238. Pamela Tanner Boll on How the Solution is in the Soil

How can regenerative agriculture put carbon back into the soil? On today’s episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, we are joined by Pamela Tanner Boll who is the director of the regenerative-focused documentary To Which We Belong. This film highlights farmers and ranchers leaving behind conventional practices that are no longer profitable or sustainable. These unsung heroes are improving the health of our soil and sea to save their livelihoods — and our planet. Tune in to hear about Pamela’s journey in making this award-winning film! In this episode, you’ll hear: What inspired Pamela to film To Which We Belong 1:39 More on the best practices to keep CO2 levels under control 4:22 About Pamela’s visits to farms and regenerative learning centers 10:58 Which nonprofits Pamela has done research with 14:24 What happens when you use cover crops to feed the carbon sugars 28:15 What Pamela’s advice is for a farmer who is unsure of where to start 36:17 How you can find out more about To Which We Belong 41:32 About what Pamela is working on next 43:48 About the Guest: Pamela Tanner Boll is the Founder/CEO of Mystic Artists Film Productions. Her most recent film, To Which We Belong, highlights farmers and ranchers who are improving the health of their land with regenerative practices and helping to reverse climate change. Pamela grew up in Parkersburg, WV and received a BA in English from Middlebury College and a Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies from Lesley University. She raised her three sons in Winchester, Massachusetts and now lives in Boulder, Colorado.   Resources: Website: https://www.towhichwebelong.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/towhichwebelong Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/towhichwebelongdoc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ToWhichWeBelong       This podcast is sponsored by Small Farm University, THE go-to resource for gardeners, homesteaders, and farmers around the world. Small Farm University delivers classes online and on demand, with training on how to grow crops AND how to grow a profitable farm business that serves you, your family, and your community well.  Applying what you learn in SFU could save you countless hours and thousands of dollars. And, it can save you the agony of costly mistakes some make, just because they “don’t know what they don’t know.” Delivered by real farmers with hands-on experience and expertise, it is unique in its approach, using the RIPEN method for growing and building a farm or farm business. To learn more, visit:  GrowingFarmers.com today!