OGPod37: Horticulture's place in Regenerative Agriculture, GROUNDSWELL26 SPECIAL

Show summaryIn this episode, OGPod host Liv James interviews from Groundswell Agricultural festival. Guests include Anne Rees, Head of Horticulture at the Soil Association, Michael Kennard, founder at Compost Club and Rebecca (Bee) Laughton, Horticulture Campaign Coordinator  at Landworkers' Alliance. The interviews cover the importance of organic farming, land access, and the role of horticulture in regenerative agriculture. They explore innovative land-sharing models, market gardens, and the significance of local produce. Bee Laughton gives an update on the current horticulture policy landscape and the hopes for the future within an ever evolving political world. Michael Kennard dives in to compost; why it is important, what makes good compost and the science behind it. GuestsAnne ReesAnne Rees | LinkedInInstagramMichael KennardInstagramRebecca LaughtonInstagramResourcesSoil Association - https://www.soilassociation.org/Groundswell Festival - https://groundswell.org.uk/Landmatch England - https://landmatchengland.org/Organic Growers Alliance - https://organicgrowersalliance.co.uk/Landworkers Alliance - Landworkers' AllianceThis podcast is brought to you by the Organic Growers Alliance, the UK's only grower-led organisation providing technical and practical advice and support on organic growing. For more information about the OGA head to www.organicgrowersalliance.co.uk and become a member.Liv James is taking the reins from James Butterworth as host in 2026. Liv has been a grower for 10 years mainly at Down Farm Market Garden in Devon and is now a storyteller at Soil Association. Alongside this Liv is a plant nut, wordsmith, music lover, life enthusiast, surfer and Mum.