Innovating Regenerative Systems: The Journey of Dryland Distilling with Nels Wroe
S2, E54
In this episode, Joni Kindwall-Moore sits down with Nels Wroe of Dryland Distilling to discuss his unique journey from starting a craft distilling business to pioneering innovative, regenerative agricultural practices in the production of spirits. Wroe shares insights into the challenges and rewards of creating a localized, regenerative supply chain that supports the environment and community.
- Origins and Philosophy: Nels Wroe details his path from a small magazine project on craft distillers to founding Dryland Distilling, driven by a desire to create spirits that truly represent the American West using locally sourced, regenerative ingredients.
- Challenges of Local Sourcing: Wroe discusses the difficulties faced by craft distillers in sourcing local ingredients and how Dryland Distilling navigates these challenges to produce authentic, high-quality spirits.
- Impact on Local Food Systems: The conversation highlights the importance of spirits and beer in the local food system, focusing on how Dryland Distilling's efforts contribute to a sustainable model that uses regenerative farming practices.
- Innovations in Regenerative Agriculture: Wroe elaborates on the strategies Dryland Distilling employs to foster regenerative agricultural practices among local grain producers, emphasizing these methods' environmental and economic benefits.
- The Future of Craft Distilling: Nels Wroe shares his vision for the future, which involves expanding the reach of regenerative practices beyond local boundaries and creating an educational platform for consumers and other producers in the craft distilling industry.
- Visit Dryland Distilling's website (drylanddistillers.com) to learn more about their unique spirits and the story behind each bottle.
- Engage with the distillery on social media to follow their journey and support regenerative practices in the spirits industry.
What is Regenerative by Design?
Regenerative by Design Podcast: where we get to the root of health, climate, economics, and food with host, Joni Kindwall-Moore, an RN, Ethnobotanist, and the founder of Snacktivist Foods.
Join us on this journey as we explore the ideas, stories, and personalities behind the regenerative food system movement, including climate change, human health, economics, food, and other deeply interconnected topics.
This podcast will "go there" and discuss topics that might make you squirm… just a little. We want to challenge ourselves to think outside the box, discover the deeper side of our world's problems, and better understand how to solve them.
We aim to unpack some of today's most dynamic issues with some of the most inspiring minds, pushing the boundaries of our current norms and thinking paradigms.
In the past few years, we have seen incredibly disruptive events, such as pandemics, climate events, disasters, and war. These often trigger reactionary system changes that have short-term gains. However, when these are practiced over the long term, they often have a degenerative effect on health and the environment.
Regenerative Design thinking is the opposite. It is an intentional, premeditated process that involves a high level of observation, analysis, creativity, and looking beyond reductionistic principles. It embraces systems thinking and additionality to create regenerative solutions.
Regenerative agriculture has become a powerful force for positive transformation and hope in today's world. And no discussion about agriculture is complete without a conversation about food.
Food connects people and the planet, so grab a cup of coffee or your favorite running shoes and get ready to take a mental and philosophical leap into the future of food and our planet.
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