Women of the Earth

The Key to Flood Defense Is in Our Soils

In July 2023, historic flooding swept across Vermont, devastating farms and testing the resilience of the land. This episode follows Corie Pierce of Bread & Butter Farm as she reveals how more than a decade of regenerative farming helped their fields withstand extreme rainfall. At the heart of the story is a simple truth: the healthier the soil, the more resilient the land.