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e54. A Desert Rancher's Journey with Javier Mesta
In this episode, Javier Mesta, a rancher from Chihuahua, Mexico, shares his inspiring journey of transforming a 3,000-acre desert ranch through high-density grazing. By effectively managing the land and avoiding overgrazing, Javier has increased his stocking rate by 2.5 times and plans to double it once more. He
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e53. Racing to Greener Pastures with Taylor Moyer
In this episode, Taylor Moyer, owner of Ridgeview Land and Cattle, shares his journey in agriculture and innovative cattle management while balancing his career in NASCAR. From observing the land before making changes to utilizing technology for automation and monitoring, Taylor discusses his approach to rotational grazing, cattle herd development,
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e52. Adapting Ranching Practices for a Sustainable Future with Brian Alexander
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of ranching, exploring topics such as the evolution of ranching practices, managing drought risk, custom grazing, adapting cattle to changing environments, and marketing cow-calf operations direct to consumers. I speak with Brian, a rancher from South Central Kansas, about his journey
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e51. The Regen Ranch Story: A Holistic Approach to Sustainable and Profitable Livestock Management with Christine Martin
In this episode of the Grazing Grass podcast, Christine Martin shared her journey from homesteading to operating the Regen Ranch in East Texas. She discusses how her health issues led her to clean up her diet and start producing her own food. Christine also talks about holistic management, which helped
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e50. Exploring the Power of Regenerative Ranching and Agro-tourism in California with Dana Wilson
In this episode, we dive into the world of rotational grazing, land management, and sustainable farming practices on a California ranch. We explore the journey of Dana Wilson and her family as they manage their forty-acre property with Highland cattle, meat goats, chickens, and ducks. We discuss the importance of
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e49. Regenerative Farming and Livestock Management at Greenacres Foundation with Leevi Stump
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Leevi, the livestock manager at Greenacres Foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. We discussed the regenerative farming practices they use at Green Acres, including raising a variety of livestock such as grass-fed and finished beef and sheep, pasture-raised chickens and turkeys, and
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e48. Overcoming Challenges in Regenerative Agriculture: Christian Carreon's Story
In this episode of the Grazing Grass podcast, join me as I dive into the fascinating journey of Christian Carreon in regenerative agriculture. We explore the challenges faced in his family's ranch in Mexico, his experiences with grazing management in Chihuahua, and the crucial role of well-designed electric
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e47. Turfgrass Manager turned Regenerative Farmer with Jared Kerst
In this episode of The Grazing Grass Podcast, Cal talks with Jared Kerst of Lazy K at Rivendell Farms. We discuss his journey from turfgrass manager to regenerative grass farmer. Among the topics discussed are grazing alfalfa, daytime moves, garlic, and selling beef. Follow us on social media! Website: https:
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e46. From Row Crops to Cattle and Poultry with Ethon Pawlaczyk
In this episode of The Grazing Grass Podcast, Cal talks with Ethon Pawlaczyk of Black Swamp Cattle Company. We discuss his journey from row crops to grass based cattle and poultry. We also discuss free choice minerals and he recommends a new book to the pod.
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e45. Multiple Species Grass Farm and Internships with Jesse Straight
In this episode of The Grazing Grass Podcast, Cal talks with Jesse Straight of Whiffle Tree farm. We discuss his multiple livestock species and how he got started. Also, we take a deep dive into the internships that are available on his farm.
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e44. Getting Started on Ten Acres with Calahan Maynard
In this episode of The Grazing Grass Podcast, Cal talks with Calahan Maynard! Calahan and his family are new to raising grass finished beef. They have ten acres and have purchased a few calves. We discuss getting started, rotational grazing, and other aspects of just starting out.
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e43. The EZ Yoke Ranch with John Simmons
In this episode of The Grazing Grass Podcast, Cal talks with John Simmons of EZ Yoke Ranch! EZ Yoke Ranch is regenerative cow-calf operation. In addition to John's journey and operation, we go on a couple tangents and discuss causal rotational grazing.
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e42. From the City to Multi-Species Grazing with Juan Sanguinetti
In this episode of The Grazing Grass Podcast, Cal talks with Juan Sanguinetti of La Zoila! We discuss his journey from being raised in the city to multi-species rotational grazing. He and his wife started with a farm needing a lot of care and are building it into a sustainable
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e41. Establishing a Cow-Calf Operation with Lillie Beringer
In this episode of The Grazing Grass Podcast, Cal talks with Lillie Beringer of Beringer Family Farms! We discuss her journey to rotationally grazing for her cow calf operation from establishing pasture to managing her cows and selling beef across the United States.
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e40. Low Input Management with Ohio Land and Cattle
In this episode of The Grazing Grass Podcast, Cal talks with James Coffelt of Ohio Land and Cattle! We discuss low input management of the ranch's Angus cows, as well as, paddlefish and hunting.
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e39. The Foggy Bottoms Boys Story
In this episode of The Grazing Grass Podcast, Cal talks with Thomas & Cody Nicholson Stratton of Foggy Bottoms Boys! Another must listen episode! We talk their journey and what they are doing now with a dive into fiber production for the Overgrazing Section.
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e38. The J&L Green Farm Story
In this episode of The Grazing Grass Podcast, Cal talks with Jordan Green of J&L Green Farm. J&L Green Fram raises grass finished beef, pastured poultry and forest raised hogs which is marketed directly to the consumer. For the overgrazing section, we discuss the FarmBuilder program.
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e37. The C&F Farms Story
In this episode of The Grazing Grass Podcast, Cal talks with Jared Frye of C&F Farms. C&F Farms is a third generation farm that has transitioned to a more regenerative approach. We discuss his farm journey and their practices. They have grass fed beef and pastured
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e36. Desiree Nelson - Multi-species Grass Farm in Minnesota
In this episode of The Grazing Grass Podcast, Cal talks with Desiree Nelson of Nelson Grass Farm. We discuss her farm journey and the multiple species grown on their farm then take a deep dive for the Overgrazing Section into chicken tractors.
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e35. Becky Szarzynski - Transitioned to Beautiful Red Cows
In this episode of The Grazing Grass Podcast, Cal talks with Becky Szarzynski of Mountain Glen Farm. We discuss the transistor of the family farm to a grass based farm with South Poll cattle. For the Overgrazing section, we dive deeper in to the South Poll cattle breed.
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