Revolution in Your Backyard: Greg Peterson on Local Food, Seeds & Mindful Living

What this episode covers

<p>What if food sovereignty, climate action, and community resilience could all begin in your backyard? In this episode of <em>The</em> <em>Mindful Living </em>with Sana, we’re joined by <strong>Greg Peterson</strong>, founder of UrbanFarm.org and host of The Urban Farm Podcast. Greg dives deep into why growing local food and saving seeds are radical acts of change in today’s disconnected food system. From turning a quarter-acre into a thriving old growth food forest to launching Seed Up In A Box, Greg’s mission is clear: empower every individual—no matter where they live—to grow their own food and reclaim their health, autonomy, and connection to nature.</p><p>Whether you’re in a city apartment or a countryside home, this conversation will inspire you to plant that first basil pot and rediscover the power in your hands.</p><p><strong>About the Guest:</strong><br><strong>Greg Peterson</strong> is a regenerative urban farming pioneer and seed sovereignty advocate. As founder of <a href="https://www.urbanfarm.org/">UrbanFarm.org</a>, Greg educates people worldwide about permaculture, local food systems, and sustainable growing. He’s the creator of Seed Up In A Box—a grassroots initiative reviving local seed economies—and hosts the widely respected <em>Urban Farm Podcast</em>.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li><p>The average food item travels 1,500+ miles—local food is fresher, more nutritious, and climate-friendly.</p></li><li><p>Highly processed foods and chemical agriculture damage our health and ecosystems.</p></li><li><p>A small herb garden on a windowsill can be your first step to food freedom.</p></li><li><p>Open-pollinated seeds allow your garden to self-sustain year after year.</p></li><li><p>Greg’s &quot;Seed Up In A Box&quot; program empowers communities to distribute and grow locally adapted seeds.</p></li><li><p>Experiential learning—especially for kids—helps instill a lifelong respect for food and nature.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Greg Peterson:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Website: <a href="https://www.urbanfarm.org/">www.urbanfarm.org</a></p></li><li><p>Seed Program: <a href="https://www.seedupinabox.com/">www.seedupinabox.com</a></p></li><li><p>Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p></li><li><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/urbanfarmu">@urbanfarmu</a></p></li><li><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theurbanfarm">The Urban Farm</a></p></li><li><p>Podcast: <em>The Urban Farm Podcast</em> (available on all major platforms)</p></li></ul><p><strong>Want to be a guest on </strong><em><strong>The</strong></em><strong> </strong><em><strong>Mindful Living</strong></em><em> </em><strong>?</strong><br>DM on PodMatch: <a href="https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik">DM Me Here</a><br><strong>Subscribe to Newsletter:</strong> <a href="https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/">https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/</a><br><strong>Join Our Community:</strong> <a href="https://nas.io/healthymind">https://nas.io/healthymind</a></p><p><strong>Stay Tuned and Follow Us!</strong><br>YouTube: <a hr