Farming, Leadership & Community with Phil Bonelli - Ep 31
Tue Feb 03 2026
Rooted in Regeneration: Farming, Leadership & Community with Phil Bonelli
In this episode, we sit down with Phil Bonelli, founder of Hopewell Farms GA in Gainesville, Georgia — a regenerative family farm committed to stewarding healthy land, raising pasture-based livestock, and feeding the community in harmony with nature. After years in commercial banking and business consulting, Phil traded spreadsheets for soil, applying principles of sustainable agriculture to produce nutrient-dense, grass-fed beef, pastured poultry, pork and more while building a thriving local enterprise.
Phil shares the inspiring story behind Hopewell Farms, offering insights into regenerative agriculture, how rotational grazing and nature-aligned animal husbandry can restore soil and enrich the land, and why he believes local food systems matter. We explore how his background in leadership and community service influences his work on the farm and in helping others grow — whether it’s through team-building experiences, farmers markets, delivery networks, or sharing lessons learned along the way.
Whether you’re passionate about sustainable food, entrepreneurship, or finding purpose in the work you do, Phil’s journey from corporate life to regenerative farming will leave you thinking about the connection between land, leadership, and living fully.
https://www.hopewellfarmsga.com/about
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tmiwithterylmartha.substack.com
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Rooted in Regeneration: Farming, Leadership & Community with Phil Bonelli In this episode, we sit down with Phil Bonelli, founder of Hopewell Farms GA in Gainesville, Georgia — a regenerative family farm committed to stewarding healthy land, raising pasture-based livestock, and feeding the community in harmony with nature. After years in commercial banking and business consulting, Phil traded spreadsheets for soil, applying principles of sustainable agriculture to produce nutrient-dense, grass-fed beef, pastured poultry, pork and more while building a thriving local enterprise. Phil shares the inspiring story behind Hopewell Farms, offering insights into regenerative agriculture, how rotational grazing and nature-aligned animal husbandry can restore soil and enrich the land, and why he believes local food systems matter. We explore how his background in leadership and community service influences his work on the farm and in helping others grow — whether it’s through team-building experiences, farmers markets, delivery networks, or sharing lessons learned along the way. Whether you’re passionate about sustainable food, entrepreneurship, or finding purpose in the work you do, Phil’s journey from corporate life to regenerative farming will leave you thinking about the connection between land, leadership, and living fully. https://www.hopewellfarmsga.com/about This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tmiwithterylmartha.substack.com