For many people, the answer might sound like more machines, more automation, or more technology. But during a recent visit to Carnation Farms, PBS highlighted a different possibility \u2014 one rooted in soil health, local food, animal care, and a deeper relationship with the land.<\/p>\n
In the video, viewers are invited onto our historic farm in Carnation, Washington, where more than 800 acres of fields, pasture, and working agricultural space tell a story<\/a> that is both old and new. Carnation Farms has been part of this region for more than a century, and that legacy is still felt today. At the same time, the farm is helping shape a more resilient future through regenerative farming practices<\/a> that work with nature rather than against it.<\/p>\n Inside the greenhouse, our team shares how so much of farming begins long before anything is visible above the soil. Seeds are started with care, but the real focus goes deeper. As the video explains, regenerative farming<\/strong> is not only about what is grown. It is about improving the health of the soil itself so farmland can remain productive, nourishing, and viable for generations to come.<\/p>\n That long-view commitment is one of the clearest takeaways from the piece. Regenerative farming is not simply about restricting harm. It is about active improvement<\/strong>. It is about building the conditions for healthier land, healthier ecosystems, and healthier food in the future.<\/p>\n The video also captures something essential about Carnation Farms beyond the crops and pasture. This is not only a place where food is grown. It is also a place where knowledge is shared. As a nonprofit farm, Carnation Farms supports community education<\/strong> through workshops, tours, dinners, and regional programs that help strengthen the broader food system. That spirit of learning is part of what makes the farm more than a destination. It makes it a living part of the community.<\/p>\n And yes, the video also includes one of the most joyful parts of life on the farm: the sheep<\/strong>. In a memorable closing scene, viewers are introduced to a barn full of baby lambs \u2014 over 200 of them \u2014 each bringing a little more life, curiosity, and character to the season. If you are interested in meeting our lambs, check out our Meat & Great Series<\/a>.<\/p>\n See how PBS explored regenerative farming, soil stewardship, community education, and life on the farm at Carnation Farms.<\/p>\nWatch the Video<\/h3>\n