Regenerative agriculture as a synthesis of techno-optimist and ecological approaches
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Rob Appleby
Summary
Robert Appleby, founder of Cibus Capital, uses Charles Mann's "The Wizard and the Prophet" framework to analyze the divide in agricultural approaches. The "Wizard" represents techno-optimists who believe technology can solve food production challenges, while the "Prophet" represents those advocating for working with nature. Appleby argues for regenerative agriculture as a synthesis of both approaches — not retreating from technology but using it to amplify living ecosystems. The article discusses President Trump's executive order on regenerative agriculture and positions regenerative methods as a pragmatic middle path that leverages innovation while respecting ecological principles.
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· 3 pulledRegenerative approaches are not about retreating from technology but using it to amplify living ecosystems.
The views expressed in this article are the author's own and do not necessarily represent those of AgFunderNews.
On June 25, President Trump signed an executive order aiming to advance regenerative agriculture and strengthen American farm resilience, placing it at the heart of the Make America Healthy Again agenda.
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