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Regenerative Renegades

We are gradually losing our soil, and along with that our rural economies. If we don’t change, suddenly we WILL lose everything. And we’ll no longer be able to nourish ourselves or sustain our American rural way of life.Renewal is possible through Regenerative Agriculture. The restoration of soil and nature. And the revitalization of rural economies. At the grassroots, there are many determined folks who are making this revitalization happen, many who have worked decades, relegated away to relative

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39:39

Scott Davis: The Art of Cooking with Intention

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2026/01/20

What if the most satisfying meals don't start in the kitchen, but rather in fields and pastures? In this episode of Regenerative Renegades, host Matt Maier joins chef and distiller and executive chef Scott Davis in the kitchen for a hands-on conversation about food, flavor, regenerative agriculture, and community-driven food systems. As Scott cooks, they explore his unexpected journey into the Minneapolis culinary world, the evolution of 45th Parallel Spirits, and why sourcing locally and coo...

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Allison Hohn: Driving Food Innovation Through...

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2026/01/06

In this episode of Regenerative Renegades, host Matt Maier talks with Allison Hohn, Executive Director of Naturally Minnesota, about her food industry journey and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Drawing on her experience in food science, product development, and R&D at companies like Land O’Lakes and Target, Allison shares the challenges of bringing new food products to market and the importance of collaboration and community engagement for entrepreneurs. She also highlights Minn...

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Todd Lein: Lessons from Two Decades in Regenerative...

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2025/12/23

In this episode of Regenerative Renegades, host Matt Maier sits down with Todd Lein, Thousand Hills’ first employee and longest-tenured team member, to reflect on more than 22 years of regenerative agriculture in action. Todd shares an inside look at the early days of Thousand Hills and the challenges of championing grass-fed beef long before it was mainstream. He and Matt also discuss the evolution of regenerative farming practices, the role of conservation and community, and why a strong la...

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Jessica Wright and Scott Dicker: Informing Wellness...

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2025/12/09

In this episode of Regenerative Renegades, host Matt Maier sits down with SPINS leaders Jessica Wright, Vice President of Product Intelligence at SPINS, and Scott Dicker, Director of Market Insights at SPINS. SPINS is an industry-leading data and product intelligence company that connects shopper values to product innovation across the natural, organic, and wellness marketplace. Together, they break down what SPINS' real-time retail data reveals about today's conscious consumers— from rising ...

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Dan Kittredge: Connecting Soil Health to Human Health

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2025/11/25

In this episode of Regenerative Renegades, guest host Melissa Larsen—an expert in nutrition and public health—engages Dan Kittredge in an enlightening discussion about improving nutrient value in our food system. Dan, the founder of the BioNutrient Food Association, shares his journey from organic farming to championing soil health and nutrient density in food. Together, they explore the global impact of nutritional deficiencies, innovative tools for measuring nutrient density, and the power ...

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Finian Makepeace: The Power of Each Additional Person...

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2025/11/11

Join Matt Maier, host of Regenerative Renegades, in a conversation with Finian Makepeace — co-founder of Kiss the Ground, producer of the acclaimed films Kiss the Ground and Common Ground, and partner at The Ryzosphere. They explore Finian’s journey from touring musician and activist to one of the most compelling voices in the regenerative agriculture movement. Together, they discuss the power of storytelling, the importance of “second people” in building movements, and how regeneration offer...

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Thomas Schroeder: How Connection Creates Conservation

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2025/10/30

In Part 2, Thomas Schroeder, Senior Partnerships Manager for Audubon Conservation Ranching, returns to discuss how Audubon’s work with ranchers and producers is helping biodiversity take flight. This episode explores the power of connection, curiosity, and conservation in the regenerative movement.

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Thomas Schroeder: Bringing Birds Back to the Land

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2025/10/28

In this two-part series, Thomas Schroeder, Senior Partnerships Manager for Audubon Conservation Ranching, joins host Matt Maier to discuss how ranchers and conservationists are teaming up to restore grassland ecosystems and protect declining bird populations. From his background as a chef to his work in regenerative agriculture, Thomas highlights the deep connection between food, land, and community—and how stewardship can help both people and wildlife thrive. Don’t miss Part 2, releasing No...

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Kevin Ouzts: The Necessity of Honest Food

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2025/10/14

Join Matt Maier, host of Regenerative Renegades, in a conversation with Kevin Ouzts, chef-turned-founder of The Spotted Trotter. They discuss the evolution of food and farming, Kevin’s journey from fine dining to charcuterie making, and the importance of local sourcing, community, and celebrating regional flavor. Together, they explore how culture, creativity, and conscious eating can shape the future of our food systems.

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Jonathan Lundgren: Can Regeneration Feed the World?

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2025/09/30

Join Matt Maier for a conversation with Dr. Jonathan Lundgren — agroecologist, former USDA scientist, and founder of Blue Dasher Farm and the Ecdysis Foundation. Jonathan shares why he walked away from conventional research to pursue regeneration, what he’s learned from the Thousand Farms Initiative, and how farming with nature can restore soil, communities, and hope for the future.

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Carrie Balkcom: Beyond the Label— What Grass-Fed...

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2025/09/16

Join Matt Maier, host of Regenerative Renegades for a sit-down interview with Carrie Balkcom, Executive Director of American Grassfed Association. Carrie shares her journey into agriculture and the pivotal role she's played in establishing trusted grass-fed standards. Together, they dive into the fight for honest food labeling, the importance of consumer awareness, and why not all "grass-fed" claims are created equal. This episode pulls back the curtain on what transparency in food really mea...

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Stephan Van Vliet: Our Hidden Hunger

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2025/09/02

This week on Regenerative Renegades, host Matt Maier continues his conversation with Dr. Stephan Van Vliet, a leading nutrition scientist at Utah State University with deep expertise in metabolomics. In Part 2, they dig into an omnivorous diet, why cravings don’t meet our true needs, the nutrient decline in modern agriculture, and how whole foods and regenerative systems offer hope for the future of food.

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Stephan Van Vliet: You are What Your Food Eats

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2025/08/19

This week on Regenerative Renegades, host Matt Maier kicks off a two-part conversation with Dr. Stephan Van Vliet, a leading nutrition scientist at Utah State University with deep expertise in metabolomics. Together, they explore how regenerative agriculture impacts the nutrient density of meat, why “you are what your food eats” is more than a catchy phrase, and what the latest science reveals about grass-fed beef, phytochemicals, and flavor.

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Elizabeth Ries: Beautifully Simple Food

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2025/08/05

In this episode of Regenerative Renegades, a little change of pace! While Matt Maier is busy on the farm, Melissa Larsen—his daughter and the show's producer—takes the host chair to interview Minnesota's media powerhouse, Elizabeth Ries. Elizabeth has been co-hosting Twin Cities Live for 16 years and is a weekly contributor to Minnesota Live. She shares her passion for intentional living through her blog, Home to Homestead, and her podcast, Best to the Nest, where she explores how to bring yo...

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Anthony Hauck: Audubon Conservation Ranching “Birds...

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2025/07/22

In this episode of Regenerative Renegades, host Matt Maier welcomes Anthony Hauck of the National Audubon Society to discuss the symbiotic relationship between grazing cattle and grassland birds. Mr. Hauck serves as Communications Manager of the Audubon Conservation Program, the organization's flagship grassland habitat effort to stabilize declining grassland bird populations in partnership with farmers and ranchers. Regenerative Renegades presenting sponsor Thousand Hills Lifetime Graz...

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Patrice Bailey: Stretching Diversity of Mindsets;...

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2025/07/08

Patrice Bailey, Assistant Commissioner of Agriculture for Minnesota Department of Agriculture Patrice Bailey speaks with host, Matt Maier, about a range of topics His path from Harlem to agriculture Global and societal perspectives of agriculture and where the U.S. prioritizes agriculture Tariffs, Price Gouging and the Value of Food Farmers as InnovatorsWhat gives him hope

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Ben Leber: Living Intentionally and Making Healthy...

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2025/06/24

In this episode of Regenerative Renegades, former NFL linebacker and Minnesota Viking Ben Leber shares a great message of being intentional about our lives through daily practices – everything from scheduling our daily lives, family life, nutrition and environment. Ben took a holistic dive into his health and wellness as a professional athlete and his story helps us understand ways that we can apply his learnings and unique experiences to our own lives and health journeys. His approach proves...

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Alan Lewis: The Good Food Fight

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2025/06/12

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Alan Lewis: Getting Back to the Way Food Was

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2025/06/11

In this episode of Regenerative Renegades, we sit down with Alan Lewis, Vice President of Government Affairs and Organic Compliance at Natural Grocers, for a wide-ranging conversation that peels back the curtain on the politics of food. From corporate influence and misleading food labels to the power of regenerative agriculture to shift not just ecosystems, but economies, Alan brings a bold, insider perspective on how the system really works—and how to fix it.

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Alan Lewis: How We Lost Our Agrarian Way of Life

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2025/06/10

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