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Six Inches of Soil - The Podcast

Six Inches of Soil - The Podcast

Richard Tufton 18 Episodes May 14, 2026

Six Inches of Soil - The Podcast is a companion to the documentary of the same name, hosted by Richard Tufton. It explores regenerative agriculture, focusing on soil health, livestock, plants, and the people working to combat climate change and restore the planet. The podcast aims to build community and share stories about producing nourishing food and rebuilding rural communities.

Episodes

Unwinding curious minds: 4th graders dig into soil facts May 14, 2026 1:26:04 Unwinding curious minds: Fourth graders dig into soil factsRichard heads to the classroom for this special episode, joined by a lively group of students, some vocal chicks, a regenerative farmer, and a soil scientist! Enjoy the background chirps and the deeply inquisitive minds of the fourth-grade class at The International School of Texas, led by their teacher, Mrs. Jennifer Passi, as they dlve i
Under the Weather: How the water cycle starts with Soil Apr 14, 2026 1:21:03 Episode 14: Under the Weather: How the Water Cycle Starts with Soil Join us as we explore the critical relationship between soil, water, and weather with experts in climate science, regenerative ranching, and meteorology. Discover how land management practices influence water cycles, climate change, and resilience against extreme weather events.Host, producer: Richard TuftonCo-host, producer:
Unruly: Soil Secrets for Gardeners & Green Keepers Mar 11, 2026 1:24:38 SHOW NOTESEpisode 13: Unruly: soil secrets for gardeners and green keepersOn this episode our guests question all we think about weeds, bugs, soil life and the commonly used garden chemicals. You may start to look at your garden or public spaces in a very different way. They offer top tips on how to nurture our soils and plants, the show notes are full of vital links.  Host, produce
Unraveled: Mental Health in Farming Feb 10, 2026 1:25:10 FARMING MENTAL SUPPORT RESOURCES:If you or someone you love is struggling, help is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. In the UK, you can call 111 and select option 2 to access urgent mental health support. If you’re elsewhere, please seek out local crisis services in your country. You’re not alone. It’s okay to ask for help. Other resources
Unmasked: Behind the microphone Jan 20, 2026 1:03:57 FEATURING: Host, producer: Richard Tufton & Oscar TuftonCo-host, producer: Claire MackenzieEditor: Meg Chatham Director: Colin RamsayScore: Matt Griffin (poet & farmer) Instagram: @neidpath_farmsMegs Blog: https://regenagvocate.substack.com/From the Ground Up - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2RPjS3v6uA&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Df
Unclean: We’re bringing dirty back and uncovering the magic of microbes Dec 10, 2025 1:13:23 Host and producer: Richard TuftonCo-host and producer: Claire MackenzieEditor: Meg ChathamScore: Matt GriffinSix Inches of SoilWebsite: www.sixinchesofsoil.orgBook: sixinchesofsoil.org/bookInstagram: @sixinchesofsoilLinkedIn: six-inches-of-soil-b75059234Sponsored byFielden: fielden.comCode SOIL10 gives 10 percent off all whisky.Microbz: microbz.co.ukCode LOVESOIL gives 20 percent off.IntroductionW
Unseen - From Rural Roots to Rocket Routes Nov 24, 2025 1:19:52 Host, producer: Richard TuftonCo-host, producer: Claire MackenzieEditor: Meg Chatham Score: Matt Griffin (poet & farmer) Instagram: @neidpath_farmsCode SOIL10 gives 10% off all whisky on fielden.com.Six Inches of Soil film: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/  Six Inches of Soil book: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/bookWe explore one question: What does it mean to save us fro
Unbound: Better for Cattle, Better for Business Sep 26, 2025 1:30:28 Host, producer: Richard TuftonCo-host, producer: Claire MackenzieEditor: Meg Chatham Six Inches of Soil: Website: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/Book: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/bookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sixinchesofsoil/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/six-inches-of-soil-b75059234/IntroductionDr Grandin and Gabe Brown explore how uniting animal welfare with rege
Uncurdled: Dairy Diaries (part 2) Sep 18, 2025 39:07 In this second part of the Dairy Diaries we travelled to New York State to chat to Tom McGrath at Family Farmstead Dairy. We would like to have had him round the table for part one but the time differences didn’t work and it turns out Dairy Farmers work really hard!!The farm is nestled in the rolling hills of central New York, where Tom and his family currently milk 45 cows on their 158 acre farm.
Uncurdled: Dairy Diaries Sep 10, 2025 1:02:34 EPISODE 7 PART 1 UNCURDLEDThis is the first time we have featured the dairy industry. We decided to start with two family farms in the UK, one producing for their local community and the other running a highly successful yoghurt business.  They both have a deep connection to their soils and are caring for their land and communities. James Robinson: James farms at Strickley Farm
Unearthed: Joys of Soil Jul 25, 2025 1:26:51 Episode 6 - Unearthed  Host, producer: Richard TuftonCo-host, producer: Claire MackenzieEditor: Meg Chatham In the episode we are finally bringing us all back down to earthANDY NEAL : Andy is a Soil Microbiologist at Rothamsted Research. He is interested in understanding the feedback between plant primary productivity, soil structure and soil microbial metabolismTwitter @microb
Unbred: Heritage Grains Jun 18, 2025 1:10:26 Host, producer: Richard TuftonCo-host, producer: Claire MackenzieEditor: Meg Chatham Episode 5 - Unbred - Heritage Grains - this episode takes us back to the arable fields, this time we are focussing on crops that are closely related to the first-ever cultivated grasses. Our guests are working with these varieties to bring them to our plates and glasses, “these fields full of life” benefit ou

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