#69 with Bobby Gill on Regenerative Agriculture, Ultra-Running, Fall and Fasting

As a former ultra-marathon runner, Bobby transitioned from long distance running to a life dedicated to improving our world’s ecosystem. In this episode of Meathead Hippie, Bobby talks about one key aspect to farming sustainably that not many people are aware of, and that is the concept of “regenerative agriculture.” Working with Savory Institute, whose mission is to teaching farmers and ranchers how to plan the grazing of their animals in a way that mimics their natural, migratory movements, Bobby emphasizes that, “The health of the planet depends on how we treat our grasslands.” Additionally, Bobby discusses the harmful attributes to industrial feedlots, organic standards with the food industry and how we, as consumers, can make daily conscious decisions in supporting our ecosystem. Content Summary: 6:30 Bobby Gill Journey in Health Trained as an ultramarathon runner for 5 years and learned that he is capable of “suffering really well” “You’d be surprised what the human body is capable of if you have the mental fortitude to push through the pain.” 15:00 Fasting.. Is It For You? Learning how to balance the social aspects while dieting and trusting yourself in the process Figuring out whether or not fasting works for you by attuning yourself to your body’s needs 20:00 Sustainable Agriculture Considering what really matters: How animals are actually managed on the land Learning how grasslands have coevolved with grazing animals Ted Talk: How to Fight Desertification and Reverse Climate Change by Allan Savory 28:00 “Organic Standards” Within the Food Industry Comparing the reduced prices of organic foods due to industrialized farms calling themselves “organic” “Sustainability is not enough. Sustaining is maintaining the status quo of the current system. The current system that we are in is very broken.” 31:00 Industrial Feedlots and Meat Production A deeper look inside industrial feedlots and the harm they are causing the ecosystem Discussing materials and clothing made from the fibers of livestock by-products, such as wool and leather 37:40 All About The Savory Institute A non-profit organization that trains farmers and ranchers in regenerative livestock grazing created by Allan Savory, a firm believer in holistic management of agriculture Teaching people to plan the grazing of their animals in a way that mimics their migratory movements “The health of the planet depends on how we treat our grasslands.” 49:00 Fundraiser and How to Get Involved Roam Ranch Event hosted by the founders of EPIC who have regenerated their beautiful landscape in Texas Prizes, giveaways and donations to support regenerative agriculture Quotes: “We need to eat food that represents and gives back towards healthy ecosystems.” “Sustainability is not enough. Sustaining is maintaining the status quo of the current system. The current system that we are in is very broken.” “Sustainability is not good enough. We need to do better than that.” “We need to not just maintain the landscapes, but regenerate them and bring them back to health.” “As consumers, we have the potential to support regenerative agriculture.” “Consumers should be able to tell if their food is regenerative.” “The health of the planet depends on how we treat our grasslands.” Thank you listeners!! Please leave a review if you enjoyed and checkout my links below to get plugged in more to what I'm doing. PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/1292792567518714/ Find more on Em here: @emilyschromm www.emilyschromm.com youtube.com/emilyschromm