The Next Step Up From Organic with Little Farm Store Association: Rene Cleveland & Ryan Goolsby

What if the problem with our food system isn’t a lack of food… but a lack of real nutrition? In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Goolsby & Rene Cleveland from the Little Farm Association to explore what’s really happening behind the scenes of modern food—and why more people are turning back to local farms. We dive into: Why “organic” doesn’t always mean what you think The difference between industrial, organic, and regenerative farming How our food system became focused on volume over nutrition The connection between soil health, food quality, and human health And how local food networks could be the future of healthier communities The Little Farm Association is building a different model, connecting consumers directly with local farmers through a simple online marketplace, bringing fresh, transparent, and locally produced food right to your doorstep. Instead of navigating multiple farms or limited farmers markets, members can access products from dozens of local producers, choose exactly what they want, and have it delivered—all while supporting small farms and keeping food dollars in their local community. If you’ve ever wondered: 👉 Where your food really comes from 👉 Whether “healthy food” is actually healthy 👉 Or how to start eating better without overcomplicating it This conversation is for you. 🥕 Learn More / Get Started 👉 https://littlefarm.store/ 🔔 Don’t forget Like, subscribe, and share with someone who cares about what they eat. Time Stamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:09- Food Transparency 01:55 - "Whole Food" and "Organic Definition 03:40 - Food Lacking Nutrients 04:40 - Regenerative Label 07:30 - Industrialization in Farming 10:00- History of Farming 13:18 - Health Effects of Our Current Health System 14:20 - Food Engineered to be Addictive 17:30 - How to Connect the Customers to Who is Actually Producing the Foods 19:50 - Are All The Farmers Regenerative Farmers 21:20 - Delivery 23:08 - Private Membership Association Model 24:00 - Farmers and Food Businesses 27:27 - Food Industry Trust 32:52 - What Foods are Being Produced Throughout the Seasons 35:00 - Things Changed Within Selves 37:50 - What are the Pitfalls Within the Grocery Stores 39:50 - Onboarding Process for Farmers 42:50 - What is the Future? 44:20 - What is Unique? 45:14 - What Does the Monthly Membership Go To? #LocalFood #RegenerativeFarming #HealthyEating #FoodSystem #FarmToTable #SustainableLiving #Nutrition #SmallFarms #OrganicFood #FoodTransparency #EatLocal #FoodIsMedicine #Podcast #HealthAndWellness #SustainableAgriculture