Regenerative agriculture: transforming our food system into a powerful climate solution

In this episode of the Deep Seed podcast, we're joined by Chuck de Liedekerke, the co-founder and CEO of Soil Capital. With a rich background in finance and a profound commitment to sustainable agriculture, Chuck has been at the forefront of transforming the agricultural landscape through regenerative practices and innovative carbon certification programs.

Chuck shares his journey from the world of investment banking to becoming a leading advocate for soil health and climate change solutions. Soil Capital, under his leadership, has emerged as a beacon of hope, demonstrating how regenerative agriculture not only restores our ecosystems but also offers a meaningful solution to climate change.

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Key topics we explore:

Chuck's transition from finance to farming and the founding of Soil Capital

Regenerative agriculture as a climate solution

How regenerative practices offer a win-win for farmers, the environment, and the climate.

The economic viability of regenerative practices

Challenges and opportunities in scaling regenerative agriculture

How carbon certification can incentivize and reward farmers

Regenerative agriculture vs agroecology

Soil Capital's vision for the future

The need for businesses to invest more in regenerative agriculture

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Soil Capital is also a partner of this podcast, making it possible for me to create high quality educational material available to anyone online for free.