Joel Salatin Faith, Food, and Freedom

In this energising episode of The Regenerative Journey, Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms brings his trademark humour and boldness to a conversation about food, farming, and freedom. Known worldwide as the "lunatic farmer," Joel shares his unapologetic critique of industrial agriculture and his vision for resilient, decentralised food systems. From stories of intergenerational legacy to lessons on stewardship, innovation, and community, Joel challenges listeners to rethink how food is produced and consumed. His passion for ecology, economy, and ethics is as inspiring as it is practical. Episode Links: Episode Sponsor: This episode of The Regenerative Journey is brought to you by Regrarians, creators of the Regrarians Open Consultancy (ROC) programs — a globally respected platform supporting farmers and land managers to regenerate their landscapes and livelihoods. ROC is now open for registrations through to October 2025, with in-person and online consultancies planned across Europe. Learn more and register at regrarians.org/roc-europe-2025 Episode Credits: Thank you to all who've made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott and, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, subscribers and listeners. Episode Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:26 Joel's Australian Adventures 03:59 Farming Practices and Challenges 21:24 Methane and Environmental Impact 41:01 The Tragedy of the Human Condition 47:26 The Impact of COVID-19 on Farming 49:34 Adapting to Market Changes 01:12:26 Parenting and Entrepreneurial Advice

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Joel Salatin Faith, Food, and Freedom is an episode from The Regenerative Journey with Charlie Arnott by Charlie Arnott.

This episode is 01:33:57 long.

This episode was published on Oct 20, 2025.

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