Speaker for the 2025 Conference
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.
Todd Elliot
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 ethically raise produce, and livestock.
Chris Winters
Chris is an organic vegetable producer and teacher with an interest in Medical Qigong, metaphysics, and health. Through his studies, he developed a system, electroculture, to revitalize worn out farms. He lives on a small farm in north central Tennessee with his partner and son.
Debbie Brann
Debbie Brann is a producer of grass fed meat, milk and other farm products at River Cottage Farm in south central Kentucky. Her passion, though, is wool. Debbie produces batting and yarn which she sells online and at an on farm store. She also teaching wool crafting at retreats and in classes.
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
Susana Lein spent a decade working with permaculture in Latin America. Upon returning to the US, she developed land outside of Beria, KY, using permaculture methods. This land become her home, Salamander Springs Farm. Susana has also been teaching permaculture for a couple of decades.
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.
More Speakers will be coming soon!