Regenerative Renegades
We are gradually losing our soil, and along with that our rural economies. If we don’t change, suddenly we WILL lose everything. And we’ll no longer be able to nourish ourselves or sustain our American rural way of life.
Renewal is possible through Regenerative Agriculture. The restoration of soil and nature. And the revitalization of rural economies. At the grassroots, there are many determined folks who are making this revitalization happen, many who have worked decades, relegated away to relative darkness. Not doing it for fame or fortune, but because they knew changes in our food system were necessary for our collective health and future.
These are the stories of the Regenerative Renegades.
In this podcast, host and regenerative agriculture expert Matt Maier talks to these passionate, resilient people as they share their stories of trial, hope, and triumph. Are you a Regenerative Renegade? We hope you’ll join us.
The opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Thousand Hills as a presenting partner.
Regenerative Renegades
Latest Episodes
John Ritter: Tribulations, Faith, and the Rise of Rise Up Country
John Ritter's story is one of relentless resilience, faith, and starting over again and again.On this episode of Regenerative Renegades, host and Chief Renegade Matt Maier sits down with John, creator and host of Rise Up Country, a nati...
Tommy Jensen: The Evolution of Nutrition in College Athletics
What if the future of elite performance comes down to what’s on your plate? On this episode of Regenerative Renegades, host Matt Maier sits down with University of Minnesota Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Nutrition, Tommy Jensen, for a f...
Scott Davis: The Art of Cooking with Intention
What if the most satisfying meals don't start in the kitchen, but rather in fields and pastures?In this episode of Regenerative Renegades, host Matt Maier joins chef and distiller and executive chef Scott Davis in the kitchen for a hands...
Allison Hohn: Driving Food Innovation Through Connections and Collaboration
In this episode of Regenerative Renegades, host Matt Maier talks with Allison Hohn, Executive Director of Naturally Minnesota, about her food industry journey and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Drawing on her experience in food scienc...
Todd Lein: Lessons from Two Decades in Regenerative Agriculture
In this episode of Regenerative Renegades, host Matt Maier sits down with Todd Lein, Thousand Hills’ first employee and longest-tenured team member, to reflect on more than 22 years of regenerative agriculture in action. Todd shares an inside l...
