Modern Farming’s Dirty Secret: 3,000% Rise in Disease?!
Modern Farming’s Dirty Secret: 3,000% Rise in Disease?! – Farmer Lee Jones
In this episode of Wake Up and Read the Labels, we dive deep into farming, nutrition, and why our vegetables aren’t what they used to be. Jen chats with Farmer Lee Jones, who’s on a mission to bring back nutrient-dense, chemical-free vegetables using regenerative farming techniques.
They uncover shocking facts about today’s food—like why you need 5 heads of broccoli to equal the nutrition of one head from 1945! Farmer Lee shares his incredible journey, from losing everything to rebuilding a farm focused on soil health, real food, and sustainable practices.
If you want to know why food tastes bland and what’s killing its nutrition, this episode is a must-watch.
Get ready to rethink what’s on your plate and learn how you can find truly fresh, healthy vegetables!
Disclaimer:
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Key Takeaways:
Regenerative Farming Matters: Regenerative practices restore soil health, increasing nutrient density and reducing reliance on harmful chemicals.
Nutritional Decline: In just 100 years, vegetables have lost 50–80% of their nutrients due to industrial farming.
Sustainable Practices: Farmer Lee’s two-thirds commitment to cover crops demonstrates the importance of soil health and biodiversity.
Healthy Soil, Healthy Plants: Strong plants grown in balanced soil naturally resist pests, reducing the need for harmful pesticides.
Taste the Difference: Vegetables grown at The Chef’s Garden boast flavor and nutrition levels up to 300% higher than USDA averages.
Farmer Lee Jones Links:
Website: https://www.farmerjonesfarm.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmerjonesfarm/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FarmerJonesFarm/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/farmerjonesfarm/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thechefsgarden
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*TIMESTAMPS*
0:00 – Wake Up and Read the Labels
0:45 – Meet Farmer Lee Jones
1:30 – Why Grocery Store Veggies Taste Bland
4:00 – The Real Harm of Farm Chemicals
7:00 – Shocking Nutrient Decline in Veggies
9:30 – Losing the Farm: A Life-Changing Moment
12:30 – How Regenerative Farming Works
18:40 – The Secret to Better Vegetables
23:00 – Why Organic Isn’t Always Enough
31:30 – Addressing Heavy Metals in Crops
42:00 – How You Can Get Better Food
46:00 – A Call to Action
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