Speaker for the 2026 Conference

Kristina Rossi Villa

Kristina is the Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of the Farmers Land Trust where she works on farmland access and succession to keep farm land in active stewardship and out of speculative markets. She farms in Middle Tennessee with her husband and son, where they grow meat and vegetables using organic and biodynamic practices.

Dorothy Hinkle-Uhlig

Dorothy is on the board of Living Lands Trust, which gives her insight into the challenges of rightful land ownership from many perspectives. Her personal challenge is to understand the potential of money as it flows to foster love and initiative. Because of continually changing life tasks, she has acquired a wide range of random skills that sometimes come in handy in the most unexpected ways.

Ben Davis

Ben Davis has 28 years of experience in biodynamic agriculture as well as senior-level management of operations, development, and non-profit management. Ben, together with his wife Valeska, and family, has lived and worked at Triform Camphill Community in Hudson, NY.

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

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 last year.

Robin Verson

Robin lives and works on at Hill and Hollow Farm in South Central Kentucky and has a long running CSA that serves Nashville. She also raises Jacob Sheep and dye plants and produces yarn and roving. She hosts on-farm workshops and events to to share the joy of indigo and other natural dyeing process.

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.

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

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.

Todd Elliott

Todd is a farmer, Reiki master, 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. His book, The Cunning Farmer, was released by Inner Traditions this year.

Chris Winters

As a vegetable farmer and medical Qigong doctor, Chris Winters explores and applies the “sameness” of realm patterning and the electromagnetic force of all life cycles. The result is a pragmatic approach to utilizing energetic phases and forces that benefit the terrains, or as Chris calls it, “Hyper-Dynamic Agriculture”.

Enid Hancock

Enid is co-founder of Humanizing Medicine in Atlanta. She has a life long interest in medicinal plants and extensive education in their medicinal properties and their applications. She combines modern and alternative treatments to best support her patients. Enid is also a trained Waldorf teacher and mother to 6 lively girls.

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.

Richard Monet

Richard has been studied and practiced homeopathy as a lay practitioner for 5 decades and believes homeopathy is a great tool for regaining and maintaining health. He enjoys helping friends and family maintain their health and avoid expensive and unnecessary interventions. Richard is a long time massage therapist and an avid apiarist.