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Joel Salatin is a farmer, author, and outspoken advocate for regenerative agriculture. His first exposure to farming came on his father’s 1,000-acre chicken and dairy farm in Venezuela. In 1959, following the election of President Rómulo Betancourt—who implemented a land redistribution program—the Salatin family relocated to Virginia. There, they purchased Polyface Farm in Swoope, nestled in the Shenandoah Valley. Today, Salatin owns and operates the farm, which has become a national model for sustainable and ethical agricultural practices. Salatin is widely recognized for his pioneering work in rotational grazing, soil health, and decentralized food systems. Through his books, public speaking, and media appearances, he challenges the industrial agriculture model and promotes local food networks, transparency, and self-reliance. His work has been featured in documentaries such as Food, Inc. and Fresh, and he is the author of several books, including You Can Farm, Folks, This Ain’t Normal, and The Marvelous Pigness of Pigs, in which he critiques industrial farming and advocates for a return to localized food systems. In addition to his writing, Salatin serves as editor of the monthly magazine Stockman Grass Farmer, dedicated to pasture-based livestock production. He also teaches a two-day agribusiness course in conjunction with the magazine. As an educator and speaker, Salatin has addressed audiences at institutions such as the University of California, Berkeley, the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, and the 2020 Libertarian National Convention, where he spoke about limiting government regulation in farming. ----- With gratitude to our sponsors: RA Optics https://raoptics.com/bttp Use Code: Nicole ----- Backyard Butchers Go to https://www.backyardbutchers.com/pages/nicole and use code “Nicole” for 20% off your steaks and tallow direct from the Texas ranch. ----- Sky Horse Publishing https://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/ ----- Mama Suds https://mamasuds.com Use code 'NICOLE' ----- MASA Chips http://masachips.com/bttp Use code 'BTTP' ----- Sign Up https://shop.backtothepeople.net

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The Kim Iversen Show LIVE | May 02, 2025 Kendra Klein, PhD is Deputy Director of Science at Friends of the Earth where she leads research and campaigns on food, farming, and public health. She previously worked at Physicians for Social Responsibility, Health Care Without Harm, and Breast Cancer Action. Kendra has apprenticed on organic farms, is a Switzer Environmental Fellow, and has written for The Nation, The Guardian, Civil Eats and Food Tank. She holds a BA from Miami University of Ohio and a PhD in Environmental Science, Policy & Management from UC Berkeley. Visit: www.OrganicForAll.org Read the recent report on toxic pesticides: https://foe.org/resources/rethinking-no-till/. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foe_us/ Go to http://takelean.com and enter code KIM20 for 20% off. http://www.1775coffee.com/KIM to save 15% off your order of 1775 Coffee. Become a member of my LOCALS community where you will gain access to exclusive content, behind-the-scenes videos, valuable information, and even connect with me personally and others as well. It's a great way to support my independent media channel while receiving more content. You can become a FREE member or a paid subscriber. Visit https://kimiversen.locals.com/support Sign up for my FREE email newsletter here to get notifications of livestreams and segments: www.KimIversenemailsignup.com (I will never spam you or sell your info)

Join Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as he sits down with legendary farmer and agricultural innovator Joel Salatin to discuss the transformation of American farming. Salatin shares his decades of experience in sustainable agriculture, revealing how small-scale farming can revolutionize our food system. From regenerative practices to food sovereignty, discover why Salatin's Polyface Farm methods have inspired a global movement through sustainable farming and conscious food choices. Together, we can Make America Healthy Again.