Geologist David Montgomery and biologist Anne Biklé, authors of the influential "Dirt Trilogy" (Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations; The Hidden Half of Nature; and Growing A Revolution: Bringing

Geologist David Montgomery and biologist Anne Biklé, authors of the influential "Dirt Trilogy" (Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations; The Hidden Half of Nature; and Growing A Revolution: Bringing Our Soil Back to Life), preview their forthcoming book, "You Are What Your Food Ate." They present scientific evidence demonstrating how soil health profoundly impacts the health of crops, animals, and ultimately humans. Their work highlights the critical link between soil life and food's nutritional quality, emphasizing that regenerative farming practices benefit both the land and human health.

This talk was delivered at the 2021 Bioneers Conference.

Learn more at http://www.bioneers.org

Facing climate change, a global disaster, experts Arielle Crawford, Gene Baur, Jodi Monelle, and Liz Dee convened to inspire sustainable solutions. Moderated by Deepika Phakke, they shared

Facing climate change, a global disaster, experts Arielle Crawford, Gene Baur, Jodi Monelle, and Liz Dee convened to inspire sustainable solutions. Moderated by Deepika Phakke, they shared insights on combating this urgent threat through everyday actions.

Arielle Crawford, founder of ARIELLE, champions sustainable apparel with regenerative materials. Gene Baur, hailed as the "conscience of the food movement," campaigns against factory farming and influenced animal welfare laws. Jodi Monelle's LIVEKINDLY empowers plant-based living for positive global change. Liz Dee, Co-President of Smarties and CEO of Baleine & Bjorn Capital, invests in solutions to outdated animal products and founded Vegan Ladyboss.

Winemaker and sustainability advocate Paul Dolan discusses the wine industry's current efforts to address carbon and its environmental impact.

He believes the sector is "just working around

Winemaker and sustainability advocate Paul Dolan discusses the wine industry's current efforts to address carbon and its environmental impact.

He believes the sector is "just working around the edges of being sustainable."

The Ethical Cannabis Alliance (ECA) hosted a kickoff event with Emma Chasen, Ashley Preece, and Laura Day Rivero. This event addressed the critical need for robust labor and environmental

The Ethical Cannabis Alliance (ECA) hosted a kickoff event with Emma Chasen, Ashley Preece, and Laura Day Rivero. This event addressed the critical need for robust labor and environmental standards within the cannabis industry. For more information, visit the ECA website here.

ECA Executive Director Ashley Preece was joined by guest presenters Laura Day Rivero, an expert in sustainable cannabis practices, and Dr. Elizabeth Bennett. Dr. Bennett, an Assistant Professor at Lewis & Clark College, researches the demand for ethically sourced cannabis products in Oregon and the knowledge of "budtenders" on this topic.

View the presentations on our YouTube channel and follow our Facebook and Instagram accounts to stay informed. Part 2 of the event is also available on EarthSayers.tv here.

The Ethical Cannabis Alliance (ECA) hosted a kick-off event with Emma Chasen, Ashley Preece, and Laura Day Rivero. It addressed the critical need for robust labor and environmental standards in

The Ethical Cannabis Alliance (ECA) hosted a kick-off event with Emma Chasen, Ashley Preece, and Laura Day Rivero. It addressed the critical need for robust labor and environmental standards in the cannabis industry. More details are available here.

ECA Executive Director Ashley Preece was joined by Laura Day Rivero, an expert in sustainable cannabis practices, and Dr. Elizabeth Bennett, a Lewis & Clark College professor. Dr. Bennett's research explores demand for ethically sourced cannabis and "budtender" knowledge in Oregon.

View presentations on ECA's YouTube channel; follow Facebook and Instagram. Produced by Barry Heidt; curated by Ruth Ann Barrett (EarthSayers.tv), where Part 2 also available.

Meet Oregon's pioneering hemp farmers: Rick Kiyak-Boughton, Andy Kimm, and Trevor Hill. They are committed to cultivating and sharing the plant's many benefits.

Learn more about their work

Meet Oregon's pioneering hemp farmers: Rick Kiyak-Boughton, Andy Kimm, and Trevor Hill. They are committed to cultivating and sharing the plant's many benefits.

Learn more about their work at PacificHempFarms.com.

Seeds are among Earth's most miraculous and vital elements, revered and treasured since the dawn of humankind.

"SEED: The Untold Story" follows passionate seed keepers dedicated to

Seeds are among Earth's most miraculous and vital elements, revered and treasured since the dawn of humankind.

"SEED: The Untold Story" follows passionate seed keepers dedicated to safeguarding our 12,000-year-old food legacy.

Edgar Winters, Director of the Oregon Agriculture Food and Rural Consortium (OAFRC), advocated for industrial hemp cultivation in Oregon before the Department of Agriculture in January

Edgar Winters, Director of the Oregon Agriculture Food and Rural Consortium (OAFRC), advocated for industrial hemp cultivation in Oregon before the Department of Agriculture in January 2015. This discussion was published on February 11, 2015.

On February 12, 2015, Steve Elliott of Hemp News reported that Winters received Oregon's first state permit to grow industrial hemp. Winters and a nonprofit group planned a 25-acre hemp field for that spring.

"Billion Dollar Crop," a 1994 Australian documentary,

"Billion Dollar Crop," a 1994 Australian documentary, explores the history, diverse uses, and future of cannabis, focusing on the versatile and potentially revolutionary plant's potential.

The film highlights how recently developed, non-drug hemp varieties are being researched and cultivated globally for their versatile qualities and environmental benefits. It showcases hemp as an industrial fiber, offering alternatives to wood for paper, cotton for clothes, and plywood for construction, thereby benefiting forests and topsoil.

Produced with Michael Cordell and Jeffrey Bruer, and directed by Barbara Ann Chobocky, the DVD is available from Bull Frog Films.

This short film explores hemp, often called a miracle plant. Discover how this remarkable land plant could significantly benefit humanity and the planet.

It also investigates why most hemp

This short film explores hemp, often called a miracle plant. Discover how this remarkable land plant could significantly benefit humanity and the planet.

It also investigates why most hemp used in U.S. products is imported, not domestically grown.

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