Rachelle Lerude joins Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman series to discuss all things sustainable farming. Rachelle’s life took an unexpected turn in her 20’s which allowed her the freedom to pursue her dream of becoming a photographer. Rachelle kickstarted her newfound passion by documenting the food production of local farms in the Bay Area.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Working at farm-to-table restaurants and finding beauty in how food is sourced and created
- Escaping a stagnant life of comfort to pursue her dreams and professional goals
- Starting a personal photography project by documenting the food production of local farmers in the Bay Area
- Cold calling farms and meeting the next generation of young farmers
- The importance of composting food to reuse nutrients that would otherwise go to waste
- Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
- Food accessibility
- Tips for aspiring photographers
- Moving across the country to start a new life chapter
- The meaning of Sisterhood
Resources:
- Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts
- Listen to this episode on Spotify
- Follow Rachelle Lerude on Instagram
- Checkout Rachelle Lerude’s portfolio
- Follow FarmerShep, a sustainable farm in Winters, CA that practices regenerative agriculture with sheep, pigs, and chickens
- Follow Hillview Farms, a sustainable farm in Placer County, CA that produces organic and nutrient-dense food
- Follow Full Bloom Flower Farm, a chemical-free farmer florist serving Sonoma County and beyond
- Check out The Chase Jarvis LIVE show which inspired Rachelle to pursue her creative dreams
- Watch Kiss The Ground on Netflix
- Check out Reno’s Down To Earth Composting
