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In this lively episode, Farmer Joel and Dr. Sina tackle your queries, covering topics ranging from carbon sequestering to constructing a chicken coop. With a dash of humor, they share their perspectives on various subjects, including Joel's take on the Biblical perspective of eating pork. Tune in for an engaging discussion filled with insights and laughter.

In a world dominated by monocultures and industrial farming, Joel invites you on a journey to explore ancient practices that hold the key to revitalizing both our soil and our bodies. Joel unravels the story behind the alarming uniformity in our crops and the impact it has on the human microbiome and micronutrient profile. As always, he brings uplifting solutions that anyone can accomplish.

Last week I spoke at the Hive Life conference in Sevierville, Tennessee, a gathering of commercial and hobby beekeepers form around the nation. I felt like an imposter since I don’t personally take care of honeybees, but we have about 20 hives on our farm managed by someone else. In fact, we’ve had hives on our farm for decades.

We previously explored the profound influence of the mind on the mind-body connections, emphasizing how thoughts, beliefs, and perceptions shape our reality. We've underscored the transformative power that lies in the ability to alter one's reality through a shift in thinking.

Today is an action-packed episode as we dive deeper into the potential corruption and possible fraud in the organic label. We are joined by Mark Kastel, founder and executive director of OrganicEye, which is an organic industry watchdog.

Research shows that roughly 91% of New Year’s Resolutions fail. Join Dr. Sina and Farmer Joel as they offer a new take on New Year’s Resolutions. Sina shares a fascinating behavioral study that sparked the idea for a Beyond Labels New Year’s Resolution Challenge that is almost guaranteed to succeed! Joel accepted her challenge and came prepared with “two lists” - one list contains things he is “afraid” to do.

Farmer Joel Salatin and Dr. Sina McCullough continue their candid discussion on how to reverse dis-ease. Reversing dis-ease is like peeling back the layers of the onion. There are 4 layers, including: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. In this episode, they dive deeper into the physical layer by discussing the physical etiology of dis-ease, how someone can develop nutrient deficiencies even when consuming a multivitamin/mineral supplement every day, and physical steps to take to reverse chronic and autoimmune dis-eases.Farmer Joel Salatin and Dr. Sina McCullough continue their candid discussion on how to reverse dis-ease. Reversing dis-ease is like peeling back the layers of the onion. There are 4 layers, including: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. In this episode, they dive deeper into the physical layer by discussing the physical etiology of dis-ease, how someone can develop nutrient deficiencies even when consuming a multivitamin/mineral supplement every day, and physical steps to take to reverse chronic and autoimmune dis-eases.

Sina provides an update on the push for lab-grown meat and cricket snacks while Joel shares his views on whether or not the government should ban foods and what this means for family farmers and consumer choice.

Today is a must-hear episode for anyone who eats fruits and vegetables. Farmer Joel and Dr. Sina are joined by Jenny Du, the co-founder of Apeel. Apeel is a company that created a postharvest coating for fruits and vegetables with the goal of reducing food waste. There is a lot of controversy around this product right now and many listeners have emailed questions and concerns.

Modern first aid kits usually consist of medications made from synthetic chemicals produced in a laboratory. For example, the active ingredient in aspirin, salicylic acid, is derived from benzene, which is a petroleum by-product. In addition, artificial colorings and flavorings are commonly added to pain medication, as well as cold and cough syrups. And, antimicrobials, such as benzoates, can be used to extend shelf life. Today, Dr. Sina shares 6 herbal remedies from her First Aid Kit that are just as effective as man-made medications, but without the side effects - including an herbal blend that can take the place of stitches!

The USDA published the new Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Standard. While the Organic Trade Association is touting the new standards as a “win” for animal welfare and the organic label, Joel isn’t buying it. Meanwhile, the National Organic Standards Board just “allowed” a potentially dangerous chemical to be added to organic livestock. Join us as Joel breaks down the latest food news and provides solutions.

Joel shares how the modern handling of grain has robbed it of the fermentation process, including the nutritive ramifications for your health. Solutions are provided for beginning to close that missing nutrient gap.

Humans have consumed honey for thousands of years for its healing properties. As consumers are becoming aware of the health benefits of real honey, our demand has skyrocketed. Now, most of our honey is imported. That’s bad news because some experts estimate up to 70% of all honey sold in the U.S. is fake or adulterated in some way. In today’s episode, Joel and Dr. Sina discuss common adulterants in honey, what the government is doing about it, and how you can find real honey.

Food has long been a political issue in the U.S. – in the early 1900s, citizens were afraid of an adulterated food supply so they asked the government to swoop in and save them and it was Republicans that led the charge. However, in recent decades, the political left has predominantly led the charge for a clean food supply. The two sides of the political aisle seem to be at odds with each other on this issue. Why isn’t food bringing us together, fighting for the common interest of clean, healthy food? In today’s episode, Joel speaks to conservatives about Biblical principles of stewardship over the land, animals, and entire ecology by answering the simple question: Does God Care What’s On Your Plate?

The most influential document in the history of food and disease is the Dietary Guidelines. They tell all Americans what to eat and drink, they dictate food and health policy programs (i.e., school lunches, SNAP, what’s served in hospitals, etc), they birthed the food guide pyramid, and they contributed to the low-fat diet craze. Join Dr. Sina as she reveals the corrupt history behind the Dietary Guidelines. You may be surprised to learn that these guidelines STILL affect ALL of us - even most foodies and food activists who have moved beyond low-fat and counting calories. Join Dr. Sina and Joel Salatin for a deep dive into the history of our modern diet, including their takeaway tips.

Farmer Joel Salatin and Dr. Sina McCullough continue their candid discussion on how to reverse dis-ease. Reversing dis-ease is like peeling back the layers of the onion. There are 4 layers, including: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. In this episode, they address the mental layer. Joel is brought to tears as he recounts the day his father was diagnosed with cancer - a day that changed his life forever.

How did we end up with a food supply where chemicals are used to grow our food and biology is discarded as unimportant or even a hindrance? Was the switch to chemicals based on corruption and dubious behavior? Farmer Joel Salatin answers these questions and more on today’s program. Stay tuned to the end of the program because Joel provides solutions for both farmers AND consumers who don’t want to support chemical farming.

Farmer Joel and Dr. Sina are joined by Dr. Christine Schaffner, a leading expert in bioregulatory and functional medicine. Dr. Schaffner explores how lack of alignment between the heart and brain is a major source of stress, dis-ease, and lack of joy. She shares how to tap into the power of “coherence” to get your heart and brain in sync while offering a simple, practical, and effective tool you can use to bring coherence to your daily life.

Farmer Joel Salatin published his 15th book titled HOMESTEAD TSUNAMI. In an exclusive interview with Dr. Sina, Joel gets personal by sharing his thoughts on the current identity crisis plaguing our youth, how self worth stems from being successful at meaningful tasks, and how the principles of homesteading can help us find ourselves and give us purpose and hope. Whether you homestead or not, this book contains words of wisdom for all ages and all stages of life. Link to order HOMESTEAD TSUNAMI: https://polyfacefarms.com/news/homestead-tsunami/