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S6 - Ep#5 - Three Gen Zers speak their minds about food, farming and the future May 22, 2024

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If you are hearing the news lately you know the campuses, now educating Gen Z, are rocked by angry students on both sides of the war in Israel. This is an energized group and may indicate a sea change in the level and type of activism in the country in the years ahead. In this episode we'll learn from three members of "Gen Z" if they believe the passions of their generation could also be felt intensely in efforts to change our food and farming system.

S6 - Ep#4 - From the rice fields of California one sees the future of agriculture Apr 16, 2024

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Tim Johnson CEO of California Rice Commission shares how rice growers are modeling the future of agriculture by delivering a fabulous array of ecosystem services, wealth creation and delicious, healthy food for California and the world.

S6 - Ep#3 - Alegria De La Cruz, a Weaver and a Warrior for Equity and Justice Mar 19, 2024

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Alegria De La Cruz has a history of creating spaces and moments for farmworkers and other historically marginalized brown and black people to fairly and wisely engage the powers that be: employers, judges and policy makers.

S6 - Ep#2 - Kelsey Ducheneaux-Scott, an inspiring indigenous millennial working to heal our land through stewardship Feb 20, 2024

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As 30-year-old Native American rancher, mother and nonprofit leader, Kelsey Ducheneaux-Scott reflects the power of the millennial generation born between 1981 and 1996. Indigenous knowledge, the future of food and her role in the film Common Ground are deeply explored in this episode.

S6 - Ep#1 - Rick Clark, a large-scale Midwestern regenerative organic farmer from Indiana, shares his story of transition away from conventional commodity agriculture to the center of the film Common Ground Jan 16, 2024

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A 5th generation commodity crop farmer from Indiana, the Heartland of America, Rick Clark had an awakening during a one-inch rain event in 2007 that washed topsoil from his fields. That moment spawned a ten-year journey during which Rick created rich healthy soil that captures carbon and holds water, diversified his crops and increased his profits. This success placed him at the center of the film Common Ground. As the film says, Rick "cracked the code" of large-scale regenerative farming.

S5 - Ep#12 - Jim Kleinschmit of Other Half Processing and the Growing GRASS Climate Smart Commodities Partnership Project Dec 05, 2023

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Farm boy and entrepreneur Jim Kleinschmit started a company called Other Half Processing to ensure that the hides and other byproducts from cattle and bison production are fully utilized. When USDA began its funding campaign to promote regenerative agriculture, he hatched an idea that has bloomed into a $35 million project to build lucrative markets in Europe and beyond for hides and more livestock byproducts.

S5 - Ep#11 - Will Harris Regenerates An Entire Community Through White Oak Pastures Nov 14, 2023

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After decades of economic decline around the Harris family's farm, Will experienced an epiphany that led to a journey to what we now call regenerative agriculture. His story is about a pioneer's perseverance, love for animals, the land and a community. His example could transform rural America.

S5 - Ep#10 - Filmmakers Josh and Rebecca Tickell share their story of the making of 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘰𝘯 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 and why regenerative agriculture must become the norm Oct 17, 2023

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Josh and Rebecca Tickell produced and directed the newly released film, Common Ground. It is a compelling look at the expanding acceptance of regenerative agriculture as an antidote to many of the challenges faced by farmers, ranchers, consumers and policy makers. Josh and Rebecca share about why they included a powerful diversity of voices and perspectives to compelling convey their hopes for regenerative agriculture. They describe it as a love letter to all our children as well as a call to the nation's farmers to embrace regenerative agriculture as the future.

S5 - Ep#9 - The long strange trip of Loren Poncia of Stemple Creek Ranch Sep 19, 2023

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Hear how Loren Poncia, a former Monsanto sales rep, became a model regenerative rancher. He and his wife faced the omnivore's dilemma to transform the family dairy into a multimillion dollar iconic grassfed organic meat brand.

S5 - Ep#8 - The Good Food Movement Is Advancing More Quickly Each Year Aug 24, 2023

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For the 100th Episode of Flipping the Table, Michael shares his perception of the advances being made by those seeking a healthier, resilient and just food system. He makes the case for remaining optimistic about our future.

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