The Jill Clapperton Podcast (formerly Tasting Terroir)

Join soil scientist Dr. Jill Clapperton as she shares highlights from a month of traveling across Australia, visiting farms, meeting with farmers, and exploring different approaches to improving soil health.From the diverse farming systems of Western Australia to companion-cropping trials in Queensland and cover-cropping practices in South Australia, Jill saw how farmers adapt their management to their local soils, climates, and crops. Along the way, she explored the role of biodiversity, livestock, companion crops, and cover crops in building healthier soils and productive farming systems.While farming practices vary around the world, many farmers share the same goals: improving soil health, increasing diversity, and growing great food. Jill reflects on the value of visiting farms, exchanging ideas, and learning from the experiences of farmers working in different conditions.Tune in for an international perspective on soil health, regenerative agriculture, and the many ways farmers put shared principles into practice.

Renowned rhizosphere ecologist Dr. Jill Clapperton heads to Australia to participate in a series of events designed to showcase regenerative farming Down Under. In this episode, Jill joins BEAR Biologics’ Sarah Fea to discuss the upcoming field events, farmer gatherings, and an experiential dinner highlighting local food producers—hosted by Sarah's company, BEAR Biologics.Stay tuned for future episodes, where Jill shares more insights from her month-long trip through Australia!Topics Covered in This Episode:How soil health directly impacts the flavor and quality of foodInsights from field events and farmer gatherings in AustraliaExperiential dinner highlighting local producersThe role of BEAR Biologics in supporting regenerative agricultureSarah Fea’s work and expertise in soil biology and farming solutionsPractical takeaways for growers and food enthusiastsFollow & Support:YouTube: @jillclappertonsoilhealthSupport us: Buy Me a CoffeeBlog: rhizoterra.com/blogHashtags:#HealthySoil #BetterFlavor #RegenerativeAgriculture #SoilHealth #FarmToTable #BEARBiologics #JillClapperton #AustraliaFood #FoodScience #SoilScience

Reflections from a global soil health study tour in South Africa on why regenerative agriculture is about community, not prescriptions.Canadian farmer Shorty Fensky joins Jill Clapperton to reflect on a soil health study tour in South Africa with farmers from around the world. Together, they explore why regenerative agriculture is about community, not prescriptions.You’ll hear insights on:🌱 Soil health as the foundation of regeneration🌱 Saving seed and its hidden microbiome🌱 How keeping things simple helps farmers succeedSupport the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/jillclappertonWatch more content: @jillclappertonsoilhealthLearn more about soil health: rhizoterra.com/blog #regenerativeagriculture #SouthAfricaagriculture #soilhealth #farmingpractices #ShortyFensky #seedsaving #soilmicrobiome #microbiome #farminginsouthafrica

“We talk about soil health all the time. But if the people caring for that soil are suffering, we’ve missed the point.” -- Gail Fuller---In this episode, Jill sits down with regenerative farmer and Fuller Field School founder Gail Fuller for an honest discussion about a rarely addressed issue in agriculture: farmer stress and mental health.Gail shares his personal journey through burnout, why emotional well-being is essential to regenerative farming, and how building stronger communities can help us all navigate the challenges of working the land.What you'll hear in this episode:• The hidden mental health crisis in farming• Gail’s personal experience with stress and healing• Why regenerative ag must support people—not just practices• The role of Fuller Field School in cultivating connection and resilience---⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Please consult a licensed mental health professional if you need support.Resources & Links Mentioned:• Fuller Field School – https://www.fullerfieldschool.com• Circle 7 Farms – https://www.circle7byfullerfarms.com• Jill’s YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@jillclappertonsoilhealth• Rhizoterra Blog – https://www.rhizoterra.com/blog• Find Better Food – https://www.rhizoterra.com/betterfoodSubscribe, share, and leave us a review if this conversation resonates with you. Your support helps bring more voices, more soil wisdom, and more healing to light.Support the Podcast – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jillclapperton#RegenerativeAg #FarmerMentalHealth #GailFuller #FullerFieldSchool #JillClapperton #SoilHealth #HealthySoilHealthyPeople

The Jill Clapperton Podcast (formerly Tasting Terroir)Season 4, Episode 1What Does Regenerative Agriculture Really Mean? Insights from the Front LinesWhat is regenerative agriculture—and how can we tell when it’s really working? In this debut episode of the newly rebranded Jill Clapperton Podcast, we go deeper than buzzwords to explore the true meaning of regenerative through the voices of those living it every day.We start with a rich, grounded conversation with Dr. Jill Clapperton—a soil scientist, educator, and global thought leader—who shares how she defines regenerative agriculture based on decades of working with farmers, researchers, and food system innovators.Then, we hear directly from eight experienced farmers, researchers, and changemakers in Jill’s personal network—people she’s known and worked alongside for years. They each offer their take on what regenerative means in practice, from soil to plate.If you're looking to better understand how regenerative principles show up in the real world—and want to learn from those who are doing it well—this episode is your starting point.🎧 In This EpisodeHow regenerative agriculture is about evolving systems—not restoring themWhy biodiversity and community are essential to healthy soil and resilient farmsThe importance of transparency and individual pathways in regenerative practiceHow regenerative farming supports both ecological health and rural economiesThe need for innovation, incentives, and systemic change to scale regenerationWhy regeneration offers a model for rethinking food, health, and community beyond agriculture🔗 Featured Voices in This EpisodeMeet the farmers, ranchers, authors, and innovators who share what regenerative means through their lived experience:DeAnna Lozensky (North Dakota, USA) – Farmer and owner of Guardian Grains, offering nutrient-rich flour products.Derek & Tannis Axten (Saskatchewan, Canada) – Regenerative grain farmers and founders of Axten Farms, producers of diverse, soil-friendly flours.Clint Brauer (Kansas, USA) – Farmer and founder of Greenfield Robotics, advancing chemical-free farming with robotic weeding.Craig Cameron (Alberta, Canada) – Rancher and owner of Peony Farms, raising grassfed Piedmontese beef on regenerative pastures.Dave Montgomery & Anne Biklé (USA) – Scientists and authors of What Your Food Ate, exploring the deep link between soil health and human health.Derek Azevedo (California, USA) – Farmer and EVP at Bowles Farming Company, a large-scale, regenerative-focused operation growing a wide range of fresh produce.Gail Fuller (Kansas, USA) – Regenerative pioneer and founder of Circle 7 Fuller Farms & The Fuller Field School, offering food and hands-on education for consumers and farmers alike.Carlton “Shorty” Fensky (Alberta, Canada) – Farmer and co-owner of C. Fensky Farms, producing regenerative grains and meats; active on LinkedIn.----Got questions about soil health or better food? Send us an email: [email protected] If you find value in the work we do, please, buy us a coffee to help keep us going! Thanks!!

🎙️ Tasting Terroir is back! After a year away, Sara and Jill return with a brand-new season full of deep dives into soil health, regenerative farmer stories, and real change. In this relaunch episode, they share what’s new, what’s ahead, and feature an inspiring conversation with regenerative ag pioneer Dr. Bob Quinn, who turned 3,000 acres in Montana into a thriving organic farm—and helped bring an ancient grain to the world. Learn more about Bob's farming story and find links to many resources related to his work on our Rhizoterra blog.🌾 Tune in and subscribe for to learn more about the power of healthy soil that you can taste and feel! If you like the show and want to help us contintue to make this kind of content, please consider providing a small donation in any amount through our Buy Me a Coffee account.This podcast is made possible by Dr. Jill Clapperton's online network: The Global Food & Farm Community and is supported by Jill's soil health company, Rhizoterra.If you would like to book Jill to speak at your event or conduct a soil health workshop for your organization, click here.

Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin - is the co-founder of Tree Range Farms – a Minnesota-based company – which provides regeneratively-raised chickens, hazelnuts, maple syrup and more…..by growing an ecosystem instead of a crop.A native of Guatamala, Regi has worked with farmers there and in many other countries…..but for the past several years, he has been focusing his energy within the state of Minnesota.I met Regi years a few ago at a regenerative agriculture conference and was immediately impressed by his deep knowledge, his message about the need transform the food industry – and the authentic way he lives out what he talks about.Regi is a hero of mine…..successfully building a regenerative company from the ground up that is truly transforming the poultry model.The Tree Range Farms example shines a light on a key piece of the puzzle for fixing our food system – the importance of building a system that is a reflection of the holistic tendencies of nature……a system that prioritizes observation first and foremost……and as a result….is able to mimic the interconnectedness of things that nature has perfected over so many years.Support the showBrought to you by the Global Food and Farm Online Community Click here to subscribe on your favorite platform or click here to listen on our website. Support the show through Patreon -- Patreon.com/TastingTerroir

Wouldn’t it be fantastic if you could apply some of the same regenerative principles from the farmers we profile……to your backyard garden?   Get ready to start growing the best-tasting fruits and vegetables with these tips and the newly created Indigenous Micro Organism Solution - or IMOS educational system.It turns out you can use the same principles that large-scale farmers do to bring more life to your garden or yard.  In our feature interview in this episode - you’ll get some great tips for creating your own regenerative garden – as well as the ability to sign up for an in-depth course created by regenerative farmers – that will take you step by step through a process to enhance the native life in any soil.Links to Learn More:Join our new FREE WhatsApp Chat GroupSubscribe to our new monthly newsletterUpgrade to premium content -- Become a MEMBERLearn more about farmers DeAnna & Kelly Lozensky & Guardian GrainsSupport the showBrought to you by the Global Food and Farm Online Community Click here to subscribe on your favorite platform or click here to listen on our website. Support the show through Patreon -- Patreon.com/TastingTerroir

It turns out that you owe a LOT to fungus. Specifically, you get more health and flavor in your food than you ever imagined from something called mycorrhizal fungi. In this episode, we dive into the following:What are these magical fungi?Why is it so crucial for creating healthy soil and flavorful food?What kind of farming disrupts it?What kind of farming enhances it?How do these fungi change the flavor of food?We dive into the topic using the following resources:A clip from a presentation from Dr. Jill Clapperton on soil healthFarmer Gail Fuller from KansasBook: What Your Food Ate by David R. Montgomery & Anne BikleBook: Teaming with Microbes by Jeff Lowenfels & Wayne LewisBook: Entangled LIfe by Merlin SheldrakeSupport the showBrought to you by the Global Food and Farm Online Community Click here to subscribe on your favorite platform or click here to listen on our website. Support the show through Patreon -- Patreon.com/TastingTerroir

When was the last time you were blown away by a blueberry?  If you found some that taste out of this world, it might be the healthy soil that is making the difference. In this episode, we learn all about this topic from Hugh Kent with King Grove Farms in Florida.  Hugh is a blueberry grower who has impressed top chefs and children alike with the incredible taste that come from his Real Organic Project blueberries.In this interview with Hugh, learn about the regenerative practices he uses, how this is a big differentiating factor in the taste of his berries compared to hydroponic berries (which are becoming the industry norm), and how he is building up his direct-to-consumer business.Support the showBrought to you by the Global Food and Farm Online Community Click here to subscribe on your favorite platform or click here to listen on our website. Support the show through Patreon -- Patreon.com/TastingTerroir