Rewind #4 - How LENTELAND is Rethinking Land Ownership in Farming [ELINE VENINGA]
Deep Seed - Regenerative AgricultureShow Notes
What if farms were owned by communities... and managed for generations to come? 🌱
In this #REWIND episode, we revisit a powerful moment with Eline Veninga, co-founder of Lenteland, a groundbreaking initiative in the Netherlands that’s rethinking land ownership, farmer succession, and regenerative agriculture from the ground up.
Eline breaks down the structural barriers young farmers face — from sky-high land prices to outdated financial systems — and how Lenteland’s community-owned, farmer-led model offers a radically hopeful alternative.
She also shares how Lenteland supports farmers with training, team-building, and long-term security — creating a new path for regenerative farmers to thrive, not just survive.
🎧 Topics covered:
Land access and generational transition
Regenerative farming and soil health
Community-owned agriculture models
Alternative farm financing
Farmer support and education
🔁 Originally aired: Feb 11, 2025 🎧 Listen to the full episode here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5vZjGJQF91FWAzHXcxxTuz?si=450a2d13492f4046
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This episode was made in partnership with Soil Capital, a company accelerating the transition to regenerative agriculture by financially rewarding farmers who improve soil health and biodiversity 💚 www.soilcapital.com
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