Fred Kirschenmann, a distinguished leader in sustainable agriculture and an organic farmer, concluded his reflections on agriculture's future at the Organicology conference in Portland, Oregon. He

Fred Kirschenmann, a distinguished leader in sustainable agriculture and an organic farmer, concluded his reflections on agriculture's future at the Organicology conference in Portland, Oregon. He began by addressing the "third elephant in the room": climate change.

Kirschenmann emphasized that climate change is already impacting regions worldwide, citing examples like Australia, China, and California. His insights underscore the urgent need to confront this global challenge within agricultural practices.

California is the world's largest consumer of Amazon rainforest oil. This extraction fuels climate change, deforestation, ocean pollution, and displaces Indigenous peoples who protect the Amazon's

California is the world's largest consumer of Amazon rainforest oil. This extraction fuels climate change, deforestation, ocean pollution, and displaces Indigenous peoples who protect the Amazon's vital biodiversity. It also harms communities along the supply chain, including those near toxic refineries in California.

We are honored to host Indigenous Amazonian forest-protectors, sisters Nina and Helena Gualinga. Working with Amazon Watch, they urge Californians—and all of us—to #EndAmazonCrude and demand corporate responsibility for people and the planet.

The 2013 Annual Bioneers Conference featured a discussion on Women's Leadership with three bioneers: Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, Nina Simons, and Ilarion Merculieff.

This content, focusing on

The 2013 Annual Bioneers Conference featured a discussion on Women's Leadership with three bioneers: Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, Nina Simons, and Ilarion Merculieff.

This content, focusing on their insights into women's leadership, was published by Bioneers on December 9, 2013.

Bioneers' co-founder and Chief Relationship Strategist Nina Simons traditionally opens each conference. With clarity and passion, she outlines Bioneers' history and core values, emphasizing

Bioneers' co-founder and Chief Relationship Strategist Nina Simons traditionally opens each conference. With clarity and passion, she outlines Bioneers' history and core values, emphasizing reverence for nature, biological, and human diversity.

Simons stresses the importance of balancing our inner and outer worlds. This balance is crucial for fostering a new civilization built on relationships, rather than material possessions.

Learn more at http://www.bioneers.org

Nina Simons, Co-Founder of Bioneers, discusses reclaiming the feminine to realign personal and societal values and practices.

She emphasizes that "listening with my heart" brings an

Nina Simons, Co-Founder of Bioneers, discusses reclaiming the feminine to realign personal and societal values and practices.

She emphasizes that "listening with my heart" brings an empathic awareness, prompting action beyond intellectual understanding. This deep connection drives meaningful change.

For more insights, watch the full video here.