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After the Commodity Crash: How One Walnut Farmer is Reinventing the Industry with Kaben Kramer
Manage episode 380044813 series 3454373
The year after the Kramer’s went all in on walnut farming, the commodity market collapsed. And then it collapsed further. Today Kaben Kramer shares how walnuts are grown, why he doesn’t like to term ‘regenerative’ anymore, how the watershed works on his farm, the reason no one can afford to start a walnut farm today, and how he and his wife Jenn are forging a new path within an industry that is seemingly collapsing in real time around them. Kaben also shares how they’re conserving precious water in California, and the number one way consumers can improve our food system today.
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Chews Wisely is brought to you by G5 Insurance. For your farm, ranch, and small business insurance needs, check out g5agency.com! And let them know we sent you.
54 episodes
Manage episode 380044813 series 3454373
The year after the Kramer’s went all in on walnut farming, the commodity market collapsed. And then it collapsed further. Today Kaben Kramer shares how walnuts are grown, why he doesn’t like to term ‘regenerative’ anymore, how the watershed works on his farm, the reason no one can afford to start a walnut farm today, and how he and his wife Jenn are forging a new path within an industry that is seemingly collapsing in real time around them. Kaben also shares how they’re conserving precious water in California, and the number one way consumers can improve our food system today.
Find Tenderlyrooted Sprouted Walnuts:
Stay in touch with Chews Wisely:
IG: @chewswiselypodcast
Twitter: @chewswiselypod
Patreon: Chews Wisely
Email: chewswiselypodcast@gmail.com
Chews Wisely is brought to you by G5 Insurance. For your farm, ranch, and small business insurance needs, check out g5agency.com! And let them know we sent you.
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