Gabe Brown is one of the pioneers of the current soil health movement. Gabe, along with his wife Shelly, and son Paul, own and operate Brown’s Ranch, a diversified 5,000 acre farm and ranch. The ranch consists of several thousand acres of native perennial rangeland along with perennial pastureland and cropland. Their ranch focuses on farming and ranching in nature’s image. The Browns holistically integrate their grazing and no-till cropping systems, which include a wide variety of cash crops, multi-species cover crops along with all natural grass finished beef and lamb. They also raise pastured laying hens, broilers and swine. This diversity and integration has regenerated the natural resources on the ranch without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and fungicides. Gabe recently authored the book, “Dirt to Soil, One Family’s Journey Into Regenerative Agriculture.

Joel Williams is an independent plant and soil health educator and consultant, who has worked extensively across Australia, Europe and North America. He holds a Bachelor of Agricultural Science specializing in plant and soil dynamics, alongside an MSc in Food Policy, where his research explored the motivations and barriers to the adoption of intercropping. Joel is widely respected for his ability to translate complex scientific research into accessible, practical knowledge, and is passionate about bridging the gap between science and practice in sustainable agriculture.

Mark and Laura Hoimyr are co-owners/operators of Box H Farm, near Gladmar, SK. At Box H Farm they grow grass, raise cattle and sell grassfed beef, pastured pork, and honey. Over the past 20 years, their farm has evolved from a conventional mixed grain and cattle operation to a forage-based business that grows nourishing food while working to improve the soil and grasslands they manage. There is nothing they love more than being out on our land, observing nature and learning new ways to enhance the beautiful prairie ecosystem.

Derek and Tannis Axten are third-generation farmers near Minton, Saskatchewan, where they own and operate Axten Farms with their family. They are recognized leaders in regenerative agriculture, with a strong focus on building soil health, biodiversity, and long-term farm resilience. Their operation integrates practices such as no-till farming, cover cropping, intercropping, and diverse grain production. Beyond primary production, they have invested in their own grain cleaning, food-grade milling, and direct-to-market channels to connect with end users. Derek and Tannis are active advocates and educators, frequently sharing their experience with producers, organizations, and the broader food community.