This month, on What The Field?!, we dive into the fascinating world of conservation biology with Astrid Vargas. Known for her groundbreaking work in endangered species recovery, from the Iberian lynx in Spain to Madagascar’s golden-crowned sifaka, Astrid has dedicated her life to protecting biodiversity. She founded Inspiration for Action, where she blends community, art, and landscape restoration, illustrating how creativity can inspire environmental change. She was also a founder of t...

Bernard’s story is incredible, after working in impact investment for various financial institutions here in Europe, he bought a coffee farm in Honduras and moved there 2 years later, and is now selling his coffee through CrowdFarming!Bernard’s project is so much more than just coffee, to start, his coffee is called “Melipona bee coffee”, Melipona is the name of a family of stingless bees native to the tropics. As an organic coffee farmer, Bernard has always had in mind to plant plants to att...

Bernard’s story is incredible, after working in impact investment for various financial institutions here in Europe, he bought a coffee farm in Honduras and moved there 2 years later, and is now selling his coffee through CrowdFarming!Bernard’s project is so much more than just coffee, to start, his coffee is called “Melipona bee coffee”, Melipona is the name of a family of stingless bees native to the tropics. As an organic coffee farmer, Bernard has always had in mind to plant plants to att...

We’re excited to bring you the latest episode of "What The Field?!" with our special guest, Béla Janovich. Bela’s done it all—tech startups, running his own regenerative farm and investing in a groundbreaking farming app.In this episode, Béla shares his journey from the high-paced tech world to the peaceful fields of regenerative farming. He talks about how his experience in all these different spaces has helped him in many aspects. As an experienced entrepreneur, board member, and inves...

In this new episode of What The Field?! we were thrilled to welcome Alfredo to our CrowdFarming offices to record the podcast in person. It is always such a treat to be able to have our conversation in person and record the video as well as the audio, so make sure you don’t miss out on the video recording if you prefer them!Alfredo Poves is the CPO and CEO of Ixorigue a company that offers livestock farmers an innovative solution to better manage and track their livestock. This product ...

Hey everyone! Ready for another episode of What The Field?! This time, we had the incredible Dimitri Tsitos join us, and let me tell you, it was a conversation you don't want to miss. Fun fact: Dimitri and I went to the same university, and he speaks a bunch of languages!Dimitri is the co-founder of AgroSystemic, whose mission is to provide the tools to facilitate the regenerative transition in the Mediterranean basin, with a special focus on tree crops. It’s all about de-risking the tr...

In this month's episode of “What The Field?!”, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Jolien Walhof, the Head of Impact at The WaterBear Network. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone passionate about climate action and the transformative power of filmmaking and storytelling. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crowd_farming/ Blog: https://www.crowdfarming.com/blog/en/

 Are you curious about the innovative practices shaping the future of farming? If so, our new podcast episode will be right up your alley. We’re joined by Joseph Gridley the creator of the Soil Association Exchange. A tool to help farmers collect data and implement regenerative farming practices, all while making a profit.  

This month’s episode from “What The Field?!” is one of our personal favourites, our guest is Eduardo Cuoco, director of IFOAM Organics Europe. IFOAM Organics Europe is the European umbrella organisation for organic food and farming. For more than 20 years, they have been representing organic in European policymaking and advocating for a transformation of food and farming. Their work is based on the principles of organic agriculture – health, ecology, fairness, and care.

In this new episode of “What The Field?!” we discover the fascinating story of Portuguese farmer Sergio Nicolau. Like most farmers, he grew up in a farming family and went to agronomy school to learn the ways. However, he soon started to realise the negative impact climate change — and conventional practices — were having on his farm and after doing quite a bit of consulting work for other farms, he realised he wasn’t alone.

Welcome to our new series of What The Field audio articles where you can get your fresh news straight from the farm to your ears! Find the complete written article on our blog. The organic certification is based on a list of permitted and prohibited practices, which undoubtedly play a fundamental role in protecting the environment from the more damaging techniques of the conventional system. However, as the results are not measured in the environment, a certified organic farmer may not be...

In this new episode of What the Field, we invited the creator of Fork Ranger, Frank Holleman. More than just an app or cookbook, Fork Ranger is a multifaceted solution to two contemporary challenges: what to do about climate change and what to prepare for dinner each night.

In our latest episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Meghan Sapp, a remarkable farmer and co-founder of the “Hub del Norte”, one of the many hubs that are part of the Savory Institute network. Here she focuses on holistic management and regenerative agriculture with farmers across the north half of the Iberian Peninsula and the South of France.

In this episode of "What The Field", Hannah Wickes, former CMO of Ecosia, guides us through the complexity behind reforestation, and the connection between forests and agriculture. She shares her approach to impact the business landscape, from established giants to entrepreneurs looking to change the status quo.

 In this episode, we engage with Brent Loken, the Global Food Lead Scientist at WWF, as he delves into the intricate world of food systems' impact. Loken's role spans nearly 100 countries, where he oversees food-related scientific endeavors, emphasizing the connection between research and actionable solutions while respecting global culinary traditions. 

Juliana Jaramillo leads the Rainforest Alliance's regenerative agriculture initiative. Some of you may be familiar with their "green frog" certification! We talked to her about the Rainforest Alliance's mission and her views on regenerative agriculture. Juliana emphasized its significance and how it's not a blanket solution and the approach must be adapted to local realities and contexts. Becoming a regenerative producer is a journey and starting from conventional farming, the path involves...

Wir tauchen ein in das aufregende Leben und die Vision von Friedrich Lehmann, der auf den Feldern von Huelva, Spanien, wo er seine Finca hat, den Spitznamen "der verrückte Deutsche" trägt. Aber lass dich von seinem Spitznamen nicht täuschen, denn hinter dem Namen verbirgt sich ein erfahrener Landwirt und Visionär, der sich der Permakultur und seiner Naturverbundenheit verschrieben hat.  Friedrich, oder Federico, wie er in der Region auch genannt wird, nimmt uns mit auf eine Reise von seinen...

Luis Leblanc Torres from the farmer collective Alvelal Foods lives in one of the driest areas of Europe, the Altiplano of Murcia. Together with his partners in crime, they are   trying to get people back to their land, to combat the rural exodus. They see restoring the land as an opportunity for giving back while also harvesting and producing food. For Alvelal, regenerative agriculture is not just a cultivation method but  a tool for the restoration of a landscape. The question at the centre...

"Wir könnten den Klimawandeln tatsächlich sogar umkehren, wenn wir global regenerative Landwirtschaft betreiben" Philippe Birker, Mitbegründer von Climate Farmers, ist in Geilenkirchen groß geworden. Nach einem Studium in den Niederlanden und der Mitarbeit an Unternehmen wie Fairphone, kaufte er sich zusammen mit einer Gruppe von Freuden ein leerstehendes Dorf in Portugal, wo er begann, sich für regenerative Landwirtschaft zu interessieren. Zentral war dabei für ihn die Frage: "Wie kann ich...

Life in plastic...is obviously not fantastic. And yet we can't seem to live without it. In this episode we talk to Garance Boullenger, Project Manager Plastics Initiative at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, about the complexities that are behind our obsession with plastic. Why is plastic being "demonized" in the first place?How helpful is recycling?What can be done to minimize plastic pollution?How is plastic related to climate change?And why are the alternatives sometimes worse than the...

Johannes Grenzebach beschloss eines Tages sich im Quinoa-Anbau zu versuchen. Was in Peru nichts Ungewöhnliches wäre ist für den jungen Landwirt ein Abenteuer - denn seine Felder befinden sich in Hessen.  Als er mit seinen Freunden "Mudda Natur" gründet gibt es über den Anbau der oft als "Superfood" vermarkteten Pflanze in Deutschland noch rund kein Wissen, es ist kein leichtes Unterfangen. Aber er will Menschen mit Glutenintoleranz unbedingt eine heimische Alternative bieten können.  Wir...

B Corp is a global certification that certifies the social and environmental impact of a company, aiming to change the economic system towards accountability and a stronger community focus.  More and more conscious consumers are looking out for the circled B on websites and products to determine whether a company is sustainable. But how easily is the certification handed out? What does B Corp really stand for?  And how do they make sure that they're not being used for greenwashing? Maria...

*Disclaimer: Due to popular demand, we have decided to do this episode in German, but we will still publish in English once a month! Die Mittelmeerdiät soll die beste Ernährungsform sein. Wie kommt man zu der Annahme? Warum spielt  Olivenöl so eine große Rolle? Ist Olivenöl nicht krebserregend wenn es erhitzt wird? Und wie stehen die Verfechter der Mittelmeerdiät zu Fleischkonsum? All das und mehr beantwortet uns Dra.Estefania Toledo,  Professorin für Präventivmedizin und öffentliche...

The topic of animal products has become a subject of heated discussions in the past decade. There’s a seemingly unbreachable chasm between vegans and meat lovers, farmers and politicians, climate scientists and nutritionists. While we don't sell meat at CrowdFarming, we do sell cheese. We are often confronted with whether that choice is in keeping with our sustainability ethos. This is why we invited experts from two sides to discuss the different aspects of animal husbandry and cheese...