Why Young Farmers Can’t Afford Land - And How to Fix It [Eline Veninga]
What if the future of farming wasn’t in the hands of corporations, but in the hands of communities? Imagine a world where farmers don’t struggle with crushing debt, where land is protected for generations, and where you—not just governments or investors—can help reshape the food system. In this episode, we dive into an innovative model that could revolutionize access to land, empower regenerative farmers, and reconnect people with their food.Our guest, Eline Veninga, is at the forefront of this movement with Lenteland, a groundbreaking initiative that makes farmland affordable, community-owned, and dedicated to regenerative agriculture—forever. We’ll explore how this model works, why the current food system is failing farmers, and how you can be part of the solution.If you care about food, farming, and the future, this episode is a must-listen!In This Episode, We Discuss:✅ Why farmland is becoming unaffordable—and how we can fix it✅ How community-owned farms give power back to farmers and citizens✅ The shocking way most banks treat soil health—and why it’s completely backwards✅ Why farming needs TEAMS, not just solo farmers✅ How YOU can invest in regenerative agriculture—starting at just €500🌍 Why This Episode MattersFarmland prices are skyrocketing. Farmers are disappearing. Investors and corporations are buying up land, making it impossible for small farmers to survive.Leenteland is rewriting the rules—creating community-owned farms where regenerative agriculture can thrive, free from market speculation.This isn’t just an idea. It’s happening now. Lenteland already has multiple farms up and running, proving that a citizen-powered food system isn’t just possible—it’s the future.📢 Want to be part of the movement? Listen now.⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯This podcast was produced in partnership with Soil Capital, a company that supports #regenerativeagriculture by financially rewarding farmers who improve soil health.⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯Useful links: Lenteland - https://www.lente.land/Eline Veninga - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elineveninga/Follow Us: Instagram: @deep_seed_podcastLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/deep-seedEmail - raphael@deepseed.euHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.