In this episode of The Hen Report, Jimmy Videle joins the hens to discuss veganic farming at his Québec farm where he grows food without animal inputs, introduces his new book “Preserving Our Sacred Lands,” and shares details about the upcoming Veganic Summit (November 7-9). The hosts also cover Zoe Rosenberg’s animal rescue trial receiving coverage in the San Francisco Chronicle and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s surprising push to phase out animal testing in government agencies.

This episode explores:

• The principles of veganic farming, which uses “plants to grow plants” instead of animal-derived fertilizers while promoting biodiversity
• Details about the free online Veganic Summit featuring 14+ presenters from around the world sharing techniques for beginners and experienced growers
• Jimmy’s naturalist work and efforts to protect biodiversity through his writing and land conservation
• Zoe Rosenberg’s trial and the legal questions surrounding animal rescue from cruelty and death
• The potential political implications of RFK Jr.’s animal testing phase-out initiative at HHS

RESOURCES

• • • Veganic Summit Online event coming November 7-9, 2025
    • North American Veganic Certification Standard
    • Berkeley grad’s chicken ‘rescue’ trial begins in Sonoma County with question of intent vs. crime
    • Animal welfare meets MAHA

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The Veganic Summit is a free online event from November 7th-9th, 2025. You’ll learn how plant foods can be grown using techniques that are both vegan and organic, without any chemical fertilizers or any animal byproducts like manure or bonemeal. If you’d like to start your own veganic garden or learn about sustainable plant-based farming, sign up for the Veganic Summit today at https://veganicsummit.com/

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