Returning guest Scott Murray, with 50 years of organic agriculture experience, discusses his involvement with the MESA program on a podcast. The MESA program, approved by the U.S. State Department, hosts international agricultural interns to promote sustainable agriculture. Scott shares his experiences with interns from France and Kenya and highlights the value of global knowledge exchange. He also talks about his current projects, including a successful coffee farm in Southern California. The program provides a valuable opportunity for hosts in the U.S. to learn from agricultural practices around the world.

We chat with Judith Horvath, a former business executive turned regenerative farmer, focuses on helping new farmers and creating a resilient local food supply chain. They chat about managing summertime heat stress in various farm animals such as sheep, goats, chickens, and turkeys.

Matt FritzMiller shares his journey of transforming his backyard in Chandler, Arizona, into an urban homestead with 20-25 fruit trees and multiple garden beds. Matt, the creator of Renaissance Dad, discusses his trial-and-error approach to gardening in the Southwest, the importance of deep fruit tree irrigation, and the joys and challenges of raising chickens. He emphasizes the health benefits, the satisfaction of growing fresh produce, and the involvement of his family in their gardening projects. The conversation also touches on composting, the practical aspects of gardening, and the rewarding experience of sharing homegrown produce with the community.

We are chatting with Zen Honeycutt, the founding executive director of Moms Across America. Zen shares her journey of addressing her children’s severe allergies and health issues, which led to the founding of a national coalition aimed at empowering moms and promoting healthy communities. She discusses the impact of GMOs and toxic chemicals in our food supply and the significant improvements in her children’s health after switching to an organic diet. Zen also details the initiatives and successes of Moms Across America in advocating for better food standards and community health. Tune in to hear her inspiring story and learn how you can make a difference in your family’s health and your community.

Greg interviews Danny Lundquist and Chris Bowman, the entrepreneurial duo behind The Chicken Coop Company. They discuss their venture from different backgrounds, with Danny with tech sales and Chris with financial services and real estate, to improve the experience of backyard chicken keeping. They transitioned from corporate jobs into entrepreneurship (one of Greg’s favorite topics), founding their business with an eye on the importance of freedom through owning their own business.