Renowned rhizosphere ecologist Dr. Jill Clapperton heads to Australia to participate in a series of events designed to showcase regenerative farming Down Under. In this episode, Jill joins BEAR Biologics’ Sarah Fea to discuss the upcoming field events, farmer gatherings, and an experiential dinner highlighting local food producers—hosted by Sarah's company, BEAR Biologics.
Stay tuned for future episodes, where Jill shares more insights from her month-long trip through Australia!

Topics Covered in This Episode:

• How soil health directly impacts the flavor and quality of food

• Insights from field events and farmer gatherings in Australia

• Experiential dinner highlighting local producers

• The role of BEAR Biologics in supporting regenerative agriculture

• Sarah Fea’s work and expertise in soil biology and farming solutions

• Practical takeaways for growers and food enthusiasts

Follow & Support:

• YouTube: @jillclappertonsoilhealth

• Support us: Buy Me a Coffee

• Blog: rhizoterra.com/blog

Hashtags:
#HealthySoil #BetterFlavor #RegenerativeAgriculture #SoilHealth #FarmToTable #BEARBiologics #JillClapperton #AustraliaFood #FoodScience #SoilScience

Reflections from a global soil health study tour in South Africa on why regenerative agriculture is about community, not prescriptions.

Canadian farmer Shorty Fensky joins Jill Clapperton to reflect on a soil health study tour in South Africa with farmers from around the world. Together, they explore why regenerative agriculture is about community, not prescriptions.

You’ll hear insights on:
🌱 Soil health as the foundation of regeneration
🌱 Saving seed and its hidden microbiome
🌱 How keeping things simple helps farmers succeed

Support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/jillclapperton

Watch more content: @jillclappertonsoilhealth

Learn more about soil health: rhizoterra.com/blog

#regenerativeagriculture #SouthAfricaagriculture #soilhealth #farmingpractices #ShortyFensky #seedsaving #soilmicrobiome #microbiome #farminginsouthafrica

“We talk about soil health all the time. But if the people caring for that soil are suffering, we’ve missed the point.” -- Gail Fuller

---

In this episode, Jill sits down with regenerative farmer and Fuller Field School founder Gail Fuller for an honest discussion about a rarely addressed issue in agriculture: farmer stress and mental health.

Gail shares his personal journey through burnout, why emotional well-being is essential to regenerative farming, and how building stronger communities can help us all navigate the challenges of working the land.

What you'll hear in this episode:
• The hidden mental health crisis in farming
• Gail’s personal experience with stress and healing
• Why regenerative ag must support people—not just practices
• The role of Fuller Field School in cultivating connection and resilience

---

⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Please consult a licensed mental health professional if you need support.

Resources & Links Mentioned:• Fuller Field School – https://www.fullerfieldschool.com• Circle 7 Farms – https://www.circle7byfullerfarms.com• Jill’s YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@jillclappertonsoilhealth• Rhizoterra Blog – https://www.rhizoterra.com/blog• Find Better Food – https://www.rhizoterra.com/betterfood

Subscribe, share, and leave us a review if this conversation resonates with you. Your support helps bring more voices, more soil wisdom, and more healing to light.

Support the Podcast – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jillclapperton

#RegenerativeAg #FarmerMentalHealth #GailFuller #FullerFieldSchool #JillClapperton #SoilHealth #HealthySoilHealthyPeople