Episode 167 – Documentary Digs Deep into Grazing Science — and Society

by Kristina Britt | May 28, 2024 | Climate Change, Down to Earth

Documentary digs deep into grazing science — and society A decade ago, documentary filmmaker and musician Peter Byck brought together a diverse group of scientists who were studying agriculture from a whole-system perspective — something that was, and still is,...

Episode 166 – Saving Seeds, Saving Ecosystems

by Kristina Britt | May 14, 2024 | Climate Change, Down to Earth

Saving Seeds, Saving Ecosystems Seed Savers Exchange is a small non-profit that’s making a big difference. For a half century, they’ve been saving seeds, getting them out into gardens, telling their stories — and cultivating biodiversity that has been...

Episode 165 – Investing in Regenerative Ag

by Kristina Britt | Apr 30, 2024 | Climate Change, Down to Earth

Investing in Regenerative Ag Dirt Capital Partners takes a “slow money” perspective on investing, helping farmers get land access and regenerate not only the soil but also their communities. Amanda Zakharov is director of investments and Martín Lemos is...

Episode 164 – From Suburban Chicago to Rural Montana: the Journey of a Bison Rancher

by Kristina Britt | Apr 16, 2024 | Climate Change, Down to Earth

From Suburban Chicago to Rural Montana: the Journey of a Bison Rancher Matt Skoglund was an attorney with a conservation non-profit, but over time was drawn to work on the land. With no prior agrarian experience he started a successful bison ranch using regenerative...

Episode 163 – A Matter of Conscience: Will Harris on Regenerating an Industrial Ranch

by Kristina Britt | Apr 2, 2024 | Climate Change, Down to Earth

A Matter of Conscience: Will Harris on Regenerating an Industrial Ranch In his new book, Will Harris describes the moment when he saw that his industrial ranch was cruel to animals and bad for the land. Before he’d ever heard the phrase “regenerative...

Episode 162 – The Robber Barons of Today’s Food Industries

by Kristina Britt | Mar 19, 2024 | Climate Change, Down to Earth

The Robber Barons of Today’s Food Industries Iowan Austin Frerick saw his home state transform from a world of farms to one of toxic factory food and hollowed out rural communities. Yet he offers optimism and real solutions.  Austin Frerick grew up in Iowa,...