September 19 - 21, 2025
The Plains, VA
Kinloch Farm
About the Academy
What You Will Learn
- Explore the direct connection between healthy soils and improved human health
- Understand how regenerative farming practices can restore not only ecosystems but also contribute to human well-being
- Learn how regenerative agriculture practices support biodiversity, environmental health, and stronger communities
- How the food produced in healthy soils can improve nutrition, health, and quality of life
- How regenerative practices can address the root causes of health issues by improving soil and environmental health
- Understand the link between soil health and human health empowers individuals to make informed decisions for better health outcomes
- How regenerative agriculture can be a path toward physical, environmental, and community health
Who Should Attend?
This academy is for anyone interested in learning how soil health and regenerative farming practices can directly impact human health, whether you're a parent, healthcare professional, educator, community leader, or simply someone passionate about wellness and sustainability. This course is for anyone committed to fostering a healthier planet and improving the health of individuals and communities through regenerative agriculture and soil health practices.
Registration & Getting There
Cost of Tuition
Tuition of $1,500.00 includes
• Regen Ag 101 course ($499.00 value), which SHA recommends completing before the first day of class
• In-person attendance at the SHA, along with course materials, daily snacks, water, and lunch each day
• Access to future scheduled conference calls with the instructors and graduate portal on the SHA website
Cancellation Policy
The down deposit of $500 is non-refundable, but can be transferable toward any academy held in 2025 or 2026.
Classroom & Farm Location
Classroom
To be determined
Farm
Kinloch Farm
5313 Hopewell Rd,
The Plains, VA 20198
Hotel Information
To be determined
Lodging costs are separate from tuition. While it is not mandatory to stay at the accommodations listed here, we encourage attendees to book nearby lodging for the convenience of traveling to the classroom and farm locations.
Closest Airport
Washington Dulles (IAD) Airport
1 Saarinen Cir,
Dulles, VA 20166
Reagan National (DCA) Airport
2401 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Access Rd,
Arlington, VA 22202
Baltimore (BWI) Airport
7050 Friendship Rd,
Baltimore, MD 21240
About the Host Farm
Encompassing over 3000 acres of protected and historic farmland in Virginia’s Piedmont, Kinloch Farm operates at the intersection of agriculture and conservation. We believe these two activities are intertwined, which is why we pursue regenerative and adaptive management principles designed to support ecological processes and outcomes across our farm.
Through our management in our grasslands, savannas, riparian areas, and wetlands, we promote native species diversity, wildlife and pollinator habitat, refuge and nesting ground for migratory grassland birds, health and vitality of our waterways, as well as carbon sequestration. We quantify this work through our research partnerships with local, regional, and national organizations.
We pursue adaptive grazing practices with our cattle that are bred to consume Virginia forages and produce an outstanding animal. The grazing herd regenerates our land by improving soil microbiology, increasing water retention, storing carbon, and promoting a diversity of forages in our system. We operate in a system of patience, observation and adaptation.
Today, the third generation of Curriers are enthusiastically engaging in the family legacy with a retail market for Kinloch grassfed beef, honey and other locally grown foods. They are supported in this effort by a team of long tenured professionals in the fields of agriculture, conservation and business. With decades of investment in Kinloch’s land, animals and people and a strong sixty year relationship in the Piedmont, we are committed to bringing our relationship even closer in the goal of sharing our heritage with our Piedmont community.