Best Regenerative Future With Matt Powers Podcasts (2025)

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Regenerative Soil NOW!! pt 3 with Matt Powers 1:37:20

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Part 3 of the Regenerative Soil NOW!! Series with Matt Powers - I hope you were able to catch it live and win an amazing giveaway!! If not, you can still signup for the NEW SEASON which begins MONDAY!! https://matt-powers.mykajabi.com/regenerativesoil JOIN US & TRANSFORM YOUR SOIL THIS SEASON!!By Matt Powers

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Episode 21: Grazing School with Charlie Totton, Courtney Tyrrell & Bart Carmichael 58:48

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Episode 21: Grazing School with Charlie Totton, Courtney Tyrrell & Bart Carmichael Think you know what your cattle will eat? Watch that certainty crumble when ten heifers meet a “weedy” paddock and turn it into beef and soil armor. We sit down with Charlie Totton and Courtney Tyrrell, along with educator and rancher Bart Carmichael, to unpack the S…

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Finian Makepeace: The Power of Each Additional Person in the Regenerative Agriculture Movement 1:09:54

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Join Matt Maier, host of Regenerative Renegades, in a conversation with Finian Makepeace — co-founder of Kiss the Ground, producer of the acclaimed films Kiss the Ground and Common Ground, and partner at The Ryzosphere. They explore Finian’s journey from touring musician and activist to one of the most compelling voices in the regenerative agricult…

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Thomas Schroeder: How Connection Creates Conservation 30:19

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In Part 2, Thomas Schroeder, Senior Partnerships Manager for Audubon Conservation Ranching, returns to discuss how Audubon’s work with ranchers and producers is helping biodiversity take flight. This episode explores the power of connection, curiosity, and conservation in the regenerative movement.By Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed

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Thomas Schroeder: Bringing Birds Back to the Land 36:16

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In this two-part series, Thomas Schroeder, Senior Partnerships Manager for Audubon Conservation Ranching, joins host Matt Maier to discuss how ranchers and conservationists are teaming up to restore grassland ecosystems and protect declining bird populations. From his background as a chef to his work in regenerative agriculture, Thomas highlights t…

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Episode 20: Preserving a Legacy with Watt Casey Jr. of Casey Beefmasters 59:08

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Episode 20: Preserving a Legacy with Watt Casey Jr. of Casey Beefmasters What does it take to build cattle that pay their way without props? We sat down with Watt Matthews Casey Jr. of Casey Beefmasters to trace a 77-year line of selection grounded in the Six Essentials—fertility, weight, conformation, hardiness, milk, and disposition—and a ruthles…

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Regenerative Soil NOW!! pt 2 with Matt Powers 1:11:15

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Are You Making Your Plans For Next Season Yet?Are You Planning Around YOUR #SOIL?Today I'm Going Through All The Steps That You Will Need To Take To #Regenerate YOUR SOIL No Matter the Climate, Context, or Scale!! Focusing on the soil is the key to leveling up any system because healthy plants rely upon #healthysoil, and healthy animals rely upon h…

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Regenerative Soil NOW!! pt 1 | Matt Powers 1:25:54

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There is growing awakening that is spreading like WILDFIRE in our communities, BUT we are in a race against time and soil loss - soil loss which is dramatic when the numbers are examined - yet our own health and fertility decline almost matches the same declining curve... it's just happening faster for us. Our future depends on us moving fast enoug…

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Kevin Ouzts: The Necessity of Honest Food 1:02:46

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Join Matt Maier, host of Regenerative Renegades, in a conversation with Kevin Ouzts, chef-turned-founder of The Spotted Trotter. They discuss the evolution of food and farming, Kevin’s journey from fine dining to charcuterie making, and the importance of local sourcing, community, and celebrating regional flavor. Together, they explore how culture,…

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EPISODE 208 - Eco-Ag 2025 & the State of ACRES USA with Taylor Henry 56:51

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Taylor Henry of ACRES USA sits down with Matt Powers for a new episode of A Regenerative Future to talk about ECO AG 2025, the state of ACRES, & the Future of Regenerative Agriculture in America!!Join Us at ECO AG for the 50th Anniversary!! Featuring Joel Salatin, John Kempf, Gabe Brown, Will Harris, Dr. Don Huber, Dr. Arden Anderson, Gary Zimmer, …

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Episode 19: Generations of Stewardship with George Kempfer 56:06

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Episode 19: Generations of Stewardship with George Kempfer What happens when cattle are expected to perform in one of America's most challenging environments? They either adapt or fail. At Kempfer Cattle Company, five generations of ranching experience have created herds specifically designed to thrive where others can't survive. George Kempfer tak…

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Jonathan Lundgren: Can Regeneration Feed the World? 1:02:17

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Join Matt Maier for a conversation with Dr. Jonathan Lundgren — agroecologist, former USDA scientist, and founder of Blue Dasher Farm and the Ecdysis Foundation. Jonathan shares why he walked away from conventional research to pursue regeneration, what he’s learned from the Thousand Farms Initiative, and how farming with nature can restore soil, co…

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Episode 18: Docile Brahmans?!? with Grant and Nicole Vassberg of Kallion Farms 57:42

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Episode 18: Docile Brahmans?!? with Grant and Nicole Vassberg of Kallion Farms What happens when a breeder decides to push back against everything the cattle industry holds sacred? Grant and Nicole Vassberg of Kallion Farms have been doing exactly that with their bold approach to Brahman cattle. For 15 years, Kallion has carried the label of “black…

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Bryan McLeod 2024 R-Soil REWIND 49:21

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Bryan McLeod is a soil consultant, farmer, author, educator, and speaker with decades of experience in the field. This is a recording from R-Soil 2024.Bryan is joining us again for R-Soil 2025!! I hope you can join us - it's FREE: www.R-Soil.com 30+ Speakers, 5 Days, Live Panels, & GIVEAWAYS!!By Matt Powers

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Soil Ecologist and Compost Queen - Vivian Kaloxilos | R-Soil REWIND 1:07:16

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Another R-Soil REWIND Episode - this is a talk by Vivian Kaloxilos, Dr. Elaine Ingham's protege at one point, soil consultant and educator, musician, and ecologist.Join us this year - it's a FREE online conference with amazing speakers, best-selling authors, amazing farmers and gardeners - you don't want to miss it!! Click HERE: www.R-Soil.com & Jo…

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John Kempf pt 2 2024 R-Soil REWIND 47:04

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Join John Kempf & Matt Powers in a conversation spanning the R-Soil 2024 event. This is part 2 of 2.Join us this year - it's a FREE online conference with amazing speakers, best-selling authors, amazing farmers and gardeners - you don't want to miss it!! Click HERE: www.R-Soil.com & Join Us!!By Matt Powers

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A Regenerative Conversation with John Kempf pt 1 | R-Soil REWIND 27:31

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Join John Kempf & Matt Powers in a conversation spanning the R-Soil 2024 event. This is part 1 of 2.Join us this year - it's a FREE online conference with amazing speakers, best-selling authors, amazing farmers and gardeners - you don't want to miss it!! Click HERE: www.R-Soil.com & Join Us!!By Matt Powers

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Microbial Endophytes in Plants: What is the Significance for Permaculture? Dr. James F. White 1:08:29

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R-Soil REWIND - listen Dr. James F. White's talk from R-Soil 2024!!Watch the Full Presentation on Youtube: https://youtu.be/QZ-3ZXeujFUDr. White will be joining us AGAIN this year!! Join Us For The FREE 5-Day Conference Focused On #SOIL!!www.R-Soil.com 30+ Speakers, Panels, Q&A, & GIVEAWAYS!!By Matt Powers

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Regenerative Agriculture with David Montgomery | R-Soil REWIND 42:07

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R-Soil REWIND - watch Best-Selling Author David Montgomery's talk from R-Soil 2024!!Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Bde49WBGfXkDavid will be joining us AGAIN this year!! Join Us For The FREE 5-Day Conference Focused On #SOIL!!www.R-Soil.com 30+ Speakers, Panels, Q&A, & GIVEAWAYS!!By Matt Powers

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Biochar Gardens & How TO Make Biochar with Kelpie Wilson | R-Soil REWIND 46:27

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R-Soil REWIND - watch Kelpie Wilson's #BIOCHAR talk from R-Soil 2024!!Watch the full presentation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uvo6Cewmzp8Kelpie will be joining us AGAIN this year!! Join Us For The FREE 5-Day Conference Focused On #SOIL!!www.R-Soil.com 30+ Speakers, Panels, Q&A, & GIVEAWAYS!!By Matt Powers

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Carrie Balkcom: Beyond the Label— What Grass-Fed Really Means 43:00

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Join Matt Maier, host of Regenerative Renegades for a sit-down interview with Carrie Balkcom, Executive Director of American Grassfed Association. Carrie shares her journey into agriculture and the pivotal role she's played in establishing trusted grass-fed standards. Together, they dive into the fight for honest food labeling, the importance of co…

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A Microscopy-Powered REGENERATION with Matt Powers 1:37:50

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Do You Want To Learn How To Use A Microscope To Evaluate Soil, Compost, Mycorrhizal Fungi, & MORE To Make BETTER DECISIONS & VERIFY YOUR WORK IS WORKING? Then this is the course for you!!The New Season of #Regenerative #Soil #Microscopy Begins MONDAY 9/15 - Click Here & Join Us: http://regenerativesoilmicroscopy.comIncludes Discounts, Payment Plans…

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EPISODE 207 - The New Microbiometer Update with Laura Decker 40:48

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Get 15% Off the Microbiometer with coupon code: powers15https://microbiometer.com/product/microbiometer-10-test-starter-kit/Watch it on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/13UawHZWJHE Laura Decker is the daughter of the inventor of the Microbiometer and leads the small, independent company that serves farmers, gardeners, consultants, and researchers in …

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Episode 17: Soil to Steak with Steve Campbell 1:01:28

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Episode 17: Soil to Steak with Steve Campbell Forgotten wisdom meets modern ranching challenges in this fascinating conversation with Steve Campbell, a seasoned cattle coach who helps producers improve everything from soil health to cattle selection. Campbell shares the profound concept of the "Solo Cup Cow" – a simple yet powerful visual guide tha…

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At-Scale Soil Microscopy LIVE with Matt Powers [FULL PRESENTATION] 1:39:29

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I often get asked "are people making a living with microscopy?" and while I begin the talk exploring and sharing information on the feedback loop of microbes between ourselves, our food, and the soil, I do answer that question and share some amazing stories that I think you'll enjoy. The new season for Regenerative Soil Microscopy begins 9/15 - if …

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Stephan Van Vliet: Our Hidden Hunger 47:48

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This week on Regenerative Renegades, host Matt Maier continues his conversation with Dr. Stephan Van Vliet, a leading nutrition scientist at Utah State University with deep expertise in metabolomics. In Part 2, they dig into an omnivorous diet, why cravings don’t meet our true needs, the nutrient decline in modern agriculture, and how whole foods a…

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Small Things Are Big Things: Powerful Lessons Microscopes Can Teach Us | LIVE with Matt Powers 1:20:59

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Do You Want To Verify Your Work Is Working In Your Soil & Plants?Do You Want To Know How Your Nutrients Are Cycling? Do You Want To Make Sure Your Inoculants Are Viable & Working?If you said YES, then this is the webinar series for you - A Microscope-Powered REGENERATION - join us for the next 2 live sessions and you could win a t-shirt, a hardcove…

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Shooting The Bull: Episode 4 Preview 30:17

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Shooting The Bull: Episode 4 Preview What happens when cattle breeding principles stay focused on function instead of fashion for three generations? The Meitler brothers reveal the extraordinary power of consistency at their family's Hereford operation, where their bulls routinely work for 10 to 12 years while mainstream operations sell replacement…

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Stephan Van Vliet: You are What Your Food Eats 42:18

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This week on Regenerative Renegades, host Matt Maier kicks off a two-part conversation with Dr. Stephan Van Vliet, a leading nutrition scientist at Utah State University with deep expertise in metabolomics. Together, they explore how regenerative agriculture impacts the nutrient density of meat, why “you are what your food eats” is more than a catc…

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Episode 16: From the Breaks, Built to Last with Charlie & Courtney Totton 1:04:41

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Episode 16: From the Breaks, Built to Last with Charlie & Courtney Totton Deep in South Dakota's challenging Missouri River breaks, Charlie Totton and his daughter Courtney are quietly revolutionizing cattle production with a refreshingly straightforward approach. For nearly three decades, they've focused on breeding moderate-framed, fertile, low-m…

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Shooting The Bull: Episode 3 Preview 32:01

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Shooting The Bull: Episode 3 Preview What does “proven” really mean in the cattle industry? In this preview, Patrick Powers sits down with John Atkinson and Grant Vassberg to pull apart one of the most overused and misleading terms in the business. From herds with 900-day calving intervals still being sold as “elite,” to bulls kept marketable with …

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Elizabeth Ries: Beautifully Simple Food 49:43

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In this episode of Regenerative Renegades, we're shaking things up! Host Matt Maier steps aside to introduce a special guest host- his daughter and the show's producer, Melissa Maier. Melissa takes the reins to interview Minnesota's media powerhouse, Elizabeth Ries. Elizabeth has been co-hosting Twin Cities Live for 16 years and is a weekly contrib…

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Episode 15: French Cattle. American Truth. with Scott Fredrickson & Matt Henley 1:07:11

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Episode 15: French Cattle. American Truth. with Scott Fredrickson & Matt Henley When two cattlemen from opposite corners of the country—Scott Fredrickson in Montana and Matt Henley in North Carolina—land on the same obscure French cattle line without ever comparing notes, it raises eyebrows. But when those cattle quietly outperform mainstream genet…

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Anthony Hauck: Audubon Conservation Ranching “Birds and Herds” 1:06:57

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In this episode of Regenerative Renegades, host Matt Maier welcomes Anthony Hauck of the National Audubon Society to discuss the symbiotic relationship between grazing cattle and grassland birds. Mr. Hauck serves as Communications Manager of the Audubon Conservation Program, the organization's flagship grassland habitat effort to stabilize declinin…

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Episode 14: Timeless Cattle in a Trend Driven World with Mark DeBoo 56:12

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Episode 14: Timeless Cattle in a Trend-Driven World with Mark DeBoo "Cattle have to earn their keep." That straightforward philosophy has guided three generations of the DeBoo family at Diamond D Angus in Montana, were function trumps fads and longevity reigns supreme. Mark DeBoo joins us to share how his family's no-nonsense approach to cattle bre…

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Patrice Bailey: Stretching Diversity of Mindsets; Global, State and Local Agricultural Perspectives 1:03:42

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Patrice Bailey, Assistant Commissioner of Agriculture for Minnesota Department of Agriculture Patrice Bailey speaks with host, Matt Maier, about a range of topics His path from Harlem to agriculture Global and societal perspectives of agriculture and where the U.S. prioritizes agriculture Tariffs, Price Gouging and the Value of Food Farmers as Inno…

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Episode 13: Sell Truth, Not Hype with John Atkinson 59:58

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Episode 13: Sell Truth, Not Hype with John Atkinson A candid conversation with Australian cattleman John Atkinson reveals profound insights about the cattle industry's struggle with honesty, fertility, and sustainable breeding practices. Since our last conversation, John's operation has secured a milestone export deal to Africa, not through slick m…

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Shooting The Bull: Episode 2 Preview 37:34

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Shooting The Bull: Episode 2 Preview Not everything worth knowing comes with a data sheet. In this episode, Patrick Powers is joined once again by John Atkinson of Australia, and Kansas cattleman Darris Meitler, for a conversation about the kind of cattle that last. They don’t chase trends, they watch cows. They visit herds. They ask the right ques…

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Ben Leber: Living Intentionally and Making Healthy Choices 55:20

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In this episode of Regenerative Renegades, former NFL linebacker and Minnesota Viking Ben Leber shares a great message of being intentional about our lives through daily practices – everything from scheduling our daily lives, family life, nutrition and environment. Ben took a holistic dive into his health and wellness as a professional athlete and …

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Episode 12: It's About the How, Not the Cow with Bogs Peralta 49:17

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Episode 12: It's About the How, Not the Cow with Bogs Peralta What if everything we've been taught about cattle breeding is wrong? In this eye-opening conversation with Filipino cattleman Bogs Peralta, we explore how conventional wisdom about "bigger is better" has led ranchers astray across the globe. From the lush tropical landscapes of the Phili…

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Shooting The Bull: Episode 1 Preview 34:07

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Shooting The Bull: Episode 1 Preview Something feels off, and veteran cattlemen can see it a mile away. In this preview of our debut episode of Shooting The Bull, host Patrick Powers sits down with Grant Vassberg and Australian breeder John Atkinson to expose the red flags that reveal a breeding program built on marketing, not function. From donor …

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Alan Lewis: The Good Food Fight 32:21

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In this final segment of Regenerative Renegades, we sit down with Alan Lewis, Vice President of Government Affairs and Organic Compliance at Natural Grocers, to discuss the progress of regenerative agriculture and the hope it brings for the future of our food system.By Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed

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Alan Lewis: Getting Back to the Way Food Was 26:52

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In this episode of Regenerative Renegades, we sit down with Alan Lewis, Vice President of Government Affairs and Organic Compliance at Natural Grocers, for a wide-ranging conversation that peels back the curtain on the politics of food. From corporate influence and misleading food labels to the power of regenerative agriculture to shift not just ec…

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Alan Lewis: How We Lost Our Agrarian Way of Life 36:15

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Alan Lewis personifies what Regenerative Renegades are all about: the restoration of soil, nature, and the renewal of rural economies. This discussion with Alan is a fascinating story of “The Way Food Was” and how we lost our agrarian way of life and the associated costs of that forfeiture.By Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed

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Episode 11: Wrong Background, Right Results with Jesse Colón 58:52

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Episode 11: Wrong Background, Right Results with Jesse Colón What happens when a California city boy inherits his father's struggling cattle ranch in Mexico? For Jesse Colón, it became the unlikely beginning of a regenerative ranching revolution in the semi-desert of Zacatecas. Jesse's story is a powerful reminder that sometimes the most innovative…

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Episode 10: Durability Over Dependency with Arron Nerbas 1:00:07

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Episode 10: Let the Cows Do the Work: Durability Over Dependency with Arron Nerbas Arron Nerbas of Nerbas Bros Angus challenges mainstream cattle breeding philosophies by creating a herd built on durability rather than dependency. This third-generation Canadian cattleman shares how his family transformed their operation by focusing on three fundame…

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Episode 206 | The Humble Power of COVER CROPS with Keith Berns of GreenCover 1:03:37

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Without Cover Crops... we wouldn't be able to farm or garden regeneratively. They fill a critical role by imitating how natural ecosystems work, but there's so much MORE to it! Join us for a very special conversation with Keith Berns of Green Cover Seed ( ⁨@GreenCoverSeed⁩ ) as we talk about the details, the nuance, and the POWER of Cover Crops!!Ge…

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Episode 205 | Kelpie Wilson on Biochar, the Ring of Fire, Her Book, & More 1:37:02

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Join us for a conversation on ALL-THINGS-BIOCHAR with the one and only Kelpie Wilson, author of The Biochar Handbook, educator, engineer, inventor of the Ring of Fire biochar kiln, and entrepreneur. Kelpie has a long and rich history in the world of Biochar both in research and field experience. Wilson Biochar Homepage:https://wilsonbiochar.comThe …

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Coming soon! Regenerative Renegades: A regenerative revolution in land management and healthy eating. 1:13

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The Regenerative Renegade Podcast tells stories of people focused on regenerative agriculture and food system rejuvenation. Podcast guests are passionate, resilient people as they share their trials, hope, and triumph. Renewal is possible through Regenerative Agriculture and the restoration of soil and nature. And the revitalization of rural econom…

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Episode 9: Fat Cows, Fat Soil, Fat Wallet: Real Wealth Ranching with Jim Elizondo 43:49

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Episode 9: Fat Cows, Fat Soil, Fat Wallet: Real Wealth Ranching with Jim Elizondo Regenerative agriculture expert Jim Elizondo reveals the profound connection between cattle genetics and land health in this transformative episode. Drawing from his diverse expertise as an accountant, dairy nutritionist, and agronomy engineer, Elizondo shares how mod…