How do you decide which research questions are worth pursuing? What makes field-scale research so valuable? And how can producers use the results to improve decision-making on their own farms?
In this episode, we speak with Emily Faye, Research & Agronomy Lead at Collective Impact, about the organization's practical approach to agricultural research and regenerative agriculture. Emily discusses how Collective Impact works with producers, researchers, and industry partners to identify real-world challenges, develop meaningful research trials, and translate findings into practical knowledge that producers can apply with confidence.
The conversation covers:
- Emily's journey into agronomy and agricultural research.
- How Collective Impact develops its annual research program.
- Highlights from this season's field-scale trials.
- The importance of producer-driven research.
- Why practical, on-farm trials complement traditional research.
- How research results are shared through field days, reports, workshops, and demonstrations.
- Emerging opportunities and future research priorities in regenerative agriculture.
- Advice for producers interested in participating in research or adopting new practices.
Whether you're a producer, agronomist, researcher, or simply interested in the future of regenerative agriculture, this episode provides an inside look at how practical, collaborative research is helping move agriculture forward—one field at a time.