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Food Forest Podcast

Food Forest Institute
Permaculture
Agroforestry
Food Forests
Food Forest
Climate Change
Syntropic Agriculture
Regenerative Agriculture
Sustainable Living
Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainability
Biodiversity
Community Resilience
Medicinal Plants
Community Gardening
Herbal Medicine
Community Building
Ecological Identity
Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration
Ecological Design
Agroecology

Food Forest Podcast with Louis De Jaeger inspires and informs about the possibilities, challenges, and best practices of food forests. We explore how to create resilient ecosystems by diving into topics such as agroforestry, forest gardening, syntropic agriculture, trees, water, fungi, climate, communities, buildings, and desertification. Through expert conversations and real-life stories, we unco... more

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Host Louis De Jaeger speaks with Neal Spackman about restoring drylands, mangroves, and coastal ecosystems through regenerative design. They explore community-led restoration, agroforestry, mariculture, and the role of ecological health in human pros... more

Mariangela Hungria joins Louis De Jaeger to explore how beneficial microbes can reduce dependence on synthetic fertilizers while improving soil health and crop productivity. Together, they discuss biological nitrogen fixation, regenerative agricultur... more

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Krishna McKenzie joins Louis De Jaeger to explore how food forests, local food systems, and traditional diets can help restore our connection to nature. Inspired by natural farming and the work of Masanobu Fukuoka, this conversation highlights the ro... more

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Looby Macnamara joins Louis De Jaeger to explore how permaculture principles can shape not only landscapes, but also relationships, communities, and everyday life. Together, they discuss holistic design, the Design Web, and how small intentional acti... more

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Looby Macnamara
Permaculture teacher, designer, and author
Author of People and Permaculture; cultural emergence expert
Episode: Food Forest Podcast: Looby Macnamara – How Nature-Inspired Design Can Transform Your Life
Sagara Basra
Established food forester who created a large forest garden in East Devon
Food forest project in East Devon, United Kingdom
Episode: Food Forest Podcast: Sagara – Food forest as a spiritual master
Anna Locke
Author and expert on foraging gardens and food forests
Episode: Food Forest Podcast: Anna Locke – How to Bring the Wild into Your Garden
Michael Judd
Author of For the Love of Pawpaws; ecological designer, permaculturist, and founder of related initiatives
Author and designer
Episode: Food Forest Podcast: Michael Judd – Food Forest Cemetery and Pawpaws
Jyde Hamoonga
Policy influencing and communication specialist with World Vision Zambia
World Vision Zambia
Episode: Food Forest Podcast: Jyde Hamoonga – How farmers regenerate Africa with food forests
Brad Lancaster
Author and pioneer of rainwater harvesting and regenerative landscapes
Author of Harvesting Rainwater and Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands
Episode: Food Forest Podcast: Brad Lancaster – Regenerating Life in the Driest Landscapes
Peter Bane
Permaculture author and editor, founder/editor Permaculture Activist magazine
Permaculture Activist magazine
Episode: Food Forest Podcast: Peter Bane – Why most intentional (food forest) communities fail
Pippa Chapman
RHS trained gardener, permaculture designer and author
Those Plant People / National Trust projects
Episode: Food Forest Podcast: Pippa Chapman – Transform your backyard lawn into a food forest
Alpha Lo
Leader of Climate Water Project
Climate Water Project
Episode: Food Forest Podcast: Alpha Lo – How to restore water cycles with food forests

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Louis De Jaeger
Host of the Food Forest Podcast and primary presenter; coordinates guests and topics around regenerative landscapes.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • Great guests, great interviews

    This is my favorite regenerative agriculture podcast.

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    United States5 months ago

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A must-listen for practitioners seeking practical, field-tested techniques
Inspiring stories that empower sustainable land stewardship
The episodes connect theory with real-world farming and community impact
This show consistently delivers actionable regenerative agriculture insights
Great guests, great interviews

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#192
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#38
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#174
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#239
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#44
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#100
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Food Forest Podcast: Sagara – Food forest as a spiritual master
Q: Do you see AI as a risk or a tool in understanding ecological systems?
AI could act as an ontological amplifier, helping to integrate knowledge across domains and see the bigger picture, but it also carries risks and should be used thoughtfully to support, not replace, human intuition and ecological wisdom.
Food Forest Podcast: Sagara – Food forest as a spiritual master
Q: What advice do you have for someone living in a dense city who struggles with eco-anxiety?
Explore leverage points by engaging with community projects and find spaces where change feels possible; start small, build networks, and gradually expand impact through collaboration rather than trying to solve everything alone.
Food Forest Podcast: Sagara – Food forest as a spiritual master
Q: How does Buddhism influence your approach to forest gardening and teaching others?
Buddhism informs the attitude of attunement to change, openness to learning, and a shift in worldview; it shapes how the garden is designed to foster observation, adaptability, and a sense of interconnection, rather than insisting on fixed outcomes.
Food Forest Podcast: Sagara – Food forest as a spiritual master
Q: What do you mean by immersive experiences in the forest garden, and how are they organized?
Immersive experiences are informal, self-organizing gatherings that use the forest garden as a venue for exploration, often including an outdoor kitchen and collaborative activities with permaculture schools and Buddhist groups; they're designed to reveal the ecosystem's dynamics and to foster a sense of belonging and learning rather than a rigid curriculum.
Food Forest Podcast: Jyde Hamoonga – How farmers regenerate Africa with food forests
Q: The host asks: What is the biggest achievement you're most proud of in your work with policy, farmers, and schools?
Jyde describes the formation and acceptance of Community Forest Management Groups by traditional leaders, enabling communities to manage land and forest resources, which marked a significant milestone in policy influence and local ownership of regeneration activities.

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This show centers on regenerative landscapes through hands-on permaculture, agroforestry, forest gardening, and water-cycle restoration. Episodes blend international case studies with practical how-tos—from FMNR in Africa and rainwater harvesting in arid regions to urban forest gardens and high-altitude food forests. A standout thread is translating ecological design into scalable, community-driven action, with guests ranging from researchers and authors to practitioners implementing food forests, agroforestry systems, and bioregional regeneration. Listeners can expect actionable guidance for designing resilient ecosystems, plus inspiring stories of people reshaping food systems and landscapes with nature-centered approaches.

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Recent guests on Food Forest Podcast include:

1. Looby Macnamara
2. Sagara Basra
3. Anna Locke
4. Michael Judd
5. Jyde Hamoonga
6. Brad Lancaster
7. Peter Bane
8. Pippa Chapman

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