Farmer's Footprint

The way we grow our food shapes the world we live in. Industrial farming has brought biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse, and chronic disease—but regeneration offers a way forward. At Farmer’s Footprint, we’re building a future where healthy soil, thriving ecosystems, and resilient communities are the foundation of our food systems. Thank you for being here—your support makes this movement possible. Together, we’re planting seeds of change. 🌱 Photo Credit: Paul Chesley #FarmersFootprint #NonProfit  #FarmingForTheFuture

How does the environment shape our health in ways we rarely notice? The air we breathe carries traces of ecosystems far removed from us. The water we drink reflects the vitality—or depletion—of the land it moves through. The food we eat carries the memory of the soil it came from. Yet, as our ecosystems fray, so too do the threads that bind us: our health, our communities, and the culture of care that once grounded us. This isn’t just about food. It’s about the stories we’ve inherited—and the ones we’ll leave behind. Regeneration begins not with answers, but with questions that challenge the way we see and interact with the world around us: —  What happens to a community when its soil is no longer alive? —  How does the health of a single farm ripple outward into entire landscapes and cultures? —  If the environment shapes our health, what would it mean to nurture it, and in doing so, nurture ourselves? At Farm Yarns: Nurtured by Nature, we’ll explore these questions through the lenses of science, storytelling, and advocacy. @drnashawinters will uncover the intricate ties between metabolic health and soil vitality. @oliver_english will share stories of culture, food, and regeneration from the ground up. @glyphosategirl will challenge us to rethink the cost of chemical agriculture on our collective well-being. This is not a conversation of absolutes. It’s an invitation to hold space for complexity—to question, reflect, and reconnect. Regeneration asks us to look beyond individual acts and see the larger systems that sustain life. It asks us to consider not just what we take from the Earth, but what we give back. So we ask: How will you contribute to the health of the living systems that shape you? JOIN US TODAY, December 3rd, at 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET for a conversation that may not provide all the answers but is sure to inspire the questions that lead us toward a future truly nurtured by nature. Register now via https://lnkd.in/e4JRxXNs 🌱

“You can solve all the world’s problems in a garden.” – Geoff Lawton This Giving Tuesday, pause to consider what we cultivate when we tend to the earth. A single seed, planted with care, transforms barren ground into nourishment. But beyond food, that act awakens something even deeper... The POSSIBILITY of REGENERATION. What does it mean to regenerate? Not just soil, but relationships, communities, and our sense of belonging to the natural world? Perhaps it means asking not how much we can take, but how much we can give back. It means seeing the roots beneath the surface—where ecosystems thrive when humans play their rightful part, not as masters of the earth, but as stewards of its balance. Food, at its core, is an invitation to REMEMBER this balance. Every meal carries the wisdom of those who farmed, the vitality of the soil, and the harmony of ecosystems that made abundance possible. And when we unite and choose to support the systems that honor this harmony, we are part of a QUIET REVOLUTION. This Giving Tuesday, your contribution can become the fertile ground where seeds of RESILIENCE and UNITY take root. Donate early via https://lnkd.in/e862Y-Fs, and as a gesture of gratitude, contributions of $50 or more by December 4th will receive our Hope Grows Here Tote Bag—a small token of gratitude, crafted with care to reflect the spirit of regeneration. We also invite you to join us on December 3rd for Farm Yarns Live: Nurtured by Nature, where regenerative leaders will explore how we can live in greater balance with the earth. Reserve your FREE SPOT now via https://lnkd.in/e4JRxXNs. This Giving Tuesday, the question is not simply, “Will you give?” It’s, “What do you hope to grow?” Your donation is a seed 🌱 Grab hands and open hearts with us to rewrite the story of our food—one seed, one bite, one act of care at a time.

As Thanksgiving approaches in the U.S., it’s a time to consider the holiday’s complex history and meaning. For many, Thanksgiving is a moment of gratitude and gathering, while for others, it’s a day to reflect on painful histories and the losses endured by Indigenous communities since the first gathering in 1621. This day has evolved significantly from its origins. Culinary historians suggest that the original “Thanksgiving” feast likely featured a diverse spread of local foods: seafood, beans, squash, berries, and wild game like venison or ducks, reflecting the seasonal abundance of that time and place. In contrast, the modern Thanksgiving table is often dominated by turkey—a symbol that has grown into a 783 million-dollar industry largely driven by industrial farming practices that prioritize fast-growing, conventionally raised birds. While industrial turkey is an example of some of the worst practices our food system has cooked up for human, animal, and planetary health, pastured, heritage-breed, and locally raised turkeys offer a meaningful alternative, supporting animal welfare, soil health, and biodiversity. And for those leaning plant-based, there are incredible Thanksgiving recipes that celebrate seasonal abundance with equal care and intention. The choices we make today will affect what is available in the future. So, let’s ensure Thanksgiving serves as a powerful opportunity to connect with our local food shed and raise the sparks of locally produced, seasonally appropriate goodness, this year, and every year. __ Gratitude to Jake Eshelman for capturing much of the beautiful photography featured, created for our friends at ROAM Ranch.

Join us, December 3rd, 5:00–6:30 PM PT, for our final Farm Yarn of 2024—a Giving Tuesday gathering to reawaken the connections between the health of the Earth and ourselves. Our health and the Earth’s health are inseparable. The soil beneath our feet doesn’t just grow food; it sustains life. And yet, industrial farming practices continue to strip it of its vitality, unleashing a cascade of harm across ecosystems, communities, and our own bodies. ────────────────── Why This Matters Every day, 4.6 billion pounds of pesticides and chemicals are poured into soils worldwide, eroding biodiversity, poisoning water systems, and impacting public health. Chronic diseases now affect 6 in 10 Americans, with 1 in 2 facing a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. The systems harming the Earth are harming us, too. But there’s another path forward—one rooted in regeneration. By embracing practices that honor the wisdom of nature, we can heal ecosystems, restore vitality to the soil, and create healthier futures for all. This Farm Yarn is about uncovering these truths, sharing stories of resilience, and asking how we can each play a role in regeneration—starting now. ────────────────── What Awaits You Inspired by Health in Harmony, our storytelling platform that illuminates the connections between farming practices, human health, and community well-being, this conversation will bring together thought leaders and changemakers for an evening of reflection and action. Moderated by Andrew Valenti, Director of Community at Farmer’s Footprint, this live panel will feature: ‣‣ Nasha Winters, a pioneer in integrative oncology and metabolic health, exploring how soil health mirrors human health. ‣‣ Oliver English, filmmaker and food advocate, whose documentary Feeding Tomorrow highlights the global impact of food systems. ‣‣ Kelly Ryerson, agricultural health advocate and founder of Glyphosate Facts, exposing the links between industrial farming and chronic disease. Together, they’ll guide us through the interconnected systems that shape our health and our planet’s future. ────────────────── This is a moment to reflect on what truly sustains life. It’s an opportunity to hear the stories that connect us to the soil, to the food we eat, and to each other. We believe that regeneration begins with recognition: of the Earth’s needs, of our shared responsibility, and of the power each of us holds to ignite change. And, the time to act is now. Reserve your place and join us to reflect, learn, and take part in a conversation that could shape not just the future of farming, but the future of health—for all of us. 🌱 https://lnkd.in/ehpkk_ea 🌱 Be Part of the Change. #Regeneration #FarmersFootprint #HumanAndPlanetaryHealth #GvingTuesday

Halloween’s shadows may have lifted, but nature’s nocturnal allies—bats—continue their invaluable work under the cover of night, silently reshaping ecosystems worldwide. Despite their often misunderstood role in folklore, bats’ ecological contributions are immense: a single colony of Mexican free-tailed bats can consume up to 250 tons of insects in a single night. Globally, their pest control services are estimated to be worth $53 billion annually, sustaining agriculture without the need for synthetic interventions. Historically, cultures coexisted in adaptive harmony with nature, honoring cycles that sustained life and maintaining practices that nurtured ecological balance. In contrast, the 20th century marked a pivot towards synthetic solutions, with pesticide use becoming the norm. This shift has not been without consequence: as bats decline, farmers increasingly turn to synthetic solutions, inadvertently creating a feedback loop that disrupts not just fields but entire ecosystems. This change doesn’t just increase pesticide use—it shifts local economies and farming practices, particularly affecting small-scale and indigenous communities that rely on natural cycles for pest control, underscoring an urgent question: How do we support a balanced ecosystem that serves both modern and traditional agriculture, preserving biodiversity as a foundation for health and resilience? Could natural pest control, like that offered by bats, be a vital link within a broader ecological network that sustains both human and environmental health? These questions lead us to see biodiversity not as a passive backdrop but as a living, dynamic network that includes us. As we reflect on our relationship with these ecosystems, perhaps it’s less about revisiting our role and more about reawakening to it—honoring a bond that has always been there, quietly shaping our shared resilience. #FarmersFootprint #BatConservation #Biodiversity #NaturalPestControl #RegenerativeFarming

As conflict and division permeate our world, art becomes a tunnel of light, guiding us to reclaim our shared humanity. Art has the power to move, challenge, and connect us, revealing paths we didn’t see and inspiring unity across generations and borders. Which is why we have gathered the Circle of Creatives—a community dedicated to tapping into this transformative potential, sparking a shared vision of connection, regeneration, and human resilience. Here, artists, writers, photographers, and now… drumroll… MUSICIANS come together to form a pulse of unity that calls us to remember the unbound strength found in connection and the resilience born from community. We’re thrilled to soon be sharing the launch of our FIRST musical collaboration—a peace anthem that unites the voices of iconic artist Ky-Mani Marley and UN award-winning rapper and activist, Aaron Ableman. This anthem will be a powerful tool for voter engagement and a cultural call to honor our shared humanity. And, as the general elections are upon us, this serves as a bridge across divides, an invitation to reconnect with the world we all aim to shape. BUT, to make this vision a reality, we need our community to step forward. With your support, we’ll bring this anthem to life and amplify its message of peace and unity worldwide. Alongside our partners, we’re poised to share it across borders and into the hearts of communities globally, using rhythm as a rallying call for change. This is a moment to be part of something bigger. By supporting the Circle of Creatives, you’re investing in art for planetary healing, in a movement that envisions a more just and peaceful world. Every contribution, big or small, takes us closer to a future where art, culture, and regeneration unite in service to humanity and the planet. So, will you join us on this journey? If the answer is a resounding yes, we invite you to help make this anthem resonate far and wide—head to thttps://lnkd.in/eNErZ2Kq to support the Circle of Creatives today. Together, we can turn art and storytelling into a force for real. world. change. #VoteForPeace Playing For Change GLOBAL PEACE YES HeadCount Org __ Slide 3 art by David Vanadia

How deeply do we understand the journeys our food takes—and the ripples our choices create? Sparked by our Ripple Effect series, this month’s Farm Yarns event, Ripples of Regeneration, will take us beyond what’s visible on food labels, revealing how intentional choices can build a healthier, more connected food system. Together, we’ll explore how each link in the chain—farmers, producers, brands, and consumers—contributes to a regenerative system that prioritizes health, resilience, and shared accountability. We’re bringing together visionary leaders from across the food and farming landscapes to dive into the real meaning of “regeneration” at every step of the supply chain. From rethinking how crops are cultivated to reshaping our connections with food brands, this event will illuminate how these often unseen efforts foster more than sustainability—they create systems where soil, communities, and human health can flourish in sync. Ripples of Regeneration is an invitation to see supply chains as powerful networks of care, resilience, and ecological stewardship. We’ll explore what it means to cultivate a regenerative future together, where even the smallest choices can inspire far-reaching change. Join us this Wednesday for an in-depth discussion that uncovers the unseen layers of our food systems and empowers us as conscious consumers. What role will you play in shaping this regenerative future? Register via https://lnkd.in/dE3JZ3jd and be part of the conversation. #FarmersFootprint #RegenerativeAgriculture #FoodTransparency #FromSoilToTable #SupplyChainTransparency

In a world where 90% of people can’t trace the origins of their food, something vital is missing: the connection between the land, the people who care for it, and the meals we consume. Food has become anonymous, detached from the relationships that once gave it meaning. At Finca Jerusalén in Colombia, farmer Oscar Agudelo and Juan Pablo Guzman, CEO of Artisan Tropic, are rebuilding those lost ties. Their partnership goes beyond business—it’s grounded in family. Juan’s sister is married to Oscar’s son, forming a bond that roots their collaboration in shared responsibility to the land and the people it sustains. This partnership reflects the kind of relationships that once defined our food systems, before industrialization blurred those connections. Artisan Tropic was founded out of necessity, after Juan’s sister’s battle with an autoimmune disease showed them the healing potential of real food. That experience reshaped how they view food—not just as fuel, but as a source of community, health, and integrity. In Oscar, they found someone who shared this vision, with a deep commitment to nurturing the land and the people who depend on it. Most of us encounter food without context, forgetting that each bite carries a story of care and cultivation. We've been conditioned to think of food as a product—something to be consumed, not questioned. But Oscar and Juan’s partnership is a reminder that food is about relationships: between the land, the people who work it, and those who benefit from it. The more we know about where our food comes from, the more we can engage with those who nurture it, and the more responsibility we can take for the choices we make. When we lose track of where our food comes from, we lose the opportunity to support relationships that honor both the earth and the people who work it. As Juan Guzman puts it… “We are on a journey to tell a story that invites consumers into the narrative, showing how sourcing food matters and impacts many lives in the supply system we create.” This is a story that rethinks the role we play in the food system. One that chooses relationships over convenience. Discover the full feature and head over to https://lnkd.in/ezvyxvwP today 🌱

Join us on October 30th at 9am PST / 12pm EST for our next Farm Yarns!  Ripples of Regeneration: Exploring the symbiotic relationships that fuel the demand for a thriving, regenerative marketplace. Registration is FREE and open to all! This month’s Farm Yarn theme, "Ripples of Regeneration," draws inspiration from our newly launched channel, The Ripple Effect. This platform is dedicated to sharing stories that illuminate how a groundswell of individual action can ignite transformative change for both human and planetary health. Through the lens of interconnected narratives that shape our food systems, we’ll look beyond the surface of food labels, exploring the behind-the-scenes relationships that are working to create a thriving supply chain. Individual action is not the limitation of our power—it is the very foundation of our collective strength. In this conversation, we’ll embark on a journey through the ripples of regeneration, delving into the symbiotic relationships that flourish beyond the surface of food labels. Together, we’ll work to elevate the collective consciousness of our supply chains, fostering a deeper understanding of how interconnected our choices truly are. The live panel presentation will be recorded for future viewing, and it will be moderated by our very own Andrew Valenti, Director of Community of Farmer’s Footprint. Our live panel discussion will feature the following guests, each with their own insightful experiences within the context of supply chains and the regenerative movement. Juan Pablo Guzman, Artisan Tropic Anthony Corsaro (AC), Regen Brands Podcast Clara Coleman, Real Farmer Care, Four Seasons Farm We're excited for you to join us. RSVP to grab your free virtual front row seat today!