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FROM THE GROUND UP: The connecting link between medicine and farming![]()
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The health of our bodies begins with the health of the soil beneath our feet.![]()
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This week on The Sustainable Hour, veterinarian, nutrition researcher and regenerative agriculture advocate Gundula Rhoades joins us for a fascinating conversation that connects farming, food, health, climate and community in ways many people have never considered before.![]()
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Gundi’s journey began with a personal family experience when her mother was diagnosed with cancer. It continued through decades of veterinary practice, managing an Angus cattle property in northern New South Wales, studying soil science, animal nutrition and human nutrition, and ultimately writing her book The Food Solution.![]()
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Along the way, she came to a simple but profound conclusion: how we farm matters.![]()
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It matters for the health of our soils. It matters for biodiversity and ecosystems. It matters for climate stability. It matters for local economies. And it matters for our physical and mental health.![]()
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Gundi explains how the microscopic life in healthy soils helps make nutrients available to plants, animals and ultimately humans. She argues that modern chemical agriculture has disrupted many of these natural relationships, with consequences that reach far beyond the farm gate.![]()
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The conversation explores regenerative agriculture, organic farming, gut microbiomes, nutrition, mental health, local food systems and the importance of supporting farmers who work with nature rather than against it.![]()
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The discussion also touches on PFAS contamination. Danish organic farmer Jesper Andersen from Birkemosegård shares his experience after discovering PFAS pollution on his property and in his livestock. His story highlights how widespread these chemicals have become and why growing numbers of people are calling for stronger action to prevent further contamination.![]()
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One of the themes running through the entire conversation is hope. Despite the scale of the challenges, Gundi believes solutions are available right now:![]()
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• Support local farmers![]()
• Buy food grown with care for the soil.![]()
• Grow some of your own food if you can.![]()
• Rebuild our relationship with nature.![]()
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As she puts it, “Be natural. Eat natural food. Slow down. Trust nature. She’s got it.”![]()
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