Hi, I’m Alexa.

My work centers around understanding the living ecosystem within soil and helping growers use that knowledge to improve the health and resilience of their land.

My journey into soil health began through personal health challenges that led me to question the way our food is grown and the condition of the soil that sustains it. As I began exploring regenerative agriculture, composting, and soil biology, I became fascinated by the hidden microbial world beneath our feet and the critical role it plays in plant health and ecosystem function.

Since then, I’ve spent years studying soil ecology through hands-on work with compost systems, regenerative farming practices, and direct microscopy of soil microbial communities. Looking at soil through a microscope reveals the organisms responsible for nutrient cycling, soil structure, and plant resilience — insights that can help guide practical decisions in the field.

Today I work with vineyards and farms to analyze soil biology and translate those observations into clear insights about how the soil ecosystem is functioning and how it can be improved through regenerative management.

I am also a co-founder of Camp Compost, a grassroots regenerative agriculture festival held in Northern Michigan that brings together farmers, educators, and soil enthusiasts to share knowledge about composting, soil biology, and regenerative land stewardship.

At the heart of my work is a simple belief:

healthy soil is the foundation of healthy food, healthy ecosystems, and healthy communities.

My goal is to help growers better understand the living systems beneath their feet and support the regeneration of soil for generations to come.