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25. Growing With Nature: Meet Kip & Angelique of Smarter by Nature

25. Growing With Nature: Meet Kip & Angelique of Smarter by Nature

FromThe Good Dirt: Sustainability Explained


25. Growing With Nature: Meet Kip & Angelique of Smarter by Nature

FromThe Good Dirt: Sustainability Explained

ratings:
Length:
63 minutes
Released:
Jan 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Mary and Emma sit down with Kip and Angelique, the founders of Smarter by Nature - an urban and rural farming business serving the community in Tallahassee, Florida. Their goal is to provide fresh produce and opportunities for economic sustainability through education as well as to take care of the soil and protect the natural environment. Kip and Angelique share their challenges, methods and aspirations for the future. 
1:30 - Catch- up with Mary and Emma
6:20 - Introducing Kip and Angelique
Now let’s get into the interview!
9:36 - K&A introduce their business
14:56 - K&A’s role as regenerative farmers
20:00 - Guiding principles of Smarter by Nature
25:00 - The magic of mycelium 
30:00 - How to check the minerals in your soil
38:25 - Smarter by Nature’s business model
44:00 - Permaculture and microclimates
48:00 - Transitioning a food desert into an oasis
52:00 - Applying sustainability in every aspect of life
Things Mentioned:
https://www.lady-farmer.com/what-are-microgreens/ (Microgreens Blog)
https://www.lady-farmer.com/product/the-lady-farmer-guide-to-slow-living/ (The Lady Farmer Guide to Slow Living Book)
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/251018/the-hands-on-home-by-erica-strauss/ (The Hands-On Home book by Erica Strauss)
https://www.lady-farmer.com/the-almanac/ (The ALMANAC )
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/mycelium-running-how-mushrooms-can-help-save-the-world_paul-stamets/266055/item/10319169/?mkwid=%7cdc&pcrid=448938094740&pkw=&pmt=&slid=&plc=&pgrid=108029776761&ptaid=pla-888581060331&gclid=Cj0KCQiA9P__BRC0ARIsAEZ6iri3cnph_YWzOqjeTvO1UQ231AoSyCfLYP4Qt-klVyNzNJxeaY0DahQaAhlJEALw_wcB#idiq=10319169&edition=3201131 (Mycelium Running book)
https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasota/how-do-i/get-soilirrigation-water-tested/ (IFAS Extension Office)
https://www.etsy.com (Etsy)
https://www.youtube.com/smarterbynaturetv (Smarter By Nature Youtube)
https://www.instagram.com/smarterbynature/?hl=en (Smarter By Nature Instagram)
Released:
Jan 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Start living more sustainably. The Good Dirt podcast explores all aspects of a sustainable lifestyle with healthy soil as the touchpoint and metaphor for the healing of our relationship with the planet. Mother & daughter team Mary & Emma bring you weekly interviews with farmers, artists, authors, and leaders in the regenerative and sustainable living space.