Regenerative Agriculture and Zero Foodprint

The speaker shares their journey from cooking to founding Zero Foodprint, a nonprofit aimed at integrating restaurants into climate solutions through regenerative agriculture. They discuss the challenges faced in promoting sustainable farming practices and the launch of the Table to Farm initiative in California. The talk emphasizes the importance of collective action in transforming the food system and highlights the impact of small contributions from businesses and consumers in supporting regenerative agriculture.

What was the initial purpose of the speaker starting to cook?

• To learn new recipes

• To start a new restaurant

• To become a famous chef

• To avoid talking to people

What was the speaker's initial career before becoming a chef?

• A farmer

• A line cook

• A preacher

• A salesperson

What was the main focus of Zero Foodprint?

• Improving restaurant menus

• Reducing food waste

• Increasing food production

• Addressing agricultural emissions

What did the speaker identify as the root cause of the food system's climate impact?

• Agricultural emissions

• Restaurant operations

• Ingredient choices

• Food waste

What challenge did the speaker face when trying to implement regenerative practices in their restaurant?

• Lack of customer interest

• High cost of ingredients

• Insufficient supply of ingredients

• Difficulty in training staff

What was the speaker's reaction to learning about the non-correlation in organic farming?

• Hopeful

• Excited

• Soul-crushed

• Indifferent

What was the goal of the pilot program with the state of California?

• To increase restaurant profits

• To support regenerative agriculture

• To reduce food prices

• To promote organic farming

What analogy does the speaker use to describe the potential impact of collective action in farming?

• A financial market

• A technological revolution

• A renewable energy shift

• A healthcare system

How does Zero Foodprint plan to fund regenerative agriculture projects?

• By selling organic products

• By collecting small contributions from businesses

• By increasing food prices

• Through government grants

What is the ultimate goal of Zero Foodprint according to the speaker?

• To eliminate all food waste

• To make regenerative agriculture the new normal

• To become a global restaurant chain

• To reduce food prices worldwide