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FEATURING:  Host, producer: Richard Tufton & Oscar Tufton Co-host, producer: Claire Mackenzie Editor: Meg Chatham  Director: Colin Ramsay Score: Matt Griffin (poet & farmer) Instagram: @neidpath_farms Megs Blog: https://regenagvocate.substack.com/ From the Ground Up - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2RPjS3v6uA&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dfrom%2Bthe%2Bground%2Bup%2B-%2Bcambridge%2Bsoil%26sca_esv%3D76156e36b6817723%26sxsrf%3DANbL-n4MXFxu8dFBg5dMxP0yQa9h9&source_ve_path=MzY4NDIsMjg2NjY Six Inches of Soil:  Website: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/ Book: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/book Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sixinchesofsoil/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/six-inches-of-soil-b75059234/ Microbz: https://microbz.co.uk/ Get 20% off with code LOVESOIL at microbz.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host and producer: Richard Tufton Co-host and producer: Claire Mackenzie Editor: Meg Chatham Score: Matt Griffin Six Inches of Soil Website: www.sixinchesofsoil.org Book: sixinchesofsoil.org/book Instagram: @sixinchesofsoil LinkedIn: six-inches-of-soil-b75059234 Sponsored by Fielden: fielden.com Code SOIL10 gives 10 percent off all whisky. Microbz: microbz.co.uk Code LOVESOIL gives 20 percent off. Introduction We welcomed Michael Kennard, Jeff Allen, Erin Martin, and Evan Buckman into the studio. We talked about soil health, human health, and how microbes link everything together. We explored composting, farming practices, nutrient-dense food, and the connection between soil and gut health. Jeff Allen Jeff and his wife Sue co-founded Microbz. Jeff grew up on a farm in Kenya and built a strong connection to land and wildlife. In 2008 he travelled across the US, Europe, and Australia in search of environmental solutions and discovered microbial technology. He has since pioneered fermenting microbes with herbs and minerals for health and agriculture. He runs the Microbz brewery in Wiltshire and focuses on scaling microbial solutions. Website: microbz.co.uk Instagram: @microbzprobiotics Facebook: MicrobzProbiotics TikTok: @microbz Michael Kennard Michael Kennard is a Soil Association Ambassador and founder of Regenerative Soils Consultancy and Compost Club, makers of Biolife Compost in East Sussex. This World Soil Day, Compost Club expands to Hailsham, Herstmonceux, and Heathfield. He now farms regeneratively at Furnace Brook’s Meliora Farm and will launch his podcast Soil, Seed, and Soul in the new year. Use code COMPOSTCLUB15 for 15 percent off at agriton.co.uk. Instagram: @compost_michael @compost_club Website: compostclub.online Farm: furnacebrook.org.uk Erin W Martin Erin Martin’s drive to help others started at fifteen while working in a retirement community. She later earned a master’s in Gerontology from USC. Certified in Regenerative Soil Advocacy, she focuses on food as medicine and its link to soil. She serves as President of the Tulsa Urban Ag Coalition, Director of Oklahoma’s FreshRx program, and co-leads the state’s Food is Medicine Policy Coalition. Her work brings regenerative agriculture into care for people with chronic disease. Instagram: @expertonaging @freshrxok Facebook: FreshRx Oklahoma, Erin W. Martin YouTube: @freshrxok @erinwmartin X: @erinwmartin TikTok: @foodasmedicine LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/erinwmartin FreshRx: linkedin.com/company/freshrx Evan Buckman Evan Buckman is Executive Director at Soil Food Web. He works at the intersection of science, food systems, and regenerative land projects. He earned a Permaculture Design Certificate in 2014 and later a BS in Applied Chemistry from Minerva University, focusing on Biological and Earth Systems. Evan has supported clean water and sanitation projects for rural and Indigenous communities and worked on regenerative bio-economies in the Amazon. Now based in Texas, he produces commercial bio-amendments for farmers, landscapers, and land stewards. Living Legacy webinar series: community.soilfoodweb.com YouTube: youtube.com/soilfoodwebschool Facebook: Soil Food Web School LinkedIn: soilfoodwebschool Instagram: @soilfoodwebschool Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host, producer: Richard Tufton Co-host, producer: Claire Mackenzie Editor: Meg Chatham  Score: Matt Griffin (poet & farmer) Instagram: @neidpath_farms Code SOIL10 gives 10% off all whisky on fielden.com. Six Inches of Soil film: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/   Six Inches of Soil book: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/book We explore one question: What does it mean to save us from the ground up? Katharine Hayhoe shows you how to talk about climate change with connection and hope. Will Harris has spent years rebuilding his family’s land in Bluffton, Georgia. Mike Fossum has seen the planet from above on his missions to the International Space Station. Katharine Hayhoe: https://www.katharinehayhoe.com/ https://www.instagram.com/katharinehayhoe?igsh=aDVycTA2ejFhcHpn Saving Us book Ted Talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BvcToPZCLI Col Mike Fossum https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/fossum.pdf https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-fossum-93391686/ Will Harris https://whiteoakpastures.com/ https://www.instagram.com/whiteoakpastures?igsh=am9haTdoYmY0aTZw A Bold Return to Giving a Damn  Runoff video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85El8PzfKa4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host, producer: Richard Tufton Co-host, producer: Claire Mackenzie Editor: Meg Chatham  Six Inches of Soil:  Website: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/ Book: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/book Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sixinchesofsoil/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/six-inches-of-soil-b75059234/ IntroductionDr Grandin and Gabe Brown explore how uniting animal welfare with regenerative agriculture and combining soil practices with Temple’s farming solutions, you have nature and nurture working together as one big metaphorical “hug machine”. This offers a communal hug, if you will, by enveloping the animal’s life with a safe, healthy, happy and tranquil environment, which we know will undoubtedly provide a better life for them. Their conversation explores integrating livestock with crops, consumer expectations, youth involvement, climate change, and the role of innovation and visual thinking in food production. Featuring Dr. Temple Grandin Temple Grandin is a leading scientist, author, and speaker whose autism experience shaped her groundbreaking work on reducing stress for humans and animals. Now a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University, she also consults on livestock handling and welfare. Her life has been highlighted by NPR (National Public Radio), the BBC film "The Woman Who Thinks Like a Cow" and HBO’s Emmy-winning Temple Grandin. She was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2016. Websites: https://www.templegrandin.com/ https://agsci.colostate.edu/ag_stories/temple-grandin/ Gabe Brown is a pioneer of the soil health movement. With his family, he transformed Brown’s Ranch, a 5,000-acre North Dakota farm, by working in nature’s image. Now run by his son Paul and wife Jazmin, the ranch reflects his legacy. Author of Dirt to Soil, Gabe is a Regenified board member, founding partner of Understanding Ag, and co-founder of the Soil Health Academy, which trains farmers worldwide in ecosystem-based practices. Websites: https://brownsranch.us/ https://regenified.com/about-us/ https://understandingag.com/partners/gabe-brown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brownsranch/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this second part of the Dairy Diaries we travelled to New York State to chat to Tom McGrath at Family Farmstead Dairy. We would like to have had him round the table for part one but the time differences didn’t work and it turns out Dairy Farmers work really hard!!The farm is nestled in the rolling hills of central New York, where Tom and his family currently milk 45 cows on their 158 acre farm. They both come from farming backgrounds and it has taught them to appreciate the land, animals and instilled good work ethics. Along with their own farm, they also support six other small family farms in their region. All the farms are certified organic, and all cows are 100% grass-fed and have been tested to carry the A2/A2-casein protein gene. In this episode of Six Inches of Soil, Tom McGrath, founder of Family Farmstead Dairy, discusses the journey of transforming a conventional dairy farm into a certified regenerative and organic operation. He highlights the importance of nutrient density in dairy products, the impact of pasteurization on milk quality, and the significance of A2 milk for consumer health. Tom shares insights into the challenges faced by small family farms in the dairy industry, the mission-driven approach of his business, and the importance of animal welfare and sustainable practices. He emphasizes the need for consumer education and the role of informed purchasing decisions in supporting regenerative agriculture. Website: https://www.familyfarmsteaddairy.com/ Insta: @familyfarmsteaddairy Certified with:  https://regenified.com/ https://organicfarmersassociation.org/ https://www.usda.gov/farming-and-ranching/organic-farming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EPISODE 7 PART 1  UNCURDLED This is the first time we have featured the dairy industry. We decided to start with two family farms in the UK, one producing for their local community and the other running a highly successful yoghurt business.  They both have a deep connection to their soils and are caring for their land and communities.  James Robinson:  James farms at Strickley Farm, a 300-acre organic dairy farm that has been free from artificial fertilisers or pesticides for the past 16 years. James’ approach to supporting nature includes planting woodland, leaving areas of grassland ungrazed, maintaining sensitive hedgerow management and fencing off watercourses to improve water quality, so there is less silt and soil from his cattle on the banks. His farm’s hedgerows are seven miles long, some 20-22ft tall. Website: https://www.strickleydairy.co.uk/ Instagram: @jrfromstrickley @strickleydairy@nffnuk L’in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-robinson-7a2816273/ Tim Mead:  Tim was born into a dairy-farming family in 1963. He lives with his wife Sarah on the original farm in the Yeo Valley on the edge of Blagdon Lake, Somerset. After qualifying as a chartered accountant in London, Tim joined the Yeo Valley business in 1987, Yeo Valley Organic is the UK’s largest organic brand and celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2024.The business is still family controlled, with 20% held by an employee benefit trust. In 2017 after 30 years as a yogurt maker, Tim turned his attention to the farming side of the business and is still learning….. Website: https://www.yeovalley.co.uk/ Instagram:  @yeovalley Sponsored by Fielden: The discount code is SOIL10 and gives 10% off all whisky on fielden.com. Six Inches of Soil film - find links here to watch it: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/  Six Inches of Soil book: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/book Finally if you have enjoyed listening to this podcast please do rate it - many thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 6 - Unearthed   Host, producer: Richard Tufton Co-host, producer: Claire Mackenzie Editor: Meg Chatham  In the episode we are finally bringing us all back down to earth ANDY NEAL :  Andy is a Soil Microbiologist at Rothamsted Research. He is interested in understanding the feedback between plant primary productivity, soil structure and soil microbial metabolism Twitter @microbass1  Research papers:  Andrew Neal on Google Scholar ANDIE MARSH is a soil health specialist, science communicator, and founder of Rhizos LLC - a Soil Food Web certified lab. More than that, she is a human building relationship with land in a suburban context.  Website: https://www.rhizos.science/  @soilissexy insta Soil is Sexy is the newsletter Carefully crafted accounts of the wonders beneath our feet, plus insights from a woman building a career in soil health - that’s me, Andie! RAY ARCHULETA  - Ray’s mission is to teach a framework of ecological and spiritual renewal Ray the soil Guy Film: https://kissthegroundmovie.com/ KAREN JOHNSON is a professor in the Department of Engineering, University of Durham She is all about rebuilding soils for climate change mitigation and adaptation.  Resources/Papers:  Smart Soils Video:   Royal Society Rosalind Franklin lecture on soil health and the Embracing our wastes video. Xiao, K-Q, et al. (2023) Introducing the soil mineral carbon pump. Nature Reviews Earth & Environment.  You can also watch our animations about soil exploring the links between soil degradation and flooding +links between soil health (SDG15) and climate change (SDG13) A nation that rebuilds its soils rebuilds itself - an engineer's perspective and watch our COP26 video https://vimeo.com/639855822  Sponsored by Fielden: The discount code is SOIL10 and gives 10% off all whisky on fielden.com. Six Inches of Soil film - find links here to watch it: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/  Six Inches of Soil book: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/book Finally if you have enjoyed listening to this podcast please do rate it - many thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host, producer: Richard Tufton Co-host, producer: Claire Mackenzie Editor: Meg Chatham  Episode 5 - Unbred - Heritage Grains - this episode takes us back to the arable fields, this time we are focussing on crops that are closely related to the first-ever cultivated grasses. Our guests are working with these varieties to bring them to our plates and glasses, “these fields full of life” benefit our soil, health, and the planet.  Guests:  Luke Jones, Impact Family Farms, Illinois Luke and his family operate a diverse livestock and cropping operation in western Illinois. He now values diversity and bringing life back to the acres he manages along with making a profit.  https://www.facebook.com/share/12Mn7pBnpCS/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://understandingag.com/team/luke-jones/ Dave Smith, Fielden Whisky  Dave Smith is Fielden’s CEO. With over thirty years of experience, Dave has worked internationally with both mature and challenger brands.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-smith-69120513?originalSubdomain=uk https://fielden.com/ Samuel Taylor, Longtable Pancakes Samuel Taylor is the founder of Long Table Pancakes, a company dedicated to creating artisan pancake mixes that celebrate local and sustainably sourced ingredients.  http://linkedin.com/in/pancakesamuel https://longtablepancakes.com/pages/about Fred Price, Gothelney Farm, Somerset  Fred is a farmer reimagining his practices and place within our food system.  He’s a passionate advocate for agroecology, working with UK Grain Lab and the South West Grain Network to reimagine our food system. Instagram: @gotheleyfarmer @fieldbakery @swgrainnetwork @uk_grain_lab Websites: https://www.gothelneyfarmer.co.uk/ https://www.fieldbakery.com/ https://www.ukgrainlab.com/ https://www.southwestgrainnetwork.co.uk/ Sponsored by Fielden: https://fielden.com The discount code is SOIL10 and gives 10% off all whisky on fielden.com. Finally, if you have enjoyed listening to this podcast please rate it - many thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EPISODE 4 PART 2 SHOW NOTES: Host, producer: Richard Tufton Co-host, producer: Claire Mackenzie Editor: Meg Chatham  Unground Part 2 - World of Coffee, in Part 2 we meet Marcus McCombe who is the Director of Routes Coffee who aims to: 🌍 Building a Better Coffee Industry, One Roast and One Cup at a Time Guest:  Marcus McCombe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-mccombe/ Director at Routes Coffee  Insta: https://www.instagram.com/routescoffee/ As the Director of Routes Coffee, they are committed to reshaping the way specialty coffee is sourced, roasted, and experienced. Their mission goes beyond exceptional coffee—they strive to regenerate coffee farms, nurture soil health, and enhance biodiversity, ensuring that every step in their supply chain contributes to sustainability and long-term prosperity for farmers. Sponsored by Fielden: https://fielden.com Most grains in whisky are grown industrially, with chemicals: same grain, same height, same flavour. Not on our farms. We’re regenerating England’s fields with heritage grains, grown in clover (we never, ever use chemicals). It’s a more sustainable way of farming that’s better for the soil, the grain, and the wildlife. And it makes a whisky full of flavour. The discount code is SOIL10 and gives 10% off all whisky on fielden.com Six Inches of Soil The Documentary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host, producer: Richard Tufton Co-host, producer: Claire Mackenzie Editor: Meg Chatham  Unground - World of Coffee, in this episode we are diving into something many of us enjoy every day—coffee. But how often do we stop to think about where it comes from? What impact does coffee have on the soil, the farmers who grow it, and the ecosystems that sustain it? Guests:  Gally Mayer of Buena Vida Specialty Coffee, who works directly with farmers to bring regenerative coffee to consumers. Roberto Mata from Costa Rica, who is growing coffee regeneratively and can share what that looks like on the ground. Heather Terry, founder of Good Sam, a company committed to transparent, regenerative supply chains. Roberto Mata https://www.caferobertomata.com/ https://www.instagram.com/laslajascafe/ Gally Mayer  https://buenavida.coffee/pages/our-story https://www.linkedin.com/in/gally-mayer/ Heather Terry  https://goodsamfoods.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-k-terry-44b81828/ Sponsored by Fielden: https://fielden.com Most grains in whisky are grown industrially, with chemicals: same grain, same height, same flavour. Not on our farms. We’re regenerating England’s fields with heritage grains, grown in clover (we never, ever use chemicals). It’s a more sustainable way of farming that’s better for the soil, the grain and the wildlife. And it makes a whisky full of flavour. The discount code is SOIL10 and gives 10% off all whisky on fielden.com. Six Inches of Soil The Documentary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is called: Uncultivated: Veggie Vibes! We are going to dig deep—literally—into the world of vegetables, soil, and flavour with incredible people who make it all happen. Joining us for this vibrant conversation are some truly inspiring global voices from across the vegetable supply chain Adrienne Gordon, representing UK Veg. https://sweetpeamarketgarden.co.uk/Farmer Lee Jones, from Chef’s Garden in Cleveland, Ohio. https://www.chefs-garden.com/about-the-farm/our-story/farmer-lee-jonesStephen Flynn, co-founder of the Happy Pear in Ireland—chef, author, and community leader. https://thehappypear.ie/Mark Schatzker, food journalist and author. https://www.markschatzker.com https://x.com/markschatzker?lang=en Massive thanks to Tilly and Oscar Tufton and Apple Hammond for submitting questions. For the intro/outro was: Claire Mackenzie - @clai.remackenzie producer of Six Inches of Soil documentary & Podcast Colin Ramsey www.dragonlightfilms.com @dragonlightfilms - director of Six Inches of Soil documentary Richard Tufton, podcast host @rtufton Editing by George Adey @ Dragon Light Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Intro: Richard Tufton, podcast host, and Claire Mackenzie, producer.  @rtufton & @clai.remackenzie Featuring:  Anna Jackson, star of the film Six Inches of Soil, farmer in N Lincs, UK:  https://www.pinkpigfarm.co.uk/ @annaracheljackson Tim Parton, farmer, consultant, and co-founder of Green Farm Collective, based in Staffordshire, UK:  http://timpartonfarming.com https://www.greenfarmcollective.com/ and look out for his book in 2025 via https://unbreaking.eco/ Rick Clark, Rick is a 5th generation farmer who resides in Warren County, Indiana https://www.farmgreen.land/ @farmgreen13 Bertie Matthews, miller running the family company, Matthews Cotswold Flour:  https://cotswoldflour.com/ @bertiematthewscf  Valerie Netherton, Director of Sustainability, Higher Purpose, Partnerships at Makers Mark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Tufton meets: Gabe Brown (rancher & regen ag expert) Ben Thomas (farmer) Jacob Summer (Chipotle restauranteur) Chris Hogg (butcher) Claire Mackenzie (producer SIOS) Salar Shemirani Adriennne Gordon at Sweetpea Marketgarden  Regenified  Riverford Organics Six Inches of Soil The Podcast is produced by Richard Tufton, Claire Mackenzie & C.Ramsay/Dragonlight films. Richard has vast experience working in the food sector for more than 20 years, initially in the UK, then for the last 9 years in the United States. Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Six Inches of Soil Is a British documentary feature film. It is the inspiring story of British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming how they produce food - to heal the soil, benefit our health and provide for local communities.  The film can be viewed online in the UK via:  Prime Video Vimeo Or Organise a screening via Kinema globally (except Australasia) or Screen it in a cinema.  Finally, to dig deeper into the subject there is now a Six Inches of Soil book.  If you enjoyed this episode we’d love you to subscribe to the show and leave us a review wherever you are listening. Please also share our podcast with friends and family. Follow us on social media Instagram  X / Twitter  LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you watched Six Inches of Soil? Have you ever felt that there were not enough podcasts in your life?! Do you wish there was a place to engage in further discussion around the documentary? Well, wish no more and get ready for Season 1. This will be a place for the community built around the film to gather and dig deeper into Regenerative Agriculture in the UK and the USA. We have unearthed a global network of experts to have more in-depth discussions, packed with learnings and inspirations for you. We hope to keep the film's momentum growing to enable real change in how we grow our food and treat our soil. Hosted by Richard Tufton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.