Podcast appearances and mentions of nicole masters

How can you confront your fears and rewrite your mindset? In this powerful episode, Nicole Masters opens up about her emotional journey through self-doubt, anxiety, and financial hardship. Ultimately revealing how mindset shifts, affirmations, and authenticity helped her transform her life and significantly grow her commission income. Her story is raw, inspiring, and packed with takeaways about the power of personal growth and surrounding yourself with the right people. If you're ready to break through your own barriers, don't miss this episode! Tune in now! Links: Follow Nicole Masters on Instagram  Follow Sara Denig on Instagram  Follow Christina Leavenworth on Instagram  Follow Aaron Amuchastegui on Instagram  Get Hundreds of FREE Real Estate Tools From the Toolbox  Join the 2026 Mastermind: Get your tickets HERE! 

Without Cover Crops... we wouldn't be able to farm or garden regeneratively. They fill a critical role by imitating how natural ecosystems work, but there's so much MORE to it! Join us for a very special conversation with Keith Berns of Green Cover Seed ( ⁨@GreenCoverSeed⁩ ) as we talk about the details, the nuance, and the POWER of Cover Crops!! Get Your Cover Crop Seed Here: https://greencover.com Join Keith in the Field with Nicole Masters: https://greencover.com/nexus-in-the-field-with-nicole-masters/ Future GreenCover Events: https://greencover.com/events/ Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/4jac3orvf5o

Applications are open for the Integrity Soils CREATE program with Nicole Masters which is being run in Australia for the first time. The on-farm intensive for CREATE Australia will be on the Victorian regenerative farm of VicNoTill board member Callum Lawson in September 2025. In this re-released podcast episode from 2024, Callum shares how his farming journey has evolved since discovering holistic and regenerative agriculture. ...When Victorian cattle farmer Callum Lawson went to a holistic grazing course, it turned the way he approached farming on its head. He came home from the first day feeling baffled about the way he was farming.What they were presenting about regenerative and holistic grazing concepts felt like common sense. This started him on a path of discovery, and the more research he did the more fascinated he became. Callum started growing multi-species crops in 2017 and flipped his farming system around to solve problems rather than treat symptoms.When he started farming more regeneratively he loved watching things grow and seeing the real difference in how healthy the crops and animals became.Callum says it's easy to get caught up in regenerative agriculture, which can be both good and bad. He says it's important farmers remain profitable otherwise they won't be there to do it again next year. Feeling good is important but if it's not making money, there's not much point doing it.Callum joined the VicNoTill board in 2023. After a tour around the property Callum manages at Avenal in Victoria's Highlands region, Michael Gooden sat down to chat with him about how his farming system has evolved.This podcast episode is supported by the Goulburn Broken CMA and the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.To apply for CREATE please go to the Integrity Soils website.

Nicole, a global agro-ecologist, educator and systems thinker, has been working with VicNoTill to share knowledge about regenerative ag for more than a decade. In this episode, current president Michael Gooden talks to Nicole about how regenerative ag is a system, not an input and how people's awareness has exploded about the critical role healthy soils play in our lives.For Nicole, regenerative ag is an approach which enhances natural cycles, repairs ‘disturbance' events, minimises harmful inputs and focuses on building resilience, microbial life and organic matter. She loves that it's not a scripted list of what you can't do. "As a farmer-led approach, a regenerative system encourages local innovation. Transitioning broadacre crops towards low-input, increased efficiency systems offers one of the largest opportunities for farmers, land, communities and profits."VicNoTill is thrilled to host the Integrity Soils CREATE Down Under program, which is coming to Australia for the first time, on our board member Callum Lawson's regeneratively-managed farm in Victoria. CREATE is a 34-week intensive agroecological coaching program that is creating the next generation of soil health educators. Applications open on 1 May, 2025.The program starts with an eight-day intensive in September after the VicNoTill annual conference. Places are limited. Apply at https://integritysoils.com/pages/leadership-development

In the latest episode of Grounded: The regenerative farming podcast, Kyle and Stuart talk to Northern Irish farmer Bronagh O'Kane. Bronagh tried a few different career paths before falling in love with farming and taking on the family farm in Tyrone, Northern Ireland. She has since made a name for herself as a Soil Farmer of the Year runner up and Young Farmer of the Year. Last year she organised the Fields Good regenerative agriculture festival in Northern Ireland - the country's equivalent to Groundswell. Listen now to find out about the value of bringing a different perspective to farming, Bronagh's ‘girl crush' on Nicole Masters, her love of sheep, hopes for the future of agricultural policy in Northern Ireland and much more.This podcast is brought to you by Regenerate Outcomes.Regenerate Outcomes supports farmers to grow profits and improve crop and livestock performance by building functional soil.Receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced regenerative farmers to increase the productivity of your soil, cut costs and reduce external inputs.Baseline and measure changes in soil carbon to generate verified carbon credits which you can retain or sell for additional income. No cost to join. No cost to leave.For more information go to www.regenerateoutcomes.co.uk

Agro-ecologist Nicole Masters says some regions here facing drought do need a re-think on how the soil is treated

Are you interested in community collaboration and finding your agroecological voice and lens? Nicole Masters, founder of Integrity Soils and author of For the Love of Soil, discusses how an agroecological lens is used to view entire farm systems and value human dynamics with Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt. Nicole has a love and fascination with soil but understands the risks involved with farming and starting new approaches to regenerating landscapes. Nicole highlights how "Biological Barbecues" were used in New Zealand to allow men and women to share their ideas and hear about emerging innovations in a comfortable environment while questioning existing dogma. Nicole emphasizes starting small and building soil health well because it just makes sense.Nicole will be a keynote speaker and trainer at the 2024 Virginia Farm-to-Table Conference in December and will present about agroecological leadership and resilience. Nicole will provide training and insight on the novel agroecological education methods and systems thinking she has practiced throughout Australasia, the United Kingdom, and North America in helping people align their dreams with their landscapes and contexts.Tune in wherever you get your podcasts.More information about Nicole Masters and Integrity Soils is available at https://integritysoils.com/ along with links to how to order and obtain Nicole's book For the Love of Soil. Nicole also recommended John Kempf's Regenerative Agriculture podcast as a continuing education resource. The Regenerative Agriculture podcast can be accessed at https://regenerativeagriculturepodcast.com/To learn about the 2024 Virginia Farm to Table Conference and to register to attend, please use the following link: https://tinyurl.com/2024VAF2TConfRegistration. Visit Virginia Cooperative Extension's website to learn about other educational programs, resources, and events. To learn about the Virginia Soil Health Coalition and join the Coalition's quarterly meetings, please visit https://www.virginiasoilhealth.org/. Recent 4 The Soil blog posts resources can be accessed at https://www.4thesoil.org/. For questions about soil and water conservation practices, call or visit a USDA Service Center, or a Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District office. As always, we encourage you to join the 4 The Soil movement and do your part to build soil health on your farm, in your garden, or community. Yes, we can all be 4 The Soil.  

How do we create a love and fascination for the soil to better fit into the landscape? Nicole Masters, founder of Integrity Soils and author of For the Love of Soil, shares with Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt how central people are to agroecology. Nicole grew up in New Zealand and developed an early love and fascination with soil. As an agroecologist, educator, systems thinker, and author, Nicole has extensive practical expertise and experiences in regenerative soil and landscape practices and coaching and training the trainers.Nicole will be a keynote speaker at the 2024 Virginia Farm-to-Table Conference in December and will present her love for soil and the foundations of agroecological leadership. Nicole will provide training and insight on the novel agroecological education methods and systems thinking she has practiced throughout Australasia, the United Kingdom, and North America in helping people align their dreams with their landscapes and contexts.Tune in wherever you get your podcasts.More information about Nicole Masters and Integrity Soils is available at https://integritysoils.com/ along with links to how to order and obtain Nicole's book For the Love of Soil.To learn about the 2024 Virginia Farm to Table Conference and to register to attend, please use the following link: https://tinyurl.com/2024VAF2TConfRegistration. Visit Virginia Cooperative Extension's website to learn about other educational programs, resources, and events. To learn about the Virginia Soil Health Coalition and join the Coalition's quarterly meetings, please visit https://www.virginiasoilhealth.org/. Recent 4 The Soil blog posts resources can be accessed at https://www.4thesoil.org/. For questions about soil and water conservation practices, call or visit a USDA Service Center, or a Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District office. As always, we encourage you to join the 4 The Soil movement and do your part to build soil health on your farm, in your garden, or community. Yes, we can all be 4 The Soil.  

In this session I hosted a discussion on the importance of restoring proper hydrological function in a landscape and the steps to achieving it with my friends and colleagues at Climate Farmers, a non-profit organisation working to advance regenerative agriculture in Europe. In this panel I got to speak with three of the most experienced and influential educators working on this from a farming perspective. Since landscape hydrology and its proper function is often overlooked in its importance in regulating global temperature, I wanted to focus on this specifically. I was lucky enough to bring together three of the experts that have most guided my learning in this field, Zach Weiss, Nicole Masters, and Mark Shepard. Don't forget that if you want to see the video of the full event, you can check it out on the Climate Farmer's Youtube channel through the link in the show notes for this episode. Zach Weiss is the protégé of revolutionary Austrian farmer Sepp Holzer, Zach is the first person to earn Holzer Practitioner certification directly from Sepp. Zach went on to create Elemental Ecosystems to provide an action-oriented process to improve clients' relationship with their landscape. Elemental Ecosystems is an ecological development, contracting, and consulting firm specializing in watershed restoration and ecosystem regeneration. The firm's work includes Aquaculture, Agroforestry, Water Retention Landscapes, Terrace Systems, Spring Development, Natural Building, and more. Mark Shepard is the CEO of Forest Agriculture Enterprises LLC, founder of Restoration Agriculture Development LLC and award-winning author of the books, Restoration Agriculture and Water for Any Farm. He is most widely known as the founder of New Forest Farm, the 106-acre perennial agricultural savanna considered by many to be one of the most ambitious sustainable agriculture projects in the United States. Nicole Masters is is an independent agroecologist, systems thinker, storyteller, educator and author of the book “For the Love of Soil.” With over 20 years of practical and theoretical experience in regenerative agriculture, she is also recognised as a knowledgeable and dynamic speaker on the topic of soil health. Her team of soil coaches at Integrity Soils work alongside producers in the U.S., Canada and across Australasia supporting producers and organisations who cover over 24 million acres, to take their landscapes to the next level in nutrient density, profitability and environmental outcomes.

In this week's episode we sit down once again with Nicole Masters, an independent agroecologist, systems thinker, author, and educator. Nicole is renowned for her extensive work in soil health and regenerative agriculture, empowering farmers and communities worldwide to adopt sustainable practices that benefit both the environment and their livelihoods. With over two decades of experience, Nicole is a sought-after consultant and the author of the acclaimed book, For the Love of Soil: Strategies to Regenerate Our Food Production Systems.We were delighted to have Nicole join us in person for this second episode, where we had the opportunity to take her around our own no-dig regenerative farm. This unique setting allowed us to delve deeper into the practical aspects of regenerative farming and the principles of soil health that Nicole advocates.Main Topics Covered:-Introduction to Agroecology: Understanding the principles and practices that define agroecology and how it differs from conventional farming.-Regenerative Agriculture: Exploring the key concepts of regenerative agriculture and its importance in restoring soil health and biodiversity.-Soil Health: Delving into the critical role of soil in our ecosystems, including techniques for assessing and improving soil health.-Systems Thinking: Applying a systems thinking approach to agriculture and environmental management for more holistic and sustainable outcomes.-Education and Advocacy: The role of education in promoting sustainable agriculture practices and how to advocate for change within communities and policy.-Real-world Applications: Success stories and practical examples of regenerative agriculture in action from around the globe.-Challenges and Solutions: Addressing the common challenges faced by farmers and communities in transitioning to regenerative practices and the innovative solutions being implemented.Nicole Masters' expertise and passion for soil and sustainability shine through in this episode, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of food production and environmental stewardship. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how we can all contribute to a healthier planet through thoughtful and regenerative approaches to agriculture.Lots of love,Dave & SteveDISCOUNT CODES & SPONSORS:Namawell Juicers are AMAZING! They have absolutely revolutionised the juicing game. We have an exclusive 10% Enter the code HAPPYPEAR10LINK: https://namawell.com/collections/juicers/products/nama-j2-cold-press-juicer?ref=thehappypearVIVOBAREFOOT: Vivobarefoot Footwear have given our listeners an exclusive 2O% discount and if you buy now you also get free access to their incredible course showcasing some of the biggest names in the health and wellness space.Enter the code HAPPYPEAR2OLINK: https://www.vivobarefoot.com/uk/the-happy-pearTHE HAPPY PEAR RECIPE CLUB - Blending health and happiness through a range of over 500 delicious plant-based recipes. LINK: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H06JvgK0Sign up to our Newsletter, for updates on our latest recipes, events and news. LINK: https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1hKXaawjoQOONmJe4EXkCdwf92pyProduced by Sean Cahill & Sara Fawsitt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blair Davis shares his gratitude for the time he spent with his grandfather, who imparted his farming knowledge to him. They discuss the importance of farming grandparents and the impact they have on their grandchildren's farming journeys.Blair also talks about his why for farming and the influence of his grandfather and father in his life. He shares his morning routine, favourite farm memory, and the importance of soil carbon. Blair emphasises the need for off-farm income and the value of financial planning.He also discusses the importance of self-care and recommends the book 'For the Love of Soil' by Nicole Masters.Follow Farm Yarns on InstagramSupported by OutbackPolyProducts.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Lauren Stine, Courtney Williams, Amy VanderHeide, Katie Dotterer-Pyle, Andrea Durham, Brook Hickle, Kristen Primrose, Nicole Masters, Kristin Graves and Amanda Griffey.Join us for this special episode as we celebrate 5 years of The Rural Woman Podcast!!We are starting something a little bit new but we are going to take a look back and share some of the stories that have been told to us on The Rural Woman Podcast. In these throwback episodes we will be highlighting these incredible, resilient women in agriculture. For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/tbpt3 . . .Let's get SocialFollow The Rural Woman Podcast on Social MediaInstagram | FacebookSign up to get email updatesJoin our private Facebook group, The Rural Woman Podcast Community Connect with Katelyn on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest. . .Support the ShowPatreon | Merch | PayPal | Become a Show SponsorShop our Show SponsorsLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts | Take the Listener SurveyScreenshot this episode and share it on your socials!Tag @TheRuralWomanPodcast + #TheRuralWomanPodcast. . .Meet the TeamAudio Editor | MixBär.Admin Team | Kim & Co OnlinePatreon Executive ProducersSarah R. | Happiness by The AcreKarri MV. | Leystone Farms. . .More with KatelynOne on One Podcast Coaching | Learn MorePositively Farming Media | a hub for creators in the food & agriculture space |

The global food crisis necessitates innovative solutions, and regenerative agriculture stands out as a promising approach. Regenerative agriculture prioritizes soil health, biodiversity, and symbiotic relationships between crops and the environment. It seeks to rejuvenate ecosystems, moving beyond conventional farming practices.In this episode, Nicole Masters is an independent agroecologist, pattern thinker, author and educator. For over 2 decades, Nicole has been recognized as a knowledgeable and dynamic speaker on the topic of soil health and leadership. Nicole unravels the profound connections between plants, fungi, and soil, shedding light on the transformative benefits of regenerative farming practices that shape healthy ecosystems.Nicole talks about the fascinating realm of natural insect control within healthy soils.  She explains how plants employ fungal networks to absorb nitrogen from deceased insects, creating a natural and efficient insect control system. However, this balance is disrupted when soils undergo compaction, leading to the loss of these beneficial fungal partnerships.We explore the role of entomopathogenic fungi, such as cordyceps, and their nutrient-scavenging abilities. Nicole advocates for homemade seed treatments, empowering individuals to take charge of their soil health and reduce dependence on chemical solutions. She also discusses herbicide use, encouraging a thoughtful examination of the "why" behind its application, and proposes strategies like buffering herbicides with food to decrease usage and address herbicide resistance.Focusing on the dual role of fulvic and humic acids, she discusses the significance in human health to their impact on soil health. Nicole highlights their binding capabilities and how they enhance nutrient uptake in plants, ultimately reducing the need for excessive fertilizers.Highlights:What  influenced Nicole to her current work in soil health and agriculture.Health crisis caused by chemical exposure The importance of removing chemicals from the food chainNicole's intention behind writing her book about understanding soil dynamicsThe current crisis in agriculture and the need to rebuild and protect the soilBiodiversity in soil health and the role of viruses, parasites, and fungi in cultivating healthy soilSignificance of ground cover and aggregation in soil health and how they contribute to the overall health of the ecosystemSteps and approaches to remediate soilSuggestions and tips for individuals starting on a small scale to improve soil healthResources MentionedLinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/nicolemasters1Integrity Soils | www.integritysoils.comFor the Love of Soil: Strategies to Regenerate Our Food Production Systems

Mimi has another 'charming accent' interview, this time with Nicole Masters of Integrity Soils and author of For the Love of Soil. She a world leader in soil health, a very accomplished educator, and is focused on an outcomes-based approach to improving soils. She also has a joyous way of being and looking at the world, and is a delight to listen to. Mentioned in the show... Nicole's educatoinal organization Integrity Soils Her Book, For the Love of Soil The Soil Learning Center Online Courses Jodi Roebuck's Robuck Farm Folks who support The No-Till Market Garden Podcast... High Country News provides unique on-the-ground reporting on the land, water, wildlife and communities of the region, with dedicated coverage of climate, environmental and Indigenous issues. This February, join thousands of farmers like you from across the U.S. for three days of community building and farmer-led learning at the 35th annual Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Local Line, the all-in-one sales platform for farmers and food hubs. Start your free trial today and get a free premium feature for a year using our coupon code: NOTILL High Mowing Organic Seeds for 100% organic, Non-GMO Project Verified vegetable, flower and herb seeds trialed for optimal performance in organic growing systems. ... and, as always, our work is powered by the individual growers who support us every month over at patreon.com/notillgrowers. You can pick up a copy of The Living Soil Handbook if you don't have one already, as well as a No-Till Growers hat or other merch, check out our YouTube channel, and you can ask you questions or share your insights into ecological market gardening on our free growers forum at notillgrowers.community.chat Find Farmer Jesse at these upcoming workshops & conferences... The Rough Draft Workshop Farm Tour Dates & Tickets Dallas Innercity Growers Summit Organic Growers School Grow Riverside & Beyond

A conversation with Martin Reiter, former senior manager at Airbnb and Wayfair, and prior to this at McKinsey and Groupon, about what excites him about regeneration, where are the Steve Jobs and Elon Musk of regeneration going to build their companies, and how can we help more talent flow into the space?Why did Martin, after he grew Wayfair's European Business by 100x over 8 years and led Airbnb's International Expansion, read more than 50 agriculture books and all the papers he could get his hands on, plus he is doing Create with Nicole Masters, one of the most deep regenerative agronomy courses? ---------------------------------------------------Join our Gumroad community, discover the tiers and benefits on www.gumroad.com/investinginregenag. Support our work:Share itGive a 5-star ratingBuy us a coffee… or a meal! www.Ko-fi.com/regenerativeagriculture----------------------------------------------------More about this episode on https://investinginregenerativeagriculture.com/martin-reiter.Find our video course on https://investinginregenerativeagriculture.com/course.----------------------------------------------------The above references an opinion and is for information and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be investment advice. Seek a duly licensed professional for investment advice.Use KOEN10 for 10% off! https://rfsi-forum.com/2024-rfsi-europe/Support the showFeedback, ideas, suggestions? - Twitter @KoenvanSeijen - Get in touch www.investinginregenerativeagriculture.comJoin our newsletter on www.eepurl.com/cxU33P! Support the showThanks for listening and sharing!

In this episode of Voices from the Field, we meet one of NCAT's impressive new staff members, Allison Cooley-Agee. Allison talks with NCAT Livestock Specialist Linda Coffey about her background and the interesting and varied experience she brings to her new position as a Carbon Farm Planner. Training cutting horses, milking goats on an organic dairy, raw milk, 4-H, and Nicole Masters all make their way into the conversation.  Allison also discusses the Climate Beneficial Fiber Project, which will be the main focus of her work for the next few years and will benefit sheep producers in Montana, Wyoming, and South Dakota. She also explains the process of carbon farm planning, and how to go about applying for the Climate Beneficial Fiber Project.  Related NCAT Resources: Climate Beneficial Fiber Project Related ATTRA Resources: Episode 321. Meet NCAT: Tyler Jenkins on Carbon Farm Planning Spotlighting Carbon Farm Planning Episode 317. Meet NCAT: Cody Brown on Carbon Farm Planning Episode 284. Carbon Farm Planning Carbon Farm and Ranch Planning Climate Solutions  Other Resources: Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Integrity Soils CREATE  Fibershed 4-H Contact Linda Coffey and Allison Cooley-Agee at lindac@ncat.org and allisonc@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.  You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.  

In this episode of Voices from the Field, we meet one of NCAT's impressive new staff members, Allison Cooley-Agee. Allison talks with NCAT Livestock Specialist Linda Coffey about her background and the interesting and varied experience she brings to her new position as a Carbon Farm Planner. Training cutting horses, milking goats on an organic dairy, raw milk, 4-H, and Nicole Masters all make their way into the conversation.  Allison also discusses the Climate Beneficial Fiber Project, which will be the main focus of her work for the next few years and will benefit sheep producers in Montana, Wyoming, and South Dakota. She also explains the process of carbon farm planning, and how to go about applying for the Climate Beneficial Fiber Project.  Related NCAT Resources: Climate Beneficial Fiber Project Related ATTRA Resources: Episode 321. Meet NCAT: Tyler Jenkins on Carbon Farm Planning Spotlighting Carbon Farm Planning Episode 317. Meet NCAT: Cody Brown on Carbon Farm Planning Episode 284. Carbon Farm Planning Carbon Farm and Ranch Planning Climate Solutions  Other Resources: Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Integrity Soils CREATE  Fibershed 4-H Contact Linda Coffey and Allison Cooley-Agee at lindac@ncat.org and allisonc@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.  You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.  

Understanding what makes soil thrive can dramatically reduce the need for fertiliser on farms, says NZ-born soil expert Nicole Masters. "There's this real big push in New Zealand to say 'this isn't possible' ... [but] you can run a high-output dairy production system without all the inputs," she tells Afternoons.

Welcome to the first episode of the Hot Potato Podcast: a series that grabs the burning issue of climate change with both hands and asks how regenerative agriculture can help solve the problem. Our food supply is heavily reliant on industrial agriculture, but current intensive farming methods cannot be sustained in the long term. Techniques used to maximize food production are having a negative effect on climate, biodiversity and soil health. We need our food supply to be sustainable in the face of an ever-changing world. So, today, we are getting to the root of it all and asking: How can we farm without harm? Joining the discussion is Nicole Masters and Yves Leclerc. Nicole is an independent agroecologist, systems thinker, storyteller and educator. With over twenty years of practical and theoretical experience in regenerative agriculture, she knows a thing or two about soil health! Yves is a biologist and agronomist with a PhD in Plant Physiology and Biotechnology. In his role at McCain, he is accountable for managing the company's Smart and Sustainable Farming program and is responsible for establishing their network of 'Farms of the Future' - commercial farms that aim to demonstrate the environmental and economic benefits of Regenerative Agriculture. LINKS… -If you would like to read more around McCain's sustainability initiatives, you can do so HERE. You can learn about how they're shaping the future of sustainable farming HERE. And for more information about Farms of the Future, click HERE. -To learn more about Integrity soils, visit the website HERE and check out Nicole's book ‘For the Love of Soil' HERE. You can also see her TED Talk ‘Down and Dirty' HERE. -Check out Louise's book ‘Avocado Anxiety' HERE. This podcast is brought to you by McCain Foods Thanks for listening! Presenter: Louise Gray Produced by Atomized Studios for McCain Foods Executive Producer: Faye Stewart Producers: Rebecca Rappaport and Chris AttawayProduction Manager: Kaitlin Paramor Production Coordinator: Bella Salini Music: Barrie Gledden, Tim Reilly, Jason Pedder, and Alex Arcoleo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live from Groundswell 2023, we talk with Alex Cherry,  farmer and organiser of the no till show turned into a festival of ideas.With Alex we delve into the festival's evolution, its unique blend of knowledge and community, engaging discussions, and the crucial role of youth in agriculture. We discuss the role the event has played in the farming community and its future. Among discussions around the need of certifying regenerative agriculture and access to land with young people, this edition welcomes Nicole Masters, Anne Biklè, Richard Perkins, Zach Bush and Andy Cato.The second day of Groundswell 2023 will end with Dirty Talk, a closing party organised by Wildfarmed, the speed dating event to connected participants. ---------------------------------------------------Join our Gumroad community, discover the tiers and benefits on www.gumroad.com/investinginregenag. Support our work:Share itGive a 5-star ratingBuy us a coffee… or a meal! www.Ko-fi.com/regenerativeagriculture----------------------------------------------------More about this episode on https://investinginregenerativeagriculture.com/.Find our video course on https://investinginregenerativeagriculture.com/course.----------------------------------------------------The above references an opinion and is for information and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be investment advice. Seek a duly licensed professional for investment advice.Support the showFeedback, ideas, suggestions? - Twitter @KoenvanSeijen - Get in touch www.investinginregenerativeagriculture.comJoin our newsletter on www.eepurl.com/cxU33P! Support the showThanks for listening and sharing!

We're super excited to share this episode with you, where we chat with Nicole Masters, a soil health expert and agro-ecologist.We've always been passionate about sustainability and living in harmony with nature, so talking to Nicole was a dream come true for us. She really knows her stuff when it comes to healthy soil, and we learned so much from her about how we can make a positive impact on the environment through regenerative agriculture and composting.One of the things we loved about this episode was how Nicole made such a complex topic so accessible and interesting. We asked her all sorts of questions about soil health, from the benefits of cover crops to the importance of microbial diversity, and she had so many great insights to share.We hope you enjoyed this episode as much as we did!Love,Dave & SteveIf you would like to find our more, Nicole at Integrity Soils has a range of self-directed online courses so you can read the health of your soil like a pro! Deepen your knowledge and hands-on skills to measure soil health at any scale. If you've been unsure about current on-farm practices and are looking to make sense of the endless recommendations that may not “add up,” these courses will give you the foundations to support you in making informed decisions to improve the health of your soil.The Soil Horse Course: LINKSoil Health Masterclass: LINKProduced by Sean Cahill & Sara Fawsitt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole Masters is the founder of  Integrity Soils Ltd  where she and her team have been involved in regenerative agriculture since 2000, focusing on leadership, education and coaching in the field of regenerative agriculture. Nicole is also the author of For the Love of Soil. Her work highlights how even badly degraded land can be regenerated through circular natural systems that foster soil health.   Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 FM 

One of the most important resources we've been working to create for our network of farmers here in Europe through my work at Climate Farmers is what we've called our coach matching service. We've long since seen that one of the hurdles that farmers face in their transition to regenerative agriculture is either one of two things. Either not the right specific information and support based on their unique context, or as is more common in the internet age, too much information to the point of overwhelm, inaction, and self doubt.The truth is that  having too much information fighting for space in your farm management plan is often more damaging than not knowing what to do.For this reason we've put a significant effort into finding the most reputable and experienced coaches and consultants in regen ag around Europe in order to help match farmers who are looking for assistance with the right professional for them.  I also put emphasis on the title of coach there because we recognize that these transition journeys are part of a long term strategy for the health of farm ecosystems, businesses, and the health of the people involved.  No matter where you are in your own journey it can be helpful to receive some dedicated support and assistance from someone with an outside perspective and experience in your challenges to get you over the hurdles in your way to break through to the next level.  At the same time, this represents a paradigm shift in the conventional attitude. Many farmers are used to receiving advice from consultants and “experts'' who give calculations and recommendations which are to be followed precisely. Coaching relationships on the other hand assume that farmers and land managers know their land and businesses better than anyone and only need some guidance, new ideas, and structure to reach their own potential and that of their farm ecologies.  For that reason I reached out to one of the most prominent voices in this space, Nicole Masters,  who is also a trainer of farm coaches to help me better understand the value of coaching relationships and journeys.Though Nicole has been on this show a few times now, we've mostly explored the more technical details of water management and soil science, but in this episode we'll look at her perspective on the work she does with growers directly as well as the programs she's created for the professionals who are guiding farmers on their transition journeys.  Nicole talks about the paradigm shift in coaching that needs to accompany a paradigm shift in land management as well as how it can be approached from both sides. From the coaching side we talk about the abilities and characteristics that make for an effective coach. From the farmers' side we discuss how they can prepare themselves for a successful coaching relationship as well as how to assess a potential coach to see if they'd be a good fit for them.  Join the discord discussion channel to answer the weekly questions and learn new skills with the whole community Links: https://integritysoils.com/ https://integritysoils.com/pages/create-coaching

Happy New Year!  Welcome back to Season 2.  This year we will be releasing new episodes every OTHER Monday.In this episode, we share with you our new format, a soil health clip from Dr. Jill Clapperton and our feature interview with soil health guru Nicole Masters from New Zealand discussing her great book,  For the Love of Soil.In this interview, we cover a wide range of topics from how regenerative farming cuts fertilizer prices for producers to why it is so important for consumers to understand the holistic approach behind creating healthier food vs focusing on the latest hot topic being pushed by activist groups.---About Nicole MastersNicole was born in Auckland, New Zealand – She is an independent agroecologist, systems thinker, author, and educator. Nicole's formal background is in ecology, soil science and organizational learning from Otago and Auckland Universities.She has been providing agricultural consulting and extension services in Regenerative Agriculture since 2003, and is the Director of Integrity Soils Limited.With her team of soil coaches, she works alongside producers in the U.S., Canada and across Australasia. —Support the showBrought to you by the Global Food and Farm Online Community Click here to subscribe on your favorite platform or click here to listen on our website. Support the show through Patreon -- Patreon.com/TastingTerroir

On today's episode, our guest is the agroecologist, systems thinker, educator, and author Nicole Masters. Originally from New Zealand, Nicole is one of the most well-respected voices on soil health and ecologically responsible grazing practices. She is also the author of the excellent book For the Love of Soil: Strategies to Regenerate Our Food Production Systems. In this conversation, Nicole discusses her life-long connection to nature and the land, her early career that included growing avocados and being a worm farmer, her move from New Zealand to the American West, her process for writing, some common misconceptions about the idea of food scarcity, and much more. -- Topics Covered: 1:25: Nicole's upbringing 3:10 Traveling, education, and overseas experiences 4:40 When agriculture became a part of Nicole's life 8:10 Nicole's first jobs 9:30 Buying a farm and having a child 13:20 Jumping into agriculture head first, Nicole's gratitude to her father 14:55 What brought Nicole to the United States 19:00 Being an outsider in the American West 22:00 How Nicole defines her work 25:00 Why don't all ranches use regenerative methods? 30:00 Can ecological responsible practices feed the world? 33:50 Resources for people interested in regenerative soil science 35:00 Nicole's book “For the Love of Soil” 37:00 Why did she write a book? 40:00 Finding the purpose of one's life 42:20 Advice for young people 45:50 How can people contribute to responsible agriculture 47:00 Where does Nicole see her career in 15 years 51:00 Why should a lifelong city dweller care about the land? 52:00 Common misconceptions about agriculture  53:00 Books Nicole recommends 54:15 What music Nicole has been listening to 54:50: What gives Nicole hope for the future

In this podcast episode we chat with New Zealand agroecologist, author & educator, & the perennially effervescent Nicole Masters, on the topic of weeds & their management - not in the conventional way, but through the lens of ecosystem health. In this perspective weeds are not seen as the ‘foe', nor is there a need to 'wage war' on them, instead an ecosystems approach seeks to understand what their role is in the system, with the ' why' providing the key to their management in your overall system.

Our UK correspondent talks about former environment secretary George Eustice weighing in on the Australia free trade deal. He also discusses hanging out with Kiwi soil guru Nicole Masters and gives an update on his Farmer Time initiative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was such a pleasure to be able to talk to a regenerative agriculture expert like Nicole Masters. My wife, Natalie, and I are still early in our journey to learn more about grazing and ranching with soil health at the forefront of our minds. Nicole and I got to talk specifically about ways to manage grazing for horses, so be sure to check it out! Nicole is offering a 25% discount on her Soil Health Course for Horses! Promo Code: TrueWest25   About Nicole Masters: Nicole is a globally recognized agroecologist, speaker and author. She has over 22 years practical farming and food production experience, with 18 years of experience as a regenerative Ag coach and educator. Nicole is formally trained in soil science, organizational learning, pattern thinking, and adult education. She has worked closely with diverse production sectors from; dairy, sheep & beef, viticulture, compost, nurseries, market gardens, racing studs, lifestyle blocks to large-scale cropping. Working with such diverse clients has fostered a broad knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing different production systems. During many of her years as an educator, Nicole has been practically involved in food production. www.instagram.com/integrity_soils/  www.facebook.com/IntegritySoils www.integritysoils.com   About Life In The Saddle Podcast: Join horseman Ben Longwell, an American Cowboy who spent the last 11 years working in the equine industry in New Zealand, before moving back to the US with his wife and 4 kids. Ben shares stories & adventures and interviews extraordinary men and women in the equine and ranching industries to gain insight into horsemanship and life itself. As part of his mission to help people and their horses achieve more together, through his business True West Horsemanship Ltd, this show will include horsemanship & training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications. http://truewesthorsemanship.com  https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship  https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship  https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl  https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship   

A conversation with Abby Rose, co-founder of Vidacycle Tech and co-host of Farmerama, and Nicole Masters, founder of Integrity Soils and writer of ‘For the Love of Soil'. They talk about the Soilmentor Regen Platform, empowering farmers, mindset shift, observation and critical thinking.---------------------------------------------------Join our Gumroad community, discover the tiers and benefits on www.gumroad.com/investinginregenag. Support our work:Share itGive a 5-star ratingBuy us a coffee… or a meal! www.Ko-fi.com/regenerativeagriculture----------------------------------------------------How can we change that and create an army of super curious farmers, and how do we empower them to keep asking themselves why? What role can tech play here, and how can it lead to the much- needed mindset shift to a more regenerative one, seeing the potential of abundance, not be hindered by competitive thinking?More about this episode on https://investinginregenerativeagriculture.com/nicole-masters-abby-rose.Find our video course on https://investinginregenerativeagriculture.com/course.----------------------------------------------------For feedback, ideas, suggestions please contact us through Twitter @KoenvanSeijen, or get in touch through the website www.investinginregenerativeagriculture.com. Join our newsletter on www.eepurl.com/cxU33P. The above references an opinion and is for information and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be investment advice. Seek a duly licensed professional for investment advice.Support the show Support the show

Nicole Masters is my guest on Episode 159 of Inside Ideas with Marc Buckley. Nicole is an independent agroecologist, pattern thinker, author, and educator. For over 2 decades Nicole is recognized as a knowledgeable and dynamic speaker on the topic of soil health. CREATE coaching program Application deadline May 15th - Course begins in June. CREATE is the ultimate ag professional development program for highly-motivated people serious about making a real difference in food/fiber production. The program is a bespoke intensive, designed to deliver and empower highly trained, capable, and confident agroecological coaches and consultants out into the world. Learn more about the CREATE coaching program at www.integritysoils.co.nz Nicole's experience has spanned diverse sectors from community gardens and horticulture to vermiculture, compost tea production, and diverse multi-species systems. Her company, Integrity Soils delivers coaching and educational programs to producers and organizations spanning over 24 million acres. In 2021 Integrity Soils shifted away from in-person consultancy, to focus on training the next generation of coaches. Her first self-published book titled “For the Love of Soil; Strategies to Regenerate our Food Production Systems,” showcases examples of the tools, principles, and mindset producers adopt to regenerate their soils. When the roads are good, you'll find her traveling in her Ford 350, horse trailer in tow, working alongside producers to build soil and sink her carbon emissions. https://www.integritysoils.co.nz/

This month we hear from three practitioners about what it takes to transform minds and hearts. Firstly we hear from Bea Alvarez, Climate Resilience Projects & Outreach Coordinator at Carbon Sink Farms and Foodshed in San Diego County, California abouut how collaborations between multiple farmers and indigenous landholders have built a new vision for the food and farming system there. Clare Hill at FAI Farms tells us about her journey, moving towards a regenerative farming system and we hear from Nicole Masters about the CREATE program and what it takes to train people so they can coach others on a regenerative journey. We're very grateful to those of you that support us and allow us to bring you these stories every month. Even the smallest contribution makes a big difference to us. If you'd like to become a supporter, visit patreon.com/Farmerama

You can now get connected to the vast network of experts, consultants and coaches who are part of the Climate Farming network. We know that making the transition to profitable regenerative agriculture is hard enough, but without support from people with experience and who understand your unique context, you can waste needless time, money, and effort along the way. So don't do it alone. Just click on the link below and we'll help you find tailored assistance that can fasttrack your transformation and get you where you dream of going.  Click here to be matched with an expert consultant or mentor for your regenerative farm I'm really excited to present today's interview. It's probably going to sound nerdy to have had so much fun talking about farm finances and profitability, but trust me, by the end of this session you'll completely understand.  Let me start out by saying that I'm a complete novice to the world of finance, accounting, and really just simple math. I mean, I get by just fine. I even think that I organize my personal finances better than most people, but that's because I'm organized, not because I have any training in financial planning or bookkeeping.  Despite this lack of formal knowledge, I've long admired people who are able to compute the large amounts of numbers and financial data that come in and out of a business and use them to make sense of its operations.  The truth is that being able to decipher balance sheets, cash flows, profit and loss statements and other windows into the fiscal health of a business unlocks the power to diagnose problems while they're still easily manageable and to predict the trajectory and risks you'll encounter throughout your year and beyond.  I know there are tons of business and accounting professionals who specialize in just about every job sector and industry out there, but I've rarely come across people who specialize in farms and who understand the wild variables and complexities of farm businesses.  Luckily though, after our last interview, Nicole Masters from Integrity Soils suggested that I reach out to a friend and colleague of hers in Australia who she promised could shed some light on the lingering questions I had.  That brings me to Kim Deans. Kim has 30 years of experience and has worked closely with hundreds of farming businesses through processes of change.  Alongside her work with other farmers Kim has been implementing methods now known as “regenerative” agriculture on her property in NSW over the past 17 years. Kim specializes in working with innovative farmers who are disillusioned with the high input, industrial farming models to tailor a unique strategy for reinventing their whole agricultural business.  She works with clients to support them as they build a solid foundation of soil health, profit and resilience into their businesses with the aim of making farming enjoyable again.   Over her career, Kim has created well tested processes designed to empower farmers to break out of information overwhelm and confidently take the next step to implementing regenerative agricultural practices that are appropriate to their scale and context. At the core of this process is financial diagnostics to illuminate issues in management at various levels of the enterprise. In this interview Kim tells me how her early work as a financial advisor to farmers shone a light on the issues of soil degradation and made it clear exactly how important caring for the health of a farm ecosystem really is for the health of farm businesses.  We talk about specific strategies and techniques she's found most helpful in guiding people through the financial planning process, especially if they're new to it. We also talk about the essential skills that someone needs to practice to begin thinking analytically about how to improve the profitability of their farm business, de-risk their enterprises, and even assess the profitability of a new farm enterprise.

Join Nicole Masters, Steve Kenyon with Greener Pastures Ranching and Amber Kenyon with Gateway Research Organization as they discuss recycling and resiliency in our farming systems. If you want to get in on these Virtual Networking Sessions live, they are happening every second Wednesday night at 6pm MDT. Register at www.gatewayresearchorganization.com.

This month we have voices on three continents. We begin talking to Juani Lisboa, part of a natural cider-making collective in Chile - Agricola sin Patrones - who are working to support more diverse rural ecosystems. Then our co-creator Abby Rose puts her Vidacycle hat on and talks to agroecologist Nicole Masters about a powerful new tool they worked on together - the Soilmentor Regen Platform - which uses the 10 Regen Indicators to help farmers learn from their in-field observations. And finally we hear from two people working closely with Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay. Richard Gantlett at Yatesbury House Farm supplies the distillery with biodynamic barley, and Christy MacFarlane works in their comms department. She shares about the distillery's work with growing landrace barley on the Hebridean Islands where they are based. Episode Links: Agricola sin Patrones https://www.instagram.com/agricola_sinpatrones/ Nicole Masters x Vidacycle = the Soilmentor Regen Platform https://www.integritysoils.co.nz/ https://soils.vidacycle.com/ Richard Gantlett, Yatesbury House Farm https://yatesbury.wixsite.com/yatesbury Bruichladdich Distillery https://www.bruichladdich.com/

Click here to be matched with an expert consultant or mentor for your regenerative farm journey! Today I'm excited to announce a completely new thread to this podcast. I've teamed up with Climate Farmers, the company that I've been working with for over a year now, that is working to scale regenerative agriculture in Europe by assisting farmers in their transition toward regenerative management of their land and businesses.  At the beginning of this year our whole team invested a lot of time in reaching out to the people in our network all around Europe in order to learn about what their goals are, what they're struggling with, and how we can co create solutions together. One of the primary things we found is that many of us are searching for specific connections in order to have dedicated support as challenges inevitably come up. As a result, we've begun building a consultant matching service for farmers who are looking for knowledgeable and experienced consultants, coaches, or experts. Luckily, we have a growing list of people around the continent who fit that description and are available to offer assistance.  Since we also know that it can be tough to choose between so many experts, we offer help in this area by selecting from the criteria and experience that's important to you and is relevant to your context.  In order to showcase the astounding knowledge and expertise of some of the people in our network, I'm starting off this first episode of this new thread on Climate Farming to highlight some of the best regenerative agriculture consultants from around the world in order to get a better understanding of the process of transitioning a farm to regenerative management. In the coming months we'll explore the steps that our experts advise to guide growers through the essential journey of mindset change, observation, learning, experimentation, monitoring, and evolution of ideas in order for farmers to transform their relationship with the land.  Along the way, if you, or anyone you know, would like to reach out directly to the people that we interview, or are looking to be connected with a regenerative agriculture expert in your area, you can get in touch with us directly by clicking the link I've put up on the show notes for this episode on the Regenerative Skills website. The same goes if you're a regenerative agriculture coach or consultant who would like to be featured on our roster of experts. You can find that easily at regenerativeskills.com or through our linktree on Instagram With all of that said, I wanted to get this series started off with a deep dive about what it means to be an effective assistant to farmers and land managers in transition. Whether you call yourself an educator, consultant, coach, mentor, or something else, everyone has a different approach and has a different process. That's why I reached out to Nicole Masters, who's now launching a program to train highly effective coaches and consultants called CREATE. Nicole is an agroecologist, educator and systems thinker with nearly 20 years' of extensive practical and theoretical experience in regenerative land practices. She has been communicating these methods throughout Australasia since 2003 and North America since 2013; helping to inspire and guide producers into new and innovative ways to produce food. Nicole has a deep commitment to finding win-win solutions for both the wellbeing of landscapes and land managers. As a seasoned soils coach, she has a proven record in supporting producers in meeting their goals. With over 1.2 million acres under her programs, Nicole excels at identifying and solving challenges through proactive management. Her passion for fostering the growth of these farming practices calls upon diverse skills in facilitation, conflict resolution, an understanding of behavioral change and science communication. With soil as a major driver for ecosystem health,

In this episode of the Soil Solutions Podcast, Nicole Masters joins us to discuss using agroecology to find out what your soil needs to restore resilience and profitability with your operation. Nicole is an agro-ecologist, educator and systems thinker with nearly 20 years' extensive practical and theoretical experience in regenerative land practices.  She has been communicating these methods throughout Australasia since 2003 and North America (2013); helping to inspire and guide producers into new and innovative ways to produce food. Nicole has a large commitment to finding win-win solutions for both the wellbeing of landscapes and landmanagers. As a seasoned soils coach, she has a proven record in supporting producers in meeting their goals. With over 1.2 million acres under her programs, Nicole excels at identifying and solving challenges through proactive management. Her passion for fostering the growth of these farming practices calls upon diverse skills in facilitation, conflict resolution, an understanding of behavioral change and science communication. With soil as a major driver for ecosystem health, Nicole has worked closely with diverse production sectors from; dairy, sheep & beef, viticulture, compost, nurseries, market gardens, racing studs, lifestyle blocks to large-scale cropping. Working with such diverse clients has fostered a broad knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing different production systems. Nicole has devised and delivered educational programs for a wide range of organizations; consultants, businesses, landcare and extension services.

In this episode we meet with Justin “Cheezy” Taylor, soil food web expert and co-founder of https://www.ramblinfarmers.com/ (Ramblin Farmers), to discuss all things SOIL! What is it? Why is it relevant to our daily lives? We dig into how Cheezy discovered homesteading and farming while hitchhiking in Oregon (best ride he ever caught?) and then fell in love with soil, composting, and all things self-sufficiency.  Then, we explore what Cheezy and his partner Logan (the https://www.instagram.com/ramblinfarmers/ (Ramblin Farmers)) learned over the course of 6 years of traveling and working on over 15 organic vegetable farms around the country. Working on farms is no joke and they have some hilarious stories to share!  Cheezy digs deep into the fascinating below ground world of soil and how it relates to our lives on a daily basis. But not all soil is equal! We emphasize the importance of a healthy soil microbiome and explore how microbes actually make food nutritious (or not) depending on their diversity and presence in the food web. We draw clear parallels between soil health and human health, including the fascinating connections between digestion, immunity, and microbes.  Lastly, we round off with how balance and diversity is so important in the microbiome. Microbes form a protective layer around the plants just like they act as our own defensive army in our bodies. They also facilitate all of our nutrient uptake, which is why tillage and soil destruction with chemicals has led to our food being up to 50% less nutrient dense than it was just a few decades ago. As always, we dive into solutions and concrete actions, including some tips on how to talk to your local farmers and what to look for in grocery stores, as well as how to start your own no-till garden! Thanks for joining us! Mentioned in this episode: ‘For the Love of Soil' by Nicole Masters (book) ‘Dirt to Soil' by Gabe Brown (book about conventional farmer transitioning to regenerative) ‘The Hidden Half of Nature: Microbial Roots of Life and Health' by David Montgomery and Ann Bikle (book) ‘The Living Soil Handbook' by Jesse Frost (book for gardeners or farmer)  Dr. Elaine Ingham of Soil Food Web: https://www.soilfoodweb.com/about/ (https://www.soilfoodweb.com/about/) Follow along with Cheezy and Logan @ramblinfarmers on https://www.instagram.com/ramblinfarmers/ (Instagram), https://www.tiktok.com/@ramblinfarmers (TikTok), and https://www.youtube.com/ramblinfarmers (YouTube) Submit your questions and follow us: https://www.instagram.com/thesoilcollective_/ (@thesoilcollective_) on Instagram Email us at info@thesoilcollective.us Like, subscribe + follow https://www.instagram.com/thesoilcollective_/ (@thesoilcollective_)

Hey folks, I'm taking a break from releasing new episodes of The Rural Woman Podcast during Harvest 2021, but not to worry – we'll be rereleasing some of your favourite interviews in the meantime to keep you company. On this week's REPLAY episode of The Rural Woman Podcast you'll hear from Nicole Masters who is an internationally-recognized Agroecologist dedicated to helping land managers regenerate soil health. Her mission is to help producers create vibrant, profitable, healthy food productions from the soil up. Nicole recently released a new book titled “For the Love of Soil” a land manager's roadmap to healthy soil, revitalized food systems in challenging times.   For full show notes including links in today's show, head on over to WildRoseFarmer.comhttps://wildrosefarmer.com/39 Get Patron-Only Extended Content & Bonus Episodes | Listen Here Support my work on Patreon | Learn More Patreon Executive Producer | Sarah R. | Happiness by The Acre Editing | Max Hofer | https://www.instagram.com/mixbaer_studio/ (MixBär Studio) Shop our Show Sponsors | Here Before You Buy The Mic | Podcast Coaching | Learn More Positively Farming Media | a hub for creators in the food & agriculture space | Learn More

Craft beer popularity has skyrocketed over the past few years. If you want to get in on the craft beer trend we share a guide to getting started as a beer brewer on Farmer's Inside Track this week! FarmSol farming mentor Barry Nel, advises new farmers to be honest and hardworking to survive in the agri industry in our farmer development segment.  Ever heard of the Rift Valley Fever? Well, it affects mainly sheep, cattle and buffalo. Dr Didi Claassen Afrivet's technical and marketing executive joins us to share insights on how to deal with it.  When Dipitseng Manamela's environmental consultation business came to a standstill during covid-19 she chose to farm and this week she wears the crown as our #SoilSista, powered by Corteva Agriscience and Food For Mzansi. On the top of our reading list this week is, For the Love of Soil: Strategies to Regenerate our Food Production Systemby Nicole Masters. And, our farmer tip of the week comes from Western Cape crop farmer Sinethemba Botha…

Nicole Masters and guest host Mikey Densham talk practically managing and monitoring soil health, humus and microbes, bacteria and fungi, worms and vermicompost, research and more! Mentioned in the show... Nicole's book, For the Love of Soil Her agroecological education company, Integrity Soils Slakes Soil Aggregate Stability App The Regen Platform App from Integrity Soils The Bionutrient Meter Huge props to our show sponsors Curly's Ag & ActiveVista, if you're in Austrailia or New Zealand check them out! As well as our supporters on Patreon, becomes a supporter for at little as $2/month.

Welcome to the seventh of the monthly expert panel discussions. As I mentioned before, each month I'll be hosting discussions and debates between some of the most prominent voices in regenerative agriculture, soil science, restoration land management and more. In this session I hosted a discussion on the importance of restoring proper hydrological function in a landscape and the steps to achieving it with my friends and colleagues at Climate Farmers, a non-profit organisation working to advance regenerative agriculture in Europe. In this panel I got to speak with three of the most experienced and influential educators working on this from a farming perspective. Since landscape hydrology and its proper function is often overlooked in its importance in regulating global temperature, I wanted to focus on this specifically. I was lucky enough to bring together three of the experts that have most guided my learning in this field, Zach Weiss, Nicole Masters, and Mark Shepard.Don't forget that if you want to see the video of the full event, you can check it out on the Climate Farmer's Youtube channel through the link in the show notes for this episode. Zach Weiss is the protégé of revolutionary Austrian farmer Sepp Holzer, Zach is the first person to earn Holzer Practitioner certification directly from Sepp. Zach went on to create Elemental Ecosystems to provide an action-oriented process to improve clients' relationship with their landscape. Elemental Ecosystems is an ecological development, contracting, and consulting firm specializing in watershed restoration and ecosystem regeneration. The firm's work includes Aquaculture, Agroforestry, Water Retention Landscapes, Terrace Systems, Spring Development, Natural Building, and more. Mark Shepard is the CEO of Forest Agriculture Enterprises LLC, founder of Restoration Agriculture Development LLC and award-winning author of the books, Restoration Agriculture and Water for Any Farm. He is most widely known as the founder of New Forest Farm, the 106-acre perennial agricultural savanna considered by many to be one of the most ambitious sustainable agriculture projects in the United States. Nicole Masters is is an independent agroecologist, systems thinker, storyteller, educator and author of the book “For the Love of Soil.” With over 20 years of practical and theoretical experience in regenerative agriculture, she is also recognised as a knowledgeable and dynamic speaker on the topic of soil health. Her team of soil coaches at Integrity Soils work alongside producers in the U.S., Canada and across Australasia supporting producers and organisations who cover over 24 million acres, to take their landscapes to the next level in nutrient density, profitability and environmental outcomes. Join the discord discussion channel to answer the weekly questions and learn new skills with the whole community Links: https://www.integritysoils.co.nz/ https://www.elementalecosystems.com/ https://www.waterstories.app/ http://www.restorationag.com/Check out some of the previous expert panels: https://regenerativeskills.com/the-broad-applications-of-the-holistic-management-framework-expert-panel-6/ https://regenerativeskills.com/farm-economics-with-mark-shepard-and-michael-ableman-expert-panel-5/ https://regenerativeskills.com/regenerating-the-biology-in-your-soil-expert-panel-4/

Nicole Masters is an independent agroecologist, systems thinker, educator and author of “For the love of soil.” She has a formal background in ecology, soil science and organizational learning studies. She is one of a growing number of people who are facilitating the rapidly expanding world of quality food production and biological economies. As you'll hear in this episode, Nicole will also be a keynote speaker at the Women in Ranching virtual Confluence this fall. Show Notes: https://onland.link/podcast Subscribe to On Land Magazine: https://onland.link/social-subscribe

Nicole Masters is an internationally recognized agroecologist from New Zealand. Fortified by her studies in ecology and plant physiology, Nicole currently serves as the Director of Integrity Soils, a collection of regenerative agriculture coaches that assist growers around the globe. Nicole is also the author of “For the Love of Soil: Strategies to Regenerate Our Food Production Systems.” In this episode, Nicole and John discuss: Nicole's background in vermicompost and her strategy of customizing microbial applications to produce specific outcomes. The current rise in research on microbial quorum sensing and quorum signaling. Many case studies and examples that explain relationships between soil life and nutrition profiles and weed populations. The function of biology in response to plant signals and in enhancement of plant immune systems. The practice of bio-priming seeds or land, and how it helps to produce disease-suppressive soils, and to regenerate native plant populations.

For most people, weeds are a dirty word. They're often talked about as an undesirable plant in the wrong place. And whilst it's true that some species left unmanaged can cause ecological problems, what if weeds are actually trying to tell us something. Something about that place where they've shown up that we don't know about yet. So in this episode we hear from weed whisperers and what they're saying is don't blame the messenger because the messenger might actually be part of the solution. Thank you to all those who shared their knowledge with all of us: Nicole Masters https://www.integritysoils.co.nz/ Hamish MacKay https://biodynamics2024.com.au/workshops/ James Barnet RCS https://www.rcsaustralia.com.au/ Clare Edwards https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/regions/central-tablelands The Greater Sydney Regional Weed Management Plan https://tinyurl.com/yffmjv8d Plant Net https://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/ Please listen, rate and share this episode. Thank you. This podcast has been produced by the Grow Love Project with support from Greater Sydney Local Land Services, through funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program. We acknowledge the First People of this land and recognise their connection to land, water and community. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Nicole Masters has been passionate about nature and the land for as far back as she can remember. An independent agroecologist, she is the founder of Integrity Soils, which is a company specialising in regenerative agriculture.

Nicole Masters has been passionate about nature and the land for as far back as she can remember. An independent agroecologist, she is the founder of Integrity Soils, which is a company specialising in regenerative agriculture.

Episode 2 of Transform the Food System — our brand new podcast series — is streaming now. This week we're  speaking to the author of For the Love of Soil and Director of Integrity Soils, Nicole Masters. With boundless  knowledge of life in our soils and a palpable fascination with them, she unpacks the earth in a way that is both unique and totally compelling. It's not until we learn the value of our soils, our impact on them, and how regenerative agriculture can restore the health of our planet, that we can progress towards a better future for our food system. 

It's easy to manage what we can see, but what about what we can't see.  Agroecologist and author Nicole Masters joins us as we discuss Soil Health through good management practices.  Why it's profitable and ways to determine if your soil is "sick and tired". #workingranchmagazine #workingranchnation #justinmills.wyocowboy #ranchlife #ranching #simmentalassociation #integritysoils

We're signing off for the year with our annual episode of highlights from our brilliant array of guests throughout 2020. If you've been listening throughout this unique and likely transformative year, enjoy the revisit. And for those newer to the podcast, here's a snapshot of how the year played out on The RegenNarration. You'll see the track list for the 2020 Soundtrack below. Have a wonderful festive season and we look forward to joining you again for a regenerative new year. 1. Welcome to 2020 (from ep. 53), to music by Jeremiah Johnson 2. Dr Sheila Nguyen (from ep. 54), Mike Salvaris (from ep. 55), and Jo Chandler (from ep. 56), all to The System, by the Public Opinion Afro Orchestra 3. An intro from home as COVID-19 lockdown begins, and Alanna Shaikh (from ep. 57) 4. Eugenie Stockmann (from ep. 58), from a live panel event at the Uni of Notre Dame in Fremantle 5. Dr Eduard Muller (from ep. 59), Matthew Evans (from ep. 60), Hunter Lovins (from ep. 61), Zach Bush MD (from ep. 62), Kirsten Larsen (from ep. 63), Tony Rinaudo (from ep. 64), all to music by Jeremiah Johnson 6. Joel Johnsson and Dr Peter Barnes (from ep. 65), to On the Punt by Adam Gibson and the Aerial Maps 7. David Pollock (from ep. 66), to the sounds of Wooleen Station 8. Dr Terry McCosker (from ep. 67) and Dianne Haggerty (from ep. 68), to music by Jeremiah Johnson 9. Mark Taylor (from ep. 69), to the sounds of the mill 10. Tyson Yunkaporta (from ep. 70) and Dr Charles Massy (from the extract to ep. 32, accompanying the Australian Story TV program on Charles), to Stones and Bones by Owls of the Swamp 11. Dr Kate Auty and Dr Alessandro Pellizon (from ep. 71), Nicole Masters (from ep. 72), Amy Steel and Lily Brazel (from ep. 73), and Rosanne Scott (from ep. 74), all to Faraway Castle by Rae Howell and Sunwrae 12. Allan Savory (from ep. 75), to Scotland the Brave by Eric M Armour - freemusicarchive.org/music/AS220/AS…land_the_Brave - Sourced from the Free Music Archive under Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License - creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ Title pic: Rainbow over the regenerating landscapes of the Haggerty's (episode 68). With thanks to all of the brilliant musicians who generously granted permission for their music to appear here. Get more: To access the full catalogue of episodes, head to our website https://www.regennarration.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks to our community of donors and partners for making the podcast possible. If you too value the podcast, please consider joining them by donating or becoming a podcast partner at https://www.regennarration.com/support Thanks for listening, have a wonderful festive season and see you again in 2021!

In this episode of Building Your Permaculture Property I speak with Nicole Masters about her new book "For the Love of Soil". Nicole Masters is an independent agroecologist, systems thinker, author and educator. She is recognized as a knowledgeable and dynamic speaker on the topic of soil health. Her team of soil coaches at Integrity Soils work alongside producers in the U.S., Canada and across Australasia. Supporting producers who work with over 1.2 million acres to take their operations to the next level in nutrient density, profitability and environmental outcomes. She is one of a growing number of people who are facilitating a rapidly expanding world of quality food production and biological economies. Her book titled “For the Love of Soil” showcases examples of the tools and principles producers are using to regenerate their soils. Describing a step-by-step triage of actions, so that you too can regenerate your land. Link to her new soil course https://soilhealthfoundations-e542.thinkific.com/courses/soil-health-foundations Buy the book on www.integritysoils.co.nz Listen on Audible: https://adbl.co/35wrYw9 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/building-your-permaculture-property/donations

On October 9th we hosted a conversation on “Reframing Fire.” In our community, we know that fire can be either a tool or a tragedy, and we want to transform fear into proactive stewardship. This topic is full of nuance and couldn't be more timely in the wake of the devastating wildfires raging across the West. We wove together a small group of folks that have either been harmed by it, are trying to stop it, or are learning to use it better, and it was a barn-burner of a lineup. Renowned agro-ecologist Nicole Masters led a riveting conversation exploring the wisdom of Glenn Elzinga of Alderspring Ranch (Idaho), Charles Massy (Australia), and the youth of Brittany Cole Bush (California), a grazier seeking to be a part of the solution. This conversation was originally posted on Facebook Live, so for those of you who prefer to listen rather than watch we now made it available as a podcast.

This is an extract from episode 72 featuring the end of my conversation with author, systems thinker and regenerative soils educator, Nicole Masters. We talk about what she's seen of human transformation, particularly where people have been navigating change pro-actively, as opposed to responding to trauma. We go on to chat about where the regenerative movement is at, her changing focus, and the powerful marriage of story-tellers with the regeneration happening on the ground. You can hear the rest of our conversation in the main episode, ‘Restoring the Metropolis of Living Earth: From the chemical paradigm to nature's paradigm' - https://www.regennarration.com/episodes/072-restoring-the-metropolis-of-living-earth You'll find a series of photos on that web page too. Title slide pic: Nicole Masters (supplied). Thanks to the generous supporters of this podcast, for making it possible. If you too value what you hear, and have the capacity at this time, please consider joining them by heading to our website at https://www.regennarration.com/support. Thanks for helping to keep the show going! Get in touch any time by text or audio at https://www.regennarration.com/story And thanks for listening.

This extra to episode 72 features an additional few minutes with author, systems thinker and regenerative soils educator, Nicole Masters. It stems from the enthralling part of our conversation in the main episode about soil, the microbiome, gut health and our immune systems (from around the 40-minute mark). This triggered a question that I'd thought about a while back, after speaking with Dr Zach Bush on all this for episode 62. What are the implications of all this for the polarised debates around vaccinations? You can hear the rest of our conversation in the main episode, ‘Restoring the Metropolis of Living Earth: From the chemical paradigm to nature's paradigm' - https://www.regennarration.com/episodes/072-restoring-the-metropolis-of-living-earth You'll find a series of photos on that web page too. Title slide pic: Nicole Masters (supplied). Thanks to the generous supporters of this podcast, for making it possible. If you too value what you hear, and have the capacity at this time, please consider joining them by heading to our website at https://www.regennarration.com/support. Thanks for helping to keep the show going! Get in touch any time by text or audio at https://www.regennarration.com/story And thanks for listening.

The world is desertifying at a truly alarming rate. It's estimated that thirty footy fields of soil are lost per minute around the world. And after thousands of years of human agriculture, there may only be 60 harvests left in those soils. But if you've been listening to this podcast for a while, you'll know there's another option here – a regenerative transformation is emerging with at times staggering speed and success. And in some of my recent conversations, you'll have heard me mention one of the brilliant – and entertaining - women leading the way. Nicole Masters is one of the world's most respected advocates and educators in regenerating our food and related systems. She is a systems thinker, regenerative soils educator, founding director of Integrity Soils, and author of the brilliant book ‘For the Love of Soil: Strategies to Regenerate our Food Production Systems'. Nicole is bringing living soil into view, for farmers and other producers, and for all of us really - helping us see, value and tend, perhaps our most vital fellow living organism on the planet. Nicole joins Anthony online from her home in Montana, USA, for a deeply personal conversation grounded in this transformative time. Title slide pic: Nicole Masters and friend (supplied). See the website for more pics - https://www.regennarration.com/episodes/072-restoring-the-metropolis-of-living-earth Music: Faraway Castle, by Rae Howell and Sunwrae. Get more: You can hear more of my conversation with Nicole in an extra to this episode, coming soon. https://www.integritysoils.co.nz/ (including a link to Nicole's renowned TED talk and more on her book) Thanks to the generous supporters of this podcast, for making it possible. If you too value what you hear, and have the capacity at this time, please consider joining them by heading to our website at https://www.regennarration.com/support. Thanks for helping to keep the show going! Get in touch any time by text or audio at https://www.regennarration.com/story And thanks for listening.

Nicole Masters joined me to discuss the purpose of weeds on the landscape. We talk about how to be patient and allow weeds to accomplish their job. We also discuss how to determine if the weeds are going to continue to increase or if they are merely bringing in nutrients in which our rangeland plants...

Nicole Masters joined me to discuss the purpose of weeds on the landscape. We talk about how to be patient and allow weeds to accomplish their job. We also discuss how to determine if the weeds are going to continue to increase or if they are merely bringing in nutrients in which our rangeland plants are deficient.

Agro-ecologist Nicole Masters is living her dream out of a horse truck in the US helping ranchers and croppers shift mindsets to improve their soils and become more resilient.

Full Episode for Friday September 11 2020; soil doctor Nicole Masters, Dr Jessica Hutchings has been a leader of the Maori organics movement and is putting her ideas into practice on her small family farm, Otago organic farmer Allan Richardson and the Regional Wrap.

With us on our first live episode of Tractor Time is agroecologist Nicole Masters. She has a new book out. It's called, "For the Love of Soil," and there's an excerpt of that book in the August edition of Acres U.S.A. magazine. Go to acresusa.com to subscribe. Nicole has 20 years of experience working in Australia and New Zealand, in North America, to create regenerative food systems.

Episode 3 of Our Regenerative Future Series. In this podcast, our host and author Alina Siegfried talks with soil ecologist Dr Gwen Grelet from Manaaki Whenua and agro-ecologist Nicole Masters from Integrity Soils. They discuss the ecology of soil in regenerative farm systems and just how important microbial communities are below ground.Pure Advantage: www.pureadvantage.orgHost Alina Seigfried: https://www.alinasiegfried.comFollow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/pureadvantage/

Episode 5 of the Our Regenerative Future Series.In this podcast, as the Executive Producer of Our Regenerative Future, I talk with Erin Crampton from Calm the Farm, Sam Lang with Quorum Sense, Nicole Masters from Integrity Soils and Seleyn DeYarus from At The Epicentre in Boulder Colorado. We gain insight from the panelists wide ranging experiences in regen ag networks around the world. They look at how to farm into the future, what the regen ag trends are and pose some challenges and opportunities for the New Zealand ag sector. Pure Advantage: www.pureadvantage.orgHost Alina Seigfried: https://www.alinasiegfried.comFollow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/pureadvantage/

In this episode, Jo and Kate are joined by internationally renowned agro-ecologist, educator & systems thinker Nicole Masters. Nicole has spent over 20 years working throughout Australasia & North America, coaching, consulting & advising producers on the approaches, tools & thinking required to build soil & ecosystem health, food quality & profitability. Nicole has recently added ‘author' to her list of accomplishments, publishing her first book “For the Love of Soil” last year.  In this conversation Jo, Kate and Nicole chat all things soil compaction. 

Jugosisimo episodio con Sergio Toletti como invitado, que nos cuenta desde su experiencia en suelos argentinos que es lo que se debe hacer con los suelos, porque debemos conocerlos mejor y darles lo que necesitan. Saca papel y lapiz, hay muchas notas que tomar de este episodio.Literatura recomendada por Sergio: Insensatez del Agricultor (Eduard Faulkner), Voisin, Molina, Gabe Brown, Nicole Masters, Christine Jones, Marina Sanchez de Prager, Sir Albert Howard, Savory, Fukuoka, Primavesi.Facebook de Sergio Toletti https://www.facebook.com/stoletti--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ganaderiaregenerativa/message

Healthy soil. It's not just what we need for potted plants. It's what we all need to survive. Nicole Masters, agro-ecologist and author of "For the Love of Soil," explains on today's podcast just why our health and the health of the soil are so inextricably intertwined. She tells her personal story of how an herbicide jeopardized her health, though she did not know it at first. She goes over why monocrops are a problem (even organic monocrops), the correlation between chemical companies and pharmaceutical companies, and how personal testing meters are being developed to help us better assess the quality of our food and the health of the soil. In the end, she offers ideas to diversify and regenerate both the land, and our guts, for improved health. Nicole's YouTube channel: Soils for Life & website: Integrity Soils Check out our sponsors: Ancestral Supplements and Green Pasture Find more resources on our website: westonaprice.org

Nicole Masters from (https://www.integritysoils.co.nz/) is here today! Intro (0s): Hey There! Green future growers. Thanks for joining us today. If you're new to the show, I hope you'll subscribe on iTunes or your favorite Android app and let's get growing! Get your copy of our amazon today (https://amzn.to/2OZDKWQ)! (https://amzn.to/2OZDKWQ) Jackie Marie Beyer (19s): Welcome to the Green Organic Garden Podcast! It is Friday, July 3rd, 2020. And I have one of the most awesome guests ever to come on the show. She was recommended by Patti Armbrister. (https://organicgardenerpodcast.com/podcast-2/86-patti-armbrister-garden-and-agriculture-educator-extraordinaire-changing-how-our-schools-eat-one-cafeteria-at-a-time-hinsdale-mt/) Robin actually went all the way to New Zealand to work with her! For the Love of Soil: Strategies to Regenerate Our Food Production Systems (https://amzn.to/2Zykp41)Jackie Marie Beyer (1m 11s): She is a soil expert and she is here to talk to us. She wrote a book for the love of Nicole (https://www.integritysoils.co.nz/)! Nicole Masters (1m 28s): Thanks for having me, Jackie, that's like the best introduction lead in of all time. Yeah. I really appreciate being here. Thank you. Jackie Marie Beyer:We are so excited to have you, and I know you are going to drop golden seeds.That's what I call like golden nuggets of value bombs. You're where people say on other podcasters. I just know, like I told you in the email Soil health is without a doubt, the key to my show and show. And then Patti Armbrister (https://organicgardenerpodcast.com/podcast-2/86-patti-armbrister-garden-and-agriculture-educator-extraordinaire-changing-how-our-schools-eat-one-cafeteria-at-a-time-hinsdale-mt/) has her own little fan club, like one of my, like I'm the president. And like, they just love her. And she was like, how come you haven't had Nicole Masters on your show yet? I'm like, what did happen with that? And I guess I never sent you the email show. I meant you last year when I first heard about you and I dropped the ball. Jackie Marie Beyer (2m 13s): So thank you so much. And go ahead and tell listeners about yourself. Like what time is it where you are? You're in New Zealand, right? Nicole Masters (2m 20s): No way when COVID hit, I got on a plane and I got to Montana. So right now I'm in Idaho. Jackie Marie Beyer (-): You did? Nicole Masters (2m 27s): Yeah. I have a trailer in a horse here in Montana. And so yeah, I just, yeah, just kind of really looked at what I was doing and you know, is it the site of a book tour? And you know, my schedule was pretty much the most I was staying anywhere was like three days traveling through Australia and New Zealand and Canada and, and yeah, I guess COVID hit and I was so grateful cause I was like, I need to stop. I need to reconsolidate. I need to, yeah. Just not be rushing around the planet Which I think a lot of people have that same experience. So yeah. I feel like I'm a lot more settled now.   Jackie Marie Beyer (3m 9s): Isn't that interesting. You did not want to be in New Zealand and wanting to be in the United States for the pandemic. I mean, I guess I said repeatedly, if you have to be in it, Montana is like the best place to be. But New Zealand seem to be on top of things, like aren't, they one of the best countries, Nicole Masters (3m 28s): Well, they are in terms of like total lockdown and quarantine, but I don't have a house or a base in New Zealand. So I was like, where would I quarantine? Where had I totally locked life down? And if I was going to lock down, I want to be with my horse. I want to be able to be out in the mountains and, and working cows. And, and I just didn't have that set up in New Zealand. So it seemed much more, I mean, all my friends do think I'm insane. Like, and you know, the media certainly overseas, isn't putting very good light on America, but I knew that, you know, ranching life would pretty much continue as usual,... Support this podcast

We all know industrial farming can be bad for the environment, but there is a better way of doing things that is quickly gathering momentum. Regenerative farming has been linked to skyrocketing profits, better ecological outcomes and improved human health...and it’s not that hard. Nicole Masters is the founder of Integrity Soils, a company that specialises in what’s called regenerative agriculture. She’s a published author, and travels across NZ, Australia  and North America helping farmers to not only improve the environmental impact they have, but also increase their profit margins too. It is safe to say that Nicole truly is leading the charge for regenerative farming, and some of what she says is truly shocking. The chemicals we’re putting into the land are having long lasting health effects, not to mention causing lasting damage to the land. Her revelations are concerning, but her positive, solutions-focused outlook will help to give you the tools to live better.   Brought to you by: Roar Collective Hosts: Art & Matilda Green Produced by:  Roar Collective

Are you tuned into and tending to the vast cultures and activity taking place underneath your farm? Widely renowned agroecologist, systems thinker, educator and storyteller, Nicole Masters, joins us today to impart some valuable knowledge about the often misunderstood realm of soil science. Hailing from Auckland, New Zealand, Nicole founded Integrity Soils Ltd in 2002, a company dedicated to comprehensive regeneration of our food production systems. Integrity Soils Ltd is a treasure trove of contemporary information and educational material covering the complexities of soil health, how our approach to soil has changed over the years, and how to repair damages caused by some of those approaches. If you’ve found yourself questioning the productivity of your farm’s soil, or you’d just like to safeguard and fortify your land, this is the episode for you!    You’ll hear: How Nicole’s obsession with soil began 2:22 What problems occur when chemicals in soil find their way into our waterways 4:47 How Nicole classifies soil health 10:51  What Nicole means by “enabling factors” 18:41 Why it’s important to understand the six different livestock classes in soil 22:17 How the sugars plants absorb end up feeding soil 27:03  What the roles that fulvic and humic acid play in soil health 31:46 About the current situation with the hydroponic movement 36:16 About the steps Prospect Farm in Australia took to achieve success 38:07 The fastest way to bring crops back into production on land that has historically produced those crops for long periods of time 43:15 Why Nicole recommends dribbling humic acid into furrows during the deep ripping process 45:14 What cation exchange capacity is and why it’s important 55:12 What Nicole thinks about worm production on farms 58:15 Why Canadian Thistle might not be as bad as it’s made out ot be 1.02:35 The biggest mistake Nicole sees newer farmers making 1.04:34 How important mindset and self reflection are as a farmer 1.07:39 Nicole’s favorite farming tool 1.10:40 How Nicole evaluates the present for being a time to start farming 1.11:34 Where you can learn more about Nicole and Integrity Soils 1.18:29    About the Guest:Nicole Masters is an independent agroecologist, storyteller, systems thinker and educator. She is recognized as a knowledgeable and dynamic speaker on the topic of soil health. Her team of soil coaches at Integrity Soils work alongside producers in the U.S., Canada and across Australasia. Supporting producers who work with over 1.1 million acres to take their operations to the next level in nutrient density, profitability and environmental outcomes. She is one of a growing number of people who are facilitating a rapidly expanding world of quality food production and biological economies. Her book titled “For the Love of Soil” showcases examples of the tools and principles producers are using to regenerate their soils. Describing a step-by-step triage of actions, so that you too can regenerate your land.   Resources:Website - www.integritysoils.co.nz Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/IntegritySoils/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/masters.nicole/

Welcome to The Reset: words to help us restructure our world from the inside out. This episode is called The Answer is Carbon. It was kick-started by a conversation with a very knowledgeable agronomist, then de-railed by a free-thinking, carbon market philosopher and finally pulls itself together with characteristic optimism when the writer emerges blinking from her house, blinking at the sun, looking fabulous in her best pair of pyjamas.

In Part 2 we follow Phil the farmers journey as he finds his horizons expanding in unexpected ways working with holistic agricultural processes.

The EcoIQ Podcast hosts soil regeneration and farming optimising coach, Nicole Masters. It was a real pleasure to get back to my own personal passion of all things soil science and biology. Nicole has an amazingly youthful energy that belies her deep passion for pushing the envelope of understanding and better practice in soils and production systems. Nicole's approach remains refreshing undogmatic. Nicole is academically trained agro ecologist, author and soil regeneration coach. Nicole has travelled intensely for years educating hundreds of farmers, and facilitating a deeper relationship and understanding of soil health in relation to food production systems. A keen entrepreneur Nicole heads the team at the aptly named Integrity Soils, and recently finished her first publication, For The Love Of Soils. With demand for Nicole's work and unique approach, far outstripping supply. Integrity Soils in set to embark on a mission to train more coaches and reach more producers who need help to make a shift in life, in business, in land practice and in mindset. How talk was super engaging and we covered a real lateral spread of topics in the space of regenerative farming and entrepreneurship. I REALLY enjoyed this talk and look forward to our next meeting. hope you enjoy it as much as I did. 2:00 Confronting personal bias as an individual 18:45 What is quorum sensing? microbes and insects 25:25 Why do I need animals on my farm and in my garden? 31:20 The miseducation of photosynthesis and measuring the basis of life. 46:57 Learning signs of succession, which direction are you heading? 53:25 The role of the entrepreneur, and soil coaching 1:03 What it takes to make Integrity Soils 1:05:30 Case studies of Integrity Soils 1:11:00 Another look at testing 1:15:10 Communication. learning to connect mind and heart 1:19:00 Spiritual succession and evolution 1:23:35 Going beyond health and the unique role of humans.. 1:26:40 Nicole's message: take heart, because something great is coming..

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast you'll hear from Nicole Masters who is an internationally-recognized agroecologist dedicated to helping land managers regenerate soil health. Her mission is to help producers create vibrant, profitable, healthy food productions from the soil up. Nicole recently released a new book titled “For the Love of Soil” a land manager's roadmap to healthy soil, revitalized food systems in challenging times. For show notes and links mentioned in the show, head on over to WildRoseFarmer.com

What an amazing interview with master gardener and HUGE seed saving hero, Kay Baxter.   Along with her husband Bob corker and family, Kay is the founder of the Koanga Institute and the Kotare eco village project in Wairoa, New Zealand.  An inheritor of gardening knowledge of several generations, Kay Baxter has a deep and visceral understanding of the rhythms and cycles of nature that move so fast when you manage a garden. With over 800+ reserved heritage seeds and over 400 reserved fruit tree and berry stocks from all over New Zealand, Kay is truly a master of her craft and has managed to save not only the seeds of her communities but also the stories of those families. More recently Kay has headed a new project 'Regeneration Production', a highly comprehensive and in-depth resource of online masterclasses and courses on gardening, garden planning, permaculture, improving nutrient density in food, making real compost and the critical first step of taking a seed to a seedling successfully. Kay's online content is formidable and is growing year by year. at a time in life when many would be winding down their activities Kay seems to be growing the team and forging ever more new directions in her mission to create a deeper ecological connection. Kay is the author of numerous books and booklets including the koanga garden and design your own orchard. A deep believer in the self regenerating quality of the human body and the soil Kay Baxters journey is an example of the difference one family can make when they follow their passion and strength. I was really surprised how much i enjoyed connecting again with someoene who is condensing deep knowledge into mastering home gardens. Hope you enjoy it as much as i did. Don't forget to leave some FEEDBACK HERE, and join the EcoIQ Tribe to stay in touch with all we do. 05:48 What drives Kay baxter 09:15 My nana didn't give me ‘how to garden'…- the power of giving and inherent intelligence 17:00 making a choice to grow food and allowing connections to happen 21:21 low minerals.. and the animal connection 24:38 the unexpected buzz of regeneration. an unexpected abundance of frogs 26:00 guilds, families, good design and the power of connections 28:00 what is a guild? 31:40 personal discoveries testing brix….raising vibrations 34:16 physics of soil, connections and brix 39:30 the epiphany of effective gardening and testing Brix 42:35 what is so special about heritage seeds…. 44:54 communication of living soil 45:40 90% of the plants food can come from the universe. 46:35 the human effect on seed genetics. one small step at a time…. 49:30 the experience and responsibility of receiving a family's seed heritage 51:40 people dying 52:19 Lessons from Joel Salatin on building a team 53:45 A story of a seed 57:12 art of dealing with abundance 58:17 effective heritage seeds, local or not? 1:03:06 we cant go back……creating a new culture…being connected 1:08:07 Lessons from Darren Doherty “how can you critise integration” 1:09:30 stepping into the digital world 1:11:30 influencers : Dr Christine Jones, Nicole Masters and Grant Patten 1:12:25 Kay's role as translating biological farming for home gardeners 1:12:46 Advice to getting started 1:15:20 A message from Kay Baxter.

Regenerative agriculture has gained popularity in response to concerns about the long-term effects of various agrochemical inputs we use on a variety of landscapes as well as the growing recognition of the complexity and sheer volume of microbial life in the soil-plant interface and below. Nicole discusses the origins of her book For the Love of Soil and some possible conclusions for building up soil health on rangelands. Her book can be purchased on Amazon or at her website https://www.integritysoils.co.nz/ WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK! Please take 2 minutes to complete this short survey to help us continue funding the podcast: https://wsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Y3fUWlQdBsyBZX TRANSCRIPT The full transcript of this episode is available at: https://bit.ly/2tw4I0W

Graeme Sait is the CEO and co-founder of Nutri-tech Solutions a world leader in sustainable agriculture. He is also an educator and author of the book Nutrition Rules. Graeme's Certificate in Nutrition Farming course which integrates soil, plant, animal and human health has inspired over 40,000 farmers on 4 continents. Graeme chats with Kim Deans about his work and the upcoming Regenerate 2020 workshop he is delivering with Nicole Masters from Integrity Soils in Christchurch NZ in February 2020.

Nicole Masters is an independent agroecologist, systems thinker, author and educator. She has a formal background in ecology, soil science and organizational learning. She has been providing agricultural consulting and extension services since 2003. Nicole is recognized as a knowledgeable and dynamic speaker on the topic of soil health. Her team of soil coaches at Integrity Soils work alongside producers in the U.S., Canada and across Australasia. Supporting producers who work with over 1.1 million acres to take their operations to the next level in nutrient density, profitability and environmental outcomes. She is one of a growing number of people who are facilitating a rapidly expanding world of quality food production and biological economies. Her book titled “For the Love of Soil” showcases examples of the tools and principles producers are using to regenerate their soils. Describing a step-by-step triage of actions, so that you too can regenerate your land.

Nicole Masters discusses the upcoming release of her first book For The Love of Soil with Kim Deans. Nicole talks about what inspired her to write a book, her favourite stories in the book, what she hopes people will get out of reading For the Love of Soil, the self publishing process and much more.

Nicole Masters is a soil health consultant who has a knack for teaching the function of the complex systems of the soil in a way that connects clearly with those who are listening. She joined me to talk about what our plant community tells us about our soil and what we can do to influence it positively.

In this episode, Kara Kroeger, a sustainable agriculture specialist with NCAT's ATTRA sustainable agriculture program, talks with Nicole Masters, a New Zealand agroecologist and director of Integrity Soils. Kara, who works out of NCAT's Southwest Regional Office in San Antonio, Texas, caught up with Nicole via telephone while Nicole was visiting a client in Big Timber, Montana. They talk about ways in which the "soil microbiome" system that acts as a plant's digestive system mirrors the microbiome of the human digestive system. They discuss how to understand the health of an agricultural operation's soil microbiome, and they talk about ways regenerative agriculture with its focus on soil health can help mitigate the challenges to agriculture that come with a changing climate. Nicole and Kara share resources they see as helpful resources for understanding the topic in more depth.For more information on this topic, you can contact Kara Kroeger directly at karak@ncat.org..Related ATTRA Resources:Soil for WaterSoils & CompostNational Center for Appropriate Technology websiteOther ResourcesIntegrity Soils websiteTeaming with Microbes:The Organic Gardener's Guide to the Soil Food WebThe Hidden Half of Nature: The Microbial Roots of Life and HealthScience in AgricultureFertility PasturesDirt to SoilNourishmentPlease call ATTRA with any and all of your sustainable agriculture questions at 1-800-346-9140 or e-mail us at askanag@ncat.org. Our two dozen specialists can help you with a vast array of topics, everything from farm planning to pest management, from produce to livestock, and soils to aquaculture.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find our other extensive, and free, sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at NCAT/ATTRA's website.You also can stay in touch with NCAT at its Facebook page.Keep up with NCAT/ATTRA's SIFT farm at its website.Also check out NCAT's Regional Offices' websites and Facebook Pages!Southwest Regional Office: Website / FacebookWestern Regional Office: Website / FacebookRocky Mountain West Regional Office: FacebookGulf States Regional Office: Website / Faceb

In this episode, Kara Kroeger, a sustainable agriculture specialist with NCAT's ATTRA sustainable agriculture program, talks with Nicole Masters, a New Zealand agroecologist and director of Integrity Soils. Kara, who works out of NCAT's Southwest Regional Office in San Antonio, Texas, caught up with Nicole via telephone while Nicole was visiting a client in Big Timber, Montana. They talk about ways in which the "soil microbiome" system that acts as a plant's digestive system mirrors the microbiome of the human digestive system. They discuss how to understand the health of an agricultural operation's soil microbiome, and they talk about ways regenerative agriculture with its focus on soil health can help mitigate the challenges to agriculture that come with a changing climate. Nicole and Kara share resources they see as helpful resources for understanding the topic in more depth.For more information on this topic, you can contact Kara Kroeger directly at karak@ncat.org.. Related ATTRA Resources: Soil for Water Soils & Compost National Center for Appropriate Technology website Other Resources Integrity Soils website Teaming with Microbes:The Organic Gardener's Guide to the Soil Food Web The Hidden Half of Nature: The Microbial Roots of Life and Health Science in Agriculture Fertility Pastures Dirt to Soil Nourishment Please call ATTRA with any and all of your sustainable agriculture questions at 1-800-346-9140 or e-mail us at askanag@ncat.org. Our two dozen specialists can help you with a vast array of topics, everything from farm planning to pest management, from produce to livestock, and soils to aquaculture. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find our other extensive, and free, sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at NCAT/ATTRA's website. You also can stay in touch with NCAT at its Facebook page. Keep up with NCAT/ATTRA's SIFT farm at its website. Also check out NCAT's Regional Offices' websites and Facebook Pages! Southwest Regional Office: Website / Facebook Western Regional Office: Website / Facebook Rocky Mountain West Regional Office: Facebook Gulf States Regional Office: Website / Facebook Southeast Regional Office: Website / Facebook Northeast Regional Office: Website / Facebook

Betsy Ross, Christine Su, and Nicole Masters have an intergenerational conversation about the connections between soil health and community health. Christine Su is the co-founder and CEO of PastureMap, grazing and livestock management software helping producers improve profits on healthy grasslands. Christine is joined in conversation with Nicole Masters, an agroecologist, systems thinker, and the director of Integrity Soils, and Betsy Ross, the co-owner and founder of Betsy Ross Grassfed Beef as well as the CEO of Sustainable Growth Texas, LLC. Betsy Ross brings deep experience to the conversation from many years managing her grassfed beef operation. Betsy, Nicole, and Christine discuss their experiences and what they’ve seen on the land, and draw parallels between soil and community resilience. Here are a few of our favorite ideas from their conversation: composting personal failures, leaving mental pore space for new people and ideas, and taking time to regenerate ourselves in addition to regenerating the land. If you were at the Quivira Coalition's Regenerate Conference in early November, you caught their conversation as the keynote panel, "Sisters of the Soil."

Discussing No-till and Regenerative Farming methods with Patti Armbrister and breaking down what it all means. Links to things we discussed: Agrarian Food Web Facebook https://m.facebook.com/AgrarianFoodWeb/?tsid=0.13729406394011812&source=result "Dirt to Soil" - Gabe Brown https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/dirt-to-soil/ "Farmacology" - Daphne Miller https://drdaphne.com/books/farmacology/ "Dirt, The Erosion of Civilizations" - Dr. David Montgomery https://www.acresusa.com/products/dirt-the-erosion-of-civilizations Nicole Masters https://www.integritysoils.co.nz Zach Bush MD https://zachbushmd.com John Kempf Podcasts http://regenerativeagriculturepodcast.com Free the Seed http://freetheseedsmontana.com The Good Seed Co. https://goodseedco.net

  We've talked about insects and plants before with Jessica Walliser, but in the context of how beneficial bugs know where to munch on pests. This time with Nicole Masters, we're talking about how insects can tell which plants are unhealthy and good sources of food, and which to avoid. Learn More:  http://www.integritysoils.co.nz/ https://www.instagram.com/masters.nicole/ Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Today, we kick off a super interesting week with Nicole Masters of Integrity Soils. She's an international agroecologist and systems thinker who blew my mind multiple times in this week of shows. In today's show we're talking about how the 'gut' of a plant is outside of it's body...in the soil! And how that reframing helps you in the garden. Learn More:  http://www.integritysoils.co.nz/ https://www.instagram.com/masters.nicole/ Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Nicole Masters is an agro-ecologist and the director of Integrity Soils. Nicole specialises in regenerative agricultural systems and their management and works with farmers in New Zealand, Australia and North America. www.integritysoils.co.nz For information on the Resilient Soil Systems workshop at Bingara NSW Australia on the 18th of October follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2071185566478822/

Nicole Masters is an agroecologist who teaches, writes about, and consults on regenerative agriculture and soil regeneration. With projects in both the US and her home, New Zealand, she has worked on nearly a million acres of crop lands and range lands to improve soil and help producers reap the many benefits of doing so -- healthier food, healthier farm work, less pollution, lower costs for farmers, and carbon sequestration, to name a few. She will be speaking at the Quivira Coalition Conference this fall.

In this episode we talk with Nicole Masters of integrity soils. She is an expert in ecology and soil science with over 20 years experience. She advises farmers on how to improve the health of their land an ecosystems.Nicole shares about how she went from wanting to be a great white shark researcher to an agroecologist. We talk soil health, worm compost, producer and consumer mindsets and integrity. This conversation gets in to the detail about soil, but we also cover the overarching idea that mindset changes everything. Nicole mentions one of the best ways to live a probiotic life is to support your local farmers.Just a note that half way through the interview a cable decided to quit, so I had to re-record my side of the conversation from that point on… Luckily it was my side, not Nicole's.Check out what Nicole is doing by visiting her website:www.integritysoils.co.nzFacebookYoutubeLinkedinThanks again to Confiture for a sample of their funky jazz.Check them out at: http://confitureband.com/Show NotesScientific Background- Bachelor of Science (Ecology) at Otago University- originally went to be a great white shark researcher- study focus shifted from zoology to botany to soil- light went on for her when she began to study soil- this passion has now continued strongly for 20 yearsFormative Experiences- spent her early life in aircraft looking down at the earth- the eruption of Mt St Helens put things in perspective for her, how powerful the earth is and how small we are- saw a need to disrupt the current trend towards people living among their own man-made pollution- willingness to be part of a conversation about what's possible for transformation- realised the mainstream farmers are the ones that she needed to be talking with, enter their worlds and make transformation profitableKey Things to Know About Soil- gastrointestinal system is very similar to the soil system- the rhizosphere, or root interface with soil, is the most biodiverse system on the planet- how do we support a very diverse ecosystem- modern farming techniques are disturbing microbiology- this depletes biodiversity and lowers nutritional value of food grown- quorum sensing/quenching discussion- sending out a little signal that tells biology to turn on a particular response- plant can send a chemical signal asking for what nutrient it requires, and if the microbiome is intact it will send the plant that nutrientWorms Farming- the worm castings are the best part- the perfect worm farm makes no leachate, if it's making leachate you need more carbon in there- most vermicast is bacterial dominated, which is the environment weeds prefer- use white (soft) wood chips to make it more fungal friendly- get liquid form by running water through a finished (fully processed) vermicast- leachate is not good to use on plants, pour it back into the worm farmCurrent Focus- workshops in Montana on how to assess soil health/pasture quality- addressing sodium deficiency around the world to improve nutrition, animal health, erosion- working with crop producers to reduce nitrogen and herbicide use, while keeping equivalent yield and higher profit margin- how do we identify what a limiting factor might be on a property?- working with clients' goals, what outcomes do they want to see from these changes?- evidence is showing that applying herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides are altering plants' physiology, making them more susceptible to pests and diseases- discussion about nitrogen & compactionIntegrity Soils: What Does This Name Mean to You?- integrity: describes something that is whole and complete- resilient, complete soils that will stand up to pressure- being trustworthy and above board in all business practices- dealing with childhood & personal wounds so you are whole as a person- a call to work at these aspects as you interact with others, and in your workLessons Learned from Mother Nature- Nicole has developed a feel for soil over time, while being ready with facts to persuade the skeptical- the interconnectedness of everything- water movement through a landscape- aligning more closely to how things would have been naturally- shifting from feeling out of control to feeling happy, excited about working with nature and what might be possible- see weeds as an indicator of something happening, an opportunity to address an imbalance, rather than something to be killed outright- cover crops as a step into regenerative agricultureChange for the Future- voting with your dollars: buy clean foods, ring to let companies know you won't buy non-clean food- Nicole believes this is the way to make clean food production go mainstream- producers respond to consumer demand- being willing to pay a premium for nutrient-dense food, which you need less of to feed yourself- conversation on these topics happening on every levelClosing Thoughts- consider the “underground workforce”: how am I support the microbiology within my soil?- refractometer is a good investment, quick key to checking nutrient density- carbon is the currency of the planet, and our soil has been running low on it- food actually does taste less sweet than it used to due to lack of soil nutrients- make those greens sweet and tasty again, that's how to get the younger generation excited about this- “Dirt in your Skirt” podcast- currently writing about doing triage on soil, Nicole's step-by-step process- www.integritysoils.co.nz - get the newsletter!

Nicole Masters is an independent Agroecologist, systems thinker and educator. She has a formal background in ecology, soil science, and organizational learning. She has been providing agricultural consulting and extension services since 2003. Nicole is recognized as a knowledgeable and dynamic speaker on the topic of soil health. Her team of soil coaches at Integrity Soils work alongside producers in the U.S., Canada and across Australasia. Supporting producers in taking their operations to the next level in nutrient density, profitability and environmental outcomes. She is one of a growing number of people who are facilitating a rapidly expanding world of quality food production and biological economies.   Find Nicole:  Website: www.integritysoils.co.nz   Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/IntegritySoils/ ***New Theme Song*** Emily Potter (episode 82) wrote a song, especially for the podcast. Stay tuned all the way through to hear the original song written for Dirt in Your Skirt!  https://www.patreon.com/posts/17931318 ******* Show Sponsored by:  Four Sigmatic - http://www.foursigmatic.com Use code: DIYS to save 10% on your order    Full Shownotes:  http://www.dirtinyourskirt.com Join the Facebook Group:  http://www.dirtinyourskirt.com/tribe Support the Show: http://www.dirtinyourskirt.com/support       

Amanda talks to more WA based regenerative agriculture champions and is terrified by irrefutable data presented on the state of industrial agriculture by Darren Qualman. On a more positive note she meets Brent Burns from Landsave Organics and NZ soil expert, Nicole Masters who introduces her to the teemingly fabulous world of soil micro-organisms. She is instantly hooked.Along the way Amanda draws strong parallels between agriculture and medicine as she engages with a consciousness-based health modality called BodyTalk with a no-nonsense former nurse called Morag Bromfield. She suspects her life will be forever changed by this extraordinary health system and one word, Geosmin.