“The Hidden Link Between Chemical Farming and Human Health Problems”
What Dr. Arden Andersen Discovered — and What Every Farmer Needs to Know Before the Next Season
Last week, Helen and Hugo Disler of Farming Secrets hosted a powerful session uncovering a connection most farmers feel instinctively but rarely hear explained clearly: the relationship between soil chemicals, food quality, and the growing health challenges facing farming families.
Drawing from the decades of work by Dr. Arden Andersen — physician, soil scientist, agricultural consultant, and one of the world’s most respected voices in biological farming — Helen and Hugo walked participants through the insights that many say changed the way they look at their land, their crops, and their own well-being.
Throughout the webinar, farmers were able to see and hear directly from Arden through a series of short video clips taken from the Sustainable Agriculture Forum. These “sneak peek” segments highlight the principles that form the backbone of his course — practical, science-driven, and immediately relevant to anyone questioning the long-term cost of chemical farming.
Inside the replay, you’ll hear Arden speak candidly on topics farmers rarely get access to:
What is the real point of farming?
Arden reframes farming not as chemical management but as nutrient stewardship — for the soil, the crop, and the farmer.
What do you do if you can’t use glyphosate?
He outlines the biological alternatives and explains why removing chemical crutches often strengthens both soil function and farm resilience.
Why a farmer’s own health can’t be separated from their soil.
Arden draws a direct, evidence-based line between farming inputs and human health, especially in rural communities.
Why so many people are getting sick — and what soil has to do with it.
He exposes the overlooked biochemical disruptors found in conventional systems.
The critical role of calcium, Brix, and other measurable indicators.
Farmers gain clarity on the markers that reveal whether a system is degenerating or regenerating.
These clips act as a window into the depth and practicality of the Sustainable Agriculture Forum, and show why so many farmers around the world consider Arden one of the most important educators in modern agriculture.
Before moving into the Q&A, we shared a special invitation for those attending live: the chance to access the Sustainable Agriculture Forum, along with an added bonus — Producing Food As If It Mattered.
We’ll send you a separate update with all the details so you can take advantage of this opportunity.
About Dr. Arden Andersen
With over 40 years of experience in human health, food nutrition, and biological farming, Dr. Andersen is one of the few experts who understands the entire chain — from soil to human cells. His insights formed the foundation of this webinar and he doesn’t mince his words..
Up next: Informative Q & A
You’ll also hear powerful moments from the live Q&A, where participants shared their own experiences learning directly from Arden. Martin Williams was among those eager to speak, adding his personal reflections to the discussion.(See clip below)
We then invited Adrian Lawrie to highlight the consistent, positive outcomes achieved by farmers who worked under Arden’s guidance. Adrian hosted Arden many times over the years, a collaboration that eventually led to Farming Secrets filming “Producing Food As If It Mattered“— a resource that remains as relevant today as when it was first created.
Adrian also shared the most recent example of Arden’s influence: the remarkable story of the Kemp family farm and how they successfully navigated the recent drought with resilience and measurable improvement.
The session closed with an open conversation about health — the rising concerns many farmers face, and the practical, grounded steps toward living in a healthier, more sustainable way.
Farmers Share Their Journey with Dr. Arden Andersen’s Sustainable Agriculture Course
From the chat:
Rebuilding Soil Biodiversity: How Kemp Farming Strengthened Grain, Soil, and Piggery Health
