March 14-16, 2024

The Rooted in Regeneration Summit, hosted by the Center for Agricultural Resilience at White Oak Pastures, is a groundbreaking event bringing together leading minds in the field of regenerative agriculture. This summit aims to foster discussions, share knowledge, and promote practices that enhance environmental sustainability, humane animal husbandry, and community empowerment. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear from distinguished speakers, participate in hands-on demonstrations, and engage in meaningful conversations about creating a more sustainable and regenerative future.

Keynote Speakers:

• Will Harris: A visionary in humane animal husbandry and environmental sustainability. His journey from industrial to regenerative farming is an inspiration to many.

• Tre’ Cates: A regenerative thought leader and entrepreneur. His expertise spans building healthy organizational environments and creating impactful social enterprises.

• Melissa K. Norris: Best-selling author of five books, prominent podcast host, and 5th generation homesteader on a regenerative teaching farm.

• Yadi Wang: A first generation farmer, left his career of being an environmental research scientist. Instead, he put all his energy on land stewardship, revitalizing ecosystem health and reforming the local food system that offers community health and wealth.

• Ryan Slabaugh: Founder of Think Regeneration, advocating for regenerative farming practices and leadership development in the agricultural sector.

• Alexis Baden-Mayer: Advocate for consumers’ right to safe, healthful food, and an environment rich in biodiversity and free of pollutants.

• Julia Johnson: Advocates for a just and regenerative food system, with a focus on animal welfare and environmental sustainability.

• Amy Milliron: Deeply committed educator in the regeneration movement. CEO of Deeply Rooted Ranch and the Executive Director and Founder of Fearless Farmers.

• Blake Alexandre: Soil Enthusiast & 4th Generation Dairy Farmer of Alexandre Family Farm, the United States’ first and only Regenerative Organic Certified dairy farm.