e80. Greening the Desert with Alejandro Carrillo

In this episode, desert rancher Alejandro Carrillo shares his experiences and insights on regenerative desert ranching. With over 30,000 acres of land, Alejandro discusses the art of holistic management, the challenges of grazing cattle in a desert, and how technology can revolutionize ranching practices. He highlights the importance of

e79. Embracing Diversification with Naude Schoeman

In this episode, we explore the intriguing world of grass-fed farming in South Africa with Naude Schoeman. Naude shares his journey, revealing secrets of high-density grazing and discussing how they navigated challenges such as droughts to build a resilient grass-fed livestock operation. He sheds light on the importance of farm

e78. Positive Disruption with Aaron Prinz

In this episode, we delve into the journey of Aaron Prinz, a first-generation farmer passionate about regenerative agriculture. Starting from his roots in 4-H, Aaron talks about his experiences through earning an Animal Science degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to owning and managing Prinz Pasture in South Dakota.

e77. From Classroom to Pasture with Catherine Kirchner

In this episode, Catherine Kirchner shares her inspiring journey from being a teacher to becoming a regenerative farmer. She recounts the challenges she faced and the steps she took to establish herself in the agricultural industry. Catherine's farming philosophy focuses on building a symbiotic relationship with the land

e76. Grass-Finished Beef and Custom Hay with Tanner McBride

In this episode, Tanner McBride of STK Cattle and Hay talks about the complexities of ranching. Tanner shares some hard-earned wisdom from steering his family's farm through turbulent times. His story of buying and selling cattle, and implementing rotational grazing strategies are lessons learned from a life in

e75. Giving Back to the Land with Grant Estrade

In this episode, we are joined by Grant Estrade who, along with his wife, Kate Estrade, run Local Coolings Farm and Laughing Buddha Nursery. Grant shares his journey from urban life to livestock farming. He explains how he started with pigs and gradually diversified his farm to include layers, goats,

e74. The Power of Genetics with Dan Glenn

In this episode, Dan Glenn from Deep Grass Graziers, shares his unique approach to farming, focusing on rearing top-quality, grass-fed beef. Dan details his unexpected journey from an English degree holder to becoming a farmer and discusses his strategies, such as using genetics in cattle farming and optimizing cattle environments.

e73. Quivira Coalition's New Agrarian Program with Taylor Muglia

In this episode, Taylor Muglia shares her fascinating journey from a student to a mentor in the world of regenerative agriculture. Her path takes her across the globe, from the U.S. to Italy, where she honed her butchery skills and learned about food and safety regulations. Upon returning to

e72. Tech Savvy to Farm Savvy with Mason Lantz

On this episode, we sat down with Mason Lantz, a first-generation farmer who transformed his life by diving into farming without any prior experience. The discussion delves into Mason's journey, from learning about grazing and homesteading through YouTube videos and books to managing his own cattle farm. The

e71. Sow the Land with Jason Contreras

In this episode, Jason Contreras, shares his inspirational journey from being diagnosed with cancer to becoming a homesteader in North Carolina. After his diagnosis, Jason and his wife decided to pursue a healthier, more self-sustainable lifestyle, which led them to leave their city life in Los Angeles and start a

e70. Grazing Out of the Box with Michael Vance

In this episode, Michael Vance of Southern Reds joins us to talk about their operation in Texas. Our conversation revolves around the intricacies of grass-based cattle farming, with emphasis on the importance of selecting the right genetics for the environment, the challenge of acclimating genetics, and the significance of consistency

e69. Grazing on the Homestead with Joshua Deck

In this podcast episode, Joshua Deck, a homesteader from southwest Missouri, talks about his journey into regenerative ranching and sustainable farming. Joshua discusses his techniques for transforming his 20-acre homestead into a thriving regenerative ranch. He shares his experiences with different types of livestock, soil management, garden and mushroom cultivation,

e68. Woolly Wisdom with Benton and Christy Line

In this episode, Benton and Christy Line discuss their farming journey at Guided Rock Farms in Western Nebraska. The duo share their unique approach to soil health and livestock management, focusing on minimizing soil disturbance, maintaining a diverse crop rotation, and using livestock for weed control and fertilization. Their farming

e67. Goatscaping and Virtual Fencing with Adam Ledvina

In this episode, Adam Ledvina, owner of Blue Collar Goatscaping, shares his journey into sustainable and innovative goat farming. Growing up between rural farmlands and a liberal arts education, Adam found a unique way to blend the two worlds. He shares how he transformed Kiko goats into productive assets and

e66. The Healing Power of Agriculture with Adam Mason

In this episode, Adam Mason, who operates HEAL Farms, shares his journey into the world of sustainable farming, from developing an interest in farming, setting up agricultural systems in a Haitian orphanage, to finally establishing his own farming operation during the pandemic. He discusses the challenges of direct marketing farm

e65. Learning to Read the Land with Taysa Porto

In this episode, Taysa Porto shares her journey of transitioning from veterinary school to managing a farm in Tenessee. Starting from training dogs in California, she moved to Massachusetts where she was introduced to regenerative farming. Taysa also talks about the importance of species identification in farming and her recent

e64. Managing for Wildlife while Grazing Cattle with Hunter Lehman

In this podcast episode, Hunter Lehman, explores the potential of sustainable farming and modern grazing techniques. He discusses the importance of balancing wildlife and cattle grazing, and how innovative tools like virtual fencing can revolutionize land management. His approach, which includes a GPS-based cattle control system, offers a radical shift

e63. Humble Beginnings & Rapid Growth with Caleb Schenk

In this episode, Caleb Schenk from Deer Run Acres shares his journey from starting with two Dexter cows and a bull to managing a successful farm. He discusses the challenges of pasture management, dealing with high snowfall, and the different forage options in Erie County, Pennsylvania. He also highlights the

e62. The Fallen Aspen Farm Journey with Jake Kristophel

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of Jake Kristophel, who established Fallen Aspen Farm in Pennsylvania from scratch. Jake details his experiences in creating diverse farming practices, managing pigs, grass-fed lamb, and pasture eggs, and dealing with challenges like overgrazing and sheep management. We examine the operation

e61. Making it Easier on the Consumer with Clay Price

In this podcast episode, Clay Price, of Price Family Farm, shares his journey from sports performance coach to managing a local ranch and transitioning to cattle farming. Clay discusses the challenges and successes he faced while managing his family's cattle farm in East Texas, such as dealing with