Wendy Johnson believes farming doesn’t have to be “just how it is.” As a regenerative farmer, land steward, and advocate, she is proving that diversified, climate-resilient agriculture can succeed where monoculture has struggled.

In this conversation, Wendy explores how her work at Jóia Food & Fiber Farm - integrating cover crops, livestock, perennial grains, and agroforestry has restored her land and protected it even during historic floods.

She also discusses why farmers need better infrastructure, markets, and policy support to make change possible, and how collective action can help secure a healthier future for farms, food, and communities.