Julie Friend is a regenerative farmer and founder of Wildom Farm. She chats with Dr. Anthony Gustin about how she holistically and humanely raises multi-species in a forest and pasture-based system.
Tune in to the episode to hear them discuss:
What inspired Julie to leave Chicago (and a job in fashion) to become a farmer
What it was like adjusting from urban to rural life
Why buying from local farmers eliminates food confusion
How to build an intentional brand around a farm and diversify
The perks of opening a farm store
The differences between forest and pasture-raised pork
How species-appropriate diets and native foraging affect pigs
Achieving nose-to-tail utilization with small processors
The wave of women in the regenerative agriculture space
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Julie Friend’s Wildom Farm
Wildom Farm’s Instagram