In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Wendi sits down with regenerative agriculture expert and permaculture designer Judith Horvath to talk about what it really means to become self-reliant in today’s world. Judith shares her unexpected journey from suburban mom dealing with food allergies to building a thriving 19-acre regenerative farm. What started as a need to understand ingredients turned into a complete lifestyle shift rooted in skill-building, curiosity, and a deep respect for the land. Together, they unpack why soil health matters more than most people realize, how modern food systems have disconnected us from our food, and why learning simple skills like cooking, gardening, and food preservation is one of the most empowering things you can do. This episode is both a wake-up call and a warm invitation: you don’t have to do everything at once—but you can start.
In this episode, I sit down with Judith Horvath to talk about what it really looks like to grow your own food… without overwhelm.
What started as trying to help her kids with food sensitivities turned into building a farm, learning regenerative agriculture, and helping others reconnect with where their food comes from.
We talk about:
- Why food quality matters more than we think
- How she started in a simple suburban backyard
- The disconnect between people and their food
- Why you don’t need land (or perfection) to begin
- How small skills can create real freedom over time
This is a conversation about starting where you are, learning as you go, and building a life that feels more grounded, capable, and joyful.
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Regenerative Ag Design: regenerativeagdesign.com
Fairhill Farm: fairhillfarm.com
Podcast: Fairhill Farmstead Life
LinkedIn: Judith Horvath
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