Nature's Neighbor - Growing From our Roots

Let's start the conversation of local food. The real conversation. Not just the want, let's talk the realization of what is takes and how it works.

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This is a way for our community to help finance Nature's Neighbor - Growing From Our Roots. This a video / Audio Podcast that Melanie created many years ago.  With the help of many community members it has blossomed into what it is today .  From 2007 -2009, Earth Talk Radio broadcasting our of KVEC in San Luis Obispo, California to 2009- 2021 the show named changed to Nature's Neighbor - Growing From Our Roots.  Broadcasting live from KPRL in Paso Robles, California.  2021 to present it has been a Podcast.  Now with the opportunity to make this a video / audio live show.  Where we as a community have  A show where we talk everything about Food, Farming, Family and Home. Home is always the Central Coast Of California. Always, using methods and practices to mimic nature as close as possible. Hoping to stimulate the conversation of how we eat our politics everyday. With the biggest political act we do everyday is what we put on our in our mouth.   To always remember, what we stand for is what we stand on. BUY, EAT, LIVE LOCAL. EVERYDAY. To have the conversation of health through food and environment.  To understand the feelings of seasons and understanding what weather really is.  It is not just a raining day, what does this really mea?  What moon phase are really in?  so many questions that we as a community will get to answering all these questions.Support our show.  The seed money planted here will help this program grow. Sponsorships are available - Call Melanie 805-712-3478Donations are appreciated  www.naturestouchnurseryandharvest.store 

In Episode 35 of Nature’s Neighbor, Melanie and Josh tackle one of the biggest questions facing communities today: what is the real cost of food, farming, and living locally?From rising fuel prices and regulatory challenges to the realities facing farmers, small businesses, and young people entering agriculture, this conversation explores the complicated systems shaping our food supply and local economies.Melanie shares firsthand experiences working with farmers and small businesses across California, while Josh dives into the importance of localization, ecological thinking, and rebuilding community through food and land stewardship.The discussion also takes an unexpected turn into something deeper: how disconnected many people have become from food itself — from knowing how to cook, to understanding where food comes from, to recognizing what real nourishment looks like.This episode asks the hard questions:What is the true cost of “cheap” groceries?Why are farmers and small businesses struggling to survive?How did we lose basic food knowledge in our communities?And how can we rebuild stronger, more resilient local food systems?This conversation isn’t about politics — it’s about accountability, resilience, and reconnecting people to the land and to each other.If we want stronger communities and healthier food systems, it starts with how we grow, cook, share, and support food locally.🌱 Grow local🥕 Support farmers🌎 Reconnect with the land🤝 Rebuild communityProduced by EZF Media, LLCWebsite: ezfmedia.com#NaturesNeighbor #LocalFood #FoodSystems #SupportLocal #SmallFarms #CaliforniaFarming #CommunityResilience #KnowYourFarmer #FarmToTable #SustainableLiving #RegenerativeAgriculture #LocalEconomy #FoodEducation #GrowYourOwnFood

In Episode 34 of Nature’s Neighbor, Melanie and Josh dig deeper than ever before — moving beyond gardening tips into the bigger systems shaping our food, economy, and communities.From food regulations and hidden ingredients to corporate consolidation, tariffs, local farming, and the fragility of modern supply chains, this episode explores what happens when small farms are overregulated while big corporations expand.What is the real cost of “cheap” groceries?Are we too dependent on outside distribution?What happens when local knowledge leaves our communities?And how do we rebuild trust — neighbor to neighbor?This conversation isn’t about political sides.It’s about resilience, accountability, food integrity, and strengthening local communities from the ground up.If we want stronger neighborhoods and healthier food systems, it starts with what we grow, what we buy, and how we support each other.🌱 Grow local🏡 Support small farms♻️ Reduce waste🤝 Rebuild communityProduced by EZF Media, LLCWebsite: ezfmedia.com#NaturesNeighbor #LocalFood #FoodSystem #SupportLocal #SmallFarm #CommunityResilience #GrowYourOwnFood #Permaculture #FoodIntegrity #CaliforniaFarming #SustainableLiving #KnowYourFarmer #FarmToTable #ResilientCommunities

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