Kiss the Ground Fundraiser Nov. 20th, 2021

Please join us for a spectacular day on a regenerative farm as we launch

The Regenerate America Campaign
Soil is our Common Ground.

Our Partners
Brother's Bond Bourbon
About Brother's Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey Created by Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, Brother’s Bond Bourbon is rooted in their friendship, both on and off-screen for over a decade. Brother’s Bond Bourbon is a nod to their on-screen characters, their shared love for great bourbon, and a reflection of the brotherhood they’ve formed over the years. Brother's Bond aimed to create the perfect bourbon that is elegant and exceptionally smooth, complex, and balanced with a touch of sweetness and spice. As the most followed alcohol brand on Instagram (with over 1.58 million followers), Brother’s bond is a story of time and quality, with the goal of using their platform to help reverse climate change by giving back a portion of proceeds to support regenerative farming practices.
https://brothersbondbourbon.com/

Brooks Wine
Official "Kiss the Ground" wine produced by Brooks has been named one of the Top 100 wineries in the world! We are humbled and honored to be recognized by Wine & Spirits magazine as an outstanding producer of Pinot Noir and Riesling. Cheers to our incredible production team!
https://kisstheground.com/brookswine

Calidad Beer
Calidad is a lifestyle brand in the surging Mexican beer category and was crafted to quench consumers’ desires to reconnect emotionally with basic, everyday beverages. Entrepreneur Josh Zad was inspired to create Calidad after identifying a trend towards lighter, more drinkable varietals like Mexican-style lagers as opposed to the hop-heavy ales and IPAs which have defined the craft beer boom in recent years. To bring his vision to life, Zad tinkered until he crafted Calidad Beer “Classic,” a perfect no-frills beer that is crisp, sessionable and approachable. Rounding out the brand with eye-catching package design, an emphasis on consumer experience and a touch of nostalgia, Calidad has become the go-to Mexican-style cerveza for both casual and expert beer drinkers alike.
https://calidadbeer.com/

Force of Nature Meat
We love eating meat, but were tired of making sacrifices in our own values with the ways in which animals and land is managed in our current food system. It dawned on us that when managed in nature's image, livestock could also create a positive return on the planet, and through grazing, could actually contribute to a system that fights climate change.
https://forceofnature.com/

featuring
Movies : Music : Farmers Market : Workshops : Food Trucks : Kids Activities

Movies

A special screening of two award winning films

Kiss the Ground
Winner of 45 awards and counting, Kiss the Ground is an inspiring and groundbreaking documentary film, narrated by and featuring Woody Harrelson, that reveals a solution to our global climate crisis...and it's right under our feet.
https://kissthegroundmovie.com/

Pollinators Under Pressure
A short film about the plight of pollinators around the world and the actions we can all take to ensure their survival, Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio film by Tree Media.
https://www.pollinatorsunderpressure.org/

Live Music

Wendy Colonna + Special Guests
An American Singer-songwriter originally from Lake Charles, Louisiana. Her albums include Red, Right Where I Belong, Old New Borrowed & Blue, and We Are One. Colonna's music has been featured as part of Austin's airport's Music in the Air' program.
https://www.wendycolonna.com/

The Lost Millions
This four piece rock n roll outfit features the chops of Matt Westfield on Vocals/Guitar, David Lines / Guitar, Scott Bettersworth / Drums & Heath McBurnett / Bass. Together they turn their diverse musical backgrounds into a one of a kind sound. Their live set takes the audience on a journey through the sounds of pop, post-punk, stoner rock, & psychedelic country-blues.
https://thelostmillions.com/

Farmers Market

Pick up some of your favorite items from our locally sourced Farmers Market featuring:

Force of Nature Meat
We love eating meat, but were tired of making sacrifices in our own values with the ways in which animals and land is managed in our current food system. It dawned on us that when managed in nature's image, livestock could also create a positive return on the planet, and through grazing, could actually contribute to a system that fights climate change.
https://forceofnature.com/

Babka Farms
We raise our animals on organic feed with natural methods. Pasture is key for the beneficial nutrients added to the products we produce. We have learned much and take pride in the health and vitality we are building in our herd.
https://www.babkafarms.com/

Amber Oaks Ranch
The purposes of Amber Oaks Ranch are threefold: to provide a secure future for ourselves and family, to put into practice the regenerative agricultural practices we’ve learned, and to provide a wholesome experience to our friends and neighbors.
https://www.amberoaksranch.com/

Shamba
SHAMBA is an acronym for Sustainable Homestead and Microclimate Based Agriculture. This conveys a focus on place-based agriculture, observation, and refinement. SHAMBA is founded on the principle that all living things deserve to be treated with respect, and that we can raise food in a manner that is in harmony with nature.
https://www.shambatx.com/

Mockingbird Farm
We are a small farm where every animal has a name because we believe that every animal deserves to be treated with respect and kindness.
https://www.mockingbird.farm/

Farmstead 42
Is a farming collaboration between Krissy Voutas and Austin Moline based in Elgin, Texas. Our goals are to grow food using ecologically based and regenerative natural farming practices, to contribute to community service and outreach efforts by providing affordable produce and education around these practices, and to test the viability of alternative growing methods in our bioregion.
https://www.elginfarmersmarket.com/vendors/farmstead-42/

H2Grow
H2Grow sits on a multi-acre, regenerative agriculture farm. The farm is home to many plants, animals and more on the way.
https://h2grow.co/

Dobbin-Kauv Garden Farm
Small scale urban farm. Growing quality produce, using organic practices! We connect families and communities with local Food! #GrowLocal #EatLocal
https://business.facebook.com/dobbinkauvfarm/

Bee-Salty
We are passionate about bees! We rescue & re-home bee hives. We offer Ag Exemption services for land owners, and various mentorship options for the beginner bee keeper. We love to teach kid's classes about bees. Let us help you help the bees!
https://bee-salty.com/

Heart and Soil Mississippi
Our Farm is in Lumberton, Mississippi on 80 acres of mixed-use land consisting of pine forests, grazing pastures, permaculture gardens and a large, stocked catfish pond. Our commitment to food resiliency, education, wellness, and the environment guides our practices and daily operations. We raise pigs, laying hens and beef cattle. Our product brand is Heart & Soil and our eggs, pork and beef will soon be available for sale through our website and local farmer’s markets.
https://www.instagram.com/heartandsoilmississippi/

Live Painting
Mural artist Patrick Ganino will be painting a live mural at the event on Nov. 20 at Sowers Farm. He is widely recognized as innovative and talented within his field of arts. Current projects range from 12 story buildings in New York city to private commissions for icons such as Mike Tyson, Hulk Hogan, Rosie O'Donnell and more.
www.patrickganino.com

Workshops / Booths

EDEN Grow Systems
Our solutions decentralize the food, supply-and-demand, systems and directly connect the source with the consumer. We empower people to live a more secure, independent, and abundant Life.
https://www.edengrowsystems.com/

TUSOL Wellness (Wellness Patio)
Meet TUSOL Wellness. Sustainably-Sourced Nutrition. We design research-backed sustainably sourced nutriton products that are good for you and good for the planet.
https://tusolwellness.com/

Onda
THE REGENERATIVE HEMP & HERB CO.
Onda exists to heal the people, empower our farmers, and support the regeneration of the Earth. We believe in working with natural ecosystems when it comes to farming and bottling our oils; holding onto the vital life force from seed to sale to provide our community the cleanest possible plant medicine.
https://ondawellness.com/

Smallhold
Smallhold is an organic farm growing mushrooms
right down the road in Austin and Buda. We’re obsessed with getting people to eat more mushrooms!
https://www.smallhold.com/

Other workshops to include Soil Health : Permaculture : more tba

Activities

Petting Zoo : Pumpkin Harvesting and Carving : Farm Tours
Milking Cows : Feeding Chickens : Dirt Digging : more tba

Meal Packages Available

Locally sourced gourmet Food Trucks
Specialty beverages
Craft beer
Famed winery
Wellness drinks

About Kiss The Ground
Kiss the Ground is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to awaken people to the possibilities of regeneration and inspire participation in this movement through media, communications, education, workshops, immersive programming, and advocacy.

About Sowers Regenerative Farm
We are a sustainable family farmstead dedicated to restoring biodiversity and natural balance. It is our mission to provide an educational environment that inspires others to make choices in favor of sustainability and environmental regeneration no matter how small or large. We hope this focus on education will provoke positive change on a larger scale and motivate a change in the way we use our resources. At Sowers Farm we demonstrate that regenerative agriculture is possible, profitable, and impactful, while uplifting and empowering pioneering farmers as leaders in the movement.
https://www.sowers.farm/