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Rob Herring has carved out a unique niche for himself in the regenerative movement as a documentary filmmaker, storyteller, and musical activist. Best known for his film The Need to Grow, in this episode we learn about Rob’s mycelial path to where he is now, with lots of ecological parallels & helpful resources sprinkled throughout. We cover many insights for creatives looking to find their path in the Earth-centered movement, as well a list of resources for farmers looking to transition away from chemical farming. This was such a fun episode to record and I know everyone will learn a lot!
Show notes:
- How Rob saw the need for transtioning away from doom & gloom type activism around GMOs & glyphosate, and decided to do it through solutions-based storytelling showing a diverse set of hopeful options in a documentary, The Need to Grow
- Rob’s creative leap into activism by writing songs about GMOs & other environmental issues, which went over well & people started connecting with him and bringing him opportunities.
- Through the journey to make the documentary, he learned how important soil is and that working with soil needed to be the focus of their work. It’s about restoring the carbon cycle through healthy microbial life and plant roots - getting away from extractive farming & helping heal the literal foundation of all life on earth.
- Overcoming the fear of sharing our creative work for the greater good - it allows us to spark passion and action in other people & remind them of the importance of their work.
- The importance of community to not feel like a weirdo - becoming mycelial as you connect through the curiosity to learn and help the planet.
- From Larry Santoyo & the Permaculture Academy of LA The concept of highest generalization: leading to positive change
- Bringing people together & catalyzing them by focusing on positive solutions that feel good and are inviting to do.
- How human health & planet health are the same conversations - the pollutants & healing solutions are the same. We are nature - it is not a metaphor!
- The Biggest Little Farm documentary as an example of accelerated regeneration by focusing on soil health.
- Yellowstone ecosystem transformation by reintroducing wolves: How Wolves change rivers
- Resources for farmers for moving away from using chemicals:
Kiss the Ground https://kisstheground.com
Farmer’s Footprint https://farmersfootprint.us
Replant Capital https://www.replantcapital.com
