Unwinding curious minds: Fourth graders dig into soil facts
Richard heads to the classroom for this special episode, joined by a lively group of students, some vocal chicks, a regenerative farmer, and a soil scientist! Enjoy the background chirps and the deeply inquisitive minds of the fourth-grade class at The International School of Texas, led by their teacher, Mrs. Jennifer Passi, as they dlve into the world of soil and food. As part of the faculty at IST, Jennifer contributes to a curriculum rooted in global citizenship and core values like integrity and intellect. Her work in the STEM lab helps students develop the critical thinking skills necessary to navigate and protect the planet's future.
Host, producer: Richard Tufton
Co-host, producer: Claire Mackenzie
Editor: Meg Chatham
Score: Matt Griffin (poet & farmer) Instagram: @neidpath_farms
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ANDIE MARSH is a soil health specialist, science communicator, and founder of Rhizos LLC - a Soil Food Web certified lab. More than that, she is a human building relationship with land in a suburban context.
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Daniel Coindreau is the owner of Río Salado, a ranch in northern Nuevo León, Mexico. A first-generation cattle rancher since 2012, he has built his operation with a focus on productivity, resilience, and long-term sustainability. Since 2020, he has led the transition toward regenerative practices, including the development of adapted cattle genetics that enhance operational performance while improving soil health and restoring native ecosystems. He is also a partner in Tierra de Todos, a Mexican brand that brings poultry, eggs, and meat from regenerative producers to market.
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Amy Arnold (outro), Head Teacher who has embedded food, farming and sustainability across the curriculum at Barnham school.
Barnham CEVC primary school , Suffolk, UK
Euston Hall where Barnham do their farm visits
Shimpling Park Farm mentioned and featured in Six Inches of Soil Documentary
UK organisations mentioned by Amy
USA - agriculture for kids:
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