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Down to Earth: The Planet to Plate Podcast

Quivira Coalition and Radio Cafe
Regenerative Agriculture
Climate Change
Kivira Coalition
Agriculture
Local Food Systems
Soil Health
Sustainability
Industrial Farming
Bison
Renewable Energy
Antitrust Policy
Environmental Impact
Food Security
Carbon Credits
Water Solutions
Biodiversity
Sustainable Farming
Women In Agriculture
Hemp
Blackfeet Nation

Down to Earth is a podcast about regenerative agriculture, and it's for everyone who eats. We invite you to meet the people shaping a healthier food system—farmers, ranchers, scientists, land managers, writers, and many others. Designing a future that draws on both tradition and innovation, they're on a mission to change the paradigm so that the food we eat is healthy and long-term sustainable—for... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes101Founded9 years ago
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Mimi Casteel grew up on a vineyard in northwestern Oregon, where her family made wine as much for the passion as for the livelihood. She left home to study forestry and worked as a botanist for the forest service, but the pull of agriculture brought ... more

Six college students are bicycling from Washington State to Washington, DC, stopping at farms, restaurants, truck stops, and classrooms along the way, and asking, "What is the future of food?" In this podcast we talk two of them, Augusta Halle and Mo... more

Anthropologist Andrew Flachs's new book explores the food system through the lens of values like soil health, human health, biodiversity, and rural communities—not just profits and yields. In his new book, Feeding the World as if People Mattered: How... more

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Bees live at the foundation of our food system—but they are imperiled by industrial agriculture. Sarah Red-Laird is helping to revive farm and ranch lands by cultivating healthy and diverse bee habitats. She teaches bee-friendly practices, including ... more

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Recent Guests

Mimi Casteel
Winegrower, owner of Hope Well Wine
Hope Well Wine
Episode: The regenerative vineyard: Winemaking and wildness
Augusta Halle
Student cyclist and co-creator of Roots on the Road
Roots on the Road project
Episode: Riding Toward a Better Food System: A National Listening Journey
Molly Moore
Student cyclist and co-creator of Roots on the Road
Roots on the Road project
Episode: Riding Toward a Better Food System: A National Listening Journey
Andrew Flachs
Associate professor of anthropology at Purdue University; author of Feeding the World as If People Mattered
Purdue University / University of Arizona Press
Episode: Agriculture as if people mattered : A values-based perspective on the food system
Sarah Red-Laird
Founder and Director of Bee Regenerative
Bee Regenerative
Episode: Saving the bees that feed us: Cultivating pollinator-friendly agriculture
Nate Chisholm
livestock grazer with a background in forestry and ecologically based land management
Self-employed; based in Kenya
Episode: Return to the savanna: How grazing restores the land and reawakens our human roots
Taylor Muglia
Past host of Regeneration Rising; former New Agrarian Program Manager at Quivira; current role with Good Roots
Good Roots
Episode: Knowing When to Shut Down the Farm
Trevor Warmedahl
Cheesemaker, cheese educator; founder of Sour Milk School; author of Cheese Trekking
Sour Milk School; Chelsea Green Publishing (book: Cheese Trekking)
Episode: Chasing Cheese: One man's trek to learn from pastoral producers across the planet
Steve Glass
Board chair of Sudad Soil and Water Conservation District and biology and environmental science teacher at CNM
Sudad Soil and Water Conservation District
Episode: ReciproCity — Caring for urban land and water

Hosts

Mary Charlotte Domondi
Host of Down to Earth, co-produced by Radio Cafe and Kivira Coalition; focuses on regenerative agriculture and community-based food systems.
Kristina Britt
Co-host and Communications Manager at Quivira Coalition; involved in Regeneration Rising and New Agrarian Program.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 145 ratings
  • A most worthwhile show

    I’ve been listening to Down To Earth for about a year now—probably 2/3 of the episodes. I always get a new perspective and often something practical I can do. The guests are consistently good and often great. I only wish Mary Charlotte would challenge them a bit more.

    The last two episodes—on bees and on the savanna ecosystem were both excellent. I plan to listen to them again and decided to subscribe.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    CKP59
    United Statesa month ago
  • Always fascinating

    Interesting and very timely conversations conducted by one of the smartest and best interviewers around. Not to be missed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Constantin Reader
    United States9 months ago
  • Great conversations

    Love these interviews - fab information - Mary Charlotte is a polymath!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OldDogRun
    United States10 months ago
  • Inspiring

    Mary-Charlotte is one of the most perceptive interviewers around! Always inspiring guests with lots of good ideas for reconnecting with Earth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lilliam628
    United Statesa year ago
  • Virtual fence episode

    Great review, but I wish there was discussion on costs. The guests avoided the question.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan from NM
    United States2 years ago

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Overall high-quality interviews with consistently strong guests.
Listeners appreciate practical, research-backed insights and diverse topics.
Host is widely praised for preparation and thoughtful questioning.

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#171
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Talking Points

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Knowing When to Shut Down the Farm
Q: What were the signs it was time to shut the farm and how did you navigate the decision?
She explains escalating burnout, identity questions, and the realization that remaining in farming wasn't serving long-term goals; after discussing with her partner and weighing financial and personal costs, they chose to end the farming venture and reorient toward different work and life priorities.
Knowing When to Shut Down the Farm
Q: Tell us about how you got into agriculture.
Taylor describes growing up far from farming, discovering interest through a university agronomy path, a pivot into regenerative farming in Boulder, and eventually starting a diverse, experimental farm during the COVID era.
Meet Xochitl, Quivira's new Executive Director
Q: What are you most proud of in what you were able to accomplish and what were some of the challenges?
Xochitl highlighted key bipartisan achievements during her time in Congress, including water solutions and national park establishment despite the challenges of governance during major crises.
Meet Xochitl, Quivira's new Executive Director
Q: How did you get interested in agriculture and specifically regenerative agriculture?
Xochitl shared her background growing up near farming operations and the challenges her family faced, which inspired her interest in regenerative practices.
The perils and poetics of being a fire lookout
Q: How has writing poetry changed your relationship with writing generally?
It opened up new ways of playing with language and expressing oneself, embracing the limitations of haiku to distill essential thoughts.

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This show centers on regenerative agriculture and sustainable food systems, featuring farmers, ranchers, scientists, and policymakers who share practical insights and broader context for healthier ecosystems. Episodes span topics from soil health and pollinators to grazing, renewable energy, and community food systems, often weaving in local/global perspectives and hands-on lessons. A standout is the host's thoroughly prepared, curious interviewing style that invites diverse viewpoints, making complex topics approachable for a wide audience. The format frequently blends field stories with actionable ideas, partnerships, and policy angles, appealing to listeners who value ecological integrity, food justice, and long-term resilience of agricu... more

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1. Mimi Casteel
2. Augusta Halle
3. Molly Moore
4. Andrew Flachs
5. Sarah Red-Laird
6. Nate Chisholm
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