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.
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Unground: The World of Coffee (Part One)
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.
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Uncultivated: Veggie vibes
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.
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Unrefined: Grain Gains
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.
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Uncut: Beef Banter
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.
Welcome to the Six Inches of Soil PodcastHave you watched Six Inches of Soil the Documentary?We’re digging deep—literally and figuratively—into the real stories behind the soil, livestock, plants, and people working to fight climate change and restore our planet. This isn’t just about farming; it’s about producing truly nourishing food, rebuilding our rural communities, and showing that it is possible to grow in a way that gives back. It’s simpler than you might think, fully traceable, and 100% verified.Through our film and now this podcast, we’re starting conversations, building community, and sharing the healing power of regenerative agriculture. We’d love for you to be part of it.So… who is Richard Tufton?We’re thrilled to introduce Richard Tufton as the host of the Six Inches of Soil Podcast. Richard has been championing the project since day one and has helped us explore some of the trickier questions around food and farming.With a background in agriculture from Newcastle University and over two decades of experience in the food industry—starting in the UK and now based in Austin, Texas—Richard brings a global perspective and a deep-rooted commitment to doing good. His journey has led him to regenerative farming, and is part of Regenified (founded by Gabe Brown), helping shape the future of truly sustainable food systems.From his unique vantage point across the Atlantic, Richard will be bringing in voices from both the UK and the US—connecting dots across the food supply chain and sparking conversations that just might challenge what you think you know.We’d love to hear what you think too. Join the conversation over on Instagram @sixinchesofsoil, and let’s grow something better together.Tune in. Dig deep. Let’s get our hands in the soil.Supported by:Six Inches of SoilDragon Light Colin RamsayClaire MackenzieMeg Chatham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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