Meet The Man behind it all!
About Jeremy Standring
From Military Service to Soil Stewardship
After dedicating years of my life to military service, I found myself drawn to a different kind of mission—one rooted in the very foundation of our ecosystem. My transition from veteran to soil health advocate wasn’t just a career change; it was a fundamental shift in how I view my purpose and impact on this planet.
The Journey Into Regeneration
We’re often told that soil is simply a medium for growing plants, but my studies at Maharishi International University revealed a far more complex and fascinating truth. Soil isn’t just dirt—it’s a living, breathing ecosystem teeming with billions of organisms working in harmony. During my time studying Regenerative Organic Agriculture, I discovered that healthy soil creates a network much like the military units I once served with: each member playing a vital role in the success of the whole.
Current Mission: The Soil Food Web
Currently, I’m deepening my understanding of soil biology at the Soil Food Web School under the mentorship of Dr. Elaine Ingham and her exceptional team of instructors. This is because our conventional approach to agriculture has unwittingly declared war on the very systems that sustain us. Learning the intricate relationships between fungi, bacteria, protozoa, and nematodes has transformed how I view every handful of soil.
Whether to focus on mycorrhizal relationships or bacterial dominance varies depending on plant needs and environment. Generally speaking, potential positives and negatives should be considered for each growing scenario. This nuanced approach is what drives my passion for continued learning.
