As the earth beneath our feet continues to bear the burden of traditional farming, Zack Smith , a farmer with deep roots in the Iowa soil, joins me to share his compelling transformation towards regenerative agriculture. Our discussion is a tapestry woven from personal anecdotes and professional insights, detailing the journey from conventional to sustainable farming. We peel back the layers to reveal the stark reality of soil degradation, the economic strain on rural communities, and the uplifting potential of regenerative methods to not only feed our global population but also heal our land. Navigating through the complexities of the agricultural landscape, Zack and I dissect the tension that brews between large-scale operations and the nurturing regenerative model. With a focus on the 'cluster clocks' farming system, we illustrate the symbiosis of livestock and land management that could usher in a verdant future for our farms. Our conversation also spotlights the far-reaching influence of the farm bill, urging listeners to recognize the power held in their daily food choices and the collective impact these decisions have on shaping a regenerative, health-conscious agricultural policy. Topics Discussed: 00:03 - Agriculture and Rural Economies 13:34 - Soil Health and Regenerative Farming 22:41 - Save the World 25:16 - Issues with Big Ag 35:50 - Getting Out of the Big City 38:50 - Regenerative Farming and Stock Cropper 41:31 - Cluster Clucks and the Symbiotic Relationship of Animals and Soil 48:21 - Ethanol 52:20 - Inflation Reduction Act 55:41 - The Farm Bill and Crop Insurance 01:01:58 - Consumer Action to Support Farmers Check Out Zach: YouTube Instagram Facebook Thestockcropper.com Email [email protected] Links Mentioned: Food Inc. Stock Cropper Pasture Bird Farm Cluster Cluck App Sponsored By: Veri https://www.veri.co/ $30 off with code vsm-realfoodology  Armra https://tryarmra.com/realfoodology 15% off first order with code REALFOODOLOGY Organifi www.organifi.com/realfoodology Code REALFOODOLOGY gets you 20% Off Seed Probiotic https://seed.com/realfoodology  30% your first month with code REALFOODOLOGY Check Out Courtney: @realfoodology www.realfoodology.com My Immune Supplement by 2x4 Air Dr Air Purifier AquaTru Water Filter EWG Tap Water Database Produced By: Drake Peterson Edited By: Mike Frey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices