Six Inches of Soil - The Podcast

Richard Tufton
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Welcome to the Six Inches of Soil Podcast Have you watched Six Inches of Soil the Documentary? We’re digging deep—literally and figuratively—into the real stories behind the soil, livestock, plants, and people working to fight climate change and restore our planet. This isn’t just about farming; it’s about producing truly nourishing food, rebuilding our rural communities, and showing that it is possible to grow in a way that gives back. It’s simpler than you might think, fully traceable, and 100% verified. Through our film and now this podcast, we’re starting conversations, building community, and sharing the healing power of regenerative agriculture. We’d love for you to be part of it. So… who is Richard Tufton? We’re thrilled to introduce Richard Tufton as the host of the Six Inches of Soil Podcast. Richard has been championing the project since day one and has helped us explore some of the trickier questions around food and farming. With a background in agriculture from Newcastle University and over two decades of experience in the food industry—starting in the UK and now based in Austin, Texas—Richard brings a global perspective and a deep-rooted commitment to doing good. His journey has led him to regenerative farming, and is part of Regenified (founded by Gabe Brown), helping shape the future of truly sustainable food systems. From his unique vantage point across the Atlantic, Richard will be bringing in voices from both the UK and the US—connecting dots across the food supply chain and sparking conversations that just might challenge what you think you know. We’d love to hear what you think too. Join the conversation over on Instagram @sixinchesofsoil, and let’s grow something better together. Tune in. Dig deep. Let’s get our hands in the soil. Supported by: Six Inches of Soil Dragon Light Colin Ramsay Claire Mackenzie Meg Chatham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 21h ago

    Un-Herd of Benefits: Regenerative Grazing restores soil health

    EPISODE 20 Un-Herd of Benefits: Regenerative grazing restores soil health Host/Producer: Richard TuftonCo-host/Producer: Claire MackenzieEditor: Meg ChathamScore: Matt Griffin (poet & farmer) | Instagram: @neidpath_farmsSix Inches of Soil Links YouTube: Podcast episodes & clipsWebsite: sixinchesofsoil.orgBook: sixinchesofsoil.org/bookInstagram: @sixinchesofsoilLinkedIn: Six Inches of SoilThis episode explores the vital role of soil health, grasslands, and regenerative agriculture across the globe. Featuring experts from Kenya, the US, New Zealand, and the UK, it highlights innovative practices that enhance resilience, profitability, and ecological balance. GuestsSilas Hedley Lawrence Currently based in the UK, Silas is positioned to work with farms and organisations globally. He dreams big, with a mission to achieve landscape & community regeneration on 5 million hectares over his lifetime. Over the last fifteen years, he has strategically integrated practical farming experience with a broad network across the supply chain, and extensive training in agroecological systems. His farming journey began on the family dairy farm and kiwi fruit orchards in New Zealand. In the UK, he has managed farms in both commercial and direct selling models and was farm manager at FAI Farms during their seminal “AMP Grazing” research project. He now farms in the Cotswolds with his business partner at “Cotswold Cattle Company”, focusing on collaborating with landowners to increase natural capital through integrating cattle into arable systems. Website: grassfedfarmer.comInstagram: @grassfed_farmerLinkedIn: Silas Hedley LawrenceDr. Jason Rowntree The faculty coordinator for two research facilities at Michigan State University, The Lake City Research and Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Centers. His current research and outreach focus on applying holistic management principles to agricultural settings. Jason and his wife Cara have three children. They have a small 10-acre farm that allows for his family to raise grass-finished beef, pastured poultry, and eggs for their friends and church family. LinkedIn: Jason RowntreeGrassfed Exchange: Jason Rowntree ProfileDr. Leigh Ann Winowiecki The Global Research Lead for Soil and Land Health at Landscape Alliance, based in Nairobi, Kenya. Her work focuses on landscape restoration, identifying drivers of land degradation, and quantifying how land management practices influence soil health and ecosystem resilience. LinkedIn: Leigh WinowieckiLandscape Alliance: Leigh Ann Winowiecki ProfileInstagram: @lawinowieckiCOP27 Presentation: YouTube LinkMatt and Lynley Wyeth (Spring Valley Farm) Matt and Lynley Wyeth established Spring Valley Enterprises Ltd in 2002. From their deep connection to the beautiful Wairarapa region of New Zealand, they’ve built a privately owned, highly successful, and innovative sheep and beef farming operation. Each day on Spring Valley farm reminds them of the profound responsibility they carry to nurture this land and the animals that call it home. Matt's LinkedIn: Matt WyethBusiness LinkedIn: Silver Fern Farms LtdBusiness Website: Spring Valley & Silver Fern FarmsFacebook: Silver Fern FarmsInstagram: @silverfernfarmsKey TopicsSoil as the foundation of ecosystems and food securityThe importance of grasslands and their role in carbon storageInnovative soil monitoring and land degradation surveillanceGlobal perspectives on regenerative farming practicesThe link between soil health, resilience, and profitabilityYouth engagement and education in sustainable agriculturePolicy and community actions for soil and land restorationThe role of consumer choices in promoting sustainable farming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Un-Herd of Benefits: Regenerative Grazing restores soil health

  2. Sep 25

    Unveil: the next generation of regen - we need a coalition of the curious

    Host & Producer: Richard Tufton Co-Host & Producer: Claire Mackenzie Editor: Meg Chatham Score: Matt Griffin (poet & farmer) | Instagram: @neidpath_farms Guests: • Joanna Bowen & John Cherry – The Groundschool • Hannah Thorogood – The Inkpot Farm • Rachel Phillips – Apricot Centre • Special Outro Guest: Cath Conlon – Blackwood Educational Land Institute Six Inches of Soil• Website: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/ • Book: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/book • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaC7dt2Hu528Xs7HL9V8OeQ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sixinchesofsoil/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/six-inches-of-soil-b75059234/ IntroThis special episode features many good friends of Six Inches of Soil. Our journey started at Groundswell in 2021, and we are delighted to be joined by Groundswell co-founders Joanna Bowen and John Cherry. Before making the film, we produced a teaser featuring farmer, teacher, and advisor Hannah Thorogood, who works in a truly agroecological way. In the film, we feature the Apricot Centre (founded by the late Marina O’Connell), and we are thrilled to speak with Rachel Phillips, who now runs the centre. Stay tuned until the end for a special guest from the USA, Cath Conlon, who works tirelessly to remind students of humanity’s intrinsic bond with the land. Guest Details & ResourcesJoanna Bowen & John Cherry (The Groundschool) John Cherry has farmed for four decades and co-founded Groundswell. Joanna Bowen is a teacher, actor, director, and writer focusing on the Groundswell Outreach programme. GroundSchool is a non-profit learning centre sharing knowledge and teaching skills in regenerative food systems. • Groundswell: https://www.groundswellag.com/ • Groundswell YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNI_ZA1T4n5dIbB1kO57QIQ • Groundswell Film: https://fionacunninghamreid.com/groundswell/ • Granville Farm Hub: https://granvillecommunitykitchen.org.uk/farm-hub/ • Groundschool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groundschool_/ • Irongate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irongate.farm/ • Granville Farm Hub Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/granville_farmhub/ Hannah Thorogood (The Inkpot Farm) A permaculture designer and senior tutor in the British diploma system since 2004, Hannah teaches PDCs, Permaculture Teacher Training, and other courses at her home farm, The Inkpot in Lincolnshire. • The Inkpot Shop: https://openfoodnetwork.org.uk/the-inkpot/shop • Pasture for Life: https://pastureforlife.org/ • Permaculture Association: https://www.permaculture.org.uk/ • Joe Polaischer Tribute: https://permaculture.com.au/joe-polaischer-tribute/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inkpotfarm/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-thorogood-7430b52b/ Rachel Phillips (Apricot Centre) With 20 years in wellbeing and creative arts, Rachel develops ancestral, regenerative, and ethnobotanical practices to foster mental health, boost land biodiversity, and build climate resilience. • Apricot Centre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apricotcentre/ • Rachel Phillips Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelphillips_apricotcentre/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-phillips-6328aa4b/ • Marina O’Connell’s Book: https://www.hawthornpress.com/books/agriculture/designing-regenerative-food-systems/ Cath Conlon (Blackwood Educational Land Institute) Cath founded Blackwood on family land to reconnect youth with nature. Starting in 1990 with her son’s school building a garden, the initiative expanded across schools, inspiring students to build a relationship with the land. • Blackwood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackwoodland/ • Cath Conlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cath.conlon/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cath-conlon-3295a938/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Unveil: the next generation of regen - we need a coalition of the curious

  3. Aug 20

    Unlike any place on Earth. Mongolia: Life on Limitless Land

    What can a nomadic culture teach us about soil, livestock, food, community, and living within nature's limits? In this special episode of Six Inches of Soil, host Richard Tufton travels to Mongolia to meet Amraa and Oggy—two people with deep connections to the country's nomadic traditions. Mongolian nomadic life is built around movement, observation, and adaptation, with families moving according to the seasonal availability of grass and water. Together with superstar producer Claire Mackenzie, they explore how nomadic practices offer a fresh perspective on land stewardship, food systems, and community resilience. In This Episode Seasonal Movement: Why Gobi families move 20–30 times a year while northern herders move just four times.The Ger (Yurt): How traditional homes are dismantled and rebuilt in around 30 minutes.Livestock & Land: How mixed herds (horses, cows, camels, sheep, goats, yaks) interact with grasslands.Zero Waste Living: Fermenting milk, preserving meat, and using every part of the animal.Stewardship Without Ownership: The cultural duty to care for shared land and water amidst rising desertification.Community vs. Market: Moving from "How do we feed the world?" to "How do we feed our communities?"Key Takeaways Move when the land tells you to: Nomadic families follow grass and water rather than forcing the landscape into a fixed production model.Diversity matters: Different animals interact with pasture differently, maintaining ecological balance across grazing lands.Nothing goes to waste: Meat, milk, hides, and offal are all utilized—as Oggy notes, the only thing wasted from an animal is its breath.Care for land you don't own: Traditional culture places immense value on protecting shared water sources and territory.Feed communities first: Shifting focus from abstract global market production to local community nourishment builds true sustainability.Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction: A different episode of Six Inches of Soil 00:34 – Amraa’s childhood and nomadic traditions 02:50 – The ger: Building a portable home in 30 minutes 05:40 – Livestock diversity: Horses, cows, camels, sheep, goats, and yaks 14:04 – Meet Oggy: Growing up as a Mongolian herder 16:04 – Moving with seasons: Gobi vs. Northern migration 19:03 – How livestock, soil, and grasslands interact 20:58 – Seasonal food systems, fermentation, and zero-waste meat/milk preservation 26:45 – Climate change, desertification, and the Billion Tree Project 32:18 – Caring for land and water without individual ownership 42:09 – Reframing production: "How do we feed our community?" 43:01 – Richard and Claire reflect on waste, consumption, and growth 51:43 – Finding balance: Ulaanbaatar vs. rural Mongolia 54:34 – How nomadic philosophy changes our perception of life Hosts & Production Host & Producer: Richard TuftonCo-host & Producer: Claire MackenzieEditor: Meg ChathamOriginal Score: Matt Griffin (Poet & Farmer) @neidpath_farmsLearn More About Six Inches of Soil Website: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.orgBook: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/bookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sixinchesofsoilLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/six-inches-of-soil-b75059234 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Unlike any place on Earth. Mongolia: Life on Limitless Land

  4. Jul 16

    Untold: Behind the Scenes at Groundswell

    A Regenerative future starts with HOPE not fear. Untold: Behind the Scenes at Groundswell The Films Changing Agriculture: What story has the power to transform the way we think about food, farming, and the environment? In this episode, we sit down with the brilliant filmmaker, author, and activist Rebecca Harrell Tickell. As a premier climate communicator, Rebecca is driving vital global discussions around our current food and farming systems through the lens of impact cinema. We thoroughly enjoyed talking with her about the power of storytelling to heal our planet so please listen to the end where things get a bit emotional in the best way! We recorded the conversation live at Goundswell the Festival in July 2026. GROUNDSWELL is the powerful third chapter in the soil trilogy, taking viewers on a breathtaking journey across the globe. As climate change, species loss, and soil degradation threaten our future, this film uncovers the groundbreaking solutions already restoring our planet, proving that regeneration is not just possible, it's happening now and it's all linked to FOOD. Host, producer: Richard Tufton Co-host, producer: Claire Mackenzie Editor: Meg Chatham  Score: Matt Griffin (poet & farmer) Instagram: @neidpath_farms Guest: Rebecca Harrell Tickell: Big Picture Ranch (Kiss the Ground, Common Ground, Groundswell) Featuring Tilly & Oscar Tufton! Six Inches of Soil: Website: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/Book: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/bookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sixinchesofsoil/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/six-inches-of-soil-b75059234/ About Rebecca Harrell Tickell: Rebecca Harrell Tickell is an award-winning filmmaker, author, and environmental activist. Rebecca is the co-director and producer at Big Picture Ranch, the production company behind the revolutionary documentary trilogy Kiss the Ground, Common Ground, and Groundswell, which have brought the regenerative farming movement into the global mainstream. Her work bridges the gap between complex soil science and mainstream cultural awareness, mobilizing a global audience to support planetary restoration. Based in California, Rebecca splits her time between directing high-impact environmental films, authoring books on climate solutions, and driving global advocacy campaigns to transition agricultural land into certified regenerative practices. She is also Mom to two awesome kids! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Untold: Behind the Scenes at Groundswell

  5. Jun 25

    Unite: Bringing Together Podcasters & ideas in the field

    Unite: Bringing Together Podcasters & Ideas in the Field The Stories Changing Food: What story changed the way you think about food, farming, or the environment? Maybe it was from listening to one of our brilliant guests—all communicators creating vital discussions around our current food and farming system. Plus, we have a very special guest for the outro, so please listen to the end! Host, producer: Richard Tufton Co-host, producer: Claire Mackenzie Editor: Meg Chatham  Score: Matt Griffin  (poet & farmer) Instagram: @neidpath_farms Six Inches of Soil Website: sixinchesofsoil.orgBook: sixinchesofsoil.org/bookInstagram: @sixinchesofsoilLinkedIn: Six Inches of SoilFeatured Guests Abby Rose | Farmerama Abby is a soil health advocate, part-time farmer, and co-founder of Vidacycle, creators of Sectormentor and Soilmentor—practical tools that help vineyards and farms track and build soil health (including the Regen Platform developed with Nicole Masters). She is also the co-creator of Farmerama Radio, an award-winning podcast sharing the voices behind regenerative farming. Splitting her time between her family farm in Chile and international farm visits, Abby was named one of the ‘50 Next’ young people shaping the future of gastronomy by The World’s 50 Best. Ben Eagle | Meet the Farmers Based in the east of England, Ben is a writer, podcaster, and rural communications specialist. As the founder of RuralPod Media, his passion is telling rural stories and building an extensive network of agricultural contacts across the UK. His podcast portfolio includes the Meet the Farmers Podcast and Rural Business Focus. Clay Conry | Working Cow Podcast A Western South Dakota native raised on a cow-calf operation, Clay recently relocated to West Central South Dakota. Alongside managing a small ranch with his family, Clay pastors Prairie Home Church—an independent congregation that has met on the prairies for 110 years. Over the last three years, Clay has used his platform to learn and implement paradigm-challenging agricultural practices. Ffinlo Costain | Farmgate Ffinlo is the Editor-in-Chief of 8point9.com and has worked in farming, land, and food policy for over 20 years. As Chief Executive of Farmwel (2016-2022), he provided evidence to UK parliamentary committees and advised ministers on agricultural climate gases. He founded the Food & Global Security Network, published Soil Health: A security threat profile ahead of COP26, and delivered the highly popular TEDx Talk, "We can't solve the climate crisis without cows." Sheila Dillon | The Food Programme (Special Guest) A food journalist for over four decades, Sheila moved from editing Food Monitor magazine in New York to BBC Radio 4’s The Food Programme, where she now serves as presenter. Throughout her career, she has produced groundbreaking, early coverage on BSE (mad cow disease), the rise of GM foods, the organic movement, and the globalization of the food supply via the WTO—shining a light on these critical subjects long before they entered the mainstream media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Unite: Bringing Together Podcasters & ideas in the field

  6. May 14

    Unwinding curious minds: 4th graders dig into soil facts

    Unwinding curious minds: Fourth graders dig into soil facts Richard heads to the classroom for this special episode, joined by a lively group of students, some vocal chicks, a regenerative farmer, and a soil scientist! Enjoy the background chirps and the deeply inquisitive minds of the fourth-grade class at The International School of Texas, led by their teacher, Mrs. Jennifer Passi, as they dlve into the world of soil and food. As part of the faculty at IST, Jennifer contributes to a curriculum rooted in global citizenship and core values like integrity and intellect. Her work in the STEM lab helps students develop the critical thinking skills necessary to navigate and protect the planet's future. Host, producer: Richard Tufton Co-host, producer: Claire Mackenzie Editor: Meg Chatham  Score: Matt Griffin  (poet & farmer) Instagram: @neidpath_farms Six Inches of Soil:  To watch the film and ‘dig deeper’:  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/ 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/  Soil is Sexy instagram  Soil is Sexy is the newsletter  Daniel Coindreau is the owner of Río Salado, a ranch in northern Nuevo León, Mexico. A first-generation cattle rancher since 2012, he has built his operation with a focus on productivity, resilience, and long-term sustainability. Since 2020, he has led the transition toward regenerative practices, including the development of adapted cattle genetics that enhance operational performance while improving soil health and restoring native ecosystems. He is also a partner in Tierra de Todos, a Mexican brand that brings poultry, eggs, and meat from regenerative producers to market. Daniel Coindreau LinkedIn https://tierradetodos.com/ Amy Arnold (outro), Head Teacher who has embedded food, farming and sustainability across the curriculum at Barnham school.  Amy Arnold insta Barnham CEVC primary school , Suffolk, UK Euston Hall  where Barnham do their farm visits Shimpling Park Farm  mentioned and featured in Six Inches of Soil Documentary    UK organisations mentioned by Amy  Worm City LEAF Countryside Classroom Farmer Time Harmony Earthworm foundation BSSS USA - agriculture for kids: National Agriculture in the Classroom: USDA Kiss the Ground  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Unwinding curious minds: 4th graders dig into soil facts

  7. Apr 14

    Under the Weather: How the water cycle starts with Soil

    Episode 14: Under the Weather: How the Water Cycle Starts with Soil  Join us as we explore the critical relationship between soil, water, and weather with experts in climate science, regenerative ranching, and meteorology. Discover how land management practices influence water cycles, climate change, and resilience against extreme weather events. Host, producer: Richard Tufton Co-host, producer: Claire Mackenzie Editor: Meg Chatham  Score: Matt Griffin  (poet & farmer) Instagram: @neidpath_farms 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/ GUESTS Alpha Lowe Alpha Lo is a scientist specializing in water research. He leads the Climate Water Project, where he writes the project’s newsletter ( climatewaterproject.substack.com) and hosts its podcast of the same name. He has taught water-focused content in Permaculture Design Courses,  including how designing landscapes to infiltrate rainwater can enhance precipitation recycling (aka the small water cycle). He has studied physics and geography at the graduate level, where his research explored how water in the landscape influences rainfall. https://www.linkedin.com/in/alpha-lo-284900a8/ https://climatewaterproject.substack.com/podcast https://climatewaterproject.substack.com/ Alejandro Carillo  Alejandro Carrillo is a fourth-generation rancher in the Chihuahuan desert. Rarely his precipitation goes beyond 9” per year ( 225mm). He is not willing to waste any water in such a brittle environment if he wants to graze year-round without inputs. Alejandro’s ranch, Las Damas, has been part of multiple documentaries and studies focused on regenerative ranching and “greening the desert” using livestock such as Common Ground, Sacred Cow, To Which We Belong, and Water in Plain Sight. Alejandro’s Grasslands Regeneration Project company assists ranchers and organizations on regenerative grazing projects in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Australia, China and the Middle- East. He also participates as a delegate to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification. Las Damas Cattle Ranch Common ground - doco  Sacred Cow documentary Mary Wasson:  Mary has worked as a meteorologist for more than 20 years, a career inspired by a childhood experience sheltering from a tornado with her family that sparked her fascination with storm development. A native of Winchester, Kentucky, she earned her undergraduate degree in communications from Morehead State University and later completed a Master of Science in Geoscience at Mississippi State University. Throughout her career, Mary has worked in television markets. She now serves as a digital meteorologist, producing daily forecasts along with engaging and informative weather content for the Austin American-Statesman, Houston Chronicle, and San Antonio Express-News. Facebook: @Metrologist Mary Wassonn  Instagram: @wassonweather Twitter: @Mary_Wasson Bella Lowes (featured in the outro)  Bella is the resident grazing specialist at Mill Barton, where she stewards the land alongside a beloved herd of Red Devon cattle. With deep-rooted knowledge in pasture-based systems and bovine behaviour, Bella brings both integral understanding and instinctive care to her work. Her approach to grazing prioritises soil health, biodiversity, and animal welfare, ensuring that the landscape thrives as much as the herd. Whether she’s planning a rotational grazing cycle or spotting subtle shifts in herd dynamics, Bella’s insight into all things cow is unmatched. Website: https://www.diggandco.com/meet-the-team Further Research: https://agendagotsch.com/en/ Abigail Swan, Washington Uni  Water Stories platform - YouTube  - and a course where you can learn FarmGate podcast - episode: how regenerative grazing can wash methane out of the atmosphere. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCjvCQHX7mQ Beavers in Scotland    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Under the Weather: How the water cycle starts with Soil

  8. Mar 11

    Unruly: Soil Secrets for Gardeners & Green Keepers

    SHOW NOTES Episode 13: Unruly: soil secrets for gardeners and green keepers On this episode our guests question all we think about weeds, bugs, soil life and the commonly used garden chemicals. You may start to look at your garden or public spaces in a very different way. They offer top tips on how to nurture our soils and plants, the show notes are full of vital links.   Host, producer: Richard Tufton Co-host, producer: Claire Mackenzie Editor: Meg Chatham  Score: Matt Griffin Instagram: @neidpath_farms 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/ Vicki Hird Vicki Hird MSc FRES is Strategic Lead for Agriculture at The Wildlife Trusts and former Head of Sustainable Farming at Sustain Alliance. With 35+ years of experience in environmental, food, and farming policy, she is an award-winning campaigner, author, and advisor working with organisations and governments to transform food systems. Links Website: www.rebuggingtheplanet.org Book: Rebugging the Planet Latest blogs: https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/blogs/vicki-hird Socials: Instagram, X, LinkedIn: @vickihird Bluesky: @vickihird.bsky.social Linktree: https://linktr.ee/vickihird Wildlife gardening resources: https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/gardening Nicole Masters Nicole Masters is an agroecologist, coach, and author specialising in regenerative soil and land management. Since 1999 she has worked with farmers, organisations, and land stewards worldwide, helping implement regenerative practices across more than 30 million acres through ecological systems thinking and practical coaching. Links Website: https://www.integritysoils.com/ for online course, coaches Book "For the love of Soil"  Their CREATE school applications open on the 1st of May  https://www.integritysoils.com/pages/create-2026-mexico Socials: Facebook  Insta: @masters.nicole &  @integrity_soils  YouTube Excellent tutorial YouTube videos with Nicole by LA Sanitation Nick Mole Nick Mole joined PAN UK (Pesticide Action Network UK) in 2007 after working with the Environmental Investigation Agency. He leads PAN’s national policy work, conducting research and gathering evidence to support reduced pesticide use and safer alternatives. PAN UK is the only UK charity focused solely on addressing pesticide harms and promoting sustainable alternatives in agriculture, urban areas, homes, and gardens. Links PAN UK: https://www.pan-uk.org Pesticide-Free Towns: https://www.pan-uk.org/pesticide-free/ Pavement Plant Guide: https://www.pan-uk.org/pavement-plants/ Gardening Without Pesticides: https://www.pan-uk.org/gardening-without-pesticides/ Marni Thompson Marni Thompson grew up on a family ranch in Montana and holds a BSc in Range Science from Montana State University. She has worked with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service for 26 years and helps farmers and ranchers implement soil health principles across the state. She also supports the annual Soil Health Symposium in Billings, Montana. Socials Facebook and Instagram: @marnikittothompson Understanding Ag: @Understandingag Further References Medieval Way: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDS6dGi6oZY Ghent parks (Netherlands) – managed without pesticides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to the Six Inches of Soil Podcast Have you watched Six Inches of Soil the Documentary? We’re digging deep—literally and figuratively—into the real stories behind the soil, livestock, plants, and people working to fight climate change and restore our planet. This isn’t just about farming; it’s about producing truly nourishing food, rebuilding our rural communities, and showing that it is possible to grow in a way that gives back. It’s simpler than you might think, fully traceable, and 100% verified. Through our film and now this podcast, we’re starting conversations, building community, and sharing the healing power of regenerative agriculture. We’d love for you to be part of it. So… who is Richard Tufton? We’re thrilled to introduce Richard Tufton as the host of the Six Inches of Soil Podcast. Richard has been championing the project since day one and has helped us explore some of the trickier questions around food and farming. With a background in agriculture from Newcastle University and over two decades of experience in the food industry—starting in the UK and now based in Austin, Texas—Richard brings a global perspective and a deep-rooted commitment to doing good. His journey has led him to regenerative farming, and is part of Regenified (founded by Gabe Brown), helping shape the future of truly sustainable food systems. From his unique vantage point across the Atlantic, Richard will be bringing in voices from both the UK and the US—connecting dots across the food supply chain and sparking conversations that just might challenge what you think you know. We’d love to hear what you think too. Join the conversation over on Instagram @sixinchesofsoil, and let’s grow something better together. Tune in. Dig deep. Let’s get our hands in the soil. Supported by: Six Inches of Soil Dragon Light Colin Ramsay Claire Mackenzie Meg Chatham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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