Basil's Harvest

Native plants add biodiversity to communities’ ecosystem. ???? Kelly Bloedorn, MS, a member of the BH team living in Minneapolis, frequently taps into resources at the University of Minnesota to identify the plants in her yard. “I found this goldenrod along a chain link fence near my yard, covered in bumblebees. Living in a city, I’m always excited to find a native flower in my yard that I didn’t plant. It helps remind me that biodiversity can exist anywhere, we just need to open our eyes.” Get familiar with regional native species and protect any volunteer plants that may pop up in the spring! Resources are typically available through university extension & outreach offices. #plantforward #bumblebees #nativeflowers #minnesota #biodiversity

Kelly Bloedorn from our team decided to shop local and try the recipe from our recent post, Butternut Squash & Black Bean Enchiladas! See how they turned out! ???? “I LOVE this recipe - the sauce compliments the enchilada filling perfectly! I also took this opportunity to visit my local farmer’s market to buy a squash and, after being drawn to the fresh herby smell at Burning River Farm’s stand ??, decided to get a bunch of cilantro for garnish. In my opinion, choosing local does not have to be all-or-nothing. Even a couple small substitutions can make a big difference - for nutrient-density and for taste!” -Kelly Burning River Farm is an organic farm in Frederic, WI that uses methods like cover crop rotation to build soil health. To learn more, visit burningriverfarm.com. #regenerativerecipes #soilhealthishumanhealth #regenerativeagriculture #autumnreicpes

"The Rodale Regenerative Health Conference brought together a diverse group of passionate professionals united by their commitment to advancing the mission of "healthy soil, healthy people, healthy planet." Surrounded by the autumn beauty of Rodale Institute, I was deeply moved by the innovative work being done across agriculture, food systems, and healthcare to create a more regenerative and resilient world. The experience was both humbling and awe-inspiring, leaving me with a renewed sense of purpose and hope for the future of our planet and its inhabitants. The conference featured inspiring keynote speakers, including Dr. Steven Chen, Anne Biklé, and Will Harris, each bringing powerful insights to the regenerative health movement. I had the privilege of connecting with remarkable individuals like Dr. Chen, Recipe4Health model, Anne Bikle, What your Food Ate co-author, and Brian Fowler from Northern Illinois University, who shared exciting developments about their edible campus initiative. Perhaps most humbling was the opportunity to share the stage with my esteemed speaking partners: Dr. Gary Soffer, Dr. Michelle Loy, and Dr. Lori Walsh. Together, we presented our talk titled "Soil to Health: An Integrative Approach to the Role of Sourcing in Food as Medicine & Regenerative Organic Agriculture in Health." This presentation encapsulated the conference's core themes, highlighting the intricate connections between soil health, integrative approaches in food as medicine, and human wellbeing. The collaborative atmosphere, bringing together diverse fields from agriculture to medicine, reinforced the interconnectedness of soil health, human health, and planetary well-being." - Erin #regenerativerecipes #soilhealthishumanhealth #regenerativeagriculture #localfood

?? Nourish Your Body, Know Your Food??? Winter squash isn't just comfort food—it's a nutritional powerhouse! Packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants, butternut squash brings more than just flavor to your plate. Try Ashley Simper's Black Bean & Butternut Squash Enchiladas for a cozy and delicious recipe that will keep you, your taste buds, and your body happy! #EatLocal #FarmToTable #SeasonalEating #WinterSquash #NutrientDense #FallRecipe

WE NEED YOU! Personalized nutrition, value of whole or minimally processed foods and robust microbiome research is linking eating habits and health in significant ways. Basil’s Harvest is assessing the understanding and knowledge gaps of agriculture, healthcare, and nutrition professionals. TAKE THE SURVEY by visiting the following link, or scan the QR code in the image. https://lnkd.in/gf25kGVY Please share this post and encourage other agriculture and healthcare professionals to do the same so together we can shape the future of healthcare practice. For more information about Basil’s Harvest, visit https://basilsharvest.org/ Thank you! #regenerativefoodsystems #planetaryhealth #soiltohuman #microbiome #dietetics #regenerativeag #regenerativehealthcare

“I would spend weeks in trenches, four, five feet down, running tile lines [irrigation] and the soil always smelled dead, smelled stale,” says Cotter. “And then when we started doing cover crops, I realized, wow, it smells good. Like a good cup of coffee.” __ Basil's Harvest centers around the belief that soil health is fundamental to human health. Through our work, we get to partner with incredible organizations and farms that share this belief and work on many different sides to support the health of the environment and the health of humans. Today, Minnesota Soil Health Coalition is sponsoring a Soil Health Field Day at Tom Cotter's Farm in Austin, Minnesota. They'll have field activities about cover crop ID and strip-till, with speakers Seth Watkins owner of Pinhook Farm, TJ Kartes of TJ Kartes Farm, and Jon Stevens, a crop nutrition expert. We are so excited about this event and wanted to share a bit about Tom Cotter and his farm with our community. Check out Mary Meade's great article in Green America about Tom's work around biodiversity, soil health, and living harmoniously with the land! #soilhealthishumanhealth #regenerativeagriculture

Looking forward to hearing from our own Erin Meyer, as well as Steven Chen and Will Harris, at the 2024 Rodale Institute Regenerative Healthcare Conference from September 9th - 12th!

A great article that reminds us about the importance of flavor in our #nutritious and #sustainable food. Keep an eye out for Basil's Harvest's seasonal regenerative recipe that is always flavor packed, nutritious, and sustainable!

The health of the soil in a community is connected to the health of people in their community. Basil’s Harvest is founded on this idea, and its team members have the lived experience to back it up. Get to know our team and their personal experiences with Basil's Harvest's mission in our webinar, “Healing from the Ground Up.” #soilhealthishumanhealth #regenerativeagriculture #cookwelleatwelllivewell … Interested in more? Check out https://basilsharvest.org/?

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