
The Blueprint for a New Food System with JM Fortier
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Leave a Like and Subscribe if you enjoyed! Subscribe! - https://bit.ly/SubscribeToHomegrownIn this powerful interview, we sit down with JM Fortier, pioneering farmer, author, and founder of The Market Gardener Institute, to uncover the truth about our food system.We dive deep into how "Big Agriculture" has co-opted the organic label, diluting its meaning and misleading consumers in pursuit of profit. JM explains why hydroponically grown produce in warehouses can legally be called "organic," and why this severs the vital connection between healthy soil and healthy food.But it's not all bad news. JM provides a hopeful roadmap for how we can take back control of our food supply by supporting human-scale, local agriculture that prioritizes nutrition, community, and ecology over corporate profits.KEY TOPICS WE DISCUSS:0:00 - Our Personal Journeys to Real Food2:45 - How JM Went from Vegetarian to Sustainable Farmer7:15 - The Shocking Moment Big Ag Hijacked "Organic"12:30 - The 90% Nutrition Difference: Local vs. Store-Bought18:10 - The "Free-Range" Lie and Marketing Opacity25:45 - Why He's Skeptical of Large-Scale "Regenerative" Ag32:15 - Can Small Farms Really Feed Cities?38:00 - The Vegan Debate & Animals in a Ecological System45:20 - Biggest Setbacks & Advice for New Farmers55:10 - Is Food a Human Right? A Deep Conversation1:02:30 - The Community "Bell" Story That Says It AllABOUT JM FORTIER:JM Fortier is a world-renowned organic farmer, author, and educator. Through his bestselling book, "The Market Gardener," and his online institute, he has inspired and trained tens of thousands of people to start successful, profitable small-scale farms using regenerative practices. His work proves that you can grow incredible food and make a living on just a few acres, without relying on heavy machinery or harmful chemicals.Watch Homegrown Season 2 Now! https://www.homegrownshow.ca/comingsoonJoin Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/homegrownshow↓↓ See more ↓↓https://instagram.com/homegrownshowhttps://www.tiktok.com/@homegrownshowhttps://www.facebook.com/cummingsbenjhttps://www.patreon.com/homegrownshowSupport Us At: http://homegrownshow.ca/
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