The Vegan Report Why Plants Are Not 100% Vegan. With Meg Kelly | Ep. 93
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Oct 14, 2025 Join Meg Kelly, co-founder of the Veganic Agriculture Network and an expert in sustainable gardening, as she dives into the surprising world of plant-based farming. Discover how most plant foods are grown with animal byproducts, and learn about the benefits of veganic methods that avoid these practices. Meg discusses the health risks linked to animal fertilizers, the environmental impact of traditional agriculture, and the importance of growing your own food. Get inspired by ways to transition to a more sustainable, ethical food system!
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Animals Only Recycle Plant Nutrients
- Animals don't create nutrients; they cycle plant-derived nutrients back into soil via manure.
- Veganic reuses those original plant sources directly (e.g., alfalfa pellets) without animal intermediaries.
Mulch And Feed Soil Life
- Use plant mulches like hay and let your soil microorganisms break them down instead of buying manure.
- Build biodiversity and habitat so local wildlife and microbes maintain soil fertility naturally.
Animal Fertilizers Raise Food-Safety Risks
- The main human-health risk from animal-based fertilizers is bacterial contamination (E. coli, Salmonella).
- Veganic systems greatly reduce those immediate bacterial contamination risks for fresh produce.