By Philip Kraus, Advancing Eco Agriculture
Dr. Cynthia Daley is a respected leader in sustainable agriculture who works to bridge the gap between academic research and practical regenerative farming practices. She has spent decades advocating for more innovative approaches to agriculture, critiquing outdated university methodologies that fail to support ecological farming systems.
As the founding director of the Center for Regenerative Agriculture at California State University, Chico, Cindy has led efforts to transition academic programs toward regenerative principles and foster collaborations with pioneering farmers.
In this discussion, John and Cindy discuss:
- Using systems-based research over traditional single-variable studies
- Incorporating flux towers to measure real-time carbon flux and soil health improvements
- Partnering with growers as co-researchers to advance regenerative practice
- Developing a degree program in regenerative agriculture to educate future farmers and leaders
- The role of regenerative practices in improving farm viability
- Emphasizing the need for agricultural policy shifts to support ecological farming practices
Read more at Regenerativeagriculturepodcast.com