Six Inches of Soil - The Podcast

In this second part of the Dairy Diaries we travelled to New York State to chat to Tom McGrath at Family Farmstead Dairy. We would like to have had him round the table for part one but the time differences didn’t work and it turns out Dairy Farmers work really hard!!The farm is nestled in the rolling hills of central New York, where Tom and his family currently milk 45 cows on their 158 acre farm. They both come from farming backgrounds and it has taught them to appreciate the land, animals and instilled good work ethics.Along with their own farm, they also support six other small family farms in their region. All the farms are certified organic, and all cows are 100% grass-fed and have been tested to carry the A2/A2-casein protein gene.In this episode of Six Inches of Soil, Tom McGrath, founder of Family Farmstead Dairy, discusses the journey of transforming a conventional dairy farm into a certified regenerative and organic operation. He highlights the importance of nutrient density in dairy products, the impact of pasteurization on milk quality, and the significance of A2 milk for consumer health. Tom shares insights into the challenges faced by small family farms in the dairy industry, the mission-driven approach of his business, and the importance of animal welfare and sustainable practices. He emphasizes the need for consumer education and the role of informed purchasing decisions in supporting regenerative agriculture.Website: https://www.familyfarmsteaddairy.com/Insta: @familyfarmsteaddairyCertified with: https://regenified.com/https://organicfarmersassociation.org/https://www.usda.gov/farming-and-ranching/organic-farming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join organic dairy farmer James Robinson and yogurt innovator Tim Mead as they delve into the evolving dairy industry. Robinson shares his sustainable practices at Strickley Farm, from regenerating soils to protecting waterways. Mead discusses Yeo Valley's journey towards organic expansion and the importance of consumer relationships. They explore the contrasts between grass-fed and grain-fed systems, and how shoppers can make informed dairy choices. Both emphasize the vital role of farmers in championing climate-friendly practices and nurturing our connection to food.

Episode 6 - Unearthed  Host, producer: Richard TuftonCo-host, producer: Claire MackenzieEditor: Meg Chatham In the episode we are finally bringing us all back down to earthANDY NEAL : Andy is a Soil Microbiologist at Rothamsted Research. He is interested in understanding the feedback between plant primary productivity, soil structure and soil microbial metabolismTwitter @microbass1 Research papers: Andrew Neal on Google ScholarANDIE MARSH is a soil health specialist, science communicator, and founder of Rhizos LLC - a Soil Food Web certified lab. More than that, she is a human building relationship with land in a suburban context. Website:https://www.rhizos.science/ @soilissexy instaSoil is Sexy is the newsletter Carefully crafted accounts of the wonders beneath our feet, plus insights from a woman building a career in soil health - that’s me, Andie! RAY ARCHULETA  - Ray’s mission is to teach a framework of ecological and spiritual renewalRay the soil GuyFilm: https://kissthegroundmovie.com/KAREN JOHNSON is a professor in the Department of Engineering, University of DurhamShe is all about rebuilding soils for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Resources/Papers: Smart Soils Video:  Royal Society Rosalind Franklin lecture on soil health and the Embracing our wastes video. Xiao, K-Q, et al. (2023) Introducing the soil mineral carbon pump. Nature Reviews Earth & Environment.  You can also watch our animations about soil exploring the links between soil degradation and flooding +links between soil health (SDG15) and climate change (SDG13)A nation that rebuilds its soils rebuilds itself - an engineer's perspective and watch our COP26 video https://vimeo.com/639855822 Sponsored by Fielden:The discount code is SOIL10 and gives 10% off all whisky on fielden.com.Six Inches of Soil film - find links here to watch it: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/ Six Inches of Soil book: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/bookFinally if you have enjoyed listening to this podcast please do rate it - many thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host, producer: Richard TuftonCo-host, producer: Claire MackenzieEditor: Meg Chatham Episode 5 - Unbred - Heritage Grains - this episode takes us back to the arable fields, this time we are focussing on crops that are closely related to the first-ever cultivated grasses. Our guests are working with these varieties to bring them to our plates and glasses, “these fields full of life” benefit our soil, health, and the planet. Guests: Luke Jones, Impact Family Farms, IllinoisLuke and his family operate a diverse livestock and cropping operation in western Illinois. He now values diversity and bringing life back to the acres he manages along with making a profit. https://www.facebook.com/share/12Mn7pBnpCS/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://understandingag.com/team/luke-jones/Dave Smith, Fielden Whisky Dave Smith is Fielden’s CEO. With over thirty years of experience, Dave has worked internationally with both mature and challenger brands. https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-smith-69120513?originalSubdomain=ukhttps://fielden.com/Samuel Taylor, Longtable PancakesSamuel Taylor is the founder of Long Table Pancakes, a company dedicated to creating artisan pancake mixes that celebrate local and sustainably sourced ingredients. http://linkedin.com/in/pancakesamuelhttps://longtablepancakes.com/pages/aboutFred Price, Gothelney Farm, Somerset Fred is a farmer reimagining his practices and place within our food system.  He’s a passionate advocate for agroecology, working with UK Grain Lab and the South West Grain Network to reimagine our food system.Instagram: @gotheleyfarmer @fieldbakery @swgrainnetwork @uk_grain_labWebsites: https://www.gothelneyfarmer.co.uk/https://www.fieldbakery.com/https://www.ukgrainlab.com/https://www.southwestgrainnetwork.co.uk/Sponsored by Fielden:https://fielden.comThe discount code is SOIL10 and gives 10% off all whisky on fielden.com.Finally, if you have enjoyed listening to this podcast please rate it - many thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EPISODE 4 PART 2SHOW NOTES:Host, producer: Richard Tufton Co-host, producer: Claire Mackenzie Editor: Meg Chatham  Unground Part 2 - World of Coffee, in Part 2 we meet Marcus McCombe who is the Director of Routes Coffee who aims to: 🌍 Building a Better Coffee Industry, One Roast and One Cup at a TimeGuest: Marcus McCombe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-mccombe/Director at Routes Coffee Insta: https://www.instagram.com/routescoffee/As the Director of Routes Coffee, they are committed to reshaping the way specialty coffee is sourced, roasted, and experienced. Their mission goes beyond exceptional coffee—they strive to regenerate coffee farms, nurture soil health, and enhance biodiversity, ensuring that every step in their supply chain contributes to sustainability and long-term prosperity for farmers.Sponsored by Fielden:https://fielden.comMost grains in whisky are grown industrially, with chemicals: same grain, same height, same flavour. Not on our farms. We’re regenerating England’s fields with heritage grains, grown in clover (we never, ever use chemicals). It’s a more sustainable way of farming that’s better for the soil, the grain, and the wildlife. And it makes a whisky full of flavour.The discount code is SOIL10 and gives 10% off all whisky on fielden.comSix Inches of Soil The Documentary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host, producer: Richard Tufton Co-host, producer: Claire Mackenzie Editor: Meg Chatham  Unground - World of Coffee, in this episode we are diving into something many of us enjoy every day—coffee. But how often do we stop to think about where it comes from? What impact does coffee have on the soil, the farmers who grow it, and the ecosystems that sustain it?Guests: Gally Mayer of Buena Vida Specialty Coffee, who works directly with farmers to bring regenerative coffee to consumers.Roberto Mata from Costa Rica, who is growing coffee regeneratively and can share what that looks like on the ground.Heather Terry, founder of Good Sam, a company committed to transparent, regenerative supply chains.Roberto Matahttps://www.caferobertomata.com/https://www.instagram.com/laslajascafe/Gally Mayer https://buenavida.coffee/pages/our-storyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gally-mayer/Heather Terry https://goodsamfoods.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-k-terry-44b81828/Sponsored by Fielden:https://fielden.comMost grains in whisky are grown industrially, with chemicals: same grain, same height, same flavour. Not on our farms. We’re regenerating England’s fields with heritage grains, grown in clover (we never, ever use chemicals). It’s a more sustainable way of farming that’s better for the soil, the grain and the wildlife. And it makes a whisky full of flavour.The discount code is SOIL10 and gives 10% off all whisky on fielden.com.Six Inches of Soil The Documentary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is called: Uncultivated: Veggie Vibes! We are going to dig deep—literally—into the world of vegetables, soil, and flavour with incredible people who make it all happen. Joining us for this vibrant conversation are some truly inspiring global voices from across the vegetable supply chainAdrienne Gordon, representing UK Veg. https://sweetpeamarketgarden.co.uk/Farmer Lee Jones, from Chef’s Garden in Cleveland, Ohio. https://www.chefs-garden.com/about-the-farm/our-story/farmer-lee-jonesStephen Flynn, co-founder of the Happy Pear in Ireland—chef, author, and community leader. https://thehappypear.ie/Mark Schatzker, food journalist and author. https://www.markschatzker.com https://x.com/markschatzker?lang=enMassive thanks to Tilly and Oscar Tufton and Apple Hammond for submitting questions.For the intro/outro was:Claire Mackenzie - @clai.remackenzie producer of Six Inches of Soil documentary & PodcastColin Ramsey www.dragonlightfilms.com @dragonlightfilms - director of Six Inches of Soil documentaryRichard Tufton, podcast host @rtuftonEditing by George Adey @ Dragon Light Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Intro:Richard Tufton, podcast host, and Claire Mackenzie, producer. @rtufton & @clai.remackenzie Featuring: Anna Jackson, star of the film Six Inches of Soil, farmer in N Lincs, UK:  https://www.pinkpigfarm.co.uk/@annaracheljacksonTim Parton, farmer, consultant, and co-founder of Green Farm Collective, based in Staffordshire, UK: http://timpartonfarming.com https://www.greenfarmcollective.com/ and look out for his book in 2025 via https://unbreaking.eco/Rick Clark, Rick is a 5th generation farmer who resides in Warren County, Indiana https://www.farmgreen.land/ @farmgreen13Bertie Matthews, miller running the family company, Matthews Cotswold Flour: https://cotswoldflour.com/@bertiematthewscf Valerie Netherton, Director of Sustainability, Higher Purpose, Partnerships at Makers Mark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Tufton meets:Gabe Brown (rancher & regen ag expert)Ben Thomas (farmer)Jacob Summer (Chipotle restauranteur)Chris Hogg (butcher)Claire Mackenzie (producer SIOS)Salar ShemiraniAdriennne Gordon at Sweetpea Marketgarden Regenified Riverford OrganicsSix Inches of Soil The Podcast is produced by Richard Tufton, Claire Mackenzie & C.Ramsay/Dragonlight films. Richard has vast experience working in the food sector for more than 20 years, initially in the UK, then for the last 9 years in the United States.Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice.Six Inches of SoilIs a British documentary feature film. It is the inspiring story of British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming how they produce food - to heal the soil, benefit our health and provide for local communities. The film can be viewed online in the UK via: Prime VideoVimeoOr Organise a screening via Kinema globally (except Australasia) or Screen it in a cinema. Finally, to dig deeper into the subject there is now a Six Inches of Soil book. If you enjoyed this episode we’d love you to subscribe to the show and leave us a review wherever you are listening. Please also share our podcast with friends and family.Follow us on social mediaInstagram X / Twitter LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you watched Six Inches of Soil? Have you ever felt that there were not enough podcasts in your life?! Do you wish there was a place to engage in further discussion around the documentary?Well, wish no more and get ready for Season 1. This will be a place for the community built around the film to gather and dig deeper into Regenerative Agriculture in the UK and the USA.We have unearthed a global network of experts to have more in-depth discussions, packed with learnings and inspirations for you. We hope to keep the film's momentum growing to enable real change in how we grow our food and treat our soil. Hosted by Richard Tufton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.