Increasing Soil Health and Access to Quality Food with Jessica Breaux

Recording date: September 29, 2026 Welcome to the second season of Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world! Episode forty-three features Jessica Breaux of Piney Woods Farm as we discuss:

The emotional and professional impact of spinning and other fiber arts The healing power of agriculture and nature The relationship between commercial farmers, non-profit agriculture, and food insecurity The connection between soil health, living soil, biocomplete compost, and food quality And much, much more…

You will love this inquisitive and compassionate farmer! #IYWF2026 A GIFT FOR LISTENERS: Are you a farmer looking for an opportunity to connect with other farmers just like you? Join Midweek Refuel, where we focus on increasing the time, energy, and abundance in your purposeful farm life. Try us today. Use code PODCAST to receive a 10% discount: https://www.penlightfarmers.com/service-page/midweek-refuel?referral=service_list_widget About Jessica: Jessica Breaux is the Executive Director of Piney Woods Farm in LaGrange, Georgia a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational center and USDA Certified Organic and Regenerative Organic Certified® farm dedicated to soil health, community well-being, and ecological stewardship. Jessica studied vocal performance at Florida State University and Shorter College before discovering her deeper calling in regenerative agriculture, traditional arts, and community-based learning rooted in heritage practices. She is a graduate of the University of Georgia’s Advancing Georgia’s Leaders in Agriculture and Forestry (AGL) program and has completed advanced training through the Crescive Method, including the Advanced Training and Microscope Master Class. In recognition of her leadership in regenerative agriculture and community impact, Jessica was named the 2025 recipient of the Rodale Institute Organic Stewardship Award. Her work blends agricultural science with traditional craft. Jessica holds numerous certifications from the John C. Campbell Folk School in spinning, weaving, knitting, soap making, natural dyeing, pottery, food preservation, and mushroom cultivation—skills she integrates into educational programming that honors both heritage knowledge and modern ecological science. Driven by curiosity and grounded in soil biology, Piney Woods Farm explores innovative regenerative practices designed to increase biodiversity and restore living soil systems. Through education, food production, and community partnerships, Jessica’s work helps demonstrate how small farms can serve as powerful centers for environmental stewardship, health, and local resilience. Connect with Jessica at:

Website: https://pineywoods.farm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PineyWoodsFarmLaGrange/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piney_woods_farm_ga/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@regenerativepineywoodsfarm

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