Farming to Heal the Land: Nathan Aaberg of Liberty Prairie Foundation | Ep. 51

In this episode, we talk with Nathan Aaberg, Director of Conservation and Working Lands at the Liberty Prairie Foundation—an organization that is committed to building a world in which food production regenerates the soil and land conservation heals the planet. Nathan lives at Prairie Crossing, a conservation community that respects the environment and enables residents to experience a strong connection between community and the land. A big part of the work Nathan involves equipping and supporting farmers in the American midwest who are committed to sustainable, restorative approaches to farming that respect the land.

Guest:
·       Nathan Aaberg – Director, Conservation & Working Lands for Liberty Prairie Foundation
·       He lives in the planned community Prairie Crossing in Illinois, U.S.
·       He also runs NE Illinois FarmLink – linking regenerative-minded farmers & landowners
·       Nathan's blog: WholeFaithLivingEarth.com 

Mentions:
·       Wallace Stegner - author & environmentalist
·       North Park Village Nature Center
·      Friends of the Chicago River
·       North Park Theological Seminary
·       Parker Palmer - book: Let Your Life Speak (Amazon link)
·       Dr. Katharine Hayhoe - environmental scientist and author
·       social infrastructure
·       Community Supported Agriculture
·       Wendell Berry quote: "eating is an agricultural act" 
·       Suggestion: start with thinking about your diet. 3x per day your choices impact the earth. 

Keywords: Nones and Dones, regenerative agriculture, regenerative farming, young farmer, theology of the land, intentional community, Amish, environmental education, farming cooperative

Find us on our website: Earthkeepers
Support the Earthkeepers podcast
Check out the Ecological Disciple