Nutritious Food
Living soils grow food with greater nutrient density and long-term vitality.
EDUCATION EMPOWERING REGENERATION
- Growing Knowledge from the Ground Up
Empowering Education that Transforms Farms - and Lives.
Agriculture Classes & Sustainable Farming Methods
Soil Health Academy equips farmers, ranchers, educators, and food professionals with the knowledge and tools to apply regenerative practices that restore soil, boost profitability, improve water systems, and grow nutrient-rich food.
Through hands-on learning, real-world demonstration farms, and farmer-to-farmer education, we’re rebuilding the foundation of our food system: healthy soil.
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- Farmer-Led. Science-Backed. Education-Driven.
Healthy soil grows more than just crops.
Healthy soil grows nutritious food, strengthens farms, protects the environment, and builds resilient
communities — education is the key to making it happen.
Resilient Farms
Proven regenerative systems increase profitability, stability, and independence for producers.
Healthy Ecosystems
Soil health restores biodiversity above and below ground, strengthening entire ecosystems.
Clean Water
Regenerative practices improve water infiltration and reduce runoff, protecting waterways.
Climate Resilience
Healthy soils help farms better withstand droughts, floods, and extreme weather.
Stronger Communities
Farmer-to-farmer education builds resilient rural communities and shared knowledge.
For the People Who Shape Our Food System
For Farmers,
For Farmers,
Food Leaders, and
Change-Makers.
Step - 01
Learn the Principles
Build a strong foundation in soil biology, regenerative principles, and systems thinking through practical, science-backed education.
Step - 02
See It In Action
Experience regenerative practices firsthand on real farms, learning directly from producers who are applying these systems successfully.
Step - 03
Apply What You Learn
Translate knowledge into action with tools, frameworks, and support to implement regenerative practices within your organization.
Step - 04
Lead the Change
Join a growing network of farmers, educators, and food system leaders working together to regenerate soils, farms, and communities.
Experience regenerative education on real farms, led by producers.
Attend an Academy
- The People Behind the Mission
Meet the Team
Kim Barmann
President
Kent Donica
Secretary / Treasurer
Eric Fuchs
Vice President
Jill Pederson
Development
Doug Voss
Executive Director
Support Regenerative Education
Invest in Soil Health Education.
Every Contribution Supports Hands-On Learning And Long-Term Impact.
Your Support expands farmer-Led education that restores soil, strengthens farms, and builds resilient food systems.
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- Proven Impact
Real Results from Regenerative Education
Across farms and ranches, Soil Health Academy graduates are applying regenerative principles with confidence. In post-program surveys, participants report meaningful shifts in decision-making, management practices, and a strong belief that these changes will drive long-term profitability and resilience.
The Soil Health Academy experience was very inspirational and encouraged me to push for regenerative ag here on the Navajo Nation. Thanks to what I learned at SHA, I can work on bringing life back to my soil and will teach our youth and others in the community to do the same.
The Soil Health Academy team taught us how to save our farm by lowering input costs and by getting higher premiums through direct marketing.
The Academy was a real eye opener. You all did such a great job presenting, and the fact that you are living what you’re teaching made all the difference. You’ve changed our way of thinking, and we’ve already started putting into practice what we learned.
The Soil Health Academy has been instrumental in taking my soil/farming knowledge (and hence the direction of my business) to the next level.
In my experience, limited though it may be, one of the most profound interactions for a student to encounter, is an instructor who truly believes in the message they are transmitting and the SHA has this in spades. This was an inspiring experience that I will return to as often as opportunity allows and I hope to increase my involvement in any way I can.
In my experience, limited though it may be, one of the most profound interactions for a student to encounter, is an instructor who truly believes in the message they are transmitting and the SHA has this in spades. This was an inspiring experience that I will return to as often as opportunity allows and I hope to increase my involvement in any way I can.
In my experience, limited though it may be, one of the most profound interactions for a student to encounter, is an instructor who truly believes in the message they are transmitting and the SHA has this in spades. This was an inspiring experience that I will return to as often as opportunity allows and I hope to increase my involvement in any way I can.
The Academy was a real eye opener. You all did such a great job presenting, and the fact that you are living what you’re teaching made all the difference. You’ve changed our way of thinking, and we’ve already started putting into practice what we learned.
- Upcoming Academies
Upcoming Academies
and Events
August 11-13, 2026
Adaptive Grazing Systems for Land and Livestock Resilience
Voss Farms - Paynesville, MN
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Learn. Support. Regenerate.
- From the Field
