#203 – Anya Fernald: Regenerative Farming and the Art of Cooking Meat

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<p>Anya Fernald is the co-founder of Belcampo farms, chef, and regenerative agriculture expert. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> &#8211; <b>Gala Games</b>: <a href="https://gala.games/lex">https://gala.games/lex</a><br /> &#8211; <b>Athletic Greens</b>: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oil<br /> &#8211; <b>Four Sigmatic</b>: <a href="https://foursigmatic.com/lex">https://foursigmatic.com/lex</a> and use code LexPod to get up to 60% off<br /> &#8211; <b>Fundrise</b>: <a href="https://fundrise.com/lex">https://fundrise.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Anya&#8217;s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/anyafernald">https://www.instagram.com/anyafernald</a><br /> Belcampo&#8217;s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/belcampomeatco">https://www.instagram.com/belcampomeatco</a><br /> Belcampo&#8217;s Website: <a href="https://belcampo.com/">https://belcampo.com/</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT &#38; CONNECT:</b><br /> &#8211; Check out the sponsors above, it&#8217;s the best way to support this podcast<br /> &#8211; Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here&#8217;s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) &#8211; Introduction<br /> (09:04) &#8211; Cooking is an art and a service<br /> (10:43) &#8211; Food is health<br /> (12:45) &#8211; Anticipation makes food taste better<br /> (14:36) &#8211; Lex on breaking the 72 hour fast<br /> (18:47) &#8211; Falling in love with cooking<br /> (20:28) &#8211; Alienation during the diet<br /> (23:09) &#8211; Cooking advice for minimalists<br /> (29:14) &#8211; Complexity of coconut oil<br /> (32:35) &#8211; Anya&#8217;s favorite meal<br /> (39:17) &#8211; Sources of heat<br /> (41:46) &#8211; Why do people freak out about barbecue<br /> (44:58) &#8211; Does the origin of the meat itself make a difference?<br /> (47:06) &#8211; What is regenerative farming?<br /> (51:16) &#8211; AI will be a better farmer than humans<br /> (55:17) &#8211; Carbon negative farming is possible right now<br /> (57:04) &#8211; Certified Humane<br /> (1:00:34) &#8211; Evolutionary diet of animals<br /> (1:03:17) &#8211; Neuralink can help us understand animals<br /> (1:07:13) &#8211; All grass-fed meat made the same?<br /> (1:11:57) &#8211; Health benefits of grass-fed beef<br /> (1:16:29) &#8211; What does it take to be a woman CEO of a meat company?<br /> (1:23:57) &#8211; Making cheese for Italian mafia<br /> (1:27:56) &#8211; How to judge a good meal?<br /> (1:29:58) &#8211; The best meal in the world<br /> (1:37:48) &#8211; Anya played oboe in the Sicily municipal band<br /> (1:39:23) &#8211; Hunting has inspired regenerative farming<br /> (1:44:07) &#8211; Meaning of life<br /> (1:45:27) &#8211; Advice for young people: grow through discomfort</p>