The Rooted Rebellion Podcast

Ashton Todd
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Rooted Rebellion is a bold, heart-forward podcast spotlighting the people and practices reshaping our culture's food system and connection with the natural world. Join environmental writer and educator Ashton Todd for intimate, engaging interviews with regenerative farmers, soil scientists, food activists, land stewards and environmental changemakers. Together, we’ll explore how healing the land heals our communities—and ourselves.

  1. Jun 3

    19. Practicing Grace in Regenerative Agriculture (with Christine Martin of Thriving Land Stewards)

    Join Ashton as she sits down with regenerative land steward, business owner, and Substack author, Christine Martin. Christine Martin shares her holistic approach to nurturing the land and emphasizes the necessity of attending to personal needs. In this conversation, Christine and Ashton explore: The dichotomy of capacity and desire for land projectsThe opportunity cost of land stewardshipThe reason regenerative ag calls to women What we stand to gain from a relationship with the land Comment and join the conversation! Thriving Land Stewards: https://thrivinglandsteward.com/ The Messy Middle of Regenerative Agriculture: https://substack.com/@thrivinglandsteward Subscribe to the podcast Substack: https://rootedrebellionpodcast.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips Stay with Orion: Lodging Accommodations | Tiny Home, Container Home, Glamping Follow us on social media! Instagram: @rootedrebellion.podcast @orionfarmstead

    54 min

  2. Apr 29

    18. Community Action for a Resilient Food System (feat. Good Foods Co-op)

    Sit down with Ashton and Marketing Manger of the Good Foods Co-op, Kara Shepherd, to learn how one local grocery store is changing food access in a Kentucky community. You'll learn: The benefits of a co-op store model How local content creators can bridge the gap between producers and consumers The power of community actionPersonal memories of the Good Foods Co-op Don't miss out on your chance to join the conversation. Comment and share with a friend! Learn more about the Co-op: https://www.goodfoods.coop/ Join the podcast newsletter: https://substack.com/@ashtonstodd?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page

    33 min

  3. Apr 8

    17. 6 Ways to Support Your Local Food System on a Budget

    On today's episode, join Ashton and learn 6 ways that you can support your local food system in the midst of financial crisis. This discussion moves beyond budgeting into a way of acting as a mindful consumer. Subscribe to the podcast Substack: https://rootedrebellionpodcast.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips Stay with Orion: Lodging Accommodations | Tiny Home, Container Home, Glamping Follow us on social media! Instagram: @rootedrebellion.podcast @orionfarmstead Facebook: Orion Farmstead The Rooted Rebellion Podcast Foraging with Wild Wanders: https://open.substack.com/pub/rootedrebellionpodcast/p/9-heartfelt-foraging-with-the-women-8ef?r=7o82tn&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web The Rooted Life by Justin Rhodes: https://shopjustinrhodes.com/collections/books/products/the-rooted-life-by-justin-rhodes Growing Your First Raised Bed Garden: https://youtu.be/VOBxV1pnPSk?si=J18tWA9v2zO3UNRX

    27 min

  4. Mar 25

    16. Regenerative Ranching in Action: How the Old Salt Co-op is Changing the Food System

    Discover how Old Salt Co-op in Montana is pioneering a regenerative marketplace that champions land stewardship, producer equity, and community connection. Join us as Cole Mannix shares insights on creating a resilient, ecosystem-driven food system that reconnects consumers to the land and producers. In this episode: The unique ownership structure and mission of Old Salt Co-op, a 51% producer-controlled meat companyHow the co-op integrates restaurants, processing facilities, and direct-to-consumer sales into a regenerative modelThe importance of respecting relationships, with soil, land, animals, and people, for true sustainabilityThe role of vertical integration and producer ownership in building resilience and local food sovereigntyThe festival as a vibrant example of land stewardship, community, and cultural celebrationChallenges and opportunities in shifting towards a more holistic, ethical, and experiential food systemThe influence of policy, capitalism, and cultural values on land health and food justicePractical considerations for replicating regenerative models and meeting local food needs Old Salt Co-op: https://www.oldsaltco-op.com/ Attend the Old Salt Festival: https://www.oldsaltco-op.com/pages/festival-tickets Subscribe to the podcast Substack: https://rootedrebellionpodcast.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips Stay with Orion: Lodging Accommodations | Tiny Home, Container Home, Glamping Follow us on social media! Instagram: @rootedrebellion.podcast @orionfarmstead Facebook: Orion Farmstead The Rooted Rebellion Podcast

    45 min

  5. Mar 19

    15. Embracing Friction in Food: A Conversation with Alexis Campestre

    Join Ashton and Alexis Campestre, founder of Orion Farmstead, for a discussion of Alexis's food journey. Together they'll unpack: Alexis's personal food historyThe benefits of friction in our food system The cost of convenience Orion Farmstead's mission to reconnect people and he planet Discover how slowing down and embracing "friction" in food preparation can transform our relationship with food, community, and the land. Subscribe to the podcast Substack: https://rootedrebellionpodcast.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips Stay with Orion: Lodging Accommodations | Tiny Home, Container Home, Glamping Follow us on social media! Instagram: @rootedrebellion.podcast @orionfarmstead Facebook: Orion Farmstead The Rooted Rebellion Podcast

    29 min

  6. Mar 11

    14. The Value of Composting in Our Modern World with Alissa LaChance of Dirt Rich Compost

    Hey friends, and welcome back to the Rooted Rebellion Podcast! Join Ashton as she sits down with Alissa LaChance, owner and operator of Dirt Rich Compost, located in Columbia Falls, Montana. Alissa shares her journey from beginner composter, to leader of a business that diverts one million pounds of food scraps from the land fill annually. In this episode, you'll learn: The ways compost empowers peopleWhat compost offers our natural worldHow compost embraces the shadows of our societyThe dangers of composting gone wrong Where your can begin your composting journey Follow Alissa's work at: Instagram: @dirtrichcompost Facebook: Dirt Rich Compost Website: https://www.dirtrichcompost.com/ The Compost Coach by Kate Flood: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/85165412-the-compost-coach Join the podcast newsletter: Rooted Rebellion Podcast | Orion Farmstead - Orion Farmstead Join the Orion Farmstead Newsletter: Immersive Farm Stay in Ovando, Montana | Orion Farmstead Stay with Orion: Lodging Accommodations | Tiny Home, Container Home, Glamping Follow us on social media! Instagram: @rootedrebellion.podcast @orionfarmstead Facebook: Orion Farmstead The Rooted Rebellion Podcast

    35 min

  7. Feb 25

    13. Butte's Barriers to Local Food Access and a Survey's Solutions

    In this episode, Brenan Hammer of Headwaters RC & D joins Ashton and shares a groundbreaking survey that captures community needs and uncovers the real reasons behind food insecurity in Butte, MT. Together they break down how transportation gaps, market dominance by corporate giants, and soil safety concerns hinder local food systems, and explore practical solutions like food education, food hubs, raised beds, and composting to build resilience. Headwaters RC &D: https://www.headwatersrcd.org/food-and-agriculture-1 Butte Community Farm: https://sw406eatlocal.org/butte-community-farm/ Join the podcast newsletter: Rooted Rebellion Podcast | Orion Farmstead - Orion Farmstead Join the Orion Farmstead Newsletter: Immersive Farm Stay in Ovando, Montana | Orion Farmstead Stay with Orion: Lodging Accommodations | Tiny Home, Container Home, Glamping Follow us on social media! Instagram: @rootedrebellion.podcast @orionfarmstead Facebook: Orion Farmstead The Rooted Rebellion Podcast Keywords: Local foods, food hub, mining, food access, community farm

    40 min

  8. Feb 18

    12. From Disaster to Diversification: Gabe Brown in the Regenerative Movement

    Hey friends! In this episode of the Rooted Rebellion Podcast, author of Dirt to Soil, Gabe Brown shares his journey from conventional farmer to a pioneer in regenerative agriculture. He reflects on his challenging early years in farming, the lessons learned from adversity, and the importance of taking ownership in agricultural practices. Gabe emphasizes the need for a shift from sustainability to regeneration, advocating for a deeper understanding of natural ecosystems and the context in which farmers operate. He discusses the role of education in bridging the gap for change, the significance of consumer engagement, and the importance of community involvement in the regenerative movement. Throughout the conversation, Gabe highlights the necessity of trusting nature and the joy of making a positive impact in the lives of others. Understanding Ag: https://understandingag.com/ Join our newsletter: https://orionfarmstead.com/rooted-rebellion-podcast/ Follow us on Instagram: @rootedrebellion.podcast Keywords: Gabe Brown, regenerative agriculture, Understanding Ag, sustainability, resilience

    55 min
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Rooted Rebellion is a bold, heart-forward podcast spotlighting the people and practices reshaping our culture's food system and connection with the natural world. Join environmental writer and educator Ashton Todd for intimate, engaging interviews with regenerative farmers, soil scientists, food activists, land stewards and environmental changemakers. Together, we’ll explore how healing the land heals our communities—and ourselves.

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