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 plate. To always remember, we stand for is what we stand on. BUY, EAT, LIVE LOCAL. EVERYDAY. 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 community
Produced by EZF Media, LLC
Website: 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 community
Produced by EZF Media, LLC
Website: ezfmedia.com
#NaturesNeighbor #LocalFood #FoodSystem #SupportLocal #SmallFarm #CommunityResilience #GrowYourOwnFood #Permaculture #FoodIntegrity #CaliforniaFarming #SustainableLiving #KnowYourFarmer #FarmToTable #ResilientCommunities
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