25. Growing With Nature: Meet Kip & Angelique of Smarter by Nature

Mary and Emma sit down with Kip and Angelique, the founders of Smarter by Nature - an urban and rural farming business serving the community in Tallahassee, Florida. Their goal is to provide fresh produce and opportunities for economic sustainability through education as well as to take care of the soil and protect the natural environment. Kip and Angelique share their challenges, methods and aspirations for the future.  1:30 - Catch- up with Mary and Emma 6:20 - Introducing Kip and Angelique Now let’s get into the interview! 9:36 - K&A introduce their business 14:56 - K&A’s role as regenerative farmers 20:00 - Guiding principles of Smarter by Nature 25:00 - The magic of mycelium  30:00 - How to check the minerals in your soil 38:25 - Smarter by Nature’s business model 44:00 - Permaculture and microclimates 48:00 - Transitioning a food desert into an oasis 52:00 - Applying sustainability in every aspect of life Things Mentioned: Microgreens Blog The Lady Farmer Guide to Slow Living Book The Hands-On Home book by Erica Strauss The ALMANAC  Mycelium Running book IFAS Extension Office Etsy Smarter By Nature Youtube Smarter By Nature Instagram