In this episode, we have the pleasure to talk with Ryan Zinn from the company Dr Bronner. We explore with him how they are using multistrata agroforestry to transform their supply chains in order to increase their resilience and the improve the livelihood of the farmers they work with. We are able to understand why such a company is investing in regenerative agroforestry and what it takes for them to transform their supply chains. We go into some practical details such as the challenges that come with diversifying production on smallholdings and the key role of infrastructure to make it work. If you want to understand how forward thinking companies can be partners for driving forward agroforestry or if you're just curious to understand some of the stakes of agroforestry in the context of smallholders in the tropics, this episode is for you!
• TABLE OF CONTENTS
00:02:25 Introduction of Dr Bronner and their work with agroforestry
00:09:20 Scale and types of designs on the ground
00:16:27 How Dr Bronner works with farmers from their supply chain
00:24:07 Building regenerative techniques with the farmers
00:31:15 Dealing with extra labour induced by complex systems
00:37:29 Selling and working with diversity
00:46:49 Infrastructure for success and scaling
00:56:34 Mistakes and lessons learnt
01:05:48 How far is Dr B in the process of integrating regenerative practices in its supply chain?
01:09:10 Regenerative Organic Certification
01:16:39 Will other companies follow?
• RESOURCES
https://www.drbronner.com/about/our-earth/combatting-climate-change-on-the-ground/
• GET IN TOUCH www.regenerativeagroforestry.org
• SUPPORT US www.gumroad.com/regenagroforestry
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