The Rooted Rebellion Podcast

By Ashton Todd

Rooted Rebellion is a bold, heart-forward podcast spotlighting the people and practices reshaping our culture's food system and connection with the natural world.

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November 20, 2025 10. Season 1 Finale: Celebrating a Season of Growth
The season finale of the Rooted Rebellion Podcast reflects on the journey of Orion Farmstead's first season. Ashton Todd, Alexis Campestre, and Beau Milton discuss the challenges and triumphs of starting a farm and podcast, sharing personal insights and future plans. The episode highlights community building, lessons learned, and the excitement for the upcoming season.
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Keywords
Rooted Rebellion, Orion Farmstead, community building, farming challenges, podcasting journey
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37min
November 12, 20259. Heartfelt Foraging with the Women of Wild Wanders
Join Ashton and the ladies of Wild Wanders (Cathryn Raan and Sydney Morical) for an introduction to foraging! Cathryn and Sydney share the experiences that have led them to create their business and cover topics like:
The need for wild plants in one's diet
Tips for beginner foragers
Plant as teachers
Their business offerings and upcoming product launches!
Ready to begin your foraging journey? Follow along for a firm foundation anchored in respect for the natural world.
Joy Rebellion Plant Magic: https://wildwanders.love/pages/joy-rebellion-plant-magic
Adventure Club: https://wildwanders.love/pages/adventure-club
Community Supported Apothecary: https://wildwanders.love/collections/community-supported-apothecary
Medicine Bundle: https://wildwanders.love/pages/medicine-bundle
Wild Wanders Wildcrafted Goodies: https://wildwanders.love/collections/wildcrafted-goodies
Montana Herbal Festival: https://mtherbalfest.org/
Meadowsweet Herbs: https://www.meadowsweet-herbs.com/
Keywords: forage, plant medicine, herbalism, women-owned, ancestors, food system, wild
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1h
November 05, 2025 8. Reviving Victory Gardens: Adopting a Wartime Practice in Times of Peace
Welcome to this week's episode of the Rooted Rebellion Podcast! Join Ashton for a solo dive into the victory gardens of the World Wars and the promising potential for their revival. Follow along as she unpacks the three steps you need to know to start your own victory garden!
Green America Climate Victory Gardens:
https://greenamerica.org/climate-victory-gardens
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Keywords: Victory garden, WWI, WWII, climate change, community garden, Green America, sustainable food, nutritious food, home garden
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13min
October 24, 2025 7. To Spray or Not to Spray?: Understanding Both Sides of the Herbicide Argument with Beau Milton
Welcome again to the Rooted Rebellion Podcast! In this episode, join Ashton and fellow Orion Farmstead team member Beau Milton for an in depth discussion of weed classification and herbicide application. Walk away with a better understanding of herbicide's role in an agricultural operation, its harmful effects and the plants we choose to target!
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Keywords: Herbicide, regenerative agriculture, sustainability, Montana, weed, holistic
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53min
October 15, 2025 6. Local Plates, Global Impact: Abundant Montana's 33 x 33 Initiative with Erin Austin
Welcome to the Rooted Rebellion Podcast! Join Ashton for a conversation with Erin Austin of Abundant Montana about the 33 x 33 for Montana Initiative. Dive into this inspiring effort to fill Montana's plates with 33% local food by 2033.
33 x 33 for Montana Initiative — Abundant Montana
Find the Local Food Guide Magazine — Abundant Montana
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Keywords: Abundant Montana, 33 by 33 Initiative, Local Food, Food System, Sustainability, Community Partnerships, Food Security, Montana Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, Local Food Guide
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38min
October 08, 2025 5. A Culture Out of Context: Urban Farming with Ryan Farnau of F-Stop Farm
Hey friends! Thanks for joining us back on the Rooted Rebellion Podcast. In this episode, Ashton welcomes Ryan Farnau, owner and operator of F-Stop Farm, to the show. Ryan shares his journey from a career in photography to sustainable farming in urban lots. Together, Ashton and Ryan reimagine what it means to farm and how we find ourselves living as a culture "out of context." Follow along to hear how our everyday actions contribute to a planet under duress and our capacity to heal alongside one another.
F-stop Farm
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Keywords:
urban farming, food apartheid, community farming, sustainable agriculture, local produce
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56min
October 01, 20254. Equipping Ourselves to Live and Steward Well: Exploring Agrarian Literature with Dr. Leah Bayens
Welcome back to the Rooted Rebellion Podcast! In this episode, Ashton and Dr. Leah Bayens of the Berry Center Farm and Forest Institute explore the intersection of agriculture and literature, discussing how these fields intertwine and influence each other. They delve into:
The meaning and importance of "place"
Wendell Berry's contribution to agrarian literature
The role of social media and digital technology in forming community dynamics
Literature as "equipment for living well"
Agrarian literature recommendations
Join us today to discover the tie between a culture's agriculture and writing!
Keywords
agriculture, literature, education, Berry Center, agrarian, technology, community, nature
Home - The Berry Center
The Berry Center Farm And Forest Institute - The Berry Center
Bookstore at the Berry Center: https://www.berrycenterbookstore.com/product/birds-of-opulence/1881?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=true
https://www.berrycenterbookstore.com/product/the-unsettling-of-america/1321
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56min
September 25, 20253. Trash Talk: Creative Approaches to a Zero-Waste Lifestyle with Keilin Huang
Hey friends, and welcome back to the Rooted Rebellion Podcast! Join Ashton and Keilin Huang, the Development and Outreach Assistant Manager at Missoula-based nonprofit, Home Resource, for an insightful discussion of community waste management.
In this episode, you'll hear:
Stereotypes and realities of the zero-waste lifestyle
The socio-economic barriers to zero waste and how communities can support individuals in overcoming these challenges
The importance of community collaboration in achieving zero-waste goals, especially in smaller cities like Missoula
Keilin's personal experiences with dumpster diving, crafting, and other forms of creative reuse
Tune in for today's discussion and learn how you can make waste management fun!
Leading the Transition to a Circular Economy | Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Ashton's Email: [email protected]
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44min
September 17, 20252.Prescription Permaculture for an Ailing World: The Healing Power of Permaculture with Kareen Erbe
Hey friends! Welcome back to the Rooted Rebellion Podcast. In this episode, Ashton and Kareen Erbe delve into the transformative world of permaculture. Kareen shares her journey from activism to permaculture, highlighting the philosophy's potential to foster community resilience and sustainable living. Together, they explore:
the principles of permaculture
permaculture's application in modern society
the personal growth permaculture inspires
Tune in for an insightful discussion on how permaculture can guide us through times of transition and help us reconnect with the natural world.
Broken Ground Permaculture
Ashton's Email: [email protected]
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52min
September 10, 20251. Regenerative Agriculture as an Agent of Change: Meet the Orion Farmstead Team
Hey friends, and welcome to the Rooted Rebellion Podcast!
In our very first episode, you’ll meet the Orion Farmstead team—Ashton Todd, Alexis Campestre, and Beau Milton.
Together, we share the winding roads that brought us to our farm in western Montana, the dream that started it all, and how regenerative agriculture can put power back on your plate.
You’ll hear about:
Our personal journeys into farming and food sovereignty
The difference between self-reliance and self-sufficiency
The founding of Orion Farmstead (a permaculture farmstay)
Why food is more than fuel—it’s power, community, and resilience
By the end of this episode, you’ll know why Rooted Rebellion exists and what it might mean for you, too.
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24min

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