Finding Farming as a Christian Vocation with Jesse Straight

Jesse Straight is farmer and founder of Whiffletree Farm. The goal of Jesse's business is "to farm in a way that is good for all parties involved: the land, the animals, our families, our customers, and our community." Jesse explains what terms like "grass-fed" and "cage-free" really mean and how the COVID-19 pandemic is revealing the weaknesses in the industrial food system. He tells us about his relationship with the work of Wendell Berry, walks us through his decision to become a farmer, and gives his advice on vocational discernment.   Carbon sequestration and pasture-based farming   Wendell Berry   Imitating biological systems   The real meaning of "cage-free" and "grass-fed"   The benefits of interning at a farm   Why Christians should care about the industrial food system   Vocational discernment   Links Wendell Berry's work Polyface Farm Joel Salatin books and DVDs Whiffletree Farm Whiffletree Farm Internships