One message rings louder than others in this refreshingly optimistic documentary: It’s not too late. Narrated by the incorrigibly charming Woody Harrelson (who also appears in the film), “Kiss the Ground” illuminates the thesis that regenerating the world’s soils makes reversing climate change possible and, furthermore, will restore ecosystems while producing abundant food supplies. ‘KISS THE GROUND’ 3
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For regenerative farmers and enthusiasts who crave a deeper understanding of the importance of soil and what we can do to protect it, this interactive four-week course (three hours a week) offered by England’s Lancaster University turns anyone into a virtual soil scientist. (It’s not just videos; you get your hands dirty, too!) SOIL SCIENCE: EXPLORING THE WORLD BENEATH OUR FEET FUTURELEARN.COM/COURSES/ SOILS
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The term “holistic” has been co-opted and tossed around for decades, but this five-course bundle from the nonprofit Savory Institute does an impressive job outlining solutions and holistic land management systems in the face of climate change, working toward drought resilience and food security. The bundle includes more than 50 instructional videos with the courses’ very likable instructor Byron. FOUNDATIONS OF HOLISTIC MANAGEMENT COURSE BUNDLE SAVORY.SHOP/COLLECTIONS/ ONLINE-COURSES/PRODUCTS/ FOUNDATIONS-OF-HOLISTIC- MANAGEMENT
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Fancy yourself a regenerative farmer but just can’t figure out why your crops aren’t growing like they used to? Want to get rid of those damn aphids the right way? On the informative “Regenerative Agriculture Podcast,” host John Kempf interviews fascinating scientists and growers about their experiences implementing regenerative practices, large- and small-scale.
A podcast making a big splash among listeners with a penchant for ocean science, “Dive In” offers a rare look underwater at how the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries (part of the U.S. Department of Commerce) protects and rebuilds endangered marine species and habitats. The inquisitive host John Sheehan, a producer on NPR’s “Fresh Air,” makes these fascinating stories that much better. ‘DIVE IN WITH NOAA FISHERIES’ FISHERIES.NOAA.GOV/PODCAST/ DIVE-IN-WITH-NOAA-FISHERIES
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The eye-opening, Oscar- nominated, Emmy Award– winning 2008 documentary “Food, Inc.” is a tough act to follow, but this sequel does a darn good job by examining multinational corporations’ stranglehold on our food system. While the first film is chock-full of revelations, what really shines through in “Food, Inc. 2” is the particularly human attention it pays to the workers and farmers affected by the system — and the programs and activism that are building a healthier future.
We highly recommend the course bundles and one-off classes offered by the Soil Learning Center, featuring acclaimed Australian doctors and professors focused on regenerative agriculture (and soil health). And the prices, from $47 to $997, are in Australian dollars — kind of a steal! SOIL LEARNING CENTER ‘SOIL HEALTH’ ONLINE COURSES SOILLEARNINGCENTER.COM/ PRODUCT-CATEGORY/ALL- COURSES/SOIL-HEALTH
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On this solid regenerative agriculture podcast produced in the UK, host ffinlo Costain doesn’t shy away from controversial subjects, including the rewilding movement and the plant-based meat debacle. The interviews and stories “Farm Gate” features are aimed at delivering practical solutions, changing policy and global thinking.
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Industrial agriculture is wreaking havoc on the earth, but there are brave farmers and ranchers around the world who are willing to forgo the conventional farming practices that are literally no longer sustainable. The stunning documentary “To Which We Belong” tells their stories.
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This nonprofit’s website is a solid resource with a giant network of international partners that share the mission of transitioning the world toward regenerative food, farming, and land management. It’s a great place to start your research and drum up support for policy change.
An award-winning podcast that showcases the plethora of voices behind regenerative farming, the impeccably produced “Farmerama Radio” is set apart by the extent to which it platforms rad and unusual cultural stories, from far-flung Maori no-till vineyards to Black farmers’ markets. The handful of self-contained series from “Farmerama Radio” are must- listens, as well. ‘FARMERAMA RADIO’ FARMERAMA.CO
What happens when a team of scientists meet with American cattle farmers on their turf to try to help them heal their land? Everyone learns a thing or two, and from each other. This enlightening four-part docuseries examines the world of adaptive cattle farmers and their conventional-farming neighbors, and how they might find common ground. ‘ROOTS SO DEEP (YOU CAN SEE THE DEVIL DOWN THERE)’ 4
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Is it possible to make trending topics and news about regenerative packaged goods fun? The “Hey, bud” chemistry between hosts Kyle Krull and Anthony Corsaro of the uber- informative “ReGen Brands Podcast” pulls it off. Pro tip: The website provides a ReGen Brands Recap of each episode, so you can revisit the info you heard with your eyes. ‘THE REGEN BRANDS PODCAST’ REGEN-BRANDS.COM
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Indie Farmer is an online magazine devoted to sharing stories of regenerative food culture that are more digestible for the average reader who might not have a Ph.D. in soil health. Based in the UK, this indie pub is “redefining tradition and exploring new ways to farm regeneratively and produce real food.”
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