Yes. Using light to solve for measuring nutrient density in food. Meet Dan Kittredge, man who coined the term Nutrient Density, founder of the Bionutrient Institute, Bionutrient Food Association, and a man on a mission to map how much nutrition is possible in food. Sure, our food situation serious. We are 3-4 generations into systemic malnutrition. But according to Dan, the good news is that massive improvement is possible, and any one of 8 different things you can do will cause it to be better. We can actually improve the system function pretty fast. Even more encouraging, it's really easy to do a much better job once we realize what we are doing. Now imagine if people had the ability to judge the quality of food in their hand before they buy it, by just bloop-bloop handheld light analysis. It could change the trajectory of humankind. That's *exactly* what he's doing in his 25 million dollar project. Dan explains how this device is the foundation for shifting incentive in our food system from volume-based to quality-rewarding. And the implications are seismic. www.bionutrient.org www.bionutrientfood.org www.dankittredge.com

Ed and Maya Skopal at I-TAL acres share their approach to what they call "fusion herbalism," drawing on Native American, Chinese, Ayurvedic, and Caribbean traditions, and explain why growing their own herbs from seed to tincture makes all the difference in potency. Whether you're a seasoned herbalist or just curious about what's growing in your own backyard, this conversation will change how you think about the healing power of plants. http://www.italacres.com http://www.instagram.com/italacres/ http://www.facebook.com/italacres/

What if the future of food wasn’t just sustainable, but regeneratively superior? Join us for an explosive deep dive with Dr. Jonathan Lundgren, Founder & Director, Ecdysis Foundation and owner of Blue Dasher Farm, a research foundation as well as training ground for future scientists and farmers. He is an Agroecologist, Farmer, Rancher, and Beekeeper the driving force behind the Thousand Farms Initiative. This isn’t just another farm study. This is the largest regenerative food nutritional analysis and ecological data-gathering effort in history spanning over 1,700 farms, 10+ ecoregions, and decades of soil, crop, and livestock data including the largest comprehensive nutritional nutritional analysis gathering data on over 16,000 phytonutrients alone. Dr. Lundgren tackles hard questions: What is healthy food? How much nutritional value do we have in our food today? How much should we have? How much is possible? Regenerative systems are handily outperforming conventional in nutrient density, pest control, and profitability and he's following thousands of farms and gathering before and after data when they are converting from conventional to regenerative methods. He's doing the hard work and proving it works. www.ecdysis.bio www.bluedasher.farm

Peter Byck is currently helping to lead a $10 million research project comparing Adaptive Multi-Paddock (AMP) grazing with conventional grazing; collaborating with 20 scientists and 10 farm families, focused on soil health & soil carbon storage, GHG cycling, microbial/bug/bird biodiversity & water cycling. The research also includes a new, 4-part docuseries called Roots So Deep (you can see the devil down there), directed by Byck, which is all about the inventive farmers and maverick scientists building a path to solving climate change with hooves, heart and soil. View the trailer and CNN segment. Byck is a professor of practice at Arizona State University, in both the School of Sustainability and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, where he teaches students to make short documentary films about sustainability solutions. He is the director, producer and writer of carbon nation, a documentary film about climate change solutions. In 2020, Byck completed carbon cowboys, a 10-part documentary short film series, focused on regenerative grazing.

Powerful antiviral and cellular health powerhouse Elderberry are surging in popularity... because it WORKS! Russell Carter is about more than crafting a cleaner elderberry syrup. He’s helping to open eyes to the reality that a majority of elderberry products on the market are cleverly watered down, and that sugar and preservatives have become the norm. Russell has built a regenerative farm model where his elderberries come from his own fields and every drop of honey is produced by hives his family tends, providing full transparency from plant to bottle. Indiana-based Heartland Elderberry Farms’ mission reflects a commitment to both land stewardship and consumer education. Russell is especially passionate about the idea that not all elderberry syrups are created equal and loves providing clarity for families who want to make more informed wellness decisions. He’s always eager to dive into what it takes to truly honor the land and support immune health the right way. https://www.heartlandelderberryfarms.com/

Evan Harrison, the visionary CEO of Kiss the Ground—a nonprofit powerhouse that's igniting the regenerative agriculture movement through storytelling. Evan unpacks the transformative power of regenerative agriculture, from boosting nutrient density in our food to fueling the farm-to-table movement that's reconnecting us with nature's bounty. We'll also explore the cultural ripple effects of Kiss the Ground's groundbreaking films: the award-winning film Kiss the Ground (narrated by Woody Harrelson), which has inspired millions and even influenced USDA policy with its call to regenerate soils for climate stability; and its even more impactful sequel documentary film Common Ground (featuring narrators Laura Dern, Jason Momoa, Rosario Dawson, and Donald Glover), a Tribeca and Cinema for Peace winner exposing the politics behind our broken food system while spotlighting real-world solutions from regenerative farmers. With a background in digital media, Evan pioneered music platforms at iHeartRadio and AOL. Now Evan brings his passion for environmentalism (sparked by his lifelong love of surfing and board service at Surfrider Foundation) to lead the charge against climate, water, and health crises through soil regeneration. Donate to help convert land to regenerative practices at www.kisstheground.com

Common Ground Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFIHqbStxpU&t=6

Keith Bearden, CEO of Alter Eco Foods, makes chocolate. REALLY GOOD chocolate. His company takes chocolate to a whole new level, for the whole ‘ecosystem’ from producer to manufacturing to finished product. We discuss growing, transportation, processing, manufacturing, packaging, and more. You’ll walk away from this knowing a LOT more about chocolate and caring very much what’s in it, why, and where it came from. According to Keith, if you eat an Alter Eco bar you’re helping to improve the planet one chocolate bar at a time. https://www.alterecofoods.com/