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Sep 2021
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281. Ryland Engelhardt and Finnian Makep...

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Dani talks with Ryland Engelhardt and Finnian Makepeace about their organization Kiss the Ground and their 2020 documentary. Kiss the Ground provides educational tools and resources to farmers, students, and anyone passionate about soil health and regenerative agriculture. Kiss the Ground is currently working on their Regenerate America campaign which is gathering support to reform the 2023 Farm Bill. 

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