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Webinar Series

The Enlightened Soil Webinar Series offers insightful, educational content on soil science, plant health, crop production and agronomic techniques for implementing and maximizing a systems-approach to farming. Explore how EnSoil Algae™ a liquid concentrate of living green algae, is crafted to work alongside synthetic chemicals and other biologicals for improving production and achieving optimal agronomic and economic outcomes.

Hosted by the Enlightened Soil Webinar production team of Camille Newsom and Yazzy Rodrigues, the goal is to support and foster helpful connections among farmers, ranchers, agronomists and researchers in their quest to improve their implementation of regenerative agricultural practices.

Enlightened Soil Webinars

#1 - EnSoil 101 with Ray Archuleta

Ray Archuleta shares how he got introduced to EnSoil Algae™ and how this tool can drive change in the regenerative sector. Ray Archuleta is a Certified Professional Soil Scientist with the Soil Science Society of America and has over 30 years experience as a Soil Conservationist, Water Quality Specialist, and Conservation Agronomist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). After his retirement from the NRCS in 2017, Ray founded Understanding Ag, LLC, and Soil Health Academy, LLC, to teach Biomimicry strategies and Agroecology principles for improving soil function on a national scale. Ray also owns and operates a 150-acre farm near Seymour, Missouri that he operates along with his wife and family.

#2 - Increasing Cover Crop Success with Fred Morales

Fred Morales, the owner of Morales Feed and Supply in Devine, TX, has been in the farming industry since 1981. Fred shares the benefits of cover cropping and ways to optimize all plantings with EnSoil Algae™ and other tools for a significant return on investment.

#3 - EnSoil 101 with Founder and Chief Science Officer, Dr. George Taylor

Dr. George Taylor, Founder and Chief Science Officer at Enlightened Soil Corp, shares the science behind EnSoil Algae™, and the unique ways in which EnSoil Algae™ improves soil health and crop production reducing reliance on chemical fertilizer.

#4 - EnSoil Algae™ for Corn with Russell Hedrick

Russell Hedrick, 2022 dryland corn yield champion and EnSoil Algae™ user, shares how a combination of adaptive chemical and biological practices, guided by in-depth soil analyses, can impact corn yield and ROI.

#5 - Improve Production Efficiency with Dr. Jerry Hatfield

Dr. Jerry Hatfield is passionate about helping producers understand the dynamics that have a real impact on production and travels across the country to do just that! With an extensive background in agronomy, both in the lab and in the field, Jerry has a wealth of knowledge to share with the EnSoil Algae™ Community.

#6 - Reciprocity & Collaboration with Merideth Garrigan

Merideth Garrigan of Enlightened Soil Corp shares how reciprocity and collaborations have enabled us to work with amazing people and receive incredible feedback. She shares testimonials that truly showcase EnSoil Algae™’s benefits and emphasize our company and team values.

#7 - Empowering Farm Management Decisions with Data with Tucker Garrigan & Don Brewer

In this episode, Enlightened Soil Corp’s Head of Sales, Tucker Garrigan, shares what we’ve learned and where we’re headed informed by our 2023 Field Report. He is joined by Don Brewer, Farm Owner, EnSoil Algae™ user, and Enlightened Soil Corp partner who shares his experience working with the EnSoil Algae™ and with the team.

#8 - Raising Crops in the Desert with Dr. Yadi Wang

Yadi Wang serves as the General Manager at Oatman Flats Ranch, the only Regenerative Organic Certified wheat operation in the U.S. Southwest. Discover how he successfully cultivates crops in the challenging conditions of the Sonoran Desert while restoring balance to the entire ecosystem through regenerative practices, including the use of EnSoil Algae™.

#9 - Microbial Nutrition with Dr. Herb Young

Herb Young is a BeCrop® advisor and has his own regenerative citrus farm called Squeeze Citrus, LLC. Herb has worked with EnSoil Algae™ on citrus and peppers and shares his research with us, informed by the BeCrop analysis by Biome Makers.

#10 - Haney Test Introduction by Liz Haney

Liz Haney is a soil and ecosystem scientist, co-owner of Soil Regen, and co-developer of the Haney soil test. The Haney soil test is a revolutionary soil test that mimics natural field conditions, focusing on biological activity and nutrient availability. This method provides a comprehensive look at the living, dynamic system that is SOIL, enabling growers to accurately determine yield goals and the necessary steps to achieve them.

#11 - Unpacking the Haney Soil Test with Liz Haney Pt. 2

Liz Haney breaks down the Haney test, explaining each measurement, its significance, and how to improve it. She compares Russell Hedrick’s 2013 and current results to emphasize the importance of maintaining a balanced soil ecosystem.

#12 - The Role of Microalgae in the Rhizophagy Cycle with Dr. James White

In this webinar, Dr. James White, a professor of plant biology at Rutgers University, discusses the Rhizophagy cycle, where plants absorb soil microbes for nutrients. He advocates for biological agriculture, emphasizing its benefits for nutrient-rich crops and the environment. The discussion covers plant-microbe interactions and the symbiotic relationship between plants, bacteria, and algae.

#13 - Creating a Healthy Ecosystem Using Regenerative Practices with Donna Kilpatrick, Heifer Ranch

Donna Kilpatrick, Director of Regeneration at Heifer Ranch shares her experiences and strategies for maintaining soil biological activity and developing connections within the regeneration community. This discussion centers around the integration of livestock for regeneration, monitoring, and testing farming practices, and the benefits of cover crops.

#14 - Building Bridges for Regenerative Agriculture with Ryan Slabaugh, Think Regeneration

Think Regeneration founder, Ryan Slabaugh, joins the Enlightened Soil Webinar to discuss the common missing links crucial for creating new systems that lead to regenerative outcomes.

#15 - Rooted in Regeneration with Kelly Claudon and Carly Redding, CFAR

Community and education are our greatest assets in the pursuit to transform and regenerate our agricultural system. That’s why Kelly Claudon and Carly Redding from the Center for Agricultural Resilience (CFAR) join the Enlightened Soil Webinar to discuss the intersection of agriculture, education and community. CFAR, founded by Will Harris, has a mission to inspire a rethinking of a system using White Oak Pastures’ 25 year long production journey as a guide.
Jessica Murison - “My mission is to improve the lives of farmers in pursuit of advancing environmental conservation technology.” While pursuing a Crop Science degree with a minor in Biotechnology from California Polytechnic State University, Jessica got first hand exposure to the significance California agriculture systems have on our daily lives. She then dedicated her next chapter to farming commodity seed crops in a fast-paced multi-season program, and gained more insight into agriculture technology's impact around the world. This fueled her pursuit of an M.S. in Molecular Bioscience and Bioengineering from University of Hawaii Manoa.
Jorge Abrego​ - “Coming to Enlightened Soil Corp in the capacity of Chief Marketing Officer is a fantastic opportunity. It's a privilege to impact the trajectory of a company whose proprietary living-cell algae technology is dedicated to helping farmers implement a profitable regenerative agriculture business model.” With over 27 years of advertising agency and B2B marketing experience, Jorge thrives on developing multi-disciplinary marketing strategies for hastening the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices. As the recent Advertising Director at Acres U.S.A., Jorge has worked with a multitude of forward-thinking input companies in executing their GTM strategies and educating farmers on emerging techniques and science-based insights.
Camille lives by the words "when in doubt, ask nature." A true believer that our living world holds the answers we all are looking for, Camille holds a Bachelors of Arts in Education from Colorado College and a permaculture design certificate from Earth Activists Training. Prior to joining the ESC team, Camille worked as an emergency medical technician, taught middle school science, and farmed organic vegetables, grass-fed beef, and pasture-raised pork and poultry. Now rooted in Grand Rapids, Michigan with her partner and puppy, Camille spends her time writing poetry about the living and dying world, dancing to groovy live music, and trying to ground herself in the present moment.
Yazmeen holds a Bachelor's degree in Business and Sustainability from the College of Charleston. She has always been especially keen on protecting the environment and all living beings it embodies and feels most at home in nature hiking, surfing, meditating and digging her toes in dirt- the foundation of our life. She practices gratitude for Earth by committing to sustainable practices and being vegan. Yazmeen discovered that she could have the most significant impact on the environment through business after being apart of ImpactX. It is a rare and beautiful thing to completely intertwine one's passion with one's career, and Enlightened Soil has given Yazmeen the opportunity to do this. She held an 18-month Sales & Marketing Internship with Enlightened Soil Corp, managing social media channels and engaging in market research.
Stuart Williams is a pioneer of (1993 co-creator of the platform called “Making A Profit While Making a Difference” - for which he has been granted a Trademark), and a global leader in Impact Investing, Impact Entrepreneurship, and the Leadership and Management strategy known as Profit for Purpose. He is the creator of Impact Economics (Inclusive Capitalism) which is the future of Business, Capitalism, and Resilient and Inclusive Communities. After a rigorous 6-year pilot in Charleston, SC, Impact Economics is now being scaled across the world. It builds communities that are economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable for all of their residents. During his career, he has helped create almost $1B in realized shareholder value for the companies he started and sold, and or was an executive at. He is a renowned “Impact Ecosystems Architect”, advising Governments, Corporations, Families of Wealth, Community Leaders, and Foundations on how to embed Profit and Purpose strategies into their business, and personal, and public lives. He designed and still helps teach the award-winning, 6 credit ImpactX Class at the College of Charleston, plus Charleston’s free community class focused on inclusive Impact Entrepreneurship. Both classes allow people to participate in and personally benefit from the creation of a sustainable future. He is the founder of the Stuart Williams Impact Scholars program at The College of Charleston and of Impact Life Corp., a South Carolina Public Benefit Corporation purposed to help change the lives of unpaid family caregivers. He also mentors people wishing to make their Impact Dreams come true and created In Place Impact's global scholarship program, providing needs-based scholarships for people wishing to Make A Profit While Making a Difference in their own communities. Stuart is a Founder, CEO, Chairman, Speaker, Author, Mentor, and Board Member, and believes that: "What is in our heads makes us marginally dangerous to the status quo, but what is in our hearts makes us a global force to be reckoned with".
Andrew received his bachelor’s degree in Marine Science from Coastal Carolina University in 2003. He has 13 years of experience researching the taxonomy, life cycle, and ecology of Algae. He started his career at Baruch Marine Lab in Georgetown SC while still in school in 2001, and continued his work at the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources in Charleston, SC until 2009. He then transitioned over to work for the NOAA Phytoplankton Monitoring Network where he worked until shifting into research related to the taxonomy and distribution of deep-sea corals in 2014. Andrew says that "all of the work I’ve been a part of through the years has been driven by a desire to understand and conserve the balance of the natural environment, and I’m looking forward to applying that knowledge through Enlightened Soil Corp to improve global soil quality.
Frankie Riggs is a Charleston native who holds an M.A. in English from Bowling Green State University (OH). For over 20 years, she taught writing, literature, and communications at the college level. Frankie also has experience as a content writer, producing copy for several advertising companies that specialize in digital marketing. Additionally, she has a background in visual art. All of these skills have come in handy in her role as Director of Creative Marketing. She creates video ads for social media, produces En-Soil University instructional videos, and is the main contributor to brand content. ​ Years ago, Frankie decided that it was important to know where food comes from. Making educated consumer choices can affect both personal health and ecological sustainability. With that in mind, she is supportive of the local farming and fishing industry in SC, and is fascinated with organic gardening, wild-harvesting, and the healing properties of natural foods. When she found out George and Dale were starting a business that produces a live algal soil amendment for regenerative farming, she knew she wanted to help them out in any way she could. In May of 2020, Frankie began the detailed process of product licensing and registration in each of the 50 states. Along with marketing responsibilities, she is ESC's Compliance Coordinator, making sure the EnSoil Algae brand remains compliant with state agricultural regulators.
Chris Spaulding A veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, and a graduate of Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy in Salisbury, MD, Chris had dedicated nearly 20 years to a career in law enforcement and protection services before transitioning to Hydro Engineering. As Director of Operations at Watertech Equipment in Charleston, SC, Chris focused on documenting performance outcomes and Quality Assurance. While at Hydrozonix in Odessa, TX, he managed deployment, operations, and maintenance of advanced oxidation systems using ozone technology along with in-situ aeration applications. Subsequently, he went on to become Director of Operations at Blue Nano Technologies in Stuart, FL, a water remediation/treatment company. Chris says that "by joining the Enlightened Soil Corp team, I can leverage my knowledge of nano-bubble oxygen/ozone technology and dedicated myself to creating the pristine cultures Chlorella vulgaris needs to make En-Soil Algae."
Jennifer Wicker With decades of experience as an educator, and more than 10 years managing Sweetgrass Garden, Co-op, Jennifer is the face and voice of our EnSoil University instructional videos. In addition, Jennifer’s role at Enlightened Soil Corp is to work with George conducting on-farm research at Sweetgrass Garden, as well as local pastures using En-Soil on a wide variety of soils. Jennifer also is a successful grant writer, bringing in multiple grants, annually, to support on-farm research and business development. She also enjoys selling EnSoil, and works with sales and marketing with a focus on pastureland, produce farms, and private homes.
Tucker has spent his career in business development in the Charleston community. Originally from El Paso, TX with stops at The University of Mississippi and Atlanta, GA, he found a home in Charleston with his wife, Merideth, and their two daughters. His 20-year career in business has included contribution and leadership efforts for three successful tech startups that have grown to maturity. His focus is on business development and building meaningful relationships. All of his business experiences share important characteristics: innovative products, driven and compassionate people, and an obsessive commitment to service. Like many of the best things in his life, Tucker was lead to Enlightened Soil Corp by his wife. He feels this is a lifetime opportunity to help dedicated people realize the vision of a planet with healthy soil free of synthetic-chemical fertilizers. We will "do well by doing good" by finding like-minded people and recognizing how we can help their businesses and their missions succeed along with our own.
Merideth is a native of Mississippi and grew up exploring and photographing the vast backroads, gardens, farms, and dairies in her family history. Her experiences in these landscapes really shaped her purpose in life. A life-long learner, with a curiosity and wonder that can be attributed to her dad. She received a Journalism degree at the University of Mississippi and followed with a concentrated study of traditional and alternative photography at the Creative Circus in Atlanta, GA. She went on to work for several publications before starting her own freelance photography business in 2008. Merideth has raised two daughters in Charleston, SC. She was drawn to the community, its beauty, and to the familiar rural landscapes of home. An avid grower of food, a constant promoter of permaculture, and gardens that support life, Merideth has evolved a 15-year hobby into a new career. Merideth is a certified permaculturalist and a master rain gardener. She is focused on permaculture and regenerative methods for land repair and water protection. Merideth’s first encounter with EnSoil Algae and the way it nourished the soil and the plant life is a milestone day in her life. The knowledge we need to design and develop a sustainable and regenerative culture has been provided by our ancestors and from all living systems in place on Earth. Eureka! All we need to do is to listen. Driven by a deep desire to help heal people, communities, and to heal Mother Earth, Merideth find’s her fulfillment in helping people realize their dreams and supporting these dreamers at grassroots levels. She believes our strength is in our ability to collaborate to promote balance and resilience. We can do so much better. She is passionate about connecting humans with nature and with each other. She is here to act as a bridge in our community to foster those connections that ensure a sacred, healthy ecology and fair and balanced economy.
Dale Snyder : A native of Ohio, Dale was born and raised on the west side of Cleveland. He holds a B.A. in Literature from Ohio University and an M.A. in English Literature from Eastern Michigan University. In addition, he studied Television Production and Direction at New York University, all of which led to a 30-year career in the media industry, including management positions at TeleRep in NYC, WTAT-TV in Charleston, WJZY-TV in Charlotte, ABRY Communications in Baltimore, and Litton Entertainment in Charleston. After retiring from television, Dale joined the board of Sweetgrass Garden Co-op, Inc., a not-for-profit farm dedicated to growing healthful produce for the poor and hungry on Johns Island and Wadmalaw Island, SC. In keeping with the farm’s mission to alleviate food scarcity, he completed Trident Technical College’s Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture course in 2010, graduated in the first class of Clemson’s SC New and Beginning Farmers Program in 2011, attended Clemson’s NxLevel Entrepreneurship course in 2012, and was named to the board of the Sea Island Hunger Awareness Foundation in 2017. Today, Dale is the Farm Manager at Sweetgrass Garden on Johns Island, where he oversees the practices of Hueglekultur and organic growing. Dale has worked on a number of trial-based grants that explore the efficacy of natural soil amendments. Dale says that "getting involved with the team at Enlightened Soil Corp has taken my interest in natural farming to the next level".
Dr. George Taylor is a life-long gardener, and one of the founding members of the Sweetgrass Garden Co-op, a non-profit community garden on Johns Island, SC. In addition to working the garden, he has participated in a number of field trials and SARE grants testing organic fertilizer approaches. That is how he developed an interest in live algae as a biofertilizer. He was asked to conduct randomized studies comparing live algae with mushroom compost and unfertilized soil. Because of positive results with multiple plant species, he became an early investor in Enlightened Soil Corp. Today, he continues to do field trials and is testing algae’s effectiveness as a bio-stimulant in different settings, most recently, turf. Current studies will determine the optimal application schedule. In his non-gardening life, he is a professor of medicine (cardiology) at the Medical University of South Carolina. He has had broad experience as a clinical researcher and has observed that the design of research trials in medicine and agriculture are remarkably similar.