For some Midwest farmers, regenerative agriculture is not just a method of farming—it's a spiritual journey. Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin, a regenerative farmer from Minnesota, has transformed a conventional farm into a model of ecological and spiritual harmony. Growing up in the Guatemalan rainforest, he was deeply connected to the land and learned Indigenous wisdom that now guides his approach to farming. His 63-acre farm, Salvatierra Farms, is a mix of native plants like maple trees and hazelnut bushes, contrasting with the surrounding corn and soybean fields. The farm avoids chemical fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides, instead using natural methods to raise poultry and other crops. Haslett-Marroquin wants his farm to serve as an example for others who share his belief that caring for the Earth is a spiritual calling. This movement brings together a diverse group of people—Lakota tribal members, former large-scale farmers, and even Catholic sisters—united by their shared belief in the intrinsic value of nature. Their motivations are shaped by a growing interest in nature-based spirituality, climate change concerns, and a shift toward wellness and community. University of Florida professor Bron Taylor notes that spiritualities focused on the interconnectedness of humans and nature are gaining traction globally. Regenerative agriculture, while modern in name, has deep roots in history. It echoes the practices of 19th-century homesteaders, the “back-to-the-land” movement of the 1960s, and the traditional knowledge of Indigenous communities. These practices, once overshadowed by industrial farming, are now being revived on both small and large farms. Regenerative farming is not one-size-fits-all. Some farmers focus on specific methods, like planting cover crops or avoiding tilling the soil, while others take a more holistic approach. Josh Payne, a former teacher from Missouri, transitioned his family’s land to regenerative animal grazing and agroforestry, influenced by his Christian faith and the writings of Wendell Berry, a Kentucky farmer and advocate for environmental stewardship. Payne sees his work as a vocation, a calling to care for the Earth as a gift from God. Similarly, Haslett-Marroquin, though not religious, believes that all who feel spiritually connected to the land share a common purpose. He envisions a global movement that restores the environment and gives people a sense of purpose and belonging. The spiritual connection to the land often begins in childhood. For Haslett-Marroquin, it started in the Guatemalan rainforest, where he learned the value of working with nature rather than against it. His journey brought him to Minnesota, where he founded Tree Range Farms, a collective of poultry producers using regenerative methods. His farm, Salvatierra, serves as both a research center and a training ground for other farmers. Others, like Nick Hernandez of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, have found healing through regenerative agriculture, using it to rebuild Indigenous food systems on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Former large-scale farmer Gail Fuller also transitioned to regenerative practices after feeling disconnected from the land, now working with grazing animals on his family’s former farmland. Together, these farmers and communities are building a future rooted in spiritual integrity, healing, and the shared belief that the Earth is a sacred gift.