Cameron Pedigo Farms for the Right Reasons

“I'd watch the deer, how they would interact with the cows and turkeys and, you know, other animals. I've always been a keen observer of nature. That started young. That's kind of like the foundation. I didn't realize that's what laid the foundation, except for like, 20 years later.”

Currently Cameron is the farm manager of Anchorage Farm - Registered Romneys. For the past 6 years, he’s been farming the Hudson Valley, NY, following 4 years of service in the Navy and then pursuing his bachelor's degree in NYC. His journey into farming began at a dairy farm in Poughkeepsie, NY, where he found his path through the Heroic Food program. Centering on regenerative agriculture, local food systems, and ecology, his focus has been on fostering sustainable practices and nurturing his environment.

The Choosing to Farm podcast is all about telling origin stories, learning from the journeys, and creating connection among first-and returning-generation livestock farmers and ranchers across the US and the world.  After nearly 30 years working professionally in agriculture as well as being a returning-generation farmer myself, I’m here to share stories, tips and resources to help livestock farmers and ranchers heal our relationship with success.  Want to help? Like, share or review this episode! Want to help even more? Join our Patreon to support the show!

Links 

Anchorage Romneys website

Cameron email

Cameron Instagram

Heroic Food website

New York Farmland Finder website

Fred Provenza’s book Nourishment

David Epstein’s book Range

Episode Underwriter:

Northeast Pasture Consortium web site

Choosing to Farm Patreon link

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