What if the secret to better health starts not in your body, but deep in the soil where your food is grown? In this episode of the NTI PodTalk, we are exploring the connection between soil and human health with Think Regeneration. Listen in as Dianne, Ryan, and Denise dig into regenerative agriculture, the importance of consumer education, and the obstacles of affordability and equity in accessing high-quality food. Denise and Ryan share practical insight into farming practices that restore ecosystems, support farmers, and lead to better outcomes for both people and the planet. 

Gain an understanding of how innovative food prescription programs are transforming health outcomes and get an insider’s look at their upcoming Advancing Food is Medicine conference. Whether you’re a farmer, nutrition professional, or curious consumer, this conversation sheds light on how food, soil, and community health are deeply interconnected—and how we can all play a part in building a better food future.

About Think Regeneration:

Think Regeneration is 501(c)(3) nonprofit coalition of organizations, farmers, ranchers, scientists, researchers, and philanthropists who want to accelerate on-the-ground regenerative food supply projects. Our programs support projects that repair food-growing ecosystems, reverse trends in chronic disease rates, elevate the voices of regenerative growers, and build more community resilience. Contact us today to learn more about partnership opportunities, and our active Think Regeneration programs in 2025.

NTI promo code for conference: NTI10

Ryan Slabaugh is the founder and director of Think Regeneration and former executive director of Acres U.S.A., a 51-year-old education and media company known for being the Voice of Eco-Agriculture. Ryan has more than 20 years of experience leading businesses and individuals through change, including fifteen years at community newspapers in Colorado and California. You can reach him at [email protected]. 

Denise Nicol is the director of strategy and experience for Think Regeneration's programs. Her background in experience management, focus groups, business strategy, and conservation serve our programs to ensure we are continuously improving. Denise grew up on a multi-generational farm in Ohio, and is passionate about food and farming as a career for young people. She volunteers regularly, including starting a composting club in her local school district. You can reach her at [email protected]. 

**Timestamps for the topics discussed can be found on this episode's NTI PodTalk page.

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This discussion is not intended to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy, nor in any way imply that Nutrition Therapists who graduate from NTI are qualified to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy.  The scope of practice for graduates of NTI is to deliver therapeutic nutrition guidance to our clients which helps support their natural biology to achieve optimal function in whatever wellness path they are on.