The video of the March 20 Millets Webinar is accessible now at https://youtu.be/nQ9PRPYly8c Again, our YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/@MilletsAlliance DO, EL, MI, US NAMA On Wed, Mar 19, 2025 at 9:05 AM Don Osborn <don@milletsalliance.org> wrote:
Here's more on the two panelists on tomorrow's webinar (Thurs. 20 March 2025). Scroll down for zoom connection details :
DR. ALLEN WILLIAMS
Allen Williams is a 6th generation family farmer and founding partner of Understanding Ag, LLC, the Soil Health Academy, and Regenified, LLC. He has consulted with thousands of farmers and ranchers in the U.S. and 45+ other countries, on operations ranging from a few acres to over 2 million acres.
He is a “recovering academic”, having served 15 years on the faculty at Louisiana Tech University and Mississippi State University. He has authored more than 400 scientific and popular press articles, and is an invited speaker at regional, national, and international conferences and symposia.
He has been featured in several of the Carbon Nation film series, "Soil Carbon Cowboys", the Roots So Deep documentary series (Roots So Deep Documentary | Regenerative Farming And Climate), World Without Cows (Home - World Without Cows), Rethink Meat, the Dr. Oz show, ABC Food Forecast News, A Regenerative Secret, the Farmer’s Footprint film series, the Sacred Cow film series, and TedX Boston (First, heal the soil | Allen Williams | TEDxBoston (youtube.com). He co-authored a book with Teddy Gentry, “Before You Have A Cow”. Allen is a regular contributor to several leading industry publications.
ZACHARY LOUK
For over eight years, Zachary Louk has been at the forefront of cover crops and soil health, blending hands-on farming experience with large-scale producer support across the country. As a senior sales representative and seed purchasing lead at Green Cover, he plays a critical role in selecting top-tier varieties, analyzing genetic traits, and overseeing seed production—ensuring farmers have the best tools for success.
Beyond the office, Zachary is deeply rooted in the land. On his Southeast Kansas farm, he runs a diverse row crop, forage, and livestock operation, integrating both warm- and cool-season species in innovative ways. Through test plots and firsthand trials, he continuously refines his understanding of plant resilience, soil biology, and sustainable farming practices.
A sought-after speaker and educator, Zachary shares insights gained from real-world application, peer collaboration, and customer experiences, helping others grasp the “why” and “how” of regenerative agriculture. His passion extends beyond the field—he sees agriculture as a calling, a responsibility to regenerate, steward, and share God’s creation. Most importantly, he is committed to ensuring the next generation, including his own children, inherits both knowledge and a thriving landscape.
DO, EL, MI, US NAMA
On Wed, Mar 12, 2025 at 1:22 PM Don Osborn <don@milletsalliance.org> wrote:
Our next Millets Webinar (on Zoom) will focus on foxtail millet and cover crops. It will feature Dr. Allen WIlliams of Understanding Ag and Mr. Zachary Louk of Green Cover. Date: Thursday 20 March 2025. Time: 11 am EDT / 8 am PDT.
Foxtail millet is the second or third most cultivated millet in the world (depending on whether you count sorghum). An important food crop in parts of Asia and historically in parts of Europe, it has tended to be used for forage and as a cover crop in North America. It was once called "common millet" in this region.
This webinar will consider foxtail, cover crops, and the intersection of the two. Lots of interesting questions about the benefits of this millet and its future.
Zoom instructions below.
Hoe to see you there!
Don
Don Osborn, PhD (East Lansing, MI, US) North American Millets Alliance
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