - Intro with Mary and Emma

02:53 - Early Bird tickets on sale now for the Virtual Slow Living Retreat on November 14 and 15

04:32 - Submit to the Lady Farmer Blog - Form on website

Let’s get into the interview!

08:53 - Inspiration behind Huckle and Goose

18:17 - How has the concept of eating/cooking changed

26:15 - Breaking down barriers to create healthier habits

29:40 - Why cooking at home is more beneficial - the less obvious reasons

33:05 - Eating seasonally connects you to nature

39:43 - Set a day aside to schedule and plan out meals

53: 32 - Keeping habits during the pandemic

1:08:32 - Origin of the name Huckle and Goose

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14. The Power of Your Purchase: Gifting Consciously & Buying Responsibly with Sherri Powell Aug 07, 2020

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