Restoring Soil Function with Jon Stika

In this episode, host Roy Thompson has a conversation with Green Cover Seed Co-Founder Keith Berns about the underground economy, how aboveground decisions affect the soil, and challenging the way we think about stewardship. Keith will be a speaker at the upcoming 2027 Soil Health Conference, Jan. 26-27 in Sioux Falls. Learn more and register at www.sdsoilhealthcoalition.org/soil-health-conference.

Soil Strategies podcast host Roy Thompson has a discussion with author, soil scientist, and renowned soil health advocate Jon Stika about restoring soil function, challenging conventional thinking, and what it might take to change the future of agriculture.

Soil Strategies podcast host Roy Thompson chats with Twin Brooks, SD, producer David Kruger about the various challenges he has overcome to make regenerative land management work on his farm and the techniques he uses to build his soil health and his bottom line. As the host of the upcoming East River Soil Health School, Kruger also mentions some of the practices and topics that will be presented at the school, Sept. 15-17 at both his farm and at the Abbey of the Hills near Marvin, SD.

Soil Strategies podcast host Roy Thompson has a conversation with regenerative agriculture pioneer Gabe Brown about the lessons he has learned from a career of trying to work with Mother Nature rather than against her.

Soil Strategies podcast host Roy Thompson interviews Montana producer Daniel Magalsky, his wife Jenna, and their children about how they incorporate regenerative agriculture into their operation and their young family.

Soil Strategies podcast host Roy Thompson discusses farm stress management and family relationships with award-winning rodeo announcer, mental health advocate, and Chase the Good founder Brett Gardiner.

Soil Strategies podcast host Roy Thompson interviews Agronomist and Advancing Eco Agriculture Founder John Kempf about nutrient management and thinking differently about fertility inputs.

Soil Strategies podcast host Roy Thompson interviews retired NRCS Soil Health Specialist and Soil Caretaker Services Founder Candy Thomas about biodiversity, soil biology, and the power of farmer-to-farmer relationships in regenerative agriculture.

Soil Strategies podcast host Roy Thompson interviews renowned soil health advocate Ray Archuleta about understanding life in the soil and how protecting that life through regenerative ag practices has a positive effect on human health, farmer stress levels, and our communities.

Soil Strategies podcast host Roy Thompson interviews two founding board members of the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition: Doug Sieck, a producer near Selby, SD, and Dan Forgey, longtime farm manager of Cronin Farms near Gettysburg, SD. They discuss the founding of the Coalition and its activities and why improved soil health is so important.