Today we're at Carnation Farms, a place for the past and the future are kind of growing side by side.

The town of Carnation has been connected to this farm for over 100 years, and you can feel that history the second you walk in.

But we're not staying inside, because just beyond these walls, there's over 800 acres of what the future of farming might actually look like.

Let's go take a look.

For most of us, when we think future, we picture things like AI, robotics or technology blinking and buzzing everywhere.

But what if the future actually looked a whole lot like the past?

At Carnation Farms, they're practicing something called regenerative farming, which basically means trying to work with nature instead of out.. Oh, and not to spoil the ending, but if you're a fan of cute stuff, be sure to stick around for the end because there's something in a barn you're really going to w.. This is a greenhouse.

And this is Eric.

Eric, what the heck is this?

Well, I'm standing in front of our germ chamber.

This is really where all of the magic begins.

So we plant our seeds into these flats.

And then we cover them in vermiculite and stick them in here so they stay extra warm until they germinate.

As a farmer, I think a lot of people think that I'm focused mostly on what's happening above the soil.

But I would say that I spend most of my time actually trying to manage and improve what's below the soil.

Nice.

And why is regenerative farming im.. It's important because there really hasn't been a standard previously that has been focused on improvement.

It's only been about what do we restrict.

And so when we focus on this improvement, we make sure that farmland will be able to be farmed indefinitely into the future so that future generations can enjoy really nutritious food that, you and I love so much from our local farms.

One thing that surprised me about Carnation Farms is just how much learning that happens here.

It's not just about growing food, it's about sharing knowledge too.

The farm runs as a nonprofit, offering workshops, farm tours, community dinners and programs that help support farmers across the region.

Remember that really cute part I told you about?

Let's go check it out.

There you have it.

Baby sheep.

200 baby sheep.

Yep.

Over 200 sheep.

And even more incredible, they all have names.

This year, they all start with the letter B. Bianca, Beth, Bok Choy, Brussels Sprouts, Buttermilk.

This one hasn't told me her name yet, but I'm Angela.

Thanks for exploring.

We'll see you.