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Dirt Therapy: Veterans in Agriculture
Recorded live from the Southern Family Farmers and Food Systems Conference, the Soil Sisters are talking dirt therapy with Kris Vandenberg, US Army veteran and founder of Vetted Farms and Kitchens. Kris shares his evolution from professional chef to farmer, catalyzed by the pandemic and personal health changes. The discussion centers around his mission to engage veterans in regenerative farming, the benefits of community outreach, receiving support, and the challenges and rewards of making transitions and doing hard things. Kris also highlights grant support from Kiss the Ground and his aspirations for Vetted Farms' upcoming projects.
TIME STAMPS:
00:00 Welcome to the Soil Sisters Podcast
00:33 Introducing Kris Vandenberg, US Army Veteran and founder of Vetted Farms and Kitchen
02:00 The Birth of Vetted Farms
03:15 Challenges and Realizations in the Food Industry
05:02 The Importance of Community in Farming
09:37 Veterans and the Healing Power of Nature
13:18 Kiss the Ground Grant and Future Plans
17:43 Personal Background and Farming Roots
21:31 The Impact of Modern Convenience on Hard Work
21:41 Nostalgia and the Labor of Farming
21:56 Exploring Agricultural Techniques
23:52 Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life
26:46 Challenges Facing Small Farms
36:45 The Role of Community and Faith
38:36 Conclusion and Ways to Support
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Recorded live from the Southern Family Farmers and Food Systems Conference, the Soil Sisters are talking dirt therapy with Kris Vandenberg, US Army veteran and founder of Vetted Farms and Kitchens. Kris shares his evolution from professional chef to farmer, catalyzed by the pandemic and personal health changes. The discussion centers around his mission to engage veterans in regenerative farming, the benefits of community outreach, receiving support, and the challenges and rewards of making transitions and doing hard things. Kris also highlights grant support from Kiss the Ground and his aspirations for Vetted Farms' upcoming projects.
TIME STAMPS:
00:00 Welcome to the Soil Sisters Podcast
00:33 Introducing Kris Vandenberg, US Army Veteran and founder of Vetted Farms and Kitchen
02:00 The Birth of Vetted Farms
03:15 Challenges and Realizations in the Food Industry
05:02 The Importance of Community in Farming
09:37 Veterans and the Healing Power of Nature
13:18 Kiss the Ground Grant and Future Plans
17:43 Personal Background and Farming Roots
21:31 The Impact of Modern Convenience on Hard Work
21:41 Nostalgia and the Labor of Farming
21:56 Exploring Agricultural Techniques
23:52 Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life
26:46 Challenges Facing Small Farms
36:45 The Role of Community and Faith
38:36 Conclusion and Ways to Support
💚 MEET & SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 💚
✨ Tejas Tonic - The official beverage of the TX Soil Sisters ✨
Serving up creative spirits for creative spirits. The hemp for this blissful bevvy is organically farmed in the Texas Hill Country. Enjoy 15% off Tejas Tonic w/ code: SISTERS. | Socialize with @drinktejastonic on IG.
⚡️ B&P Electric - The Soil Sisters Podcast is powered by B&P Electric ⚡️
Whether you’re building, remodeling, installing low-voltage landscape lighting, or in need of an inspection. B&P is your central Texas electrical contractor. | Socialize with @b_pelectric on IG
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Join the Soil Sisters Co-Op here.
Engage with TX Soil Sisters on IG: @soilsisterspodcast and on X: @TXSoilSisters
Website: txsoilsisters.co