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Let me paint a picture of our guest today. Ed Kyrke-Smith established Rebel Farmer as a rebellion against the conventional practices of food consumption. His platform promotes and produces local seasonal food, grown ethically on a smaller scale, while also educating communities on sustainable growing techniques.

With a focus on fostering smaller, more localised consumer-producer relationships, Ed's mission is to reduce the negative environmental impact of farming and create a more resilient food system.

Eight years after nurturing his first tomato plant, and with seven years of dedicated development from his site in Kent, Ed now stands as a leading voice in sustainable growing, ethical agriculture, and principles of NO-DIG and permaculture.

Ed’s dedication to ethical farming and community engagement is truly inspiring. I can't wait to delve deeper into your journey and the impact you're making in the world of food production.

Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background

02:31
Moving to Kent and Starting a Homestead

08:04
Discovering Permaculture and Sustainable Living

09:56
Transitioning to a Sustainable Lifestyle

14:19
Finding a Home in Kent

19:22
Incorporating Nature into Family Life

20:45
The Journey of Sustainable Farming

22:09
Economics and Self-Sufficiency

23:16
The Impact of Cheap Supermarket Produce

24:39
The Problems with Supermarkets

26:01
The Hunger Gap and Seasonal Foods

29:37
The Future of Food and Relocalization

35:20
Kent Food Hubs and the Kent School of Food

38:44
Creating a Perennial Forest Garden

47:18
Wilder Work and Rewilding the Senses

50:01
The Future of Food and Educating the Next Generation

51:13
Observation and Finding Inspiration in Nature

52:01
Volunteering at Rebel Farmer HQ

Instagram - @rebelfarmered
Website - https://www.rebelfarmer.co.uk/

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~Music - Caleb Howard Almond / @oakandalmondcarpentry