Ep 215 - The Power of Soil DNA Testing with Scott McElveen of Biomemakers | A Regenerative Future

Ep 215 - The Power of Soil DNA Testing with Scott McElveen of Biomemakers | A Regenerative Future

Author: Matt Powers August 9, 2026 Duration: 1:35:29
Watch the Full Episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/8dYJCpODUl8 Link to order a BeCrop Test kit: stores.biomemakers.com/producto/becrop-test/ Coupon code for 15% off: becrop15 For BeCrop Farm, reach out to Scott at scott.mcelveen@biomemakers.com

What if the damage we've done to our planet and our communities wasn't a permanent sentence, but the starting point for something more abundant? That's the core question explored in A Regenerative Future with Matt Powers. Through conversations with a global network of innovators, this podcast digs into the practical and philosophical shifts needed to move from extraction to regeneration. Matt, an educator and gardener himself, brings a grounded perspective to each discussion, focusing on real-world applications of permaculture principles that go far beyond gardening. You'll hear from people actively restoring soil, rethinking economies, and healing ecosystems, offering a collective vision that is both hopeful and actionable. The dialogue in this podcast consistently circles back to how these large-scale ideas can take root in our daily lives-in our backyards, our food choices, and our local connections. It’s not about theoretical ideals, but about the tangible work being done right now to create systems that give back more than they take. Tuning in provides a sense of connection to a growing movement, emphasizing that a regenerative future is built from countless small, intentional actions. Each episode serves as both a learning opportunity and an invitation to participate, framing regeneration as an accessible, living process.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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John Kempf pt 2 2024 R-Soil REWIND [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:04
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A Regenerative Conversation with John Kempf pt 1  | R-Soil REWIND [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:31
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Regenerative Agriculture with David Montgomery | R-Soil REWIND [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:07
R-Soil REWIND - watch Best-Selling Author David Montgomery's talk from R-Soil 2024!! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Bde49WBGfXk David will be joining us AGAIN this year!! Join Us For The FREE 5-Day Conference Focused…
A Microscopy-Powered REGENERATION with Matt Powers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37:50
Do You Want To Learn How To Use A Microscope To Evaluate Soil, Compost, Mycorrhizal Fungi, & MORE To Make BETTER DECISIONS & VERIFY YOUR WORK IS WORKING? Then this is the course for you!! The New Season of #Regenerative…
EPISODE 207 - The New Microbiometer Update with Laura Decker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:48
Get 15% Off the Microbiometer with coupon code: powers15 https://microbiometer.com/product/microbiometer-10-test-starter-kit/ Watch it on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/13UawHZWJHE Laura Decker is the daughter of the inv…
At-Scale Soil Microscopy LIVE with Matt Powers [FULL PRESENTATION] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:39:29
I often get asked "are people making a living with microscopy?" and while I begin the talk exploring and sharing information on the feedback loop of microbes between ourselves, our food, and the soil, I do answer that qu…