Why we Follow Nathan Winters ONL060 – Why we Follow Nathan Winters

Nathan Winters traveled by bicycle coast to coast to listen to the voices of American farmers. Along the way he made many friends while growing in wisdom beyond his years. We will continue to follow Nathan’s adventures, including his work on a Vermont farm and the community-supported publishing of his upcoming book. You will want to follow Nathan, too.

In December, 2008, Nathan Winters (aka Follow Nathan) left the East Coast on his bicycle to follow his dream. After seeing the encroachment of suburban sprawl into his native Vermont, he left to learn more about agricultural communities and the food system across the United States. In this week’s podcast interview, Nathan chats with us about his adventures and misadventures along the way, his admiration for farmers of all kinds, and his hope for the healing of the land and its people through sustainable agriculture.

Jon and I are so inspired by the recent renewal of small farms by young people in our children’s generation. They are the future of American farming. Nathan is a part of this movement. He not only works on a sustainable farm, but he shares the stories of other farmers through his #ag4all blog, YouTube videos, and upcoming book. He is also influencing over 4,000 followers on twitter and 855+ friends on facebook.

Nathan talked with us about becoming a food investor rather than a food consumer. Rather than choosing food based on its price today, think about the price of that food, the miles it has traveled, the way it was grown, and the cost in tax subsidies, fossil fuels, toxic additives to the environment, and fair trade with the producer. He encouraged our listeners to make informed choices that make a difference.

Nathan has recently learned about the Weston A. Price Foundation through Applecheek Farm. The idea of eating nutrient-dense food that is locally grown appeals to him greatly. We talked to him about how we are learning to feed the soil first through Acres USA and the concept of brix as a measure of mineral density in food.

We hope you enjoy this interview and will want to follow Nathan, too. Jon and I are busy making our change from suburban to agricultural life. We have a house to sell, possessions to let go of, careers to work on, and a farm to develop. It’s shaping up to be a beautiful spring in Georgia, and I’m grateful for a week of spring break to help it all come together!

Oh, and I almost forgot – last week we were guests on The Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore! We were in episode 344. Jimmy does awesome interviews on using REAL and Low-Carb food to resolve health issues. Be sure to check him out if you haven’t heard the show.

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