Natalie Forstbauer,
Founder and Editor-In-Chief
Natalie was born and raised on an organic and biodynamic farm in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia, Canada.
She brings a wealth of diverse experience in the farming industry to Heart & Soil Magazine with her entrepreneurial mindset, training in alternative medicine, and experience working with her family's award-winning farm.
On the business side of regenerative farming, Natalie has pretty much done it all: selling into stores, wholesalers, restaurants, and at farmers' markets throughout British Columbia. Working on the front lines of the emerging organic retail industry, she's packed orders in organic warehouses, sold her family farm products into retailers across Canada such as Whole Foods, and discovered true healing through a brain injury while farming.
Natalie is passionate about discovering and sharing what makes a farm successful on all levels. It's not just about the food you grow. It's about connecting with your farm, the people you sell to, how you grow your business, how you take care of yourself as a farmer... how you take care of your soil, and the land you farm, and how you care for and nurture the animals, wildlife, bugs, and ecosystem.
Heart & Soil Magazine is Natalie's response to the demand for quality information and advice with the increasing popularity of regenerative farming around the world.
Natalie also owns a small organic farm in Southeastern Saskatchewan.
Leslie Ambrose,
Executive Editor
Leslie is a best selling author, Certified Transformational Leader, and editor extraordinaire of Heart & Soil Magazine, as well as a nature lover and backyard gardener with a passion for authenticity.
When she's not behind the computer screen as chief pencil pusher for Heart & Soil, you will often find her in the kitchen cooking her favourite fresh foods for her family and friends or on adventures with her daughters.
She brings her wisdom as a sage communicator, coach, and creative in her work with others. Her humour and divine essence puts people at ease to deepen into their inner wisdom and to connect with what matters most. Her background includes a Bachelors in Business, Certified Public Accounting, and varied business experience.
Personal note:
As editor, I've had the pleasure of exploring fascinating content in the world of regenerative farming & gardening. I'm amazed at the direct impact of agriculture and soil health on our own health. DIRECT IMPACT.
I’ve read science, data, research, and hands-on experience from global experts, farmers, and gardeners, and I understand so clearly how our climate and global regeneration is dependent on regenerative agricultural practices. Our Earth needs us all to be mindful soil stewards, whether farming, tending a yard, or choosing which food to buy.
I’m thrilled to be part of the Heart & Soil Community, a rich and resourceful network of uplifting connection and powerful impact.
Deep gratitude for our contributors
THE SOIL SUMMIT 2024
Transform your soil into a living biodiverse ecosystem with affordable organic, biodynamic, natural, regenerative farming practices.
SPEAKERS
Chris Trump, Biomei Solutions
Robby Gass, ALBA Organics
Dr. Elaine Ingham, Soil Foodweb School
Ernst Götsch, Agenda Götsch
Dr. James White, Professor at Rutgers University
Glenn Elzinga, Alderspring Ranch
Gary Zimmer, Zimmer Ag
Gabe Brown, Understanding Ag
Yannick Van Doorne, Electroculture Van Doorne
Hans Forstbauer, Forstbauer Farm
Jo Tobias, Regenerative Soils & Living Compost Specialist
Evan Folds, Be Agriculture
Laura Decker, Prolific Earth Sciences
Dr. Rob Blakemore, Soil Ecologist
David Johnson, Molecular Biologist & Hui-Chun Su
Jodi Roebuck, Roebuck Farm
Chanvirak Bun, Organic Sheep Farmer, Cambodia
Julie Bradley-Low, The Farmer Yoga Teacher
Natalie Egger, Egger Consulting
Ruth Tschannen, Eurythmist
THE SOIL SUMMIT 2023
Build healthy soil, create a farm ecosystem, work with indigenous microorganisms, & more with Biodynamics and Korean Natural Farming
SPEAKERS
Dr. Vandana Shiva, Physicist, Ecologist, Activist, Author
Dr. Elaine Ingham, World-Renowned Soil Biologist
Chris Trump, Director at Biomei, KNF Teacher and Mentor
Robby Gass, Organic & Biodynamic Soil Expert
Steven Cornett, Farmer and Educator, Nature’s Always Right
Tom Stack, Organic Farmer, KNF Dairy
Walter Moora, Biodynamic Sacred Farmer, Finca Sagrada
Chris Boettcher, Organic Biodynamic Farmer, Grassroots Farm
Hans-Günther Kern, Consultant, Lecturer for Bio-dynamics
Brooke Kornegay, Homesteader & Host of The Soul Soil Podcast
Gary Caton, Astrologer, Celestial Calendar Contributor
David Paterson, General Manager and Winemaker, Tantalus Vineyards
Brian Maisenbacher, Earth Grower
Andrew Couzens, Composter, Small Market Gardener
Allen Clements, Gnomewood Farm
Anthony Mecca, Biodynamic Demeter Alliance
Ryan Boland, Chief Business Officer, Mercola Market
Koby Guye, Cellar Door Collective
Mike Biltonen, Know Your Roots
Niklaus Forstbauer, Biodynamic/Organic Farmer, Forstbauer Family Natural Food Farm
Titia Posthuma, Biodynamic Farmer
Hans Forstbauer, Natural Earth Farmer
Blake Rymer, KNF Farmer, TN Mtn Farm
Gaby González, Founder Compostas del Duero
Tad Hargrave, Marketing for Hippies
Anna Jones-Crabtree, Vilicus Farms
Annamarie Klippenstein, Organic Farmer, Klippers Organic Acres
Dr. Stephanie Seneff, Senior Research Scientist, MIT
Nicolette Richer, Regenerative Medicine Educator
Ruth Tschannen, Eurythmist
THE GARDENING SUMMIT 2023
Transform your garden and your health with 20 sessions on organic gardening and regenerative health
SPEAKERS
Dr. Barre and Deborah Lando, AlfaVedic
Dr. Chris Boman, Chiropractor & Homesteader
Cate Stillman, CEO at Club Thrive Global
Stacey Murphy, Grow Your Own Vegetables
Joe Lamp'l, Joe Gardener, Online Gardening Academy
Jared Regier, Vegetable Academy
Jordan Mara, Restorative Gardener, Mind & Soil
Greg Reese, 1000 Tiny Farms, Host of Farmers' Footprint The Garden Club
Charles Dowding, No Dig Gardener
Brian Minter, Master Gardener, Country Garden Ltd
Ruth Tschannen, Biodynamic Gardener
Troy Hinke
Hans-Günther Kern, Consultant, Lecturer for Bio-dynamics
Laura Decker, Prolific Earth Sciences
Jolene Wainwright, Our Sanctuary Garden
Ashley Esakin, Soil Scientist, Gardening in Canada
Nicolette Richer, Chronic Disease Reversal Educator
Dr. Zafar Adeel, Executive Director, Pacific Water Research Center
Barbara Lawson, Meet Me in the Dirt
Hans Forstbauer, Natural Earth Farmer
ISSUE 15 - REFLECTIONS
Plan for soil fertility and healthy flavorful crops using living pathways, biodynamics, permaculture, compost, cosmic forces, inspiration, and more. Heal with gardening and find energy in art.
CONTRIBUTORS
Nicole Masters, Agroecologist
Paul Bourne, PEG Barbados
Dennis Skoworodko, Our Farm
Barbara Lawson, Meet Me in the Dirt
Jared Regier, Vegetable Academy
Gary P. Caton, Astronomer
Dujon D. Blondel, Green Glow Gardens
Julia Gillmor, TrailBlazeHER
Lisa Winston, Artist
Tammy Everts, Baker
ISSUE 14 - SOIL TO TABLE
Transform your soil, land, and health with biological inputs, regenerative ranching, syntropic agroforestry, sustainable practices, urban gardening, fall gardening hacks, the power of perseverance, transformative art, delicious recipes, and more.
CONTRIBUTORS
Anne Biklé and David Montgomery
Robert Galarneau, Top Horizon Ag Inputs
Dr. Elaine Ingham, World-renowned Soil Microbiologist
Shani Eisenmann, Waima Hill Organic Farm
Rubie Simonsen, EcoFarm
Seth Nitschke, Mariposa Ranch
Ivan Sellers, Horto do Amor
Diane Epstein, Biophilic Artist
Kat Lanteigne, Urban Gardener
Koen van Seijen, Investing in Regenerative Agriculture Podcast
Antonella Ilaria Totaro, Investing in Regenerative Agriculture Podcast
ISSUE 13 - NOURISH TO FLOURISH
Nourish your soil, health, & bottom line. Soil health principles, permaculture design techniques, & a fresh perspective on organics. What your soil microbial life needs. Why your body needs the micronutrients of healthy food. Year-round growing.
CONTRIBUTORS
Nicole Masters, Agroecologist
Linda Harvey, Biodynamic Gardener
Vicky Van Andel, Artist
Dan Kittredge, Bionutrient Food Association
Dale and Chelsea Klages, Greenhouse in the Snow
Jolene Wainwright, Our Sanctuary Garden
Phil Nauta, Organic Gardener and Educator
Sarah Figueroa, My Adventure Kitchen
Nicolette Richer, Regenerative Medicine Health Educator
Joanne Alfonsi, Urban Gardener
ISSUE 12 - SPROUTED IN REGENERATION
Regenerate your soil, plants, community, and health. Turn food waste into community resources. Make your own JMS. Grow your own groceries. Plant a food forest. Use sprouts for health repair. Transformative Indigenous-led regeneration.
CONTRIBUTORS
George Sampare, Tea Creek
Joseph Ferraro Gardener
Fair Amount Food Forest
Jennifer Baichwal, Filmmaker
Annamarie Klippenstein, Klippers Organic Acres
Igor Sill, Sill Family Vineyards
Marisa Flannery, Soil Scientist
Gaby González, Biodynamic Composter
Maggie Stuckey, Gardener and Author
Brian Maisenbacher, The Earth Grower
Lisa Mumm, Mumm’s Sprouting Seeds
Hans-Günther Kern, Biodynamic Association UK
Nicolette Richer, Regenerative Medicine Health Educator
Stuart Lilley, ReFeed Farms
ISSUE 11 - POWER OF THE PAUSE
Pause, restore, renew your mind, body, soul, and soil. Work with nature, collaborate with water, and tune into the 5 elements. Market your Biodynamic products, understand glyphosate facts, and be part of justice in the food system.
CONTRIBUTORS
Liz Carlisle, Professor, UC Santa Barbara
Ryan Boland, Mercola Market
Chris Trump, Korean Natural Farming
Erica Gies, Journalist
Nicolette Richer, Regenerative Medicine Health Educator
Kelly Ryerson, Independent Public Health Advocate
ISSUE 10 - REVIVE & THRIVE
Revive your soil and your health with new soil science, farm features, family farming, livestock, A2/A2 dairy, discovery organics, nutrient-dense food, healthy habits, and more.
CONTRIBUTORS
James Francis White, Jr., Professor, Rutgers University
Jeff Lowenfels
Blake Wydeman, Artist
Brody Irvine, Discovery Organics
Regenerative Organic Alliance
Sharon Egan, Alexandre Family Farm
Heriberto and Benina Montes, Burroughs Family Farms
Ian, Linda, and Zach Grossart, Howpark Farms
Vanessa Nunes-Alexandre, Alexandre Family Farm
Stephanie Alexandre, Alexandre Family Farm
Omoke Ogaro Brian, The Organic Guy
Joelene Gambichler
Nicolette Richer, Regenerative Medicine Health Educator
IFOAM – Organics International
Dawit Gebregziabher, featuring Mrs. Haregu Gobezay, Ethiopia
ISSUE 9 - GROWING IN ABUNDANCE
Growing in abundance with food forests, urban farming, homesteading, new farming, sacred farming, regenerative health, food, music, art, and community.
CONTRIBUTORS
Dr. Judy Fitzpatrick, Prolific Earth Sciences
Deanna Ambrose
Vancouver Urban Food Forest Foundation
AY Young, musician
Liz Chick, artist
National Resources Defense Council
Rita Jean Flemming
Walter and Susan Moora, Finca Sagrada
Alana Henry, Young Family Farm
Stephanie Oswald, Parenting Chaos
Non-Toxic Neighborhoods
Joelene Gambichler
Nicolette Richer, Certified Regenerative Health Educator
Chef Ben Elliot, Saltbox Kitchen
Farmer Mark Congdon, Saltbox Farm
ISSUE 8 - SEEDING OPPORTUNITY
A celebration of seed wisdom, and the opportunities in our fields and in our lives. Seeding opportunities with literal seeds, farming experience, health, food, nature, art, and community.
CONTRIBUTORS
Amanda Forstbauer-Bourrie
Brian Maisenbacher, Founder, Earth Grower LLC
Dr. Judy Fitzpatrick, Prolific Earth Sciences
Nicolette Richer, Regenerative Medicine Health Educator
Hipcamp
Kali Forstbauer, Organic Leaf Drop
Hans Günther Kern for Biodynamic Association UK
Caroline Hegstrom, The Boreal Farm
John Mills, Eagle Creek Farm
Dr. Robert J. Blakemore, Ecology Scientist
Perfect Earth Project
Non-Toxic Neighborhoods
Julie Bradley-Low, The Farmer Yoga Teacher
Ashley Madden, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant
Allan Kuhn, Camphill Communities Ontario
Annette Parsons, Camphill Communities Ontario
ISSUE 7 - ROOTED IN WISDOM
Regeneration powered by soil health, organic agriculture, agroecology, hedgerows, perennials, community, outreach, healthy food, music, art.
CONTRIBUTORS
Paul Hawken, Project Regeneration
Elke Deurr, WEb of Life Foundation
Harli Cameron
Dr. Judy Fitzpatrick, Prolific Earth Sciences
John Bailey, Hopland Research and Extension Center
Karen Rifkin
Heidi Hermann, Strong Arm Farm
Ed Schmidt III, River Bend Orchards
Conscious Ground
West Coast Seeds
Nicolette Richer, Certified Regenerative Health Educator
Chef Derek Gray, Row Fourteen
Tom Morris, Emoji Botanicals
Samuel Sarr, Kailend Farm
ISSUE 6 - FEED THE SOUL OF YOUR COMMUNITY
Food is essential to the soul of a community, whether growing in your healthy soil, offered at a farmers’ market, used as medicine in your kitchen, or as a shared meal.
CONTRIBUTORS
Nicolette Richer, Regenerative Medicine Health Educator
Darcy Smith
Marie-Pierre Bilodeau, REFARMERS
Sam and Georgina Baker, Levenvale Farm
Jeff Paul, Buena Fruta Farm
Kathryn Aunger, Earth Haven Learning Centre
Rosemary Tayler, Earth Haven Learning Centre
Dr. Elaine Ingham, Microbiologist
Leyna Lightman
Alan Chubb, Quoins Organic Vineyard
Richard Robinson and Wendy Mechaber, Hopestill Farm
Stefan Butler and Lindsay Cornwell, Nutrient Dense Farm
Janice Smith, Artist
Donna Schwenk, Cultured Food Life
Rita Flemming
Lisa Jendza, Freedom Kitchen
Heather O'Hara, BC Association of Farmers' Markets
ISSUE 5 - SOIL IMPACTS YOUR HEALTH
Living soil is a gift of the Earth for us to steward responsibly. How does it impact YOUR health? And... how do YOU impact ITS health?
CONTRIBUTORS
Dr. Stephanie Seneff, Senior Research Scientist, MIT
Dr. Ryan Lewis, Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Thierry Vrain, Molecular Biologist
Sarah Figueroa, My Adventure Kitchen
Hans Forstbauer, natural earth farmer
Donna Maltz, Soil to Soul Academy
Dr. Elaine Ingham, Microbiologist
Sask Organics
Biodynamic Federation Demeter International
Demeter Association, Inc.
Kim Konte, Nontoxic Neighborhoods
Dr. Bruce Lanphear, Pediatric Epidemiologist
Jeff Paul, Buena Fruta Farm
Sam and Georgina Baker, Levenvale Farm
Rey and Ryan, BluFarm Organics
Henrique Sloper de Araujo, CEO Camocim Organic
Kali Star, Soup Sorceress
Paula Brett, Artist
Julie Bradley-Low, The Farmer Yoga Teacher
Cate Stillman, The Yogahealer
Emoji Botanicals
Nicolette Richer, Certified Regenerative Health Educator
Michael Kennard, Compost Club
ISSUE 4 - REGENERATE RESTORE RENEW
We hear a lot about regeneration today, but what does it really mean?
CONTRIBUTORS
Steve Churchill, Urban Worm Company
Dr. Robert J. Blakemore, Ecology Scientist
Ron Finley, Founder Ron Finley Project
Rosemary Tayler, Earth Haven Learning Centre
Anna McAvoy-Emrick, Biodynamic Association
Charles Dowding, No-Dig Farmer
Dr. Elaine Ingham, Microbiologist
WWOOF
Nicolette Richer, Certified Regenerative Health Educator
Rebecca Lefebvre, BSW, BSN, RN
Gene and Shelly Covert, Covert Farms Family Estate
Dylan Lehmann and Grace Gamage, Broom and Brine Farm
Kadir and Fakhirah, Kira Organic Farm
Liz Duerholt, Founder and Executive Director of Redefin'd
BAIF Organization
Jen Seymour, Artist
ISSUE 3 - GLOBAL REGENERATION THROUGH FARMING AND GARDENING
We are called to rise, to gather, to steward, to grow, to amplify and to deepen into nature's wisdom.
CONTRIBUTORS
Travis Forstbauer, Forstbauer Farm
Walter Jehne, Regenerate Earth
Stephen Curtain, Regenerate Earth
George Young, Fobbing Farms
Chris Trump, Korean Natural Farming
Bruce French, Agricultural Scientist
Food Plants International
Dr. Vandana Shiva
Glenn Elzinga, Alderspring Ranch
Biodynamic Federation – Demeter International
Farm School Pomburpa
Jen Hansard, Simple Green Smoothies
Ronnie Cummins, Regeneration International
Kate Spring, Good Heart Farmstead
Limbua Group
Finian Makepeace, Co-Founder Kiss the Ground
Ryland Engelhart, Co-Founder Kiss the Ground
Rodale Institute
Ron Finley, Founder Ron Finley Project
Aube Giroux, Modified, The Film
Donna Maltz, Soil to Soul Academy
Didi Pershouse, Founder Land and Leadership Initiative Greenpeace
Regeneration International
ISSUE 2 - GARDENING HACKS
The power of gardening and listening to nature.
CONTRIBUTORS
Darby Weaver, High Mowing Organic Seeds
Timothy Forstbauer, Organic Leaf Drop Farm
Kevin Espiritu, Epic Gardening
Marie-Pierre Bilodeau, REFARMERS
West Coast Seeds
Charles Dowding, No-Dig Farmer
Kali Star, Soup Sorceress
Odelia Chan, gardener
Solara Goldwynn and Tayler Krawczyk, Hatchet & Seed
Dr. Jacqui Wilkins, ND
Darcy Smith, Young Agrarians
Matt Powers, The Permaculture Student
Karalyn Hingston, Food Plant Solutions
Diane Epstein, Artist
ISSUE 1 - REGENERATIVE CONVERSATIONS
Planetary health starts with soil and the foods we eat. What can you do?
CONTRIBUTORS
Jeff Moyer, CEO, Rodale Institute
Sarah Dent, Young Agrarians
Darcy Smith, Young Agrarians
Dana Penrice, Young Agrarians
Chef David McMillan
Marie-Pierre Bilodeau, REFARMERS
Dr. Elaine Ingham, Microbiologist
Kate Spring, Good Heart Farmstead
Dag Falck, Organic Program Manager, Nature’s Path
Leslie Ambrose, Ambrose Empowerment
Farmer’s Footprint
Diane Epstein, Artist
Aube Giroux, Kitchen Vignettes
OMRI
Jackie Marie Beyer, Green Organic Garden Podcast
Eric Payseur, Organic Transition Manager, Canadian Organic Growers
Kevin and Annamarie Klippenstein, Klippers Organic Acres
Ken McCormick, IFOAM
Niklaus Forstbauer, Forstbauer Farm
Arran Stephens, Chair & Co-Founder, Nature’s Path
