Rachelle Lerude: Sustainable Farming & Photography
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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.

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SHOW NOTES:

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:

• Follow Rachelle on Instagram: Instagram)
• Checkout Rachelle's portfolio: Portfolio))
• Follow this sustainable farm in Winters, CA that practices regenerative agriculture with sheep, pigs, and chickens: FarmerShep)
• Follow this sustainable farm in Placer County, CA that produces organic and nutrient-dense food: Hillview Farms)
• Follow this chemical-free farmer florist serving Sonoma County and more: Full Bloom Flower Farm)
• Check out the podcast that inspired Rachelle to pursue her creative dreams: The Chase Jarvis LIVE show)
• Watch* Kiss The Ground* on Netflix: Netflix)
• Check out Reno's Down To Earth Composting: Reno Composting)

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