Speaker for the 2025 Conference

Greg Halich

Greg is a cattle farmer in Central Kentucky and grass finished cattle on pasture using biological approaches and techniques, such as bale grazing. He is also a Forage Systems Extension Economist at the University of KY, where he works with livestock farmers to improve profitability.

Todd Elliott

Todd is a farmer, Reiki master, Druid, Astrological Magician, and author. A life-long student of mythology, religion, spirituality, folklore, and esoterica. He lives, works, writes, and studies on a small farm in north central Kentucky, where he and his family raise produce and livestock.

Chris Winters

Chris is an organic vegetable producer and teacher with an interest in Medical Qigong, metaphysics, and health. His studies have led him to innovate in the system of electroculture, to revitalize worn out farms. He lives on a small farm in north central Tennessee with his partner and son.

Debbie Brann

Debbie has been farming regeneratively for over 25 years. She raises wool sheep and cashmere goats, selling yarn and value-added products.

Greg Brann

Greg Brann is an expert land manager, consulting farmers, ranchers, land preservation organizations, and public land managers. He has a BS in Plant and Soil Science and extensive experience as the State Grazing Land Soil Health Specialist.

Susana Lein

A regenerative market farmer for nearly 3 decades, Susana grows staple grain, dry beans, fruits, and veggies without tillage. After 8 years working with Mayan farmers in Latin America, she built her home and Salamander Springs Farm near Berea, KY.

Ben Nommay

Ben has been involved with Biodynamics since 2016 and is currently the farm manager at Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary. He believes that community health is correlated with soil health and is committed to improving soil health so that farms can once again support the health of our communities.

Daniela María

Daniela María is a yoga teacher and biodynamic educator dedicated to fostering resilience and reciprocity between people and the land. Her teachings integrate embodiment practices with ecological wisdom, using tools for cultivating balance, vitality, deeper awareness, and harmony with the earth.

Kelsey Keener

Kelsey is the 3rd generation on the land at Sequatchie Cove Farm in southeast Tennessee. Presently, they are focus on pastured egg production, but also produce meat, vegetables, and grains. The farm hosts agritourism and farm-to-table events and is working to create a more just and equitable future for farmers

Eric Smith

Eric Smith is a full time farmer and grazier in nearby Bugtussle who sometimes feels he has paid for the sins of a dozen men in regenerating a worn out tobacco farm. His passion-in-practice is increasing the life,
health, and beauty of the land with managed grazing of sheep and cattle.

M Mueller

M belongs to the Against the Grain Farm, in Zionville NC, and supports the farm as a Biodynamic advisor, mentor and preparation maker. Along with his wife, he maintains a habitat to support the integrated pest management goals of the farm. He hosts readings of Rudolf Steiner and Goethean scientific works.

Cher Smith

Cher is a regenerative farmer and homesteader in the hills of south-central Kentucky. She raises cows, sheep, produce, herbs, flowers, and dye plants. She has a herd of Shetland sheep and produces yarn, roving and knitwear from their fleece. She has a particular affinity for making naturally dyed colorful hand knit hats.

Anthony Villa

Anthony Villa is the heart and hands behind Villa Acres, a regenerative farm in Cookeville, TN. He nurtures the land with a deep respect for nature’s rhythms. Drawing on a blend of regenerative and biodynamic-inspired practices, he builds fertility through rotational grazing and composting with cattle manure and hay.

Jeff Poppen

Jeff has been a farmer for over 50 years, raising vegetables and cattle in middle TN. He frequently speaks on Biodynamics and other topics, both locally and nationally. He has written numerous books and articles. His book, “Barefoot Biodynamics” was released by Chelsea Green this year.

Anthony Mecca

Anthony Mecca is a farmer on Sun Heart Farm, in eastern New York, and is dedicated to healing the relationship between human beings and the earth. He is co-director of the Biodynamic Association, and a director of EduCareDo, where he offers distance learning courses. He is currently in Anthroposophical Pharmacy training.

Mark Hancock

Mark Hancock, MD, MPH founded Humanizing Medicine in Atlanta, with his wife Enid, in 2015. Dr Hancock graduated summa cum laude from Saint George’s Medical School. He has worked with Anthroposophic Medicine for his entire professional career

Brian Wickert

Brian Wickert is a vegetable & herb farmer, biodynamic preparation maker, meeting facilitator, supply chain facilitator, and student of associative economics student from Wisconsin.