Secrets of the Soil Podcast with Regen Ray

Ever felt that you wanted other people to see and experience something that you have seen? Or perchance, did you want to share the beauty of nature and the soil and how something as simple can change one's life in an instant?  

Let us join Regen Ray as he provides us with his insights on his 6 lists of documentaries that we can check and watch that will make us dive deeper into the challenges we face in understanding more in the life beneath our feet. Some will hold more information and will do great things to inspire and learn more about the importance of nature. Soil, and beyond.

Who is Ray Milidoni?

Ray is a professional problem solver and a get-things-done guy who takes multi-tasking to a whole new level while helping others to grow their business.

With a strong background in marketing, podcasting, mentorship, management, farming, and a plethora of other endeavors, Ray Milidoni can be described as a wealth of regenerative expertise collated within just one mind.

What does regeneration mean to you? For Ray, it’s a persistent pursuit of knowledge, improvement, and possibility. It’s taking new, creative approaches to problems that have been previously “unsolvable” and solving them. It’s providing a wealth of knowledge to people who need it most, for them to take the next step in building their business. It’s coaching individuals who feel as though they’re stuck in a rut, confined to their current status, rather than their possibility for greatness.

A sharp mind is one of the most useful tools Ray possesses. The Razor Sharp Show podcast that he hosts is a true testament to his keen, logical, emotional, and interpersonal intelligence. His discussions with people from a range of different industries and backgrounds are thought-provoking, energized, and 1000% motivating.

Working with Ray is an experience that many have described as genuine, passionate, extraordinary, and inspiring. Reach out to him today if you’re ready to place your problems into his highly capable hands and come away with the means to fully regenerate your business or your lifestyle.

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Websites:

https://soillearningcenter.com/

https://www.farmingsecrets.com/

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Have you enjoyed the sweet taste of homegrown strawberries and asparagus? Or do you prefer the robustness of tomatoes and cucumbers? Well, it’s time to appreciate healthy soil that provides nutrients for all those tasty treats.

A handful of soil is filled with a complex system of microbes, insects, plant roots, worms, and microbes. Healthy soil is alive! To produce a great crop, we need to create conditions where our plants can grow their best. An ecosystem that uses waste products from plants and animals as food for other creatures, an ecosystem-based on relationships that feed each other...soils should be alive with earthworms, microorganisms, bugs and with a considerable amount of organic matter—dead plant material.” all providing an interchangeable cycle of life beneath us.

Who is Matthew Evans?

Matthew Evans, Tasmanian chef, farmer, food writer, and broadcaster is the author of over a dozen books on food. His latest is called SOIL, a hymn to the remarkable and underappreciated bit of Earth that gifts us life.

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Website: https://fatpig.farm/

Soil Book: https://fatpig.farm/product/soil/

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Social Media

www.facebook.com/FatPigFarm

www.instagram.com/fat_pig_farm

twitter.com/matthewevans

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Children mainly have little chance to discover that there is a life that exists under the surface of the soil because children are not being taught enough about soil life in schools.

They are only aware of the life above the ground than underneath it. This leads to a serious lack of interest of our younger generation towards their surrounding environment.

Some kids (especially the younger generation) nowadays prefer visual information instead of written information. Their form of understanding life comes through observation more than through text.

But, not all hope is lost! There are ways to combat this serious issue.

By educating younger generations on the importance of healthy soils, we can ensure our soils continue to be a valuable resource for generations to come.

Who is Asher Cloran?

Asher Cloran is a health, nature, and education entrepreneur who leads the company Life Rocks - a science education company aimed at connecting children to the magic of nature through discovery, interactivity, science, and art.

Asher educates adults on working with Nature to create a better home, classroom, and family and creates resources with his teams like illustrated books, board games, and more to help ignite a passion for Nature in the younger generations.

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Website: https://liferocks.com.au/

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Social Media

www.instagram.com/liferocks_aus

www.facebook.com/LifeRocksAus

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As farmers or home gardeners, both have the desire to have their own compost pit but there are various worm culture methods using castings that may not be safe for consumption, and of course the time it takes for worm bins to start generating! Most importantly, we want our own vermicompost environment without needing to worry about safe practices or slow growth.

Regardless of whether you are interested in growing organic vegetables for your own backyard garden or simply want to help cut down on the amount of food sent to landfills, it is always good to know that there are communities or organizations that you can reach out to help you in your composting journey.

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Who is Peter Critch?

Peter is the youngest co-founder of Subpod. His vision is to transform organic waste into nutrient-dense food through a circular economy.

He believes that the problem of organic waste is the solution to improving global well-being, and the missing link is intelligent composting.

By understanding the biological processes of nature, Peter believes systems can be created that regenerate our economies, environment, and wellbeing. The circular economy starts when we begin to see our global problems as global solutions.

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Website: https://subpod.com/

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Social Media:

www.facebook.com/subpod

www.instagram.com/subpod

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Hey Soil Lovers!

Welcome to 2022! We are excited about what the podcast has in store for you this year, here is a special announcement podcast from your host Regen Ray. 

Truly from the bottom of our Soil Loving hearts 🤎 we would like to thank you for being a listener, being the voice of the soils, and spreading the secrets of the soil.

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Who is Ray Milidoni?

Ray is a professional problem solver and a get-things-done guy who takes multi-tasking to a whole new level while helping others to grow their business.

With a strong background in marketing, podcasting, mentorship, management, farming, and a plethora of other endeavors, Ray Milidoni can be described as a wealth of regenerative expertise collated within just one mind.

What does regeneration mean to you? For Ray, it’s a persistent pursuit of knowledge, improvement, and possibility. It’s taking new, creative approaches to problems that have been previously “unsolvable” and solving them. It’s providing a wealth of knowledge to people who need it most, for them to take the next step in building their business. It’s coaching individuals who feel as though they’re stuck in a rut, confined to their current status, rather than their possibility for greatness.

A sharp mind is one of the most useful tools Ray possesses. The Razor Sharp Show podcast that he hosts is a true testament to his keen, logical, emotional, and interpersonal intelligence. His discussions with people from a range of different industries and backgrounds are thought-provoking, energized, and 1000% motivating.

Working with Ray is an experience that many have described as genuine, passionate, extraordinary, and inspiring. Reach out to him today if you’re ready to place your problems into his highly capable hands and come away with the means to fully regenerate your business or your lifestyle.

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Websites:

https://soillearningcenter.com/

https://www.farmingsecrets.com/

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Social Media Links:

https://www.facebook.com/FarmingSecrets

https://www.facebook.com/SoilLearningCenter

https://www.instagram.com/farmingsecrets/

https://twitter.com/farmingsecrets

https://tiktok.com/soillearningcenter/

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Despite the growing popularity of organic foods and products, many consumers are still not aware of the benefits and downsides.

The word ‘organic’ is now being used as a buzzword to sell all sorts of products. The label cannot be taken at face value. Consumers should do their own research to ensure that the product actually is what it claims to be.

Data on the organic sector is not readily available and it is important to have as much information as possible in order to make better decisions.

The only way to find out whether something is good or bad for you is if we have access to enough data and statistics.

Who is Will Elrick?

Erick has been involved with Agroecology and nature-based solutions for around ten years. Working and also training on an Agroecological farm in Albury, southern NSW. During that time, I did Agroecology at Charles Sturt University, which later life happened, and I had to move to Northern NSW.

He completed a Bachelor of Science with Honours. It was a social study based on the role certification has played in the Organic industry and what the Regen can learn.

Website:

www.scu.edu.au

Social Media:

linkedin.com/in/will-elrick-11003536

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There is a discrepancy of understanding and awareness about our soils which affects our way of living. Our soils undergo many changes that most of the time cannot be controlled, but they can always be influenced.

We are on the brink of a new era, where our actions and inactions have a far greater impact than we could ever imagine.

The future is ours to create. Open your mind and be inspired with a new way forward in bringing life to our soils.

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Who is Pamela Boll?

Pamela Tanner Boll is an artist, filmmaker, writer, and activist. She is the Founder and CEO of Mystic Artists Film Productions.  She is the Co-Executive Producer of the Academy Award-winning documentary, Born into Brothels. Pamela has executive produced the following film projects: Living in Emergency: True Stories of Doctors Without Borders; In a Dream; Connected: A Declaration of Interdependence; Our Summer in Tehran; Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields; Close to the Fire; She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry; E-Team; Teen Press; Obit; Navajo Nation; and Storm Lake. 

Pamela directed and produced Who Does She Think She Is? a feature-length documentary film that follows five women who are mothers and artists. Pamela also directed A Small Good Thing, a film that asks the question of how can we live in a better way. She is currently working on a new film project, To Which We Belong, highlighting farmers and ranchers who are improving the health of their land with regenerative practices and helping to reverse climate change.

Pamela grew up in Parkersburg, WV.  She received a BA in English from Middlebury College and a Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies from Lesley University. Pamela raised three sons in Winchester, Massachusetts, and now lives in Boulder, Colorado.

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Who is Lindsay Richardson?

Lindsay Richardson received a BA from Brown University and an MFA from the School of Visual Arts. Most recently, she was the co-producer on Ugly Delicious (season 1), an 8-hour food docu-series by Momofuku restaurateur/chef David Chang and Academy Award-winning director Morgan Neville (20 Feet From Stardom) on Netflix. Previously, she was the associate producer on Roger Ross Williams' Sundance award-winning and Oscar-nominated feature documentary, Life Animated. Beyond her extensive work producing documentary films, she has taught courses in documentary film production at Brown University and started an artist residency in Rhode Island. She lives in Jamestown, RI.

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Website:

https://www.towhichwebelong.com/

Social Media:

https://www.facebook.com/towhichwebelong/

https://www.instagram.com/towhichwebelongdoc/

https://twitter.com/ToWhichWeBelong

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A shift in the way we farm is vital to ensure our survival. We must begin to foster a regenerative agricultural system that will produce more food while sequestering carbon and capturing water. In addition, we need to embrace practices that replenish soil fertility, retain nutrients, and protect our waterways. This will provide increased resilience of landscapes and communities

Regenerative agriculture offers a solution to different farming practices. Farmers are key to creating a sustainable future. With enough support and collaboration from other people they can change the system and create resilient farms that can stand the test of time.

Working together and empowering farmers aims to inspire them through knowledge sharing and skills development, so they can improve their business while improving the environment. Working together means they have more power to achieve what's important to each individual farm or in the community.

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Who is Lorraine Gordon?

Lorraine Gordon is a beef producer from Ebor in NSW. She has had an extensive career in agricultural leadership. She is a former NSW Rural Woman of the Year and CEO of Regional Development Australia (RDA) Mid North Coast.

The co-initiator of the successful Ebor Beef Co-operative, she has presided on the Small Business Review Panel of the Reserve Bank of Australia, the Board of Studies at the University of New England, Charles Sturt University’s Consultative Committee, and three regional tourism boards (New England North West, South Coast, Mid North Coast). Previous positions have included Business Finance Manager and Regional Agribusiness Manager with Westpac Bank, Director of the Graduate Network of the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation, and Executive Director of Economic Security for Women. She is also a graduate of the Australian Rural Leadership Program and was an award winner in the 2002 Telstra Business Women’s Award.

Her qualifications include advanced diplomas in corporate governance, tourism, and agriculture, and an MBA from UNE majoring in project management. Lorraine is currently completing her Ph.D. in ecological economics (grazing systems in northern NSW) through UNE. Lorraine was awarded the 2018 Rural Community Leader of the Year for Australia and was a 2019 finalist for Australian of the Year for her work with farmers. 

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Websites: 

farmingtogether.com.au

scu.edu.au/regenerativeag

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Social Media

www.linkedin.com/in/lorraine-gordon

www.facebook.com/regener8ag

www.facebook.com/farmingtogetherprogram

www.instagram.com/regenerativeag_alliance

twitter.com/regenerativeag1

twitter.com/farmingtogether

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We need more sustainable and resilient farming practices. Most farmers today are facing the same problem as they fight for an increasingly challenging global food system that they too feel lost and struggle to get along with.

It is a hands-on experience within the farm sector by connecting farmers and people who want to transition into regenerative farming with real opportunities that shows how we are all connected with each other and with our lands

Who is Rachelle Armstrong?

Rachelle grew up on a dairy/beef farm in Yackandandah, Victoria. She studied Health Science majoring in Public Health. She lived in Sri Lanka for 3yrs doing Community Development work which she carried into a local government role in a rural town in Western Australia.

She spent 15yrs developing the NutriSoil business in partnership with her parents and now building the Soil Restoration Farming Network, with a major focus on building an Australia/NZ Coaching Community.

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Website:soilrestorationfarming.com.au

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Social Media

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www.linkedin.com/rachelle-armstrong

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The principles and practices of biodynamic farming are approaches that can be applied anywhere food is grown. With thoughtful adaptation to scale, landscape, climate, and culture, farmers everywhere will benefit from these simple yet profound concepts.

Knowledge combined with experience, and curiosity can create a sense of understanding and discovery. The more we make ourselves knowledgeable, the more we shift our way of thinking to something more beneficial

Who is Charlie Arnott?

Charlie is an award-winning grazier from Boorowa, New South Wales, Australia, an educator and passionate advocate for Regenerative Farming practices. His family business has developed under Charlie’s guidance from a ‘conventional’, industrial high input mixed enterprise farm working against Nature to a Biodynamically principled holistically managed farm partnering with Nature.

Charlie started his Regenerative Farming journey 15 years ago. Previously he and his family had been farming conventionally on their 5,000-hectare property “Hanaminno” for over 35 years, in an industrial high input/ high output farming business model, heavily reliant on pesticides, herbicides, and man-made fertilisers.

After a series of epiphanies and through education Charlie found the Regenerative Agriculture movement, a movement that reflected his instinctive connection to the land and his ethos of producing quality food for his family and the world.

Today, Hanaminno is managed using organic, biodynamic and holistic grazing principles, and produces beef, lamb, and pigs, pasture-raised on 100% native and exotic species, raised sympathetically within the landscape and the resources it provides, proactively marketing products direct to their clients, focusing on providing clean healthy nutritiously dense food direct to butcher and families.

The animals are handled in a ‘low-stress stock’ fashion, considerate of their individual and mob behaviour; they are 100% chemical-free and are not treated with any hormones, vaccines, or drenches.

Charlie believes the decision to move away from trying to get nature to do what man wants, and instead of learning how best to collaborate with nature, is key to not only a prosperous farming business but also to a farmer’s health, consumer health, and the land’s health. The business is not certified organic, nor Biodynamic, however, prefers being known as ‘Certified by Community’, given the transparency and openness to the public and clients under which the farm operates. Clients are considered ‘co-producers as they play a vital role in guiding the production of food through their feedback and connection with the farm.

Charlie and his team host and facilitate 2-day workshops at Hanaminno and across Eastern Australia, teaching farmers, gardeners, and families the principle and practices of Biodynamics, and hold open community preparation making events on farm to foster the skills and experience for farmers to create a relationship with their landscape, and be self-reliant.

Charlie considers himself and his team sunshine and water harvesters, soil builders, pasture and animal nurturers, change facilitators, educators, community supporters, and Nature partners. With a focus on putting the ‘culture’ back into Agri-culture. Charlie has received several agricultural industry awards for leadership, resource management, and conservation, more recently the prestigious Bob Hawke National Landcare Award 2018. The award acknowledges a person who has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to caring for the land, champions better practices, and gives their time to share knowledge with others.

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Website: charliearnott.com.au

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www.instagram.com/charliearnott1

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