Radical Farm Animals, Food and Our Future with with Abey Rae Scaglione

What does it actually mean to live a sovereign life?In this episode of The Sovereign Kitchen Society, Chef Molly Bravo speaks with Abey Rae Scaglione, farmer and author of Radical Farm, about how land, food, and responsibility shape identity.Abey raises livestock and farms at Ruckle Heritage Farm on Salt Spring Island, one of the oldest working heritage farms in British Columbia. Her work centers on regenerative agriculture, ethical animal husbandry, real food systems, and reconnecting modern families to land-based rhythms.This conversation explores:How the land becomes a teacher through responsibility and repetitionWhy regenerative animal agriculture is essential for soil health, food sovereignty, and human nutritionThe emotional reality of raising animals for foodHow real food supports nervous system regulation and long-term healthWhy sovereignty is built through daily practices, not ideologyPractical ways people without land can begin reclaiming food sovereignty through cooking, canning, and skill-buildingThis episode is for anyone searching for:food sovereigntyregenerative farming explainedhow to eat real foodethical animal agricultureslow living and self-sufficiencytraditional food skillsbuilding a grounded, sustainable lifeWhether you live on acreage or in a city apartment, this conversation offers clear, grounded insight into how food, land, and daily rhythms help you build a life that actually supports you.Show NotesTopics covered in this episode:What “sovereignty through food” really meansHow farming and land stewardship shape identityRegenerative agriculture vs industrial food systemsWhy there is no “deathless diet”Ethical meat consumption and informed food choicesThe connection between soil health and nutrient densityCooking from scratch, canning, and preserving food as modern survival skillsHow families can create stability and reduce burnout through food rhythmsCommunity-based food systems and shared skillsLinks & Resources🌾 Abey’s Websitehttps://www.radicalfarmbook.com📘 Buy the Book – Radical Farm: Animals, Food, and Our Future📱 Follow AbeyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abeyonthefarmTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abeyonthefarmYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abeyonthefarmLearn old world skills with Molly Bravo, from Wylder Space by joining the Pantry of Plentyhttps://pantryofplenty.wylderspace.comGrab your copy of the Essential Canning cookbookhttps://www.amazon.com/Essential-Canning-Cookbook-Pressure-Recipes/dp/1400352010