In this episode of the Soil Sisters Podcast, gain insights into Texas' first resilient farm plan (aka carbon farm plan) with Matt Simon, the farm director at the Refugee Collective Farm in Elgin, Texas. Matt shares the origins of the Refugee Collective, a nonprofit supporting refugee livelihoods through sustainable farming and textile production. He explains the unique features of their 20-acre certified organic farm, which is part of a broader conservation effort. Dig into their resilient farm plan, the use of chickens in cropping systems, large-scale composting methods, and strategies for securing funding for regenerative agricultural projects. The episode also highlights the importance of community involvement and policy support in advancing regenerative farming practices. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on the future of farming and how regenerative efforts can benefit both the environment and local communities.