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Episode 275: Deb Soule, Herbalist and Founder of Avena Botanicals

Episode 275: Deb Soule, Herbalist and Founder of Avena Botanicals

FromThe Farm Report


Episode 275: Deb Soule, Herbalist and Founder of Avena Botanicals

FromThe Farm Report

ratings:
Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Jan 21, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Deb Soule, herbalist and founder of Avena Botanicals in Midcoast Maine, joins The Farm Report to talk about her practice as an herbalist and biodynamic grower. Deb also delves into the challenges herbalists face in of complying with the FDA–which regulates herbs as part of a broad category of dietary supplements–including touching upon the tools necessary for helping future herbalists and small-scale herb producers navigate FDA regulation.
Released:
Jan 21, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Farm Report is a show about the people, processes, and policies that shape how food is produced today. From the latest agricultural innovations to the day-to-day challenges of running a viable business growing vegetables and grazing cattle, host Lisa Elaine Held engages in conversations with farmers and farmworkers and the people who work alongside them—like chefs, researchers, activists, and investors. Expect from-the-field insights paired with real-world context as guests explore how producing fresh, delicious food relates to environmental and community sustainability, equality and justice, politics and policy, and better health.