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Episode 37: Interview with Dr Jason Bradford Managing Partner of Farmland LP

Episode 37: Interview with Dr Jason Bradford Managing Partner of Farmland LP

FromInspiring Social Entrepreneurs Podcast


Episode 37: Interview with Dr Jason Bradford Managing Partner of Farmland LP

FromInspiring Social Entrepreneurs Podcast

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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Oct 8, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Farmland LP acquires conventional farmland and converts it to organic, sustainable farmland, in a structure similar to a private farmland REITJason leads farmland management for Farmland LP, including crop rotation planning, organic certification, sustainability planning, operations management, and working with farmer tenant/partners.He is a highly-regarded scientist and expert in sustainability who applied his understanding of ecology to become an organic farmer and then the integrated pastured-livestock and crop rotation model used on land managed by FarmlandIn this interview, Jason talks about:
Farmland’s approach to sustainability
The pressures on conventional farming
How Farmland’s closed-loop system increases efficiency, reduces expenses and is more productive.
Farmland’s distinct approach to crop rotation
 How financial investors view organic farming
Released:
Oct 8, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

At Inspiring Social Entrepreneurs, we talk to experienced and successful social entrepreneurs and change makers, committed to building a better world. Working as a social entrepreneur is hugely fulfilling – yet uniquely challenging. Social entrepreneurs need to balance business and social goals to succeed, often working in extremely challenging environments, with limited resources. And it is often a lonely journey. Our aim is to share the inspiring stories, to explore the highs and the lows, learn how different social entrepreneurs have kept inspired, and draw out insights to help social entrepreneurs at all stages on their journey.