Merlin Yockstick

Merlin Yockstick is the driving force behind The Story of Food, channeling his lifelong passion for regenerative innovation into a media powerhouse that spotlights food system heroes. Born on a small family farm in Iowa, Merlin’s journey from educator and publisher to global changemaker has equipped him to lead this charge—fusing storytelling with real-world impact to transform how we grow, eat, and heal.

As an executive producer of the FARM HERO TV series and founder of RegenIowa, Merlin has set ambitious goals like converting 1 million acres of conventional farmland to regenerative practices by 2025. His work with Blue Planet Science Group pioneered “functional” wellness water, earning patents and redefining hydration as a cornerstone of health. An author of The Water Solution: A 21st Century Paradigm Shift, Merlin’s expertise spans soil health, nutrient-dense food as medicine, and the unbreakable link between agriculture and human well-being—”we are what we eat.”

In The Story of Food, Merlin amplifies grassroots warriors: farmers restoring ecosystems, chefs breaking silos, and innovators pushing Regen Ag 2.0. His vision? Make Iowa the epicenter of a global revolution, proving local grit scales to planetary dominance. With appearances on podcasts like Regenerative by Design and panels at EarthX and AREI, Merlin rallies leaders to shatter limits and build unbreakable futures.

Ready to redefine the game? Merlin’s leading the way—join him at the table.