Mark Shepard: podcast appearances and interviews

Mark I. Shepard, born in 1960, is a permaculture farmer, homesteader, and author associated with Forest Agriculture Enterprises LLC. He has also served as a Vermont State Senator representing Bennington as a Republican and was an unsuccessful candidate for the Republican nomination for Vermont's at-large United States House of Representatives seat in 2006. Shepard's work focuses on sustainable farming practices and land management, emphasizing permaculture principles. His experience in state politics and candidacy for federal office reflect his engagement with public service and community development. Through his farming and writing activities, he promotes environmentally conscious agricultural methods and self-sufficient living.