Ever thought about quitting the city grind and moving to a farm? In this eye-opening episode of Qué Pasa Boston, host Gabriela Salas sits down with Jody Mendoza Peña to talk about her radical life transformation. Jody went from running Boston’s top nightlife spots—like Mojitos—to becoming a certified organic, regenerative farmer on a 65-acre homestead in Winchendon, Massachusetts.

Referencing the journey detailed in the audio file "Jody Farming QPD Podcast Version.mp3", Jody pulls back the curtain on the broken commercial food system. She reveals why grocery store produce is losing its nutrients, why local farms are facing a silent mental health crisis, and why convenience is borrowing against our children's future.

🌟 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

 The Pandemic Pivot: How the uncertainty of 2021 pushed a powerhouse entrepreneur family out of the city and onto the land.

 The Magic of Soil Health: The physical, chemical, and biological layers of earth—and why happy soil microbes mean a healthier gut microbiome for you.

 Supermarket Lies vs. Real Food: Why California-shipped produce doesn't cut it, and how to track down nutrient-dense "seasonal treasures" like garlic scapes.

 Bridging Tech and Ancestral Wisdom: How Jody's husband, Richie, built FAAM, a groundbreaking farm-management ERP app designed to help small, organic farmers automate, stay compliant, and survive against corporate agribusiness.

 Getting Involved: The truth behind CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) and how you can join the movement through local volunteer days.

Whether you are a backyard gardener, a tech enthusiast, or someone who just wants to eat healthier, this episode will completely change how you look at the food on your plate.