In her latest book, The Soil Will Save Us, Kristin Ohlson lays out a thesis that farmers and climate researchers have been talking about for decades--that a change in farming and forestry techniques could collect and hold enough carbon in the ground to not only mitigate but reverse global warming.

Attend a sneak preview of select scenes from the upcoming documentary, Kiss The Ground. This film is scheduled to hit theaters in 2018 and is the first of its kind to provide a clear solution to climate change through food choices. Based on a forthcoming book with the same title, Kiss the Ground, this film will focus on Regenerative Agriculture and the heroes on the front lines of this new agricultural and food revolution.

A panel discussion and Q&A, featuring voices from the documentary and industry leaders, will immediately follow the screening.
Room: Marriott, Grand Salon F

Hope for the future depends on reversing three disturbing trends: unprecedented concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, skyrocketing rates of diet-related chronic disease, and rapidly diminishing natural resources, especially water. These problems have one thing in common: They can't be solved without soil. We might take dirt for granted, but we can't do much without it. In this briefing, experts will explain how our ability to feed the world and cool the planet depends on how we care for the soil.

United States Senator Bernie Sanders' office has invited Kristin Ohlson to speak during a U.S. Senate briefing. Among topics covered, Kristin will discuss her recent article on how crop insurance has discouraged regenerative farm practices.

Speakers (TBC)
Will Allen, Cedar Circle Farm, VT
Diana Donlon, Director, The Soil Solutions Project, Center for Food Safety
Dr. Kristine Nichols, Chief Scientist, The Rodale Institute
Kristin Ohlson, author, The Soil Will Save Us
Judith Schwartz, author, Cows Save the Planet and Water In Plain Sight
David Smith, Deputy Chief for Soil Science and Resource Assessment, Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Sponsors: Organic Consumers Association, Regeneration International
Co-Sponsors: Biodiversity for a Livable Climate, Center for Food Safety, GrassPower, Regeneration Vermont, Rodale Institute, Soil Solutions

Presentation from 10 - 11:30 am. Despite the majority of nutrition professionals being concerned with climate change and its impact on human health only about one-third of dietitians are incorporating climate change mitigation strategies into practice, which include efforts to reduce or prevent emission of greenhouse gases. After this session, participants will be well versed on the state of the climate, how it affects agriculture, and how it will impact human health globally and locally in the years to come. Planned with The Academy Committee for Lifelong Learning.

Friday morning plenary speaker at the Soil Not Oil Conference.

Join keynote speaker, Kristin Ohlson, for the 34th National Forum which provides an opportunity for grassroots advocates, scientists, and policy makers to share our efforts and build local, state and national strategies for strength and growth. April 15 -16, 2016.

Afternoon workshop and book signing. 2 - 7:30 pm.

Patagonia Speaker Series - private event.

Reception/meet and greet at 5:30pm; lecture 7-8:30 pm; book signing 8:30-9pm. Sponsored by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum.

Meet Kristin Ohlson during the Visiting Author Series in Seaside, Oregon.

A conversation​ with Cleveland Metroparks CEO Brian Zimmerman, Thriving Communities Institute Director Jim Rokakis, and Kristin Ohlson, facilitated by ​City Club​ of Cleveland CEO​ Dan Moulthrop.

Kristin Ohlson will present a talk entitled Soil: Our Agent of Climate Recovery and sign books. Meet and greet at 6:30 pm, talk at 7:30 pm. Sponsored by Benton Food Freedom, Natural Step Ministry, 350Corvallis.org, and Citizens Climate Lobby.

Assessing soil biodiversity and its role for ecosystem services
10:45am - 12:30pm - Panel Discussion: How to translate scientific knowledge in soil policies and for soil management? What are the bottle necks for such translation?

Tune in at 2:00pm Pacific to a live interview with Caroline Casey of The Visionary Activist show.

Author Talk on Speakers Forum with John O'Brien. Listen to the show: Can The Soil Really Save Us From Climate Change?

Live radio discussion on Talk of Iowa with Charity Nebbe. Tune in at 10am central time.

Part of the Rocky Mountain Land Series.

Walking Tour starts at Sun and Soil Juice and explores the surrounding neighborhood. Sponsored by ReSoil Sacramento, a program of Green Restaurant Alliance Sacramento (GRAS).

Say hello and get your book signed.

Sponsored by Fresh Fork Market.

Cosponsored by CUESA (Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture). Panel discussion details.

Live chat on Think Radio Show at North Texas NPR (KERA).