A Look Back, and a Look Ahead: Soil Health Education in the New Year with Dr. Jill Clapperton

As we start a new year, it’s a perfect moment to reflect on the progress we’ve made and the opportunities that lie ahead — especially in the realm of soil health education and regenerative agriculture.

Reflecting on a Year of Soil Health Education

Over the past year, Dr. Jill Clapperton has continued her lifelong work of helping growers, consultants, and food system leaders understand and apply soil health principles in practical, science‑based ways. This year, Jill returned to a focus on her farming roots, reconnecting with farm and ranch communities and getting back into the soil — where her passion truly lives. 

Last year included a broad range of activity that strengthened Rhizoterra’s mission and expanded how Jill shares her expertise:

• In-Depth Soil Conversations: Jill engaged with farmers, consultants, and food system leaders around the world, exploring how soil biology functions across climates and practices. (Read more on the blog)

• Expanding Soil Health Stories: Through blog posts and podcast episodes, Jill shared insights from real-world observations, regenerative practices, and farmer experiences, connecting science with practical action.

• Global Learning Journeys: From South Africa to Australia, Jill brought global soil health perspectives back to the community, enriching discussions and learning resources at Rhizoterra. (See Jill’s journeys)

  
  

These activities reflect Jill’s commitment to making soil health science accessible, practical, and actionable for anyone working with the land or involved in the food system.

Looking Ahead to 2026

Jill has a busy schedule of events this winter where she will share her soil health knowledge in person. Check out our Events page to see where she will be speaking next and keep tabs on other helpful discussion opportunities. Building on this momentum, Jill is focused on helping you take your soil health journey further this year:

• Expand Your Knowledge: Structured discussions and presentations infused with decades of Jill’s scientific and field experience.

• Make Confident Decisions: Practical tools and resources — both free and upgraded — to support soil and crop choices.

• Grow Healthier Food Systems: Insights connecting soil biology with plant resilience, nutrient density, and food quality.

  
  

Whether you’re new to regenerative agriculture or a seasoned practitioner, 2026 offers more ways to learn, connect, and grow with Jill than ever before. From free resources on Rhizoterra, to her podcast and YouTube channel, Jill makes soil health education accessible to everyone. For those seeking a deeper dive, her RegenFlix platform provides a premier learning experience, helping growers and food leaders understand and apply soil biology principles in practical ways.

Here’s to a year of curiosity, science, and learning from the ground up.

🌟 Explore More with RegenFlix

For those looking to deepen their soil health knowledge throughout the year, RegenFlix — the members area on Rhizoterra.com — provides:

• A curated video library of Jill’s presentations, farmer interviews & discussions

• Opportunities for expert guidance when you need it (Premier Plan: Harvest Circle)

• A structured, all-in-one learning hub for soil health, regenerative practices, and food systems

Visit RegenFlix →