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This is a show for professional growers and agronomists who want to learn about the science and principles of regenerative agriculture systems to increase quality, yield, and profitability.
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Practical Advice for "Impractical" Pursuits
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In each episode of "Practical Advice for 'Impractical' Pursuits", students in Michigan State University’s Arts, Cultural Management, and Museum Studies program will explore stories from industry professionals across arts and culture, arming you with all the knowledge you need to not just 'make it', but thrive. Students enrolled in the Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management, & Museum Studies "Promotions and e-Commerce" course were assigned a project to create a podcast series and ...
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Episode 152: Family Farming and Modern Economic Realities with Mike Omeg
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Mike Omeg is a fifth-generation farmer who grew up on a diverse family farm in Oregon, initially producing cherries, hay, cattle, apricots, apples, and wheat. Over time, he honed in on fresh cherry production. The scale of his operation leaped 10x—from 350 acres to 3,600 acres—when he became a partner with Orchard View Cherries, where he is now the…
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Episode 151: People, Purpose, and Pasture with Clay Conry
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Clay Conry is the host of the Working Cows Podcast. Clay’s journey into podcasting stems from a blend of personal experience growing up on a South Dakota ranch, a love for conversation, and a desire to capture the wisdom of ranchers, influenced by his background as a youth pastor and his participation in the High Plains Ranch Practicum. Over seven …
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Episode 150: Grazing Beyond the Mainstream with Jim Elizondo
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Jim Elizondo is a trailblazer in regenerative agriculture, supporting his accounting degree and agronomy engineering training with hands-on experience. He spent 20 years as a dairy nutritionist and managed a grazed dairy for 28 years, shaping his unique perspective on grazing management. Jim’s work centers on revolutionizing grazing practices to en…
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Episode 149: Farming, Fashion, and Biodynamics with Cate Havstad-Casad
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Cate Havstad-Casad is a regenerative farmer, entrepreneur, and hatmaker. She and her husband operate Casad Family Farms in Central Oregon on 1,400 acres. Over 11 years, their operation evolved from a small organic vegetable farm to a diversified model focused on holistic grazing, grain production, and direct-to-consumer meat sales of beef and pork,…
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Episode 148: Digging Into Regenerative Soil with Matt Powers
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Matt Powers is a permaculture and soil health educator who began to explore organic and regenerative food systems after his wife’s cancer was diagnosed with cancer. He has written 24+ books, created courses, and taught thousands of people about the links between soil biology, plant health, and human well-being. With a background in music and educat…
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Episode 147: Cutting Costs with Technology and Biology with Justin Wylie
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Justin Wylie is a fifth-generation farmer in California’s Central Valley, who manages pistachios and citrus with his family. His journey to regenerative agriculture began around 2012, driven by his growing skepticism of conventional systems. When his son was born in 2013 and faced severe health challenges, including respiratory issues and an autism…
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Episode 146: Building Biology with Cover Crops and Mycorrhizae with Joe Ailts
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Joe Ailts is an agronomist and regenerative farmer in northwest Wisconsin with a deep passion for soil health and plant physiology. On his three-acre home farm, he grows competitive giant pumpkins, sweet corn, and market pumpkins using a regenerative approach that includes cover cropping with rye and Sudan grass. His experience in competitive pumpk…
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Episode 145: Proving Regenerative Ag Grows Nutrient-Dense Fruit with Herb Young
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After decades of working in conventional agriculture, Herb Young immersed himself in regenerative practices and planted a regenerative citrus orchard in Georgia. Herb has meticulously researched techniques to improve soil health and crop resilience and implemented them on his farm. His grove serves as a living research farm, where he conducts trial…
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Podcast Extra: Ask Me Anything with John Kempf from February 13
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Join us for an engaging webinar with John Kempf, renowned crop health consultant and founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture. In this Ask Me Anything format, growers had the opportunity to ask John their pressing questions about topics impacting their farm. Drawing from his extensive research and firsthand experience, John provided insights and practi…
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Episode 144: The Regenerative Blood Business with Gavin Heywood
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Gavin Heywood is an Australian farmer and entrepreneur from New South Wales, whose family has worked on the same land for over 120 years. He runs a unique business, Serum Australis, which supplies animal blood for medical diagnostics, research, and commercial applications while managing his farm with holistic grazing practices. Gavin’s journey into…
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Episode 143: Growing Prescription-Quality Wheat with Bob Quinn
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Bob Quinn is an organic farmer and researcher with a Ph.D. in plant biochemistry. Bob introduced and trademarked Kamut, an ancient wheat variety with anti-inflammatory properties. His research highlights its higher nutrient density and benefits for those with wheat sensitivities. Bob grew up on a wheat farm in Montana, and transitioned to organic f…
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Episode 142: Harnessing Technology for Regenerative Grazing with Jason Rowntree
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Jason Rowntree is a professor of Animal Science at Michigan State University, where he has spent the last 16 years studying regenerative grazing systems and their impact on soil health, ecosystems, and beef nutrient density. Jason currently leads a $19 million research project across 60 U.S. ranches, using remote sensing and on-ground monitoring to…
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Episode 141: Using Systems-Based Research in Regenerative Agriculture with Cindy Daley
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Dr. Cynthia Daley is a respected leader in sustainable agriculture who works to bridge the gap between academic research and practical regenerative farming practices. She has spent decades advocating for more innovative approaches to agriculture, critiquing outdated university methodologies that fail to support ecological farming systems. As the fo…
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Episode 140: Generations of Regeneration with Benina Burroughs
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Benina Burroughs began farming almonds with her father in 2002. Now, as CEO and co-owner of Burroughs Family Farms, she has innovated ecological practices in nut growing. She transitioned the entire farm to organic 2015 and has received dual regenerative certifications from the Regenerative Organic Alliance and Regenified. Benina has led efforts to…
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Episode 139: From DJ to Full-Time Regenerative Farmer with Andy Cato
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Andy Cato is a musician and regenerative agriculture advocate, best known as one-half of the electronic music duo “Groove Armada.” After reading about the environmental problems caused by industrial food systems, Andy sold his music publishing rights, purchased a depleted farm in southwestern France, and embarked on a journey to restore its health …
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This special episode of the Regenerative Agriculture Podcast highlights insights from nine of this year’s guests who are driving innovation in regenerative farming. From practical techniques to transformative ideas, these clips showcase the power of regenerative practices to improve soils, ecosystems, and farm profitability. Featured Guests: Rick C…
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Episode 138: Regenerative Grazing and Cattle Breeding with Del Ficke
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Del Ficke has revolutionized cattle breeding and soil regeneration practices during his decades of ranching. Del is the fourth generation to manage his family operation, Ficke Cattle Company, in Pleasant Hill, Nebraska, which was established in the late 1860s. He has carried on its legacy with a focus on sustainability and profitability. In 2015, h…
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