Episode 7: Robert Lower-My First Real Date

Send us Fan MailThis episode unleashes a story of grit, integrity, and hard work as Robert Lower has built, what I consider, one of the best examples of regenerative farming practices!  Robert and I have been friends since the late 70s! Our stories of being together are so cool and engaging.  I believe you will enjoy hearing Robert’s true stories.Robert is a pioneer date farmer that is the OG of regenerative date farming in the Coachella Valley (precisely Thermal, CA).  Robert's vision was to transform arid baked desert into an amazing award-winning oasis that is truly not bound by conventional farming. Lower raises at least 16 varieties of dates, as well as citrus trees, figs, pomegranates, and aloe vera beneath the date palms’ airy canopy. He globally encourages wild edible greens such as purslane, mallow, and lamb’s quarters — plants that farmers, historically, would condemn as weeds. Robert Lower founded Flying Disc Ranch in 1979, clearing, plumbing, and planting the ranch from scratch.  Prior to 1979 the gardened rows were parched desert. Born and raised in Santa Barbara, California, he cultivated his first garden when he was four years old growing radishes and carrots! The fourth of seven children, growing fruits and vegetables was integral for the large family.  His family nurtured gardens, fruit, and nut trees with their Greek and German immigrant neighbors guiding the way, accompanied with goats and chickens.Robert relishes being outdoors – playing freestyle Frisbee, hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, boating, surfing, bicycling, and spending time at the beach. Farming was a natural profession for him to follow equipped with all of the tools needed to succeed.  Although dates were a challenge, he thrives on overcoming obstacles, passionately wanting to be the best at whatever he does. Chipper Bro - raconteur, pioneer, instigator, entrepreneur, will enlighten, inspire, and woo you with his genuine and touching enthusiastic tales and interviews.  Some so touching and poignant you will want to listen to them over and over.  Stay tuned to Stories from the Trailer to learn about his good friends who relive the most interesting and amazing  stories from around the world. These episodes include inventive force for good business leaders, swell busting surfers, fine edged skateboarders, activist artists, Pro Frisbee Players,  earth moving musicians, and global direct action environmentalists and so much more.