Brian McCarthy
“Regenerative Agriculture Practices in an Urban Environment Which Reconnects People With The Source Of Their Food”.
Biography
Brian McCarthy is a 2021 Nuffield Scholar. His topic is“Regenerative Agriculture Practices in an Urban Environment Which Reconnects People With The Source Of Their Food”. He feels that by having a tangible link for consumers in an urban setting which they can witness first-hand and engage in, that people can make more informed and educated decisions regarding the food they eat. That trust can be built between urban consumers and rural producers. He believes that the daunting future facing the agricultural industry needs the will and support of consumers to drive the decisions made in farms all around the world. These decisions include choosing to adopt agricultural practices which regenerate and promote truly healthy soil and buoyant eco-systems full of diversity. Brian grew up in Bishopst
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“Regenerative Agriculture Practices in an Urban Environment Which Reconnects People With The Source Of Their Food”.
Brian McCarthy is a 2021 Nuffield Scholar. His topic is“Regenerative Agriculture Practices in an Urban Environment Which Reconnects People With The Source Of Their Food”. He feels that by having a tangible link for consumers in an urban setting which they can witness first-hand and engage in, that people can make more informed and educated decisions regarding the food they eat. That trust can be built between urban consumers and rural producers. He believes that the daunting future facing the ag
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Year
2021 Scholar
Location
Co. Cork
Sector
Horticulture
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Farm Enterprise
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