Kelsey Timmerman grew up surrounded by corn and soybeans in Indiana where “drive your tractor to school day” was an annual tradition. As a travel author, he likes to ask a big question and travel around the world to see how communities have addressed it.
His latest book titled, “Regenerating Earth: Farmers Working with Nature to Feed our Future,” is out today.
The book asks how regenerative agriculture can move beyond a buzzword.
Timmerman visited Kauaʻi where he looked back on a legal battle that started over a decade ago.
In 2013, Kauaʻi County passed a bill requiring large agricultural companies to disclose their uses of pesticides.
Timmerman spoke with The Conversation about how a grassroots effort on Kauaʻi fits into regenerative farming practices around the world.
“Regenerating Earth: Farmers Working with Nature to Feed our Future,” is available for purchase here.
This story aired on The Conversation on June 24, 2025. The Conversation airs weekdays at 11 a.m.
