Panicked about climate? Wondering what to do? Nate Salpeter and Shira Jacobson join us to discuss Sweet Farm, a sanctuary that is attacking the climate crisis from many different angles. From animal rescue to the most sophisticated agriculture technology, from plant-based regenerative ag to composting, Sweet Farm will give you hope and inspire you on your journey!
Nate Salpeter, who holds a Ph.D. in engineering, is, along with Anna Sweet, a co-founder of Sweet Farm, which is a place of education, inspiration, and innovation through farm animal rescue, regenerative agriculture, and technology initiatives to scale accessible change in the food and climate systems globally. Nate is also an investor in the alternative protein, agriculture technology, and sustainability sectors and a general partner at SNØCAP, an emerging climate innovation fund that aims to enable sector shifts and unlock the potential for previously unimaginable companies to exist.
Shira Jacobson is a marketing and social media specialist and the Development and Communications Manager at Sweet Farm, where she works to make the world a kinder, more sustainable place for all.
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