{"id":2966,"date":"2018-09-17T21:48:34","date_gmt":"2018-09-17T21:48:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sourcingmatters.show\/?p=2966"},"modified":"2021-12-22T21:36:19","modified_gmt":"2021-12-22T21:36:19","slug":"ep-35-dr-jonathan-lundgren-standing-tall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sourcingmatters.show\/index.php\/2018\/09\/17\/ep-35-dr-jonathan-lundgren-standing-tall\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep. 35: Dr. Jonathan Lundgren – Standing Tall"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ep. 35: Jonathan Lundgren – founder of Ecdysis Foundation & Blue Dasher Farm lab\u00a0||<\/h3>\n
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After 11 years at the USDA, responsible for his own lab and a good sized staff, the career of this well-regarded scientist and author began to fall apart when he\u00a0published research that cautioned against the use of pesticides approved by the federal agency.\u00a0 How deep into the pockets of the USDA that big business reached, and to what\u00a0extent science is\u00a0compromised\u00a0is surprising hear about.<\/p>\n

\"\"A whistleblower case was filled against the USDA – stating the actions of USDA leadership suppressed his voice;\u00a0compromised\u00a0his science.\u00a0\u00a0Penalized for these\u00a0actions, Dr. Jonathan Lundgren was soon forced out of the USDA as retaliation against those\u00a0scientific findings, and mostly\u00a0for not backing down.\u00a0For episode\u00a035\u00a0you get to hear how this brave and honorable scientist is setting a path forward for a more just, prosperous and well informed tomorrow.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Lundgren had done extensive research into the pesticide Neonicotinoid (neonics), and their impact on bees. Lundgren discovered that one kernel of GMO corn has enough neonics to kill 360,000 bees. These potent neurotoxin synthetics are now the most used pesticides in the world. Used on mass and vast scale stateside – his research showed that we were wiping out 150% (after re-queening ) of our hives annually.<\/p>\n

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Lundgren stood tall and let the pieces fall as they may. “The planet is facing some pretty serious issues right now, and we need people to stand-up and do the right thing for the right reasons.”<\/em> \u00a0Lundgren states in explaining his actions.\u00a0 So, if not Jonathan, than who was going to step forward, and risk their career for something they’d believed in; for something that is true and just?\u00a0 As it turned out, Lundgren proved to be a pioneer in his efforts.\u00a0 The USDA was later hit with 200 additional cases by whistle blowing scientist who corroborated Lundgren’s claims that the agency tampered or muzzled their findings. The ripple effect of Lundgren’s actions are being witnessed in realtime throughout broader federal agencies where scientists, public servants and concerned systems thinkers are standing tall for what’s right.<\/p>\n

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Today, Dr. Jonathan Lundgren is the founder and director of the Ecdysis foundation.\u00a0 He’s set on changing the minds of farmers around the world backed on the research he does at the Blue Dasher Farm Lab. Through the support of his community and supporters Lundgren crowd-funded his research lab focused on the future of regenerative agriculture.\u00a0 In our 35 minute conversation we cover subjects including planetary stability, professional science, future food & farming, and much more.\u00a0 Have a listen you what this truthteller has to say.<\/p>\n

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