The Acres U.S.A. Podcast

Bob Quinn has spent four decades challenging conventional agriculture—and proving that healthier soils produce healthier people. In this conversation, the fourth-generation Montana grain farmer, scientist, and founder of the Quinn Institute joins Taylor Henry to discuss the future of regenerative and organic agriculture, the connection between food and chronic disease, and why farmers should be recognized for growing food as medicine.
Bob shares the story of his family's transition from conventional wheat farming to organic production, the discovery of ancient grains like KAMUT® wheat, and the groundbreaking research showing how seed genetics, soil health, and farming practices influence human health. The conversation also explores climate variability, rebuilding rural communities, integrating livestock, the importance of regional food systems, and why regenerative agriculture should be viewed as a pathway toward truly regenerative organic farming.
Thank you to our Sponsors of Today’s Episode:
Azure Standard: https://www.azurestandard.com/
American Farmland Trust: https://farmland.org/
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2025 Eco-Ag Recordings: https://www.conference.acresusa.com/recordings-2025
Bob’s Research: https://quinninstitute.org/

Can regenerative agriculture help solve America's healthcare crisis? In this episode of the Acres U.S.A. Podcast, Taylor Henry sits down with Erin Martin Hollinsworth, founder and executive director of FreshRx Oklahoma, a nationally recognized Food Is Medicine program connecting healthcare providers, regenerative farmers and patients through produce prescriptions.
Erin shares how FreshRx has invested more than $1 million into local farms while helping patients reverse chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes through nutrient-dense food and nutrition education. They discuss why soil health and human health are inseparable, how regenerative farmers can become a vital part of the healthcare system, and why supporting local producers could reduce healthcare costs while creating stronger rural economies.
The conversation also explores the future of Food Is Medicine policy, the role of regenerative livestock, the challenges of scaling these programs, and why restoring community, food and soil may be one of the most effective investments we can make.
If you're interested in regenerative agriculture, nutrition, healthcare reform, or building profitable markets for ecological farmers, this episode offers an inspiring look at a movement that's changing lives from the ground up.
Thank you to our Sponsors of Today’s Episode:
Azure Standard: https://www.azurestandard.com/
American Farmland Trust: https://farmland.org/
Important Links from Today’s Episode:
Members site: https://members.acresusa.com
Acres U.S.A. Homepage: https://www.acresusa.com/
Acres U.S.A. Memberships: https://eco-farming.com/
2025 Eco-Ag Recordings: https://www.conference.acresusa.com/recordings-2025
Erin’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/expertonaging

What can modern farmers learn from the origins of biodynamic agriculture? In this presentation from the Eco-Ag Conference, Jeff Poppen—better known as the Barefoot Farmer—shares decades of hands-on farming experience while exploring the principles of Rudolf Steiner's agricultural teachings. From composting and livestock integration to soil biology, crop rotations, and farm self-sufficiency, Jeff explains how healthy soil creates healthy food. Blending practical wisdom, historical perspective, and plenty of humor, this conversation challenges conventional agriculture and offers timeless lessons for building resilient, regenerative farms that work in harmony with nature.
Thank you to our Sponsors of Today’s Episode:
Azure Standard: https://www.azurestandard.com/
American Farmland Trust: https://farmland.org/
Important Links from Today’s Episode:
Members site: https://members.acresusa.com
Acres U.S.A. Homepage: https://www.acresusa.com/
Acres U.S.A. Memberships: https://eco-farming.com/
2025 Eco-Ag Recordings: https://www.conference.acresusa.com/recordings-2025
Jeff’s Book: https://bookstore.acresusa.com/products/barefoot-biodynamics?_pos=1&_sid=e3bf87d71&_ss=r

What happens when a former corporate professional, journalist, and ballet dancer trades boardrooms for flower fields? In this episode of the Acres U.S.A. Podcast, Taylor Henry sits down with Briana Bosch,  of Blossom and Branch Farm and author of The Regenerative Gardener’s Handbook.
Briana shares her journey from corporate America back to her family’s agricultural roots, building a successful flower farm while challenging conventional growing practices. The conversation explores regenerative gardening techniques, cover crops, soil health, water conservation, reducing farm inputs, and the realities of transitioning away from plastic-intensive production systems.
They also discuss the economics of small-scale farming, direct-to-consumer marketing, U-pick operations, social media education, and Briana’s efforts to bring regenerative practices to her family’s row-crop farm in Minnesota. Along the way, Briana offers practical insights for gardeners, homesteaders, and farmers looking to improve soil health, reduce costs, and create resilient agricultural systems.
Whether you're growing on a quarter-acre, managing hundreds of acres, or simply interested in the future of food and farming, this episode is packed with actionable lessons and inspiration.
Thank you to our Sponsors of Today’s Episode:
Azure Standard: https://www.azurestandard.com/
American Farmland Trust: https://farmland.org/
Important Links from Today’s Episode:
Members site: https://members.acresusa.com
Acres U.S.A. Homepage: https://www.acresusa.com/
Acres U.S.A. Memberships: https://eco-farming.com/
2025 Eco-Ag Recordings: https://www.conference.acresusa.com/recordings-2025
Blossom and Branch Farm Website: https://blossomandbranchfarm.com/

What if one of the biggest challenges facing livestock, crops and human health is something we can’t see?
In this episode of the Acres U.S.A. Podcast, Taylor Henry sits down with Dan Stachofsky of Essential Energy Solutions to explore the growing impact of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) on regenerative agriculture, livestock performance and overall farm health.
Dan shares the personal journey that led him into EMF research, how his family’s health struggles opened the door to bioenergetics, and why he believes modern electrical infrastructure—from cell towers and Wi-Fi to data centers and virtual fencing—may be creating unseen stress on animals, people and ecosystems.
The conversation covers fertility and reproduction in livestock, milk production, pasture performance, GPS collar technology, energy stewardship on the farm, and practical steps farmers can take to reduce electromagnetic stress in their homes and operations.
Whether you're skeptical, curious or already exploring the role of energy in biological systems, this discussion offers a thought-provoking look at a topic that is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.
Thank you to our Sponsors of Today’s Episode:
Azure Standard: https://www.azurestandard.com/
American Farmland Trust: https://farmland.org/
Important Links from Today’s Episode:
Members site: https://members.acresusa.com
Acres U.S.A. Homepage: https://www.acresusa.com/
Acres U.S.A. Memberships: https://eco-farming.com/
2025 Eco-Ag Recordings: https://www.conference.acresusa.com/recordings-2025
Essential Energy Solutions Website: https://essentialenergy.solutions