Episodes

  • Ep. 59 | 2026 Fireside Chat
    Jan 21 2026

    In this episode of The Grow Renaissance, Grow community members Cindy, Will, Neil, Austin, and Jake reflect on the strides made in 2025 — from reaching global decentralization with nearly 26,000 nodes, expanding real-world blockchain utility, and forging partnerships that let people use Grow to buy food — and lay out an ambitious vision for 2026, including putting entire farm supply chains on the Grow blockchain, deepening regenerative practices, empowering producers and consumers with data transparency and digital rewards, and inviting listeners to take action and join the movement to transform how the world grows and connects with its food.


    Connect with Neil, Will, Austin, Jake, and Cindy!

    Neil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/regensystems25/

    Will: https://donobain.com/

    Austin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/royalfamilyfarming/

    Jake: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-dieterich/

    Cindy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ms-cindy-sullivan/


    Set up your FREE Grow Wallet: https://app.growblockchain.net/

    Join the Grow Skool here: https://www.skool.com/thegrowskool/about?ref=3952ada279f74a1c9096aac759ab62d3


    Each episode features inspiring stories and discussions on new ways to nourish our planet and its people. We explore sustainable practices and how technology can improve farming, all with the goal of creating a more connected and sustainable future. Whether you are a tech enthusiast who knows everything or nothing about the blockchain, or someone who cares about the food you eat and the planet we live on, there is something here for you. Join us today as we work together to build a better world for today and tomorrow!

    About Grow United:

    Grow United is a technology company building blockchain-based products and services to decentralize the farming industry by bringing traceability and sustainability to AgTech. The goal of these products and services is to nourish people, animals and the planet.

    🌐 Learn more: https://www.growunited.com

    🎮 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/EqbJApwy

    📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrowrenaissance

    Let’s grow together! 🌱

    Disclaimer

    This podcast may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements discuss plans, strategies, prospects, and expectations concerning the business, operations, markets, risks, and other similar matters. There may be events in the future that we cannot accurately predict or control. Any forward-looking statement contained herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We do not plan to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements except as required by law. Grow Nodes and the Grow Blockchain are governed by a Distributed Governance Framework (DGF). The Grow Blockchain, which is governed by Grow Node Owners, self-govern the distribution of Grow Digital Rewards. Grow Digital Rewards are earned in exchange for work and action on the Grow Blockchain. Grow Digital Rewards are designed to have utility throughout the Grow Ecosystem for the purchase of Grow’s products and services. The Grow Digital Reward is not an investment product and may never have any value outside of the Grow Ecosystem. Grow Node Owners should not expect to recognize any value from the Grow Digital Reward other than its utility within the Grow Ecosystem

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    36 mins
  • Ep. 58 Better Soil, Better Decisions
    Jan 21 2026
    In the first episode of Pasture Prime Time for Season 2 of The Grow Renaissance podcast, host Neil welcomes Jack Washburn of Kultra, an innovative nutrient analytics platform transforming how growers understand soil functionality, crop nutrition, and ecological systems, as they dive into Jack’s journey from hands-on farm experience to building software that helps farmers organize and interpret complex soil and plant data to improve efficiency, resilience and nutrient density in agriculture — a conversation that sets the tone for 2026’s focus on smarter, data-driven, regenerative farming and nourishing the world through sustainable practices and technology.Connect with Neil & Jack!Neil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/regensystems25/Jack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-washburn-036156223/Set up your FREE Grow Wallet: https://app.growblockchain.net/Join the Grow Skool here: https://www.skool.com/thegrowskool/ab...Each episode features inspiring stories and discussions on new ways to nourish our planet and its people. We explore sustainable practices and how technology can improve farming, all with the goal of creating a more connected and sustainable future. Whether you are a tech enthusiast who knows everything or nothing about the blockchain, or someone who cares about the food you eat and the planet we live on, there is something here for you. Join us today as we work together to build a better world for today and tomorrow! About Grow United:Grow United is a technology company building blockchain-based products and services to decentralize the farming industry by bringing traceability and sustainability to AgTech. The goal of these products and services is to nourish people, animals and the planet. 🌐 Learn more: https://www.growunited.com🎮 Join our Discord: / discord 📸 Follow us on Instagram: / thegrowrenaissance Let’s grow together! 🌱 DisclaimerThis podcast may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements discuss plans, strategies, prospects, and expectations concerning the business, operations, markets, risks, and other similar matters. There may be events in the future that we cannot accurately predict or control. Any forward-looking statement contained herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We do not plan to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements except as required by law. Grow Nodes and the Grow Blockchain are governed by a Distributed Governance Framework (DGF). The Grow Blockchain, which is governed by Grow Node Owners, self-govern the distribution of Grow Digital Rewards. Grow Digital Rewards are earned in exchange for work and action on the Grow Blockchain. Grow Digital Rewards are designed to have utility throughout the Grow Ecosystem for the purchase of Grow’s products and services. The Grow Digital Reward is not an investment product and may never have any value outside of the Grow Ecosystem. Grow Node Owners should not expect to recognize any value from the Grow Digital Reward other than its utility within the Grow Ecosystem
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    48 mins
  • Ep. 57 No Farms, No Food, No You with Anika Wulff
    Jan 21 2026
    In this episode of Pasture Prime Time, host Neil Smith sits down with first-generation Australian vegetable and produce farmer Anika Wulff, who left city life and certainty behind to build a diversified organic farm from scratch in the Lockyer Valley — confronting floods, hailstorms, market pressures, and steep learning curves along the way. Annika opens up about what it really takes to grow food today, from soil building and greenhouse trials to engaging local customers and navigating the ups and downs of organic certification and competition. Together, they explore resilience, community, the true cost behind the “support your local farmer” slogan, and how transparency — even with emerging technologies like blockchain — can help rebuild trust between growers and eaters. Tune in for a raw, hopeful, and deeply human conversation about the people who feed us and what it means to keep farming in a changing world. Connect with Neil & Anika!Neil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/regensystems25/Anika: https://www.instagram.com/anika_wulff...Set up your FREE Grow Wallet: https://app.growblockchain.net/Join the Grow Skool here: https://www.skool.com/thegrowskool/ab...Each episode features inspiring stories and discussions on new ways to nourish our planet and its people. We explore sustainable practices and how technology can improve farming, all with the goal of creating a more connected and sustainable future. Whether you are a tech enthusiast who knows everything or nothing about the blockchain, or someone who cares about the food you eat and the planet we live on, there is something here for you. Join us today as we work together to build a better world for today and tomorrow! About Grow United:Grow United is a technology company building blockchain-based products and services to decentralize the farming industry by bringing traceability and sustainability to AgTech. The goal of these products and services is to nourish people, animals and the planet. 🌐 Learn more: https://www.growunited.com🎮 Join our Discord: / discord 📸 Follow us on Instagram: / thegrowrenaissance Let’s grow together! 🌱 DisclaimerThis podcast may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements discuss plans, strategies, prospects, and expectations concerning the business, operations, markets, risks, and other similar matters. There may be events in the future that we cannot accurately predict or control. Any forward-looking statement contained herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We do not plan to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements except as required by law. Grow Nodes and the Grow Blockchain are governed by a Distributed Governance Framework (DGF). The Grow Blockchain, which is governed by Grow Node Owners, self-govern the distribution of Grow Digital Rewards. Grow Digital Rewards are earned in exchange for work and action on the Grow Blockchain. Grow Digital Rewards are designed to have utility throughout the Grow Ecosystem for the purchase of Grow’s products and services. The Grow Digital Reward is not an investment product and may never have any value outside of the Grow Ecosystem. Grow Node Owners should not expect to recognize any value from the Grow Digital Reward other than its utility within the Grow Ecosystem
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    47 mins
  • Ep. 56 Why Regenerative Ag Means More Than Carbon
    Jan 21 2026
    In this episode of Pasture Prime Time, we sit down with Ben from Merge to unpack what “co-benefits” really mean—and why they matter beyond just carbon. We talk about how healthy soil, water quality, biodiversity, and nutrient-dense crops factor into a regenerative-agriculture system. Ben explains why carbon alone isn’t enough, and shares real-world examples like perennial grain systems (such as Kernza) that deliver layered benefits for soil, water, wildlife habitat, and food quality. Whether you’re a producer, buyer, or simply curious about sustainable farming — this episode offers a deeper look at what a holistic agricultural future could look like.Tune in if you want to understand how carbon claims can come with meaningful ecological and social value — and how we can tell that story with integrity. Connect with Neil & Ben!Neil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/regensystems25/Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-adolph-b7737586/Set up your FREE Grow Wallet: https://app.growblockchain.net/Join the Grow Skool here: https://www.skool.com/thegrowskool/ab...Each episode features inspiring stories and discussions on new ways to nourish our planet and its people. We explore sustainable practices and how technology can improve farming, all with the goal of creating a more connected and sustainable future. Whether you are a tech enthusiast who knows everything or nothing about the blockchain, or someone who cares about the food you eat and the planet we live on, there is something here for you. Join us today as we work together to build a better world for today and tomorrow! About Grow United:Grow United is a technology company building blockchain-based products and services to decentralize the farming industry by bringing traceability and sustainability to AgTech. The goal of these products and services is to nourish people, animals and the planet. 🌐 Learn more: https://www.growunited.com🎮 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/EqbJApwy📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrowrenaissanceLet’s grow together! 🌱 DisclaimerThis podcast may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements discuss plans, strategies, prospects, and expectations concerning the business, operations, markets, risks, and other similar matters. There may be events in the future that we cannot accurately predict or control. Any forward-looking statement contained herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We do not plan to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements except as required by law. Grow Nodes and the Grow Blockchain are governed by a Distributed Governance Framework (DGF). The Grow Blockchain, which is governed by Grow Node Owners, self-govern the distribution of Grow Digital Rewards. Grow Digital Rewards are earned in exchange for work and action on the Grow Blockchain. Grow Digital Rewards are designed to have utility throughout the Grow Ecosystem for the purchase of Grow’s products and services. The Grow Digital Reward is not an investment product and may never have any value outside of the Grow Ecosystem. Grow Node Owners should not expect to recognize any value from the Grow Digital Reward other than its utility within the Grow Ecosystem
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    41 mins
  • Ep. 55 Code Health: Healing Through Bioenergetics and Blockchain
    Nov 25 2025

    In this episode of Pasture Prime Time, host Neil sits down with Dr. Lisa Piper and Wendy Cohn-Osborne, the co-founders of CODE Health, to dive into their revolutionary bioenergetic wellness approach….drops made from medical-grade saline infused with digitized molecular “codes” that communicate with your cells. They unpack their origin story (including Dr. Piper’s extraordinary recovery), explain the science behind their frequency-based formulas, and discuss how these one-drop solutions support everything from immunity and sleep to stress and metabolic balance with zero toxicity. Plus, they tie it into the Grow ecosystem, highlighting how blockchain’s transparency and real-world value align with CODE’s mission to heal with integrity.

    Connect with Neil, Lisa, & Wendy!

    Neil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/regensystems25/

    Lisa: https://www.instagram.com/drlisapiper/?hl=en

    Wendy: https://www.instagram.com/wendyicohn/?hl=en


    Code on The Nourish Mart: https://thenourishmart.com/product/calm-healthy-mind-formula-nft-voucher/


    Set up your FREE Grow Wallet: https://app.growblockchain.net/

    Join the Grow Skool here: https://www.skool.com/thegrowskool/about?ref=3952ada279f74a1c9096aac759ab62d3


    Each episode features inspiring stories and discussions on new ways to nourish our planet and its people. We explore sustainable practices and how technology can improve farming, all with the goal of creating a more connected and sustainable future. Whether you are a tech enthusiast who knows everything or nothing about the blockchain, or someone who cares about the food you eat and the planet we live on, there is something here for you. Join us today as we work together to build a better world for today and tomorrow!

    About Grow United:

    Grow United is a technology company building blockchain-based products and services to decentralize the farming industry by bringing traceability and sustainability to AgTech. The goal of these products and services is to nourish people, animals and the planet.

    🌐 Learn more: https://www.growunited.com

    🎮 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/EqbJApwy

    📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrowrenaissance

    Let’s grow together! 🌱

    Disclaimer

    This podcast may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements discuss plans, strategies, prospects, and expectations concerning the business, operations, markets, risks, and other similar matters. There may be events in the future that we cannot accurately predict or control. Any forward-looking statement contained herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We do not plan to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements except as required by law. Grow Nodes and the Grow Blockchain are governed by a Distributed Governance Framework (DGF). The Grow Blockchain, which is governed by Grow Node Owners, self-govern the distribution of Grow Digital Rewards. Grow Digital Rewards are earned in exchange for work and action on the Grow Blockchain. Grow Digital Rewards are designed to have utility throughout the Grow Ecosystem for the purchase of Grow’s products and services. The Grow Digital Reward is not an investment product and may never have any value outside of the Grow Ecosystem. Grow Node Owners should not expect to recognize any value from the Grow Digital Reward other than its utility within the Grow Ecosystem

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    52 mins
  • Ep. 54 From Bison Ranch to Permaculture Design
    Nov 17 2025

    In this episode of Pasture Prime Time, Neil Smith sits down with Caleb Howerton — regenerative ag designer and long-time farmer — to dive deep into system design, permaculture, and landscape architecture. Caleb shares lessons from managing bison ranches and market gardens, and reveals how he now applies permaculture principles like keyline design and willow hedgerows to build multi-layered, resilient farms. We also explore the divide between traditional agriculture and permaculture, and why bridging scale and ethics is the future of regenerative agriculture. Tune in for insight, inspiration, and practical ideas for designing with nature.


    Connect with Neil, Caleb & Will!

    Neil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/regensystems25/

    Caleb: https://www.facebook.com/CalebHowertonHomesteadCraftsman/

    Will: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donobain/


    Set up your FREE Grow Wallet: https://app.growblockchain.net/

    Join the Grow Skool: https://www.skool.com/thegrowskool/about?ref=3952ada279f74a1c9096aac759ab62d3

    Each episode features inspiring stories and discussions on new ways to nourish our planet and its people. We explore sustainable practices and how technology can improve farming, all with the goal of creating a more connected and sustainable future. Whether you are a tech enthusiast who knows everything or nothing about the blockchain, or someone who cares about the food you eat and the planet we live on, there is something here for you. Join us today as we work together to build a better world for today and tomorrow!

    About Grow United:

    Grow United is a technology company building blockchain-based products and services to decentralize the farming industry by bringing traceability and sustainability to AgTech. The goal of these products and services is to nourish people, animals and the planet.

    🌐 Learn more: https://www.growunited.com

    🎮 Join our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/grow

    📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrowrenaissance

    Let’s grow together! 🌱

    Disclaimer

    This podcast may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements discuss plans, strategies, prospects, and expectations concerning the business, operations, markets, risks, and other similar matters. There may be events in the future that we cannot accurately predict or control. Any forward-looking statement contained herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We do not plan to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements except as required by law. Grow Nodes and the Grow Blockchain are governed by a Distributed Governance Framework (DGF). The Grow Blockchain, which is governed by Grow Node Owners, self-govern the distribution of Grow Digital Rewards. Grow Digital Rewards are earned in exchange for work and action on the Grow Blockchain. Grow Digital Rewards are designed to have utility throughout the Grow Ecosystem for the purchase of Grow’s products and services. The Grow Digital Reward is not an investment product and may never have any value outside of the Grow Ecosystem. Grow Node Owners should not expect to recognize any value from the Grow Digital Reward other than its utility within the Grow Ecosystem

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    38 mins
  • Ep. 53 Regenerative Systems & Precision Livestock with Alex Bell
    Nov 10 2025

    In this episode of Pasture Prime Time : The Grow Renaissance Series, host Neil Smith welcomes Alex Bell of NoFence, whose journey from mixed small-farm roots in rural France through a decade in global crop nutrition at Yara and then into regenerative agriculture and precision livestock management offers a rich perspective. Together they explore how agriculture is evolving—not just in embracing new technologies and biological inputs, but in reconnecting with systems thinking, blending traditional practices with innovation, and redefining how we manage both crops and livestock for resilience, productivity and sustainability.


    Connect with Neil, Alex & Will!

    Neil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/regensystems25/

    Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexfbell/

    Will: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donobain/

    Nofence: https://www.nofence.no/en-us/


    Set up your FREE Grow Wallet: https://app.growblockchain.net/

    Purchase your Grow Renaissance Manifesto NFT here: https://app.growblockchain.net/store/all

    Each episode features inspiring stories and discussions on new ways to nourish our planet and its people. We explore sustainable practices and how technology can improve farming, all with the goal of creating a more connected and sustainable future. Whether you are a tech enthusiast who knows everything or nothing about the blockchain, or someone who cares about the food you eat and the planet we live on, there is something here for you. Join us today as we work together to build a better world for today and tomorrow!

    About Grow United:

    Grow United is a technology company building blockchain-based products and services to decentralize the farming industry by bringing traceability and sustainability to AgTech. The goal of these products and services is to nourish people, animals and the planet.

    🌐 Learn more: https://www.growunited.com

    🎮 Join our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/grow

    📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrowrenaissance

    Let’s grow together! 🌱

    Disclaimer

    This podcast may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements discuss plans, strategies, prospects, and expectations concerning the business, operations, markets, risks, and other similar matters. There may be events in the future that we cannot accurately predict or control. Any forward-looking statement contained herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We do not plan to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements except as required by law. Grow Nodes and the Grow Blockchain are governed by a Distributed Governance Framework (DGF). The Grow Blockchain, which is governed by Grow Node Owners, self-govern the distribution of Grow Digital Rewards. Grow Digital Rewards are earned in exchange for work and action on the Grow Blockchain. Grow Digital Rewards are designed to have utility throughout the Grow Ecosystem for the purchase of Grow’s products and services. The Grow Digital Reward is not an investment product and may never have any value outside of the Grow Ecosystem. Grow Node Owners should not expect to recognize any value from the Grow Digital Reward other than its utility within the Grow Ecosystem

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    52 mins
  • Ep. 52 From 3,000-head Feedlot to 1,000 Acres: Kai Olsen’s Farm & Rodeo Story
    Nov 3 2025

    In this episode of Pasture Prime Time, host Neil Smith welcomes Kai Olsen, a fourth-generation Alberta farmer, mechanic, and team roper, to dig into the realities of modern mixed-ag farming. From managing roughly a thousand acres of cropland (canola, barley, yellow peas) and a 120-head cow-calf herd via swath-grazing with his dad, Kai shares his journey from a 3,000-head feedlot to creating a leaner, more adaptive family farm. He talks candidly about the highs of record-calf prices, the strain of escalating input costs like grass leases and equipment, and his decision to keep the operation largely outside the government credit-and-carbon-program cage. The conversation also pivots to his passion for rodeo: how he started roping on a $3,200 horse in his teens, progressed through Canadian circuits, and connects farming, competition and community into one lifestyle. Whether you’re in beef, cropping, regenerative ag or simply curious about resilience in agriculture, this episode brings an unfiltered look at balancing tradition, market turbulence and personal purpose.


    Connect with Neil & Will!

    Neil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/regensystems25/

    Will: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donobain/

    Set up your FREE Grow Wallet: https://app.growblockchain.net/

    Purchase your Grow Renaissance Manifesto NFT here: https://app.growblockchain.net/store/all

    Each episode features inspiring stories and discussions on new ways to nourish our planet and its people. We explore sustainable practices and how technology can improve farming, all with the goal of creating a more connected and sustainable future. Whether you are a tech enthusiast who knows everything or nothing about the blockchain, or someone who cares about the food you eat and the planet we live on, there is something here for you. Join us today as we work together to build a better world for today and tomorrow!

    About Grow United:

    Grow United is a technology company building blockchain-based products and services to decentralize the farming industry by bringing traceability and sustainability to AgTech. The goal of these products and services is to nourish people, animals and the planet.

    🌐 Learn more: https://www.growunited.com

    🎮 Join our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/grow

    📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrowrenaissance

    Let’s grow together! 🌱

    Disclaimer

    This podcast may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements discuss plans, strategies, prospects, and expectations concerning the business, operations, markets, risks, and other similar matters. There may be events in the future that we cannot accurately predict or control. Any forward-looking statement contained herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We do not plan to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements except as required by law. Grow Nodes and the Grow Blockchain are governed by a Distributed Governance Framework (DGF). The Grow Blockchain, which is governed by Grow Node Owners, self-govern the distribution of Grow Digital Rewards. Grow Digital Rewards are earned in exchange for work and action on the Grow Blockchain. Grow Digital Rewards are designed to have utility throughout the Grow Ecosystem for the purchase of Grow’s products and services. The Grow Digital Reward is not an investment product and may never have any value outside of the Grow Ecosystem. Grow Node Owners should not expect to recognize any value from the Grow Digital Reward other than its utility within the Grow Ecosystem

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    43 mins