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Jon Stika is an agronomist and former soil health instructor with the USDA\\u2019s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Officially retiring in 2015, Jon now spends his time as environmental consultant for those looking to gain insight on the biological systems of agriculture. Jon is also the author of \\u201cA Soil Owner\\u2019s Manual: How to Restore and Maintain Soil Health,\\u201d which was published in 2016, yet continues to have an impact on agricultural thought leaders around the globe.

Throughout their conversation, Jon and John discuss:

• Jon\\u2019s realization that soil is not a chemical system, but a biological one.
• The impact of using synthetic fertilizers for several decades and how this has \\u201csidelined\\u201d the true biology of our fields.
• What it means to be energy inefficient and the impact on mainstream agricultural systems and practices.
• Jon\\u2019s 15-year journey to a regenerative approach; how rapid implementation and economics can inspire other growers to transition to integrating biological methodologies.
• The differences between building soil from the foundational bedrock versus the act of regenerating soil.
• Jon\\u2019s belief in the power of educating beyond the growers, working with lenders, banks, agronomists, and landowners to help them understand and support the transition to regenerative agriculture.
• How models used in mainstream agriculture\\u2014and even sustainable agriculture\\u2014operate on a foundation of \\u201cdysfunctional soil.\\u201d

Pick up a copy of Jon\\u2019s book, \\u201cA Soil Owner\\u2019s Manual: How to Restore and Maintain Soil Health,\\u201d today! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30084638-a-soil-owner-s-manual\\xa0