<p>When you see a strawberry in the grocery store in the middle of winter, have you ever stopped to ask how it got there? And why it can last for weeks when a fresh one from a local farm is best eaten in days? </p><p>We’re on-site at Vitruvian Farms, just outside Madison, Wisconsin, with co-founder Tommy Stauffer to walk through what it really means to relocalize our food system. </p><p>Tommy shares the story of starting the farm in college, driven by a passion for building community and changing how we think about what we eat. </p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn the difference between conventional and regenerative farming, and why practices like crop rotation and cover cropping are essential for building healthy soil. </p><p>We get into the details of what “eating seasonally” actually looks like—it’s about diving deep into what’s available right now, from asparagus in the spring to tomatoes in the summer.</p><p> We also explore how Vitruvian is making local, organic food more convenient than ever through their online store and partnerships, bringing the farm directly to your door.</p><p> This conversation will give you a new appreciation for the food on your plate and the people who grow it. </p><p>Vitruvian Farms: www.vitruvianfarms.com/</p><p>Neutral: www.neutral.us </p><p>Timestamps </p><p>00:43 - The Story of Vitruvian Farms</p><p> 08:46 - What Regenerative Farming Actually Means </p><p>18:26 - How the Farm-to-Building Model Works </p><p>29:45 - The Truth About Supermarket Produce </p><p>44:24 - A Practical Guide to Seasonal Eating </p><p>51:44 - Inside the Greenhouse: Extending the Season </p><p>53:21 - Building Community Beyond the Crops</p><p> 55:08 - The Future of Local Food</p><p>#LocalFood #OrganicFarming #RegenerativeAgriculture #FarmToTable #CSA #VitruvianFarms #KnowYourFarmer #SeasonalEating #SustainableFarming #MadisonWisconsin</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://neutralpodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">neutralpodcast.substack.com</a>