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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
Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management & Museum Studies
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 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 She has spent decades advocating for more innovative approaches to agriculture, critiquing outdated university methodologies that fail to support ecological farming systems.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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Episode 137: Reducing Inputs Through Timed Nutrient Management with Dan Brown
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Dan Brown is a fifth-generation farmer who grows hazelnuts in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, the primary hazelnut-growing region in the United States. Dan is always experimenting with new growing methods, and views failures as opportunities for learning and growth. This perspective has led to significant successes, such as improving yields while …
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Episode 136: Working With Unique Climate Conditions with Frederik Larsen
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Frederik Larsen is a Danish agronomist who assists farmers in Denmark and Eastern Europe to transition toward no-till systems, cover cropping, and diverse crop rotations. Frederik also practices what he preaches on his family farm, using it as a testing ground for innovative practices like relay planting and companion planting. His work focuses on …
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Podcast Short #11: Building Resilient Farms with Gabe Brown
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Gabe Brown is a renowned advocate and practitioner of regenerative agriculture from North Dakota, who runs Brown’s Ranch and is the co-founder of Understanding Ag. He is recognized for his innovative approach to farming, focusing on enhancing soil health, reducing dependency on synthetic inputs, and using sustainable practices. Gabe transitioned to…
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Episode 135: Diverse Approaches in Farm Planning with Darren Doherty
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Darren Doherty is the director and co-founder, with his wife Lisa Heenan, of Regrarians Ltd., an Australia-based organization dedicated to advancing regenerative agriculture. They train land managers using their innovative "Regrarians Platform," which integrates elements from permaculture, keyline design, and holistic management to support land ste…
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Podcast Extra: Working Cows Podcast Episode 393 with John Kempf
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In this Podcast Extra, John is a guest on the Working Cows Podcast. The Working Cows podcast gives you something to think about as you seek to maximize the effectiveness of your cattle operation and the joy your family receives from this lifestyle. The host, Clay Conry, is a Western South Dakota native, growing up on a Cow-Calf operation near Belle…
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Episode 134: How a Crisis Led to Change with Tim Parton
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Tim Parton has been the farm manager at Brewood Park Farm, a 300-hectare farm located in South Staffordshire, UK since 2003. Tim shifted towards regenerative agriculture after a serious farming accident and personal health struggles. These experiences deepened his respect for soil as a finite resource, motivating him to farm in harmony with nature.…
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Podcast Short #10: Breaking Away from Traditional Agronomy with Jeff Kleypas
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In this episode, John Kempf interviews Jeff Kleypas, a consultant with Advancing Eco Agriculture. Jeff’s pivotal moment came when he was exposed to the harmful impacts of pesticides during his work as a field agronomy scout. This experience, combined with observations of improved outcomes using biological methods, fueled his shift towards a more su…
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Episode 133: The Power of Companion Planting with Ian Gould
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Ian Gould is a leading figure in regenerative agriculture in the UK, whose focus is on incorporating plant diversity into conventional farming systems to improve both environmental health and productivity. His work includes researching how companion planting and varietal differences within the same species, such as wheat, can enhance crop resilienc…
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Podcast Short #9: The Hope of Regenerative Agriculture with Kerry Hoffschneider
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Kerry Hoffschneider is an advocate for regenerating relationships in agriculture, who focuses on storytelling and hope within agriculture, emphasizing the human element and the need for deeper connections between farmers, the land, and their communities. Kerry’s work blends her deep-rooted personal connection to farming with her experiences as a wr…
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Episode 132: Diverse Cover Crop Systems with Keith Berns
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Keith Berns, co-founder of Green Cover Seed, is a key figure in the regenerative agriculture movement. Raised on a farm in South Central Nebraska, Keith was a teacher for 10 years before returning to the family farm in 1998, where he and his brother Brian adopted no-till techniques. In 2006, they got introduced to multi-species cover crops, which t…
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Episode 131: Controlling Your Own Supply Chain with Dave Fischer
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Over the past two decades, Dave Fischer has successfully developed a sustainable cattle farm and a direct-to-consumer meat business, Fischer Farms. Dave’s background in industrial engineering and supply chain management has significantly influenced his approach to farming. He’s built an efficient distribution system that caters to local universitie…
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