We need to talk about meat!

06/26/20 • 53 min

A thought provoking conversation with Jeff Korsmit (@MangalitzaFarmerNL on Instagram) about his regenerative, organic, permaculture-led farming practices. Meat is hot topic of conversation right now, with many claiming meat is murder, meat production is inherently cruel, and damages the climate. It's a fascinating topic and Jeff has a pretty interesting view. He doesn't shy away from the fact the pigs, chickens, rabbits and lambs he produces are ultimately food! But have an important role to play in the health of the planet too.

We discuss the flaws in simplistic vegan anti-meat arguments, the ecological benefits of mixed, regenerative agriculture, the animal rights Vs animal welfare point of view. We explore permaculture principles, and the difference between small, local, sustainable food production and large scale, intensive monoculture systems.

We also get into a more personal topics talking about social media and mental health, and Jeff addresses the challenges and social isolation of being gay and a farmer in a rural setting. Jeff even breaks out of rugged farmer mode into a Ru Paul's Drag Race song rendition. We even talk about WWOOFing, but not the gay slang type. Don't miss it, it's a great conversation!

Sean's Wild Life podcast is produced by Sean McCormack, co-produced and edited by Thomas Ntinas. Title track 'A Wild Life' kindly composed and donated by Mark Rose.

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Sean's Wild Life podcast is produced by Sean McCormack, co-produced and edited by Thomas Ntinas. Title track 'A Wild Life' kindly composed and donated by Mark Rose.

All costs of production have been self funded. If you've enjoyed this episode and would like to tip me by buying me a coffee you can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/seanswildlife.

If you would like to sponsor a future episode of Sean's Wild Life please email [email protected] and visit www.drseanmccormack.com to learn more about Sean's work.

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Heal Rewilding

I sat down with Jan Stannard and Hannah Needham of exciting new group Heal Rewilding, a not for profit venture fundraising to purchase land in lowland England for a flagship new rewilding project. Their purpose is threefold; heal the land, heal nature and heal ourselves.

They've only been in existence since March 2020, but are already making very exciting things happen! Including recruiting a new wave of young nature conservationists and rewilders for the future. They've got big plans, with aims to raise £7M to buy at least 500 acres of land. And that's just a start! So we discuss their progress and how the plans are coming together. We also discuss who is involved, what's the bigger vision and how you can get involved.

Super exciting!

Sean's Wild Life podcast is produced by Sean McCormack, co-produced and edited by Thomas Ntinas. Title track 'A Wild Life' kindly composed and donated by Mark Rose.

All costs of production have been self funded. If you've enjoyed this episode and would like to tip me by buying me a coffee you can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/seanswildlife.

If you would like to sponsor a future episode of Sean's Wild Life please email [email protected] and visit www.drseanmccormack.com to learn more about Sean's work.

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Next Episode

The White Stork Project

A group of private landowners and nature conservation organisations are working together to help the White Stork return home to South East England for the first time in several hundred years. I talk to project officer Lucy Groves based at the Knepp rewilding project to discover how a group of passionate conservationists have joined forces to bring back this iconic bird to British Skies.

There's been some extremely good news this breeding season with chicks hatching for the first time, and the day before we recorded this session something truly exciting happened! Have a listen to this exciting and hopeful story for UK wildlife conservation.

Sean's Wild Life podcast is produced by Sean McCormack, co-produced and edited by Thomas Ntinas. Title track 'A Wild Life' kindly composed and donated by Mark Rose.

All costs of production have been self funded. If you've enjoyed this episode and would like to tip me by buying me a coffee you can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/seanswildlife.

If you would like to sponsor a future episode of Sean's Wild Life please email [email protected] and visit www.drseanmccormack.com to learn more about Sean's work.

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