Save Our Soils: From Missouri Pastures to Global Policy || Dust'er Mud Podcast

️ Welcome back to the Dust'er Mud Podcast! Could your dinner plate help save the planet? In this special episode, we sit down with Belgian author, filmmaker, and regenerative agriculture advocate Louis De Jaeger to dig into the future of food, farming, soil health, and global sustainability. Louis offers bold insight on confronting agrochemical giants like Bayer and Monsanto, and explores how your gut microbiome, daily choices, and farming practices are all deeply connected to the climate crisis and food system. We're honored to be part of Louis' book launch tour for his new release, "Save Our Soils" – Available June 24, 2025. This episode blends grassroots farming wisdom from the Ozarks with a global call to action for soil regeneration and policy change. In This Episode:How soil health is directly tied to your personal health The truth about GMOs, glyphosate, and industrial agriculture Why regenerative farming is the real climate solution The massive impact of consumer choices and every dollar you spend From backyards to Capitol Hill: how you can help save our soils Get Louis’ Book:Save Our Soils — Available June 24  https://www.linkedin.com/posts/louisdejaeger_my-book-is-finished-oh-my-god-activity-7337879528662323201-IP7l Key Takeaways from Louis:• “Pay the farmer, or pay the doctor.”• “The solutions aren’t in Silicon Valley—they’re in the soil.”• “Every time you eat, you choose destruction or regeneration.”• “Soil bacteria have more impact on your mood than your Instagram feed.” More from Air2Ground FarmsWe’re a veteran-owned regenerative family farm in Missouri, raising grass-only beef, forested pork, pastured chicken, and more. Learn more: https://www.air2groundmeats.com ⏱ Chapters:0:00 - Intro2:15 - What is Save Our Soils really about?7:28 - The soil-gut axis: how bacteria in dirt affect your health13:45 - Why farming is the real climate solution (if done right)18:10 - From protests to polarization: how to move forward22:50 - Agroforestry as true vertical farming27:30 - The problem with LED lettuce & fake sustainability30:25 - Worms, roots & microbes: the hidden workforce35:40 - The power of the consumer: voting with your fork39:10 - How governments can reward regenerative farming43:05 - From lawns to life: how small changes add up46:50 - What farmers really need to succeed51:30 - Missouri farm reflection: the highs & hard lessons57:10 - Louis confronts Bayer & Monsanto on record1:03:00 - Can farming really fix the future? ️ Hosted by Rich & Shelley from Air2Ground Farms, located in the heart of the Ozarks.Subscribe for more honest, grounded conversations about regenerative agriculture, food sovereignty, health freedom, and climate resilience. https://www.youtube.com/@Dustermudpodcast #SaveOurSoils #RegenerativeAgriculture #LouisDeJaeger #SoilHealth #GutHealth #Glyphosate #GMOs #ClimateSolutions #FarmToTable #FoodFreedom #Air2GroundFarms #DustermudPodcast #SustainableFarming #Agroforestry #Monsanto #HealthySoilHealthyYou #FoodSovereignty #BackyardFarming, #GrassfedBeef #VeteranOwnedFarm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Video Duration: 01:10:55 ​................................................................................................................................... SCHEDULE: ⌚ New Video Every Week ⌚ Watch our previous videos Big Ag is Lying—Here’s How We Take Farming Back • https://youtu.be/VAjOD94RfLM?si=o68Plxljn5Tb5h7s The MAHA Fallout: Breaking the Cycle of Chemical Dependence • https://youtu.be/kG0oBYrsWqU?si=sc_G_QCP4BM85rBF Is Glyphosate Really Safe For Us? || Du...