195: The Ground Beneath Our Feet: A Hidden Climate Solution — with Rebecca Tickell
In this episode, we talk to Rebecca Tickell. She is an award-winning environmental filmmaker, activist, and co-director of Kiss the Ground and Common Ground, two powerful documentaries that spotlight the role of regenerative farming in healing our planet.
During this episode, we dive into the urgent need to restore soil health, the surprising connection between agriculture and climate change, and how storytelling can drive global transformation. Rebecca shares her journey from child actor to environmental changemaker, and offers practical ways we can all support a more sustainable food system.
Timestamps to relevant points within the episode, use this format:
[02:30]-Rebecca's Sustainable Journey
[06:00]- The Power of Regenerative Agriculture
[12:50]- Documentary Impact: Common Ground and Kiss the Ground
[17:30]- The Challenges of Farming
[24:00]- The Role of Community in regeneration
[33:55]- Final 5
Links from the episodes:
Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
Common Ground - Official Trailer | Prime Video
Kiss the Ground - Official Movie Trailer (2020)
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Key Takeaways:
- Farmers who transition from industrialized agriculture to regenerative agriculture, over 90% of them saw an increase in their profits within year one.
- Feeding the world is a myth... you have to be able to feed the farmers' families and that ecosystem that the food comes from.
- Rebecca's journey began with witnessing the harmful effects of industrial farming in her family.
- Regenerative agriculture can heal the planet and improve farmers' profits.
- Soil health is crucial for climate stability and food nutrition.
- Farmers often feel trapped in a cycle of debt and chemical dependence.
- Community support is essential for transitioning to regenerative practices.
- Eating locally and seasonally can help support sustainable farming.
- The narrative of 'feeding the world' needs to shift to 'feeding communities'.
- Conversations about farming practices must be approached with empathy and understanding.
- There is hope for a sustainable future through collective action.
*Assets courtesy of Big Picture Ranch.