Jonathan Lundgren

Agroecologist, entomologist, farmer, beekeeper

[Jonathan Lundgren @BugLundgren]

@HighFarndale @samdknowlton We found 200% increase in cancer and depression in crop farmers relative to the general public

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@dpicassomu As soon as you label a style of ag, it becomes corruptible. Knowing your farmer is a far better strategy

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Why do we need Science in Regenerative Agriculture?

Quite a few people in regen space have recently asked me why we need science. If we have already seen regen work, what does applying the scientific method contribute? Please read here : https://t.co/ddwS2Ut2nB

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@CanaanRunMedia Yes, the peer review process is a bit obnoxious. I have a few thoughts on that. And it does feel a bit like gate keeping where the few are guarding the knowledge. In the regulatory space, Good Lab Practice has become a tool to smother any anti-industry studies.

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@smarth2oman Personally? I have to make many snap decisions on the farm. I take the best information I have at the time, and pull the trigger. Then I seek more input and experience from others to help get better.

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Cows are a crucial part of saving the bees. New research shows that regeneratively managed cattle promote flowers and plants on rangelands, which leads to stronger hives that resist pests like varroa. https://t.co/ndTX3Su1bP

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New science shows that regenerative grazing is as effective as parasiticides for controlling internal parasites in cattle. Let’s keep the money in ranchers’ pockets instead of the chem companies https://t.co/hN8BJyrp1q

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Calling all CA farmers and those interested in the potential of our food system to affect planetary problems, while putting money back in farmers’ pockets. Please come to UC Davis on May 2!

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Or tune in here

https://t.co/FI7Og5JxAy

[Jonathan Lundgren @BugLundgren]

Calling all CA farmers and those interested in the potential of our food system to affect planetary problems, while putting money back in farmers’ pockets. Please come to UC Davis on May 2!

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@partialtruth Doing the right thing isn’t always the easy thing. Please keep at it. We need people brave enough to forge a new road in our food system

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@morgsbrew It wasn’t an easy move. But it was the right one.

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TED talk, Ecdysis Foundation shows Grow life on your farm, and the carbon takes care of itself. The water takes care of itself. Regenerative agriculture is a celebration of life. https://t.co/F66ppXJvDs

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@Muohama39443532 Ground cover and properly managed grazing

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Studying regenerative almond orchards in CA
This orchard uses 30% of the water it did 5 years ago.

No pesticides

Input costs are minimal.

Yields haven't declined.

Every 1% increase in organic matter can hold 20,000 gallons of water.

You don't have to believe me. It just is.

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@panotiller Scientists were never meant to be the experts on farming. Farmers are that. Scientists were always meant to be servants. We can help to scale and transfer what is being learned. Understand the mechanisms driving success. But it only works if it is a true partnership

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delivered to Iowa State University. It was the best attended Shivvers Memorial Lecture in Sustainable Agriculture ever recorded, as well as the best attended lecture for their campus-wide program. I think a lot of farmers of the state of Iowa see this as a future.

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Here is the recording that I gave to; free for the next month. I discuss the extensive research and future of science in agriculture. They may not like what they heard, but they won't forget it....

https://t.co/KJXyK9P9o6

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@swksfarmer Then share this widely, and hopefully a groundswell of producers will send the message that the farmers want to see this

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This one is worth watching. Sometimes I wonder if the scientific community thinks regen livestock production is real. Savory, Carillo, and myself are live-streaming today. Please check it out https://t.co/BiVEW9VKTU