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Trevor Hall welcomes Cesar Gonzalez of Bonterra Resources (BTR) to discuss ongoing corporate updates and the active gold market in the consolidating Abitibi region. The main focus is the promising drill results from the 100% operated Desmaraisville project, specifically the Hewfran zone extension, which is located near underground workings on the mining lease and being chased up to surface. Bonterra is reworking its program to prioritize drilling this zone and achieve the critical mass needed to justify a quick restart of the operation, which includes an existing mill and permitted infrastructure. Gonzalez explains that given current high gold prices, this mine, historically a 20,000 to 30,000-ounce-per-year operation, is positioned to be very lucrative, supported by known metallurgy and cheap hydroelectricity

Cesar Gonzales of Bonterra Resources provided an update on the two different drilling campaigns happening on their properties in the Abitibi of Canada. At the Desmaraisville South property, drilling is currently underway.  Exploration work at the Phoenix JV with partners Gold Fields is slated for a 15,000m campaign.

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When people Google Bonterra, they often see 2021 as its starting point. That year, lead investor Apax joined with Vista, holder of Social Solutions, and Insight Partners, holder of EveryAction, to unite those businesses under one brand. But, as Matthew Hardy tells us, the company's history stretches much further back—“We have customers that are 20–25-year-old customers, so (there are) a lot of longstanding relationships.”From its earliest days, Bonterra's mission has been clear: provide “purpose-built software for nonprofits.” Today, that includes tools for strategic philanthropy, enabling Fortune 50 companies and foundations to distribute funds, manage grants, and ensure resources reach the right causes.Its Impact Management business works with both small nonprofits and large entities—including city and state initiatives involving millions of dollars—to answer the central question: “What's the impact?” Hardy tells us many philanthropists have historically invested without a clear view of results; Bonterra's solutions aim to change that.Fundraising and Engagement solutions—traditional CRM-style donor management platforms—serve nonprofits across the spectrum, from micro-organizations to nationally recognized names.Although backed by private equity “impact funds,” Hardy stresses there's no easing of performance expectations. Bonterra tracks “all the same metrics you would typically see in your vertical SaaS companies”—from new and install base bookings to gross and net retention, margins, and EBITDA.Ultimately, Hardy's strategic lens centers on value realization. “If your customers…aren't finding significant value…you're not going to last long,” he tells us. Whether helping nonprofits hit fundraising goals or guiding corporate giving programs, Bonterra's work is measured by both mission and metrics.

In this episode, I dive into a real, timely conversation with Scott Brighton, CEO of Bonterra — a social good software company helping nonprofits raise and give more through data-driven innovation. We talk candidly about what AI and data can actually do for nonprofit leaders looking to grow their impact, especially when resources are tight.If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of “using data” or confused about what AI can realistically do for your small-but-mighty team, this one's for you.We talk about the why and the how — and Scott shares some real-world tools, examples, and strategies that can help organizations like yours scale smarter (not harder). This is about doing more of what works, with less burnout.

Scott Brighton didn't set out to revolutionize charitable giving in America. But after witnessing his wife struggle to run a nonprofit with just three staff members—and discovering that charitable giving had remained stubbornly flat at 2.5% of GDP for half a century—he knew something had to change. As CEO of Bonterra, one of the social sector's most influential technology companies, Brighton is now pursuing an audacious goal: lifting charitable giving to 3% of GDP by 2033. That seemingly modest increase would double total giving, unlocking over $580 billion in new funding. But optimizing donation amounts is just one piece of Brighton's broader strategy. He's also transforming Bonterra into a “Tinder for nonprofits”—a platform that helps nonprofits and funders discover each other, then uses AI to amplify their capacity to build lasting relationships. Scott joins me now to discuss this bold vision, the surprising insights from Bonterra's latest data, and why he believes AI will be the great equalizer for resource-strapped nonprofits.

On Episode 581 of Impact Boom, Scott Brighton of Bonterra discusses how scalable software and mission-aligned technology is transforming the social impact sector, and helping resource constrained organisations overcome systemic barriers while driving sustainable, measurable impact. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, then check out Episode 527 with Prashant Raizada on education technology teaching vital AI skills to future generations -> https://bit.ly/44e5KO7 The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Indio Myles Guest(s): Scott Brighton Producer: Indio Myles We invite you to join our community on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram to stay up to date on the latest social innovation news and resources to help you turn ideas into impact. You'll also find us on all the major podcast streaming platforms, where you can also leave a review and provide feedback.

Explore the intersection of philanthropy, data science, and the evolving tools shaping nonprofit fundraising, with our guest, Scott Brighton, CEO of Bonterra.  Bonterra, a software company serving both nonprofits and funders, processes nearly 10% of all U.S. philanthropic activity outside government sources. This scale gives Scott and his team a uniquely comprehensive vantage point to identify what truly drives growth and effectiveness in today's nonprofit landscape.The episode centers on Bonterra's newly released ‘2025 Impact Report', which identifies strategic patterns and technologies used by high-performing nonprofits. Scott explains, “We're not just looking at the growth of philanthropy; we're looking at what successful organizations are doing differently.” Key among those behaviors is fundraising diversification—no longer a suggestion but a necessity, especially in light of sudden disruptions like cuts to federal funding. Scott shares that some Bonterra clients saw 90% of their federal funding evaporate overnight, a stark reminder that relying on a single funding stream is risky.Technology, and specifically AI, is positioned as the great equalizer. Scott introduces tools like “Optimized Ask,” which uses behavioral data to recommend the right donation amount for each donor, improving average donor yield by 11%. This innovation, he explains, enables nonprofits to effectively engage their long-tail donors without additional staff—something that was previously out of reach for most organizations.Another key point Scott shares is the local nature of nonprofit growth. Despite a doubling of registered U.S. nonprofits over the last decade (now nearing two million), 90% operate with budgets under $5 million. Rather than viewing this as a challenge, Scott sees it as a feature: these hyper-local organizations are ideally positioned to address complex societal issues with intimate community knowledge. Bonterra is facilitating cross-sector collaboration among these small players to help large funders feel confident investing significant resources.The conversation wraps with Bonterra's bold internal campaign: “3% by 2033.” The goal is to raise the nation's charitable giving from 2% to 3% of GDP in under a decade. Scott is optimistic—not because of software alone, which he candidly says requires more resources than many nonprofits can spare—but because of the promise of agentic AI: autonomous systems that act on data insights without human micromanagement. “The future of fundraising isn't just emotional—it's intellectual,”Find us Live daily on YouTube!Find us Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits! 12:30pm ET 11:30am CT 10:30am MT 9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

Sunil Sadasivan joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career in political tech, serving as Deputy CTO on Cory Booker's campaign and accepting the role as VP of Enineering at Bonterra, where he's responsible for all the products at the progressive political software company.

Cesar Gonzalez, Executive Chairman of Bonterra Resources, discusses the recent drill results from their Gladiator Southwest target in collaboration with Gold Fields. The conversation covers the drilling strategy, future plans, and the current market trends in gold mining, including M&A activities and the significance of gold prices. Gonzalez emphasizes the importance of systematic drilling and the potential for future discoveries, while also highlighting the favorable mining environment in Canada.

Tracking vine trunk movements down to the 0.5-micron level, Phytech is leveraging technology to optimize vine irrigation. Cody Ashurst, Director of Vineyards, and Lex Palmer, Marketing Manager, discuss how their solution optimizes and automates irrigation today and how it can be extended to optimize fertilization, harvest dates, and much more. Detailed Show Notes: Phytech - a global SaaS company that optimizes agricultural irrigationTechnology includes dendrometers, irrigation pressure switches, soil moisture probes, and frost & weather stationsCrops include nuts (biggest), citrus, pears, getting into row cropsVineyard solution primarily West Coast / CA, pursuing Portugal, Spain, Italy, Chile, Mexico, TexasDendrometer - digital devices mounted onto vine or tree, measures expansion and contraction of plant trunks at the 0.5-micron level (70 microns = 1 human hair)Vineyard solution includes a dendrometer, soil probe, website, and mobile app with wireless comms and data loggers connected via cellular, satellite, or wifiThe solution can be adjusted based on the type of farming (e.g., quality or quantity), rootstocks, clones, soil typesTracks trunk size and soil moisture to signal irrigation needsOptional: pump/value control for irrigationCan schedule up to 2 weeks of irrigationCan monitor fertilizer inputs (cost of fertilizer up 600% last 5 years)Benefits:Don't promise water savings, but see up to 60% less water useImprove quality by knowing when veraison happens and when vines stop growing or are stallingOptimize fertilizer, diesel, and electric pump costsReduce labor for irrigation if automatedThe system logs data, enabling knowledge transfer when people leaveCase study: High-end Napa vintner got WE94 points 1st vintage, then used Phytech in a heat wave year and got WE97 w/ tailored post-veraison irrigation; other growers had a 30% loss, the winery had a 3% lossCase study: one ranch was expecting a 50% loss, but down to 3% with irrigation changesPricing - depends on # of sites in a blockThere is a small upfront fee for installationMonthly SaaS fee (~$50-80/acre/year), includes maintenanceWeather station ~$700/year (vs ~$3,500 to buy)Case studies (videos on website)Ultra premium Napa winery NeotempoLarger Mendocino grower Bonterra Marketing most through word of mouth/referralsDigital media, video testimonials, trade shows & panelsVideo in digital media has been the most valuableConnecting 1:1 is very helpfulPhytech is more holistic than other solutionsThe most significant barrier to adoption is technophobiaThe subscription-based model eliminates “tech graveyard” growers haveProduct roadmapPredictive brix/pH model (growers input brix, system tracks weather, vine response) to predict harvest date by blockGDD (growing degree days) monitoring tracking temperature and humidity in the field at the block levelAI Advisor to look at past data and current practices and enable recommendationsOther exciting innovations - Autonomous spraying and tractors (Guss, Monarch), optical arrays for vine health (Scout), microalgae for soil health (MyLand) Get access to library episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New drill results this morning from Q2 Metals, Bonterra Resources, Abitibi Metals and Foran Mining. Aurion does an earn-in deal with KoBold while Ridgeline Minerals has a new financing. This episode of Mining Stock Daily is brought to you by... Vizsla Silver is focused on becoming one of the world's largest single-asset silver producers through the exploration and development of the 100% owned Panuco-Copala silver-gold district in Sinaloa, Mexico. The company consolidated this historic district in 2019 and has now completed over 325,000 meters of drilling. The company has the world's largest, undeveloped high-grade silver resource. Learn more at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://vizslasilvercorp.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Calibre Mining is a Canadian-listed, Americas focused, growing mid-tier gold producer with a strong pipeline of development and exploration opportunities across Newfoundland & Labrador in Canada, Nevada and Washington in the USA, and Nicaragua. With a strong balance sheet, a proven management team, strong operating cash flow, accretive development projects and district-scale exploration opportunities Calibre will unlock significant value.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.calibremining.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Integra is a growing precious metals producer in the Great Basin of the Western United States. Integra is focused on demonstrating profitability and operational excellence at its principal operating asset, the Florida Canyon Mine, located in Nevada. In addition, Integra is committed to advancing its flagship development-stage heap leach projects: the past producing DeLamar Project located in southwestern Idaho, and the Nevada North Project located in western Nevada. Learn more about the business and their high industry standards over at integraresources.com

In this conversation, Marc-André Pelletier, CEO of Bonterra Resources, discusses the company's recent developments, including their winter drill program and the adoption of AI technology through VRIFY to enhance their work. He highlights the importance of the joint ventures in place and how a new drill campaign with them is coming together. Marc-André also shares insight on the potential of AI in mining exploration, and ongoing market opportunities for mergers and acquisitions.

Cesar Gonzales, Executive Chairman of Bonterra Resources, discusses the current landscape of gold exploration in the Abitibi region, highlighting recent mergers and acquisitions that impact Bonterra. He elaborates on the company's drilling strategies, market dynamics, and the importance of shareholder engagement. Gonzales also touches on future catalysts for Bonterra and the innovative technologies being employed in exploration.

Josef Schachter, Founder and Editor of the Schachter Energy Report, joins me to provide an update on the oil and natural gas sectors including a number of stocks he sees as attractive buys. Josef also is offering a holiday discount for his yearly and quarterly subscriptions.    To take advantage of the holiday special click here to visit the Schachter Energy Report website and enter the code "HOLA24" for $100 the yearly subscription or "HOLQ24" for $50 of a quarterly subscription.    The discussion kicks off with a review of natural gas prices, currently at a two-year high, exploring seasonal trends, EIA data, and LNG exports. Josef predicts potential price movements and evaluates the future of LNG exports, highlighting key challenges in the Canadian market. Transitioning to energy equities, Josef discusses the impact of tax loss selling on energy stocks and shares his predictions for 2025. He provides detailed analysis on various natural gas and oil stocks, including Obsidian, Tourmaline, and Paramount, assessing their valuation, growth potential, and dividend stability. We also touch upon opportunities in smaller energy stocks like Bonterra and emphasizes the importance of insider ownership, cash flow, and asset value in evaluating investments. We conclude with a look at the broader implications of regulatory changes, global supply and demand, and investment strategies for the energy sector.    

Send us a textIn this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas chats with Chase Russell, Senior Vice President of Product Strategy and Marketing at Bonterra, a social good tech company empowering nonprofits and philanthropists. Chase shares Bonterra's mission of increasing charitable giving to 3% of US GDP by 2033 through innovative software solutions that connect donors, volunteers, and funders with nonprofits driving impact.Chase explores the biggest challenges nonprofits face, from engaging donors to demonstrating real-world impact, and how Bonterra's AI-driven tools help solve these problems. From predicting optimal donation amounts to creating volunteer networks and detecting corporate matching opportunities, Bonterra's solutions foster a connected ecosystem that builds trust and maximizes generosity.Chase emphasizes the need for collaboration and advanced technology to ignite transformational change in the social good sector. Tune in to discover how Bonterra is unlocking the full potential of the nonprofit ecosystem to make a lasting impact on the world.

Marc-André Pelletier, CEO of Bonterra Resources, discusses the company's strategic reintroduction to the European market at the Precious Metal Summit in Zurich. He highlights the importance of their joint venture with Goldfields, the ongoing drill program, and the potential for new shareholder engagement. The conversation also touches on the company's infrastructure and production capabilities, emphasizing the low risk associated with restarting production at their Bachelor mine.

This interview is part of a series of interviews that were recorded live from the floor of Josef Schachter's Catch The Energy conference in Alberta on October 19th.    Pat Oliver, President and CEO of Bonterra Energy (TSX:BNE) sat down with me to provide an overview of the Company's current production rates, mainly sourced from the Cardium Formation, and forecasted outputs for the end of 2024. Pat discusses the Company's new land acquisitions in the Montney and Charlie Lake plays, which the Company forecasts will better capital efficiency and growth potential.    The conversation outlines Bonterra's strategic focus on capital efficiency, debt reduction, and generating free funds flow, with a potential return to dividend payouts. We also discuss Bonterra's shareholder base, including significant insider ownership and a tight share structure. Pat shares his background in the sector and the successful track record of his previous ventures. Finally, we address the market's wait-and-see approach to Bonterra's new growth strategy, emphasizing the Company's strong execution and production results so far.   Click here to visit the Bonterra Energy website. 

If you've been thinking about a career change, but still want to stay in the nonprofit sector, then this episode is for you! I sat down with special guest, Julia Devine, founder of Relatable Nonprofit. She shared her journey from six-figure nonprofit job to consultant including how she made the shift, stepped out of her comfort zone, and what she wished she had done differently. Julia also dove into what kind of people are right for consulting and how to work less while still managing to grow your business. This is a fantastic episode for nonprofit leaders looking to make a pivot and remain in the sector.    About Julia Julia Devine quit her six-figure nonprofit job to pursue consulting at 25. After building a successful agency to serve nonprofits, she decided to teach others how to do it. Besides running the business, she is gardening, practicing yoga, or reading a good book. Relatable Nonprofit empowers growth-driven women with nonprofit hearts to succeed in consulting. Motherly, Canvas Rebel, Bloomerang, Bonterra, Keela, Nonprofit Hub, Virtuous, and others have featured Relatable Nonprofit.   Read the podcast transcript here.   Episode Summary In this episode, you'll learn strategies for pivoting into nonprofit consulting like: Making a shift from nonprofit work to consulting (3:30) What is the Relatable Nonprofit? (9:40) Nonprofit marketing strategies (13:45) Stepping out of your comfort zone (19:45) What Julia wished she had done differently (23:45) What kind of people are right for consulting (29:40) How to work less and still grow the business (35:20)   Teasers “You never know what could happen in a business. You always have to preempt things and anticipate everything that could go right or wrong in a relationship.”  “The right people to be consultants are highlighter people. People who use highlighters and take good notes.” “When it used to just be a laundry list that you're chipping away at, you end up spending so much more time on needless things. But when you have time blocked on your calendar for what you want to get done in a week, you realize that you're wasting a lot of time that you really don't even need to be working.”   Resources The Best Tools for an Efficient & Prosperous Nonprofit: https://100degreesconsulting.com/tools/  Resources for New and Aspiring Consultants: https://www.relatablenonprofit.com/gifts  Follow Julia and Catalina on Instagram: @relatable_nonprofit Connect with The Relatable Nonprofit on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/relatablenonprofit Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/  Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/  Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/pivoting-to-consulting    Want more of the podcast? New episodes are released weekly! Find them all plus show notes and exclusive bonus content at 100degreesconsulting.com/podcast. Leave us a review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you loved most about this episode! Subscribe to the show so you don't miss a thing!  

When your customers don't speak tech, how do you help them choose wisely—and trust you along the way?In this episode, we welcome Chris Ollier, Senior Director of Demand Generation at Bonterra, to tackle the challenges of brand and digital strategy in the nonprofit sector.With a wealth of experience ranging from Fortune 100 companies like Verizon and the NFL to independent projects, Chris shares his journey through diverse roles in creative design and tech startups. He discusses Bonterra's mission to drive social good through innovative software solutions for nonprofits and explores the complexities of maintaining brand authenticity amidst corporate transitions.We also cover:The significant impact of brand consistency on performance metrics like market share and brand valuation.How valuable AI is in enhancing creative processes and the necessity for expert guidance and validation.Bonterra's approach to brand building, focusing on straightforward design, genuine customer connections, and alignment with social good initiatives.

285: Ready to Be a Nonprofit Consultant? (Julia Devine)SUMMARYAre you pondering a move into nonprofit consulting or wondering if your organization could benefit from hiring one? In episode 285 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, consultant Julia Devine offers valuable insights on why more professionals are transitioning to consulting and how nonprofits can leverage consultants to tackle staffing gaps and technological challenges. Julia shares her journey from nonprofit leadership to consulting and explains how consultants can bring senior-level expertise to organizations, often at a fraction of the cost of full-time staff. She also discusses her mentorship program, which helps seasoned professionals successfully navigate the transition into consulting. Whether you're seeking to expand your organization's capacity or considering making a career shift, this conversation is packed with practical advice on how to make the most of the consulting model in the nonprofit sector.ABOUT JULIAJulia Devine quit her well-paying nonprofit job to pursue a career in consulting in 2021. After building a successful business to serve nonprofits, she launched a program to teach other nonprofit professionals how they could do it too, using simple, high-quality, and consistent business practices. Julia graduated from American University with a degree in Political Science, and holds a Master's Certificate in Project Management from George Washington University. Besides running the business, Julia spends her free time taking daily walks, traveling with her husband and reading classic literature. Relatable Nonprofit empowers growth-driven professionals with nonprofit hearts to succeed in consulting. Motherly, Canvas Rebel, Bloomerang, Bonterra, Keela, Nonprofit Hub, Virtuous, and others have featured Relatable Nonprofit.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESReady for your next leadership opportunity? Visit our partners at Armstrong McGuireCrime and Punishment by Fyodor DostoyevskyHave you gotten Patton's book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector – Now available on AudibleDon't miss our weekly Thursday Leadership Lens for the latest on nonprofit leadership

Marc-Andre Peltier, CEO of Bonterra Resources, discussing his extensive background in mining, the strategic positioning of Bonterra in the Abitibi region, and the implications of the Windfall project. Peltier shares insights into Bonterra's deposits, exploration efforts, and future directions for the company, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure and resource development in the mining industry.

Bonterra Resources Executive Chairman Cesar Gonzalez joins MSD for a re-introduction to the company following the Osisko Mining acquisition by Gold Fields. Bonterra does have a joint venture with Osisko Mining. MSD asks where that JV ends up following the acquisition. The acquisition has sparked renewed interest in Bonterra, but the company is also focused on advancing their deposits through exploration. The market cap of Bonterra has already increased by 50% since the Goldfields-Osisko deal was announced. They plan to update their resources and continue exploration work.

Join us tonight as we welcome Ian Blue, Director of Member Relations at Wine Institute.  Ian grew up in the wine industry. His father was a winemaker at Fetzer and Bonterra. Hosted by Ron since 2009.  Wine maker, cellar master, vineyardist and tasting expert, Ron, makes wine less confusing and more fun.  Learn something new each week during the show. We are always looking for guests to talk about their winery, vineyard, wine-related product, enology, horticulture and more.  Visit our website for details on how to "be a guest". Tune in via our BlogTalkRadio Page, our Facebook page, YouTube & Flightline Radio!  

Sophie Menin is an award-winning cultural journalist and author whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Barron's, Wine Spectator, and Saveur. She earned an MA in Cultural Reporting and Criticism from the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute at New York University, and a professional degree in the Culinary Arts from the Institute of Culinary Education. Her wine writing focuses on the myriad ways that wine connects us with our senses and the rhythms of the natural world. She has just co-authored a book, A Year in the Vineyard, with environmental artist Bob Chaplin. It beautifully captures the yearlong cycle of the vine, framed in the context of the ongoing evolution of viticulture as climate change reshapes centuries of tradition. A Year in the Vineyard will be released on June 4.

Brian Freedman writes regularly for Food & Wine, Forbes, and Whisky Advocate, and also contributes to publications such as Wine Enthusiast, Travel + Leisure, and The Bourbon Review. He is a frequent guest on news and talk shows around the country, and often consults as a sommelier and wine-cellar assessor. As mentioned in the episode, Brian's #1 book Crushed: How A Changing Climate Is Altering the Way We Drink is now available in paperback.

Kathleen Willcox is a journalist who writes about sustainability, wine, spirits, travel, and food. She has written for Wine Enthusiast, VinePair, Wine Searcher, The Drinks Business, and Modern Farmer, and coauthored the book Hudson Valley Wine: A History of Taste & Terroir.  To learn more about Kathleen, find her on LinkedIn and Instagram @kathleenwillcox.

Betsy Andrews is a James Beard awarded writer & poet. Betsy has more than two decades of experience writing about food, drink, travel, and the environment for publications including Travel & Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, the Wall Street Journal, Food & Wine, SevenFifty Daily, and VinePair. She is a former senior editor for Zagat and the former executive editor for Saveur. Betsy is also a poet, and her books include New Jersey, The Bottom, and Crowded.To learn more about Betsy, visit https://betsyandrews.contently.com. To learn more about the Chumash marine preserve Betsy mentions in this episode, visit chumashsanctuary.org.

Meridith May is the owner of two national U.S. wine and spirits trade publications: The SOMM Journal and The Tasting Panel. Meridith's career in the media spans over 40 years, first as a Vice President of Marketing for Los Angeles-based KIIS FM/KRLA radio, and then as Senior Editor at Patterson's Beverage Journal, which she ran until 2007 when she purchased the name and started The Tasting Panel, now the leading national wine and spirits industry magazine. She purchased the SOMM Journal in 2013, and it is now the leading wine education print publication for trade professionals.The Tasting Panel Women's Issue Jess and Meridith discussed in today's episode will be released digitally on May 1. If you liked this episode, please rate, review, and share our podcast to help others find it, too. 

Ray Isle is the Executive Wine Editor of Food & Wine and the Wine & Spirits Editor of Travel + Leisure. Ray has won the IACP Award for Narrative Beverage Writing four times, has won the gold award from the North American Travel Journalists Association, and has been nominated three times for the James Beard Award in beverage writing. He is a frequent guest on national media, appearing on programs such as NBC's Today show, CNBC's Squawk Box, and CBS Mornings. He has hosted the Aspen Food and Wine Classic since 2005, and speaks regularly on wine at events around the country. Ray's book The World in a Wineglass: The Insider's Guide to Artisanal, Sustainable, Extraordinary Wines to Drink Now is available in paperback this month. Learn more at rayisle.com.  

Elin McCoy is the wine critic for Bloomberg News, the U.S. columnist for The Wine Conversation podcast, and frequent contributor to publications such as The World of Fine Wine, Decanter, and Elite Traveler.  To learn more about Elin and read some of her exceptional writing, visit elinmccoy.com.   

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D. is joined by Ben Miller, Senior Vice President of Data Science and Analytics at Bonterra. The duo discuss the latest trends in charitable giving for the first quarter of 2023, providing valuable insights for nonprofit professionals. Miller explains the role of the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, which, in collaboration with AFP and GivingTuesday, analyzes anonymized data from over 20,000 organizations to understand donor behavior. The discussion highlights the project's methodology, focusing on its unique approach to data collection that excludes large medical and educational institutions, thereby offering a more representative analysis of trends in the broader nonprofit sector. Miller reveals a concerning decline in both the number of donors and the total amount of donations, contextualizing these figures against the significant increases seen during the COVID-19 pandemic and social justice movements of the past years. They discuss long-term trends observed since 2012, which indicate a shift towards fewer donors contributing larger amounts, likely influenced by socio-economic factors and changes in societal engagement. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding these trends and adapting fundraising strategies accordingly, to ensure inclusive and effective philanthropy across all sectors of society. The podcast concludes by highlighting the need for further research and data analysis to navigate the evolving landscape of charitable giving.

Interview with Marc-Andre Pelletier, President & CEO of Bonterra Resources Inc.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/bonterra-resources-tsxvbtr-unlocking-value-in-high-grade-gold-camp-3914Recording date: 28th September 2023Bonterra Resources Inc. (TSX-V: BTR, OTCQX: BONXF, FSE: 9BR2) is a Canadian gold exploration and development company focused on advancing its projects in Quebec's Urban-Barry mining camp. Bonterra's main assets include the Gladiator, Barry and Bachelor-Desmaraisville projects, which together host over 3 million ounces of gold resources. The flagship Gladiator project contains 391,000 ounces of gold at 8.61 g/t in the Measured and Indicated category and 989,000 ounces at 7.37 g/t Inferred. The Barry project hosts 165,000 ounces at 2.68 g/t open pit and 524,000 ounces at 5.12 g/t underground in the Measured and Indicated category, with 688,000 ounces at 4.90 g/t Inferred underground. The Bachelor-Desmaraisville project contains 160,000 ounces at 5.58 g/t in the Measured and Indicated category and 104,000 ounces at 5.31 g/t Inferred.Bonterra is focused on advancing its Barry open pit project to production first given its robust economics outlined in a 2022 Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA"). The PEA considers an 800 tonne per day operation with average annual production of 51,000 ounces over a 7 year mine life. At a gold price of $1,600/oz, the Barry open pit project demonstrates an after-tax NPV of C$140 million and an IRR of 37% with a 1.6 year payback period.Bonterra continues to explore regional targets through its extensive land package to make new discoveries and build on its resource base. The company recently announced a C$30 million exploration earn-in agreement with Osisko Mining on its Urban-Barry property and adjoining claims. This partnership will accelerate exploration activities across the highly prospective Urban-Barry camp.With its substantial gold resources, existing mill infrastructure, and strategic partnerships, Bonterra Resources is well positioned to continue advancing its portfolio of assets in Quebec to create value for shareholders. The near-term focus remains on de-risking Barry to a construction decision while also testing exploration targets that could drive further growth.View Bonterra Resources' Company Profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/bonterra-resourcesSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

This episode is sponsored by Bonterra. Bonterra is a social goods software company focused on powering those who power social impact with best in class fundraising engagement, program management, and CSR solutions. By bringing together intuitive technology and social impact expertise, Bonterra enables unmatched connectivity between organizations and their communities of supporters and constituents, ultimately creating more ways for social good organizations to maximize their impact. To learn more about selecting the right nonprofit tech, go to www.jcsocialmarketing.com/bonterraWith a membership that just hit 1m women, and an ambitious mission to increase life expectancy by 10 years in 10 years' time, GirlTREK has become a driving force in improving the lives and well-being of Black women across the U.S.With such an engaged and motivated membership, I wanted to know how the nonprofit uses technology to manage all of the moving pieces - and how they transform regular walkers into health activists and organizers.Chyna Johnson serves as Director of Impact and Innovation at GirlTREK. She is responsible for the overall data and impact management of GirlTREK, and administrative program support that supports an effective and high-functioning national staff.  Marcie L. Thomas is the Director of Digital Engagement at GirlTREK, where she manages our social media spaces and supports the Storytelling Team. Before joining our team, she worked in the automotive, food packaging, and insurance industries. She continues to serve as the founder and leader of Brown Girl Collective, a digital space for Black women.Case Study: GirlTrek races ahead with EveryAction and MobilizeWebsite: https://www.girltrek.org/join/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/girltrek/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealthyBlackWomenandGirls/ Black History Bootcamp podcast Vogue: When a Daily Walk Becomes an Act of Radical Self-Care—And an Honoring of Black HistoryAbout Julia Campbell, the host of Nonprofit Nation :Named as a top thought leader by Forbes and BizTech Magazine, Julia Campbell is an author, coach, and speaker on a mission to make the digital world a better place. Check out Julia's:BooksCoursesBlogFreebiesTake my free masterclass: 3 Must-Have Elements of Social Media Content that Converts

This week, Matt Kraft, COO of Mosaic Learning, discusses how he rallied his team through a 17-hour marathon to overcome a total system collapse in the 11th hour before the very first earnings call for their new CEO.   In this episode you will learn: The challenges of e-learning platforms and the need for more immersive and connected learning experiences. The potential applications of AI in everyday life, such as using it to manage children's activities and schedules. Why Matt discarded his past approach of appearing older and more stoic, and instead embraced prioritizing connection. How Matt and his team faced a major crisis when their system experienced a quadruple raid failure, and despite the odds, Matthew motivated his team and worked tirelessly to restore the system, ultimately achieving a successful outcome and minimal data loss.   24 Hour Challenge: Matt challenges listeners to come up with novel ideas on how AI can fundamentally improve their lives and organizations, and share them on LinkedIn.   About Matt Kraft : With a career spanning more than 2.5 decades and billions in enterprise value creation, Matthew Kraft believes in the power of harnessing technology to drive ecosystem change.  Matthew presently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Mosaic Learning, Inc, the leading provider of eLearning Platforms to the Union and Member Trade Organizations.  Prior to joining Mosaic Learning, Matthew served in Executive Capacities for Bonterra, Inc. (acquired by Apax Partners), StraighterLine, Inc, (acquired by BV Investment Partners), and Crawford Media Services, Inc. Prior to Crawford, Matthew served in Management Positions with Advertising.com/Aol (acquired by Apollo Global) and Web.com (acquired by Clearlake Capital.) Previous to that, he served in various capacities for J/K Foods, Inc. and its Affiliates in North Dakota.  In 2012, Matthew successfully merged J/K Foods with an entity primarily controlled by Coborn's, Inc. of St. Cloud, MN.  Matthew graduated from Vista Equity Partners' High Potential Executive Leadership Program in 2017. He is a prior recipient of the Education 2.0 Leadership Awards, along with Business Man of the Year (GA.) Matthew attended the University of Washington and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Georgia State University in 2005.  He appeared as a nerdy student in 2003's Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd   You can connect with Matt in the following ways: Web: https://combobulate.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkraft2/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mosaiclearning/   You can connect with Laura in the following ways: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VocalImpactProductions Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions Twitter: @LauraSicola Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions Website: https://vocalimpactproductions.com/ Laura's Online Course: virtualinfluence.today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is sponsored by Bonterra. Bonterra is a social goods software company focused on powering those who power social impact with best in class fundraising engagement, program management, and CSR solutions. By bringing together intuitive technology and social impact expertise, Bonterra enables unmatched connectivity between organizations and their communities of supporters and constituents, ultimately creating more ways for social good organizations to maximize their impact. To learn more about selecting the right tech for your nonprofit, go to www.jcsocialmarketing.com/bonterraWe know that organizations with healthy member engagement thrive, so how do we increase this engagement when environmental factors work against us?  If it feels like member engagement is in shorter supply than ever before, you are not alone!Members' needs are changing—they require more than value to engage with your organization; they also want memorable, positive experiences. It is time for every leader to take on the role of CEO - Chief Experience Officer!My guest this week is Amanda Lea Kaiser, MBA, a keynote speaker and author of Elevating Engagement: Uncommon Strategies for Creating a Thriving Member Community. Through her research, Amanda is at the forefront of exploring how member and attendee engagement is rapidly changing within professional communities.In this episode, Amanda walks you through how engagement builds from our member's points of view. No matter the size or type of your association, and no matter your current role, see how you, too, can distinguish and propel your organization. Using uncommon strategies from her book Elevating Engagement, learn how to create an energized and highly motivated membership.Connect with AmandaTwitter: https://twitter.com/AmandaLeaKaiserLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandakaiser/Website: https://amandaleakaiser.com/Other: https://www.facebook.com/KaiserInsightsLLC/About Julia Campbell, the host of the Nonprofit Nation podcast:Named as a top thought leader by Forbes and BizTech Magazine, Julia Campbell (she/hers) is an author, coach, and speaker on a mission to make the digital world a better place.She wrote her book, Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits, as a roadmap for social change agents who want to build movements using engaging digital storytelling techniques. Her second book, How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit, was published in 2020 as a call-to-arms for mission-driven organizations to use the power of social media to build movements.  Take my free masterclass: 3 Must-Have Elements of Social Media Content that Converts

Soil to Soul: Farming, Food, Wine, and our Collective Future is dedicated to exploring diverse voices and perspectives as they relate to farming, food, wine, and the future we're working to build. Soil to Soul is brought to you by Bonterra Organic Estates and is hosted by Jess Baum, Bonterra's Senior Director of Regenerative Impact.This episode features chef, writer, homesteader, and educator Georgia Pellegrini. Her critically-acclaimed books include Food Heroes, Girl Hunter, and Modern Pioneering. Georgia has written for The Wall Street Journal and hosts the television show “Modern Pioneering” on PBS. She has appeared on “The Today Show” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, and has been featured in Food & Wine magazine and The New York Times. Georgia works to empower people to learn manual literacy, find their personal strengths, and pursue their life passions. Listen in to our season finale as Georgia talks about her deep connection to her family's land in upstate New York, why fried onions and fresh herbs are the smells of her childhood, the experience of sharing a bathroom with frogs in the south of France, and how manual literacy connects us to our origins as humans. 

Interview with Marc-Andre Pelletier, President & CEO of Bonterra ResourcesOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/bonterra-resources-btr-junior-gold-explorer-in-quebecs-urban-barry-camp-3237Recording date: 14th September 2023In a recent interview at the Beaver Creek conference, Bonterra Resources CEO Marc-Andre Pelletier outlined plans to advance the company's Urban Barry gold projects in Quebec. With over 3 million ounces of resources and significant infrastructure already in place, Bonterra sees an opportunity to expand resources and attract a strategic partner.Pelletier brings over 25 years of hands-on mining experience to Bonterra, having worked on projects across Canada. When he joined Bonterra last year, Pelletier saw the potential to add value by restarting production. The company pursued plans to resume mining at its Barry deposit, completing a PEA and starting a PFS. However, with operating costs escalating 50-100% in the Abitibi region, Bonterra put those plans on hold as they were no longer economically feasible.Instead, Bonterra has focused on cutting costs, generating revenue by processing old mill tailings, and preparing for a new 13,000 meter drill program. Cleaning up the mill recovered over 600 ounces of gold worth C$1.6 million, providing funds for operations. The drill program aims to expand current resources at depth, follow up on past drill results that lacked follow-up, and test some "wildcat" targets identified through geophysics and geology.With gold prices around $1,950/oz, Pelletier believes Bonterra's market valuation around C$25 million significantly undervalues its 3 million ounces of resources. He highlights the opportunity for new investors to acquire shares at current lows before the market turns. To better position Bonterra, Pelletier is also looking at strategic partnerships, joint ventures, or other transactions to increase resources towards a potential 6-10 million ounces and unlock more value.Located in Quebec's Urban Barry camp neighboring zones where Osisko Mining and Cisco Mining recently acquired projects, Bonterra is surrounded by major miners and appealing assets. Its mill, tailings facility, mining leases, and proven resources provide a solid foundation. Drilling offers resource expansion potential, while strategic opportunities could strengthen its position during a tough market. For investors willing to weather volatile markets, Bonterra represents a speculative buy with substantial upside if gold prices rebound.—View Bonterra Resources' Company Profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/bonterra-resourcesSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

This episode is sponsored by Bonterra. Bonterra is a social goods software company focused on powering those who power social impact with best in class fundraising engagement, program management, and CSR solutions. By bringing together intuitive technology and social impact expertise, Bonterra enables unmatched connectivity between organizations and their communities of supporters and constituents, ultimately creating more ways for social good organizations to maximize their impact. To learn more about selecting the right tech for your nonprofit, go to www.jcsocialmarketing.com/bonterra “What kind of fundraiser do you want to be?”Donor communications can be challenging when you have an over-packed schedule and very full plate of tasks. But infusing creativity and #donorlove into your interactions with donors will help you raise more money and deepen relationships for the long term. In this episode, Creative Deviations author and Agents of Good founder John Lepp joins me to discuss creativity, donor appreciation, and how to maintain passion for the work after two decades of fundraising. We cover:Why so many fundraisers ignore donor communicationsHow to tell more creative and engaging stories Examples from the book Creative Deviations How to keep flexing the creative muscle - where to get inspiration What's next for fundraising in an unstable, noisy worldAbout JohnJohn Lepp, author of Creative Deviations, is a direct response, marketing and graphic design expert with almost 25 years of experience working with charities around the world to help them tell better stories and to inspire donors to give, both online and offline.  He is a respected and coveted international speaker who has traveled the world helping fundraisers be more “human” and “vulnerable” to these other amazing humans we call donors.Connect with JohnLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnlepp/Twitter: www.twitter.com/johnleppWeb: https://agentsofgood.org/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@john_lepp About Julia Campbell, the host of the Nonprofit Nation podcast:Named as a top thought leader by Forbes and BizTech Magazine, Julia Campbell (she/hers) is an author, coach, and speaker on a mission to make the digital world a better place.She wrote her book, Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits, as a roadmap for social change agents who want to build movements using engaging digital storytelling techniques. Her second book, How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit, was published in 2020 as a call-to-arms for mission-driven organizations to use the power of social media to build movements.  Take my free masterclass: 3 Must-Have Elements of Social Media Content that Converts

Soil to Soul: Farming, Food, Wine, and our Collective Future, dedicated to exploring diverse voices and perspectives as they relate to farming, food, wine, and the future we're working to build. Soil to Soul is brought to you by Bonterra Organic Estates and is hosted by Jess Baum, Bonterra's Senior Director of Regenerative Impact.Today's guest is Adam Schlegel of Chook Chicken, a B Corp-certified fast casual restaurant in Denver dedicated to serving delicious, responsible food sourced from those that care for and respect our land.  Before that, Adam co-founded Snooze, an A.M. Eatery in 2006 with his brother Jon, a breakfast and lunch restaurant that has grown to 59 locations around the country, where he led development strategy and sustainable and community initiatives and remains involved today. Adam is also active with various non-profits, start-ups, and government organizations working to improve agriculture, education, and food.Jess and Adam discuss the evolution of Snooze and Chook and how they're providing sustainable sustenance at an affordable price, the reckoning the restaurant industry faced during and after the pandemic, and the most important part of running a restaurant: taking care of staff. 

This episode is sponsored by Bonterra. Bonterra is a social goods software company focused on powering those who power social impact with best in class fundraising engagement, program management, and CSR solutions. By bringing together intuitive technology and social impact expertise, Bonterra enables unmatched connectivity between organizations and their communities of supporters and constituents, ultimately creating more ways for social good organizations to maximize their impact. To learn more about selecting the right tech for your nonprofit, go to www.jcsocialmarketing.com/bonterra  Few things are more critical to your nonprofit's health, success, and sustainability than an effective board of directors. But building and keeping an engaged board is a challenge that many nonprofits face, large and small.My guest this week is Sabrina Walker Hernandez, fundraiser extraordinaire and total pro when it comes to “doing fundraising differently” and thinking outside of the box. She is still my #2 most downloaded podcast episode - What The Best Fundraisers Do Differently! Sabrina is a certified consultant, coach, & facilitator that helps small nonprofit Staff & Board build relationships that convert into more donations. She has over 25 years of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, and leadership. Among Sabrina's successes is that she increased operation revenue from $750,000 to $2.5M and completed a $12M comprehensive capital campaign in the 3rd poorest county in the United States. She has facilitated numerous workshops with hundreds of nonprofit professionals. Sabrina is certified in Nonprofit Management by Harvard Business School. She is an active community leader and volunteer in Edinburg, Texas where she is based.In this episode, we discuss:How to support your board in resource development, tap into their fundraising strengths, and transform them into a fundraising powerhouse;Understanding the role of the board in the resource development & fundraising; Ways to engage the board in each of these roles; Ways that staff can support the Board in resource development & fundraising.Connect with SabrinaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/supportingworldhopeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinawalkerhernandez/Other: https://supportingworldhope.com/about/About Julia Campbell, the host of the Nonprofit Nation podcast:Named as a top thought leader by Forbes and BizTech Magazine, Julia Campbell (she/hers) is an author, coach, and speaker on a mission to make the digital world a better place.She wrote her book, Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits, as a roadmap for social change agents who want to build movements using engaging digital storytelling techniques. Her second book, How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community Take my free masterclass: 3 Must-Have Elements of Social Media Content that Converts

Soil to Soul: Farming, Food, Wine, and our Collective Future is dedicated to exploring diverse voices and perspectives as they relate to farming, food, wine, and the future we're working to build. Soil to Soul is brought to you by Bonterra Organic Estates, the largest Regenerative Organic Certified® winery in the United States, and is hosted by Jess Baum, Bonterra's Senior Director of Regenerative Impact.Nicole Dooling is an ER Trauma Nurse and a second generation winegrower from Mendocino County. She introduced regenerative organic practices to her family business, Mariah Vineyards, the first ever Global Land to Market Verified regenerative vineyard certified by The Savory Institute. Listen in as Jess and Nicole discuss the wonders of Mendocino County and growing up in a rural area, the concept of how regenerative organic agriculture is farming in service of life, and how the Savory Institute is taking certification to the next level. Today's episode mentions Paul Dolan, a leader in the organic wine movement who passed away on June 26th, 2023. Paul's decades-long influence on sustainable viticulture cannot be understated, and his legacy will live on for generations to come.

Soil to Soul: Farming, Food, Wine, and our Collective Future is dedicated to exploring diverse voices and perspectives as they relate to farming, food, wine, and the collective future we're working to build. Soil to Soul is brought to you by Bonterra Organic Estates and is hosted by Jess Baum, Bonterra's Senior Director of Regenerative Impact.Today's guest is Tim Greiner, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Pure Strategies, a consulting company that has created sustainability goals and solutions for many clients including Stonyfield Farm, Ben and Jerry's, Walmart, The North Face, and Seventh Generation. Like Bonterra Organic Estates, Pure Strategies is also a B Corporation, and is celebrating its 25th year in business. Tim is a co-founder of the Chemical Footprint Project and has guided sustainable chemicals management strategies for companies across diverse industries. He has also led regenerative agriculture projects with food brands and retailers. We'll talk about Tim's wealth of knowledge and experience in the sustainability field, including how he got started all those years ago and what has kept him going ever since.Today's episode doesn't focus on food and wine, but it's an excellent conversation we are sure you'll enjoy. Listen in as Jess and Tim discuss the evolution of preventing pollution, the pitfalls of waiting for the data to catch up, and the benefits of belonging to the B Corp community.

Soil to Soul: Farming, Food, Wine, and our Collective Future is brought to you by Bonterra Organic Estates, dedicated to exploring diverse voices and perspectives as they relate to farming, food, wine, and the collective future we're working to build. Soil to Soul is hosted by Jess Baum, Bonterra's Senior Director of Regenerative Impact.Today's guest is Elizabeth Whitlow, the Executive Director of the Regenerative Organic Alliance. Elizabeth's role at ROA is the culmination of over 20 years working in the field of organic agriculture. She began her career as an advocate for organic coffee growers in Central America. Since then, Elizabeth has worked across the spectrum of elevated certifications, both in farming and ranching, earning high-level placements with organizations such as CCOF and EarthClaims.  Listen in as Jess and Elizabeth discuss the evolution of regenerative organic certification, the joys of smelling soil, and how regenerative organic agriculture is farming in service of life and transforming the world one farm at a time. In this episode, Elizabeth mentions that we're nearing one million Regenerative Organic certified acres world-wide, and on August 8, the Regenerative Organic Alliance announced that the one-million acre milestone had been surpassed, a major accomplishment done in less than five years.Today's episode mentions Paul Dolan, a leader in the organic wine movement who passed away on June 26. We honor Paul's contributions to the field, and are grateful for the many ways he touched our lives. To learn more about us and what we do, visit bonterra.com. In an unaired segment, Elizabeth read Jess a few lines from The Mad Farmer Poems, a book by Wendell Berry. She has always especially loved this line: "I like the world of nature, despite its mortal dangers." 

This is the series premiere of Soil to Soul: Farming, Food, Wine, and our Collective Future. This podcast is brought to you by Bonterra Organic Estates, dedicated to exploring diverse voices and perspectives as they relate to farming, food, wine, memory, and the connections we all share. Soil to Soul is hosted by Jess Baum, Bonterra's Senior Director of Regenerative Impact.For our very first episode, we start with an interview between host Jess Baum and me, Elizabeth Archer, the producer of Soil to Soul.  Jess is the Senior Director of Regenerative Impact at Bonterra Organic Estates, where she steers the company's overarching sustainability strategy and planning with a holistic eye. In addition to leading the winery's efforts to reduce energy, waste, water consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions, she also works to advance the social aspects of sustainability, and engage employees and consumers in the regenerative revolution through creative storytelling and empowered connection.Under Jess's guidance, Bonterra Organic Estates has achieved Regenerative Organic Certification, been recertified as a B Corp, and has secured Climate Neutral certification for the Bonterra brand. Jess spearheaded the company's formal commitment to the Science-Based Targets initiative, and helped to launch an employee engagement group called the B Squad.Jess chose to join the wine industry because of its enormous potential to positively impact our environment, saying, “Wine is a beautiful and perfect vehicle to change the world.”After the segment with Jess, we interview our first-ever guest, Joseph Brinkley. Joseph is the Director of Regenerative Organic Development at Bonterra Organic Estates, where he is instrumental in shaping and driving policy positions on climate-smart farming and business practices. Joseph is also a recognized speaker and panelist, and frequently advocates for climate action and healthy soils legislation in California and Washington, D.C. He is a member of the Ceres Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy Network's Healthy Soils Working Group, and in 2023 was awarded the Ceres BICEP Climate Smart Agriculture Groundbreaker Award. Listen in as Jess and Joseph discuss his path to biodynamic and regenerative viticulture, the interdependence of all living things and the systems we have created, and the importance of advocating for change to those systems to benefit us all. If you listen closely, you'll hear the birds outside Joseph's window on his homestead farm in Virginia. To learn more about us and what we do, visit bonterra.com. 

Interview with Marc-Andre Pelletier, President & CEO of Bonterra Resources Inc. (TSX-V:BTR)Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/EYcJH1Sv2i0Recording date: 20th June 2023Bonterra Resources (BTR) is a junior gold exploration company headquartered in Quebec, Canada. With a focus on the mining sector, the company boasts a substantial portfolio of exploration properties in the region. Bonterra Resources also possesses crucial infrastructures, including a fully permitted Mill, which enhances their operational capabilities.The company has established itself in the prominent mining camp of Urban Barry in northern Quebec, an area known for its potential in gold mining. Bonterra Resources actively engages in exploration activities, utilizing advanced techniques such as diamond drilling and geophysical surveys to identify new gold deposits. Their goal is to uncover the next significant discovery and expand their current resource base.However, the company faced a setback recently when forest fires forced the evacuation of their mining camps. The authorities imposed restrictions on access to the forest, creating unprecedented challenges. Despite this setback, Bonterra Resources remains resilient and committed to exploration activities in the Urban Barry Camp.

The three pillars of regenerative farming are soil health, animal welfare, and social wellness. This podcast brings together interviews with two farmers who are exploring regenerative agriculture practices: Caine Thompson, Managing Director at Robert Hall Winery and Sustainability Lead at O'Neill Vintners and Distillers plus Clint Nelson, Director of Vineyard Operations and Grower Relations at Bonterra Organic Estates. Caine and Clint explore the challenges and benefits of going nearly no-till from under vine weed cultivation to using rubber skids to reduce compaction to improve soil health. They also share the many benefits of our favorite living lawnmowers, sheep. Not only do these animals aid with weed management and fertilization, but they are also critical to fire suppression. Listen in to hear both their experienced farmer's advice on how to bring more regenerative practices into your operation.  Resources: REGISTER | Investigating Regenerative Practices in a Production Vineyard | June 16, 2023 92: Regenerative Agriculture 107: How Grazing Sheep Can Benefit Your Vineyard 114: Designing a Vineyard for Year-Round Sheep Grazing 163: Onsite Compost Production Using Vineyard Waste Bonterra Bonterra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Bonterra Estate Chardonnay 2021 Caine Thompson's LinkedIn Profile Caine Thompson interviews biodynamic consultant Philippe Armenier (26-minute YouTube video) ROA Website Sustainability Initiatives at O'Neill Vintners and Distillers References: Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Donate SIP Certified – Show your care for the people and planet   Sustainable Ag Expo – The premiere winegrowing event of the year Vineyard Team – Become a Member Get More Subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.   Transcript Caine Thompson  0:00  Our guest today is Clint Nelson. He's director of vineyard operations and grower relations for Bonterra organic estates. And we're gonna talk about regenerative organic agriculture today, and the certificate, the rock, the ROC. Thanks for being on the show, Clint.   Clint Nelson  0:12  Hey, Greg, happy to be here. Looking forward to talking some organics with you.   Caine Thompson  0:16  Here with me today is Caine Thompson. He is managing director Robert Hall Winery and sustainability lead. With O'Neill, vintners and distillers. Welcome to the podcast. Caine.   Thank you. Great to be here.   Let's just start with some basics. What is regenerative organic agriculture?   Clint Nelson  0:33  Great question. I would say it's very similar to our traditional CCOF certificate or the organic certificate that we we now consider our stay. But the one of the biggest differences between going from traditional organics to regenerative organics is a few changes in animal welfare. So we're looking out for the animals that were hurding and grazing on our vineyards. And that's one of the pillars in the certificate. In addition to that, there's a social equity component, where we're looking at the well being of not just our internal employees and how they're treated and making sure that they have fair compensation for the work and also a nice work life balance, but also the region as a whole or the community as a whole, I should say and how our farming operations are impacting the area that we work with. That's really the additions to this certificate program compared to CCOF from a pillar aspect like something that's new, different. When you look at the farming side of this certificate program compared to traditional organic certificates, the biggest change or one of the most drastic changes depending on your farming techniques, is going from tillage to non till and looking at soil health, and doing infield soil tests to check the porosity or the drainage or the organic matter and things like that. And so that can be a challenge for a lot of traditional farmers that are used to tilling either every row or every other row for weed management or irrigation, conservation and their ideas. But for us, it's something that we've we've taken on and we're excited about what we're seeing anecdotally increases and things like organic matter and overall soil health. And also reduction in cover cropping. You know, once you go from tilling to non till your seed can start to reseed itself. And so you have less passes and your cover crop applications and, and all kinds of neat benefits that we're happy to take advantage of.   Craig Macmillan  0:35  So no till I talked to people all the time about this is a very important topic. And when I talk to the scientists, they're like, man, do not till your setting to set the system back to zero, you're feeding microbes that are there, and then they die because there's so much oxygen, etc, you're losing your carbon, because they're consuming it, all that kind of stuff. And so then I talked to growers that are, you know, believe in this. And then like, yeah, we're no till. And then we have a conversation. And I say, how do you handle things like squirrel burrows and gopher holes and things that are uneven because it's hard on the tractors and the drivers, and they say, Oh, we do it again, every five years, we'll till it again and replant every five years, or whenever we kind of need to do it. Now for you folks, it sounds like you're making a pretty intense commitment to the long term. When you think no till are you thinking like forever and a day or are there times when you might reset the system? And if so, how are you going to do it?   Clint Nelson  3:28  Yeah, I think for looking at this strictly from our certificate perspective, there are times when you're allowed to go back in and do quote unquote, maintenance of your soils. And for me, my biggest concern from transitioning from tilling to not is compaction, you know, compaction can start to limit your ability for water infiltration. And then your roots start to suffer and find declines sets in. We haven't seen that yet and my experience in management and directing the vineyard operations. I've rarely seen compaction be an issue. And so we're not doing maintenance tilling to alleviate compaction. One of the keys to that though, is we're transitioning a lot of our wheeled tractors, to rubber skids are rubber tracks, and so we're alleviating the pressure within the vineyard. And in addition to that, we just avoid all operations when the soils are moist or wet because you can get major running and things along those lines which then necessitate a grading pass just to make it smooth for tractor operations. Once again, if it's wet and rainy, we stay out of it. One added benefit. Craig, you might find of interest. This past season, we've had a lot of flooding up here in Mendocino with the rains, we had something almost like 30 inches within six week period and the rest of the river came up and over to some of the vineyard properties which is normal in a wet year. But being that we are non till we were actually able to get tractor operations back into the vineyards much earlier than anybody else that had been tilling prior to the rain events, because we had that soil integrity and also vegetative biomass there holding the soils together. And so we were out there pruning and flailing without creating any ruts or divots much earlier than anybody else around us.   Caine Thompson  5:19  So when I talked about no till many of them say, oh, yeah, this is a no till system. And then later on, they say, well, every 5, 6, 7, 8 years, we do go in and reset it, get it nice and clean and flat. And then we resed and we go from there, that our time horizon, that you would expect that you may actually go in and till again and reset the system. Either they're sustainable, or ROA system?   There could be. And there's a number of documented studies that have shown that the occasional use of tilling is required and the framework within ROA doesn't necessarily eliminate tillage it does at the Gold level. If you're like a Gold Certified regenerative farm, you've got to be 0 0 till there is the ability to till and divine row for weed control for certain practices in the ROA guidelines, you can still till there's different percentages of areas that you can till based on bronze, silver gold areas, when we do or need to teill, again, we wouldn't in the mid row, we wouldn't do every row would likely do every other row when we need it. So we'll use it as a as a selective tool, kind of like in sustainable conventional systems where there's a patch of weeds where you're not spraying the whole vineyard, but you've targeted application of herbicide to tackle a particular patch of weeds. Same with them the regenerative system and can see the use of selective tilling as a tool to control weeds in particular areas or an area of compaction that you need to work. And so the frameworks great in regards to working with growers for what is needed for their specific vineyards, while having a plan to minimize tillage in the long term.   As with a lot of things, you have a tool and may say, Well, I could reduce the use of this tool in a knowledgeable way. But it doesn't mean I'm gonna throw it away. I'm not gonna I'm not gonna say never. And it's interesting that you still have it in the toolbox. That's interesting.   Overarching, with tillage, we would love to just not till it all intelligence, time consuming, it's expensive, makes difficult for gear equipment to go back on the Vinyard. When we get them, the winds and paths are you can see that erosion happening. When you till you're like putting a plow chisel through the vineyard of these ecosystems that's just kind of destroying what's what's there. So it's, we're not wanting to use it, we're wanting to build and regenerate soil that having it as a tool, if we need it at some point, it's beneficial.   What about inro weed control using a weed knife or flame or steam or something like that?   Clint Nelson  8:03  All the above. It really depends on the weed species. You know, we have some areas where I have Bermuda grass, it is almost impossible to tame. And sometimes it necessitates a hand pass, but when it's just your traditional mares tail or thistle or what have you, we like to run under vine cutivators. So to say that we're, we're not 100% non till because we're tilling underneath that find spaces for weed management. We're about say anywhere between 80 to 90% non till and we also like to till right under the vine because of a lot of our fertilizers have transitioned away from fertigation and we're actually banding pellets out there.   Caine Thompson  8:45  Oh really?   Clint Nelson  8:46  Yeah, yeah, it's been quite effective actually. And we're getting a cost effective boost in our nitrogen phosphorus and potassium compared to organic drip fertilizers which can be somewhat costly with very low horsepower behind them you know your NPK is pretty low on this organic injectable fertilizers. But when we can go after we banned on and this is a banding application after we ban on those pellets, we can incorporate them a little bit quicker by running our under vine so we get a two for one pass. We get weed management and also quicker incorporation of fertilizer pellets.   Caine Thompson  9:22  What about weed control? You mentioned on the swings abandoned herbicides in the sustainable area. How do you manage weeds in the ROA section?   In any type of conversion, whether it's to organics biodynamics regenerative farming, it seems to be we've controls one of the largest barriers to entry and how to do that in an economical way. And so, the main way we're controlling weeds under vine and the regenerative side is under vine cultivation just within the vine row. So just under vines, in the wintertime we have what's called like mounting up so we're turning this Soil just inside the vine row on top of uer vine row. And then that starts to break down through the season. And then we use a Clemens blade just with a little sensor arm to undercut the vines.   What's your stocking density like?   Clint Nelson  10:17  It's about 20, head of sheep per acre. And we keep them in a region or zone set of blocks for about a week. And then after that, we'll we'll move them on to another region of the vineyard. And they'll stay there for about a week. And so we do this rotation through all our vineyard blocks,   Caine Thompson  10:35  Five to seven days. Okay, well, that's good. So are you doing the shepherding in house?   Clint Nelson  10:40  Unfortunately, or fortunately, we don't have the bandwidth for that. And that I'll be the first to admit I'm not a experienced sheep herder. And so there's quite a lot of work that goes into it. We have a very close relationship with a sheep herder up here that we've been working with since the dawn of us bringing sheep and they get to take care of that for us.   Caine Thompson  10:59  And you're letting them go. But like December to March, something like that?   Clint Nelson  11:02  More like mid January to just before budbreak. So like the end of March. Yeah, your timeline is pretty close.   Caine Thompson  11:09  And again, obviously, there's no incorporation of any of this. So it's getting in there on its own, which it'd be nature to lay anyway. Right?   Clint Nelson  11:15  You'd be surprised about the incorporation aspect. Yeah, the sheep are really good about incorporating all the sheep. You'll see hoofprints throughout the entire vineyard.   Caine Thompson  11:23  Yeah, exactly. Exactly. I'm glad you mentioned that, because that's where I was gonna. Yeah, see you next, are there any other animals in the system?   Clint Nelson  11:31  We actually internally have a couple cattle, just a few. And that's more for our biodynamic reparations. So we keep them around for the compost and manure horns. But they also graze, not so much in the vineyard. We keep them adjacent in the vineyards to help with fire suppression. So they keep the weeds down for us.   Craig Macmillan  11:49  Very, very cool.   Clint Nelson  11:50  And actually, as we transition into budbreak, and we start to move the sheep out, we start to put them in the wild lands around the vineyards as well, that will fire suppression.   Caine Thompson  11:58  Oh, okay. So how long total? Are they on the property?   Clint Nelson  12:02  About six months.   Caine Thompson  12:03  Oh, wow. Okay. Yeah, that's a long time.   Clint Nelson  12:05  Well, we we have quite a lot of acres that aren't vineyards here. So fire suppression is critical as the you know, California likes to burn. So we tried to do our part to keep it down.   Caine Thompson  12:15  Yeah, I know, a vineyard winery that everybody focuses on the fact that they have the sheep they talk about in the vineyard, and then the shepherd is part of the meeting. And he's like, Yeah, but this is probably the biggest benefit to us is the little fire suppression. They're doing that for the rest of the year. And I was like, gosh, that's really cool. That's really smart.   Clint Nelson  12:31  Exactly. I was gonna say taking this another higher level from a viewpoint. It can help with your insurance deductibles, too, if you can prove that you have sheep out there grazing and and removing the fire fuel pressures. Yeah.   Caine Thompson  12:45  You mentioned the welfare of the sheep, are there in particular things that you do, or the shepherds do that are focused on animal welfare?   Clint Nelson  12:54  Yeah, I think it comes down to auditing their practices and making sure that they're humanely treated and not overgrazed, like too many sheep in one area or anything like that. And they're, they're well fed and just taken care of properly, there's actually a whole list online of the things that we need.   Caine Thompson  13:11  Now let's transition over to animals, because animals is a big part of the ROA. And they're gaining popularity, but I'm curious about how you folks use animals for animals to use.   Yeah, so I'm originally from New Zealand. So I've a long history with sheep and using sheep within vineyards. And I just love them as a tool for incorporating into the vineyard system and they bring it just another level of energy into the property number one. Number two, they come in like these living lawnmowers that move with between your vines between your rows, they are consuming grass, that weeds, leaf falling off the vine, and they're consuming all of that and then you're gonna manures going back into the system, their hooves are also spreading their weight across across the ground as well. So there's a bit of aeration that the helping provide as well comparatively to large tractors that are giving us the compaction in the mid row as well. Really, that nutrient recycling is really valuable and the weed control it's a great way to you talked about it earlier, resetting weed control at the tail end of the season, bringing the sheep in to really chew down all of the weeds and grass within the system to back to like a base level at the start of the next season. It makes it easier to go in and start your under vine tillage program. So we're using sheep early season, our fruiting wire within the vineyard with a trial setup is set pretty, pretty high. And so the sheep can easily walk underneath the vine rows. And that allows us even even maneuverability of them through the vineyard. And so we find we get good control of weeds with them. It also allows us to extend the use of sheep within the vineyard and both ends of the season because the fruiting wire is way above the heads. So there's no risk of chewing off little young shoots in the early spring.   Craig Macmillan  15:16  So this is post budbreak?   Caine Thompson  15:18  Yeah, so we're putting them in post pruning through to post budbreak, we have noticed that if you leave them too long, and there's not enough grass, they will start trying to climb up the canopy in into the veins. And so there is a limit to how long you can leave them. And then you've got to ensure that there's not too many animals per acre grazing, otherwise, you're going to strip out the food system, and then they're going to be forced to go up into the canopy, which you don't want.   Craig Macmillan  15:50  And you said, there's two times the second one in the fall like after harvest?   Caine Thompson  15:54  Yeah, as soon as the fruits of the sheep come back in, and we really like that as a way of again, cleaning up the understory, then all these leaves from the canopy falling down into the vineayrd floor. And so the sheep are consuming them turning them into nutrients and and putting it back into the soil versus that leaf just usually blowing away somewhere else. Yeah, just running down eventually, by by itself, that's just a faster way of getting nutrient recycling happening and back into the soil. So they're a great tool, there's a local shepherd that we're using that brings in sheep for us, we haven't got our own herd at the moment.   Craig Macmillan  16:35  Is there one piece of advice that are one thing you would tell growers on this topic that you really encourage them to do or encourage them to think about?   Clint Nelson  16:43  I would say when it comes to regenerative organic farming, don't be scared of going non till it's not the boogeyman in the closet by any means. I've been doing it successfully for over six years hands on direct management, and haven't had any issues. And in fact, we're seeing great benefits and duction, one of our blocks this past year had a record setting crop being on non-till system. And then in addition to that, we're seeing these jumps in organic matter and, and the ability to get in in farm earlier than other people. I would say there's a reason where we made this jump. We're excited about it. And I hope that I can kind of spread the word for everybody out there and get more people are excited about.   Craig Macmillan  17:25  Is there one thing that you would tell grower related to this topic that might help them what message do you want to have somebody take away?   Caine Thompson  17:33  I would say just make a start on even if it's a few rows and remove herbicides, number one, and look at alternatives for your agrichemical program. Sulfur has been used for powdery mildew control for hundreds of years, it's very, very effective. And look at the tools that can replace slowly some of the products that you might not want to use around your farm and around your household data, more organic solutions and get your learnings yourself. You don't need to do your whole vineyard right out of the gate. But just start small and get the learnings and if there's a desire you, you learn pretty quick and then expand from that.   Craig Macmillan  18:17  That is a great message and one that I encourage everybody to hear. Try things out. You don't have to put everything on 17 Black, try a little bit, see how it goes. And that's a great way to control cause and the other thing is site specific. Right? That's always the thing. Well, it's all site specific. Well, yeah, it is all site specific. And therefore you need to try it on your site.   Caine Thompson  18:37  Yeah, we started trailers of 48 acre trail. And after year, two, now, we've expanded into 130 acres, but we got the learnings over a two year period to give us the confidence to expand into the rest of the estate.   Clint Nelson  18:53  One more thing I used to work in in research and outreach. And this was back in time when I help with best practices on irrigation techniques, or best practices in pruning management, things like that. And when talking with growers, I would just say ask yourself, you know why? Why why are we tilling? Or why are we doing XYZ farming practice? Is it because our predecessors or grandfathers and fathers were doing it? Or is it because there's a scientific base reason? And I think once you start to ask the why you can start to uncover a lot of information about your farming operations internally, increase efficiencies and have better deliverables just by asking why.   Nearly Perfect Transcribed by https://otter.ai

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Now known as Bonterra Organic Estates, Bonterra has long been associated with organics. But, they have pushed well beyond that with sustainability processes and certifications such as Climate Neutral, True Zero Waste, and now focusing on Regenerative Organics. Joseph Brinkley, Director of Regenerative Farming, describes the history and communication processes that have led Bonterra to become a leader in the sustainability space in consumers' minds.  Detailed Show Notes: Joseph's background - started in biodynamic farms, became a vineyard manager, joined Bonterra in 2013, a role now as a spokesperson for education and advocacy of farming and sustainable practicesBonterra OverviewFounded in 1968 as Fetzer Vineyards in Mendocino CountyEmphasis on farming practices & sustainabilityThe late '80s - moved to organics1991 - 1st vintage of Bonterra OrganicProduct lines:Fetzer - $5-6/btlBonterra - $10-12/btl; ~500k casesBonterra Estate (regenerative organic, "Reg Org") - ~$20-25/btlSingle Vineyard (biodynamic) - ~40-60/bltEstate & SVDs ~10k casesAn early adopter of solar, recycling, and tracking & reporting of GHG emissionsChanged company name to Bonterra Organic Estates from Fetzer Vineyards in 2022Affirmation of commitment to Reg Org farmingBonterra is already synonymous w/ organicSF Chronicle and Forbes published articles about itCertificationsB Corp, Reg Org, Climate Neutral, True Zero WasteBacks up claims w/ verified certification, provides accountability w/ consumersB Corp - looks at the approach to business, all-encompassing, incl land, people, and community (~600 companies at Champions event)Farming certs: Organics now federally regulatedBiodynamics the "gold standard"Reg Org - "next level gold standard" - intersects w/ environment and social pillars (e.g., living wages) (now up to ~500k acres)Younger generations are more aware and interested in certificationsKnowledge of certifications differs dramatically by geographic marketsSome certs are brand specific and intersect w/ brand price points: True Zero Waste - 500k in the last decadeCampaign: "Delicious Taste of Saving the Planet"Did a 360-degree activation - commercials, social media, PRThey poked fun at themselves and the industryMedia consumption now focuses on short snippets and getting people to like and share themVideo ads were the most effective; they got people to share themReturned measured by brand growth and some media metrics (e.g., # of shares)New Campaign: "Cultivate the Future" - focused on Reg Org winesGoal to educate consumers on the purpose of Reg Org farmingHelp model sustainable comms for others and bring other producers in to collaborateWill focus on social media, events (wine dinners, press), and media coverage Get access to library episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.