Episode -062- Joe Tomandl on Dairy Grazing Apprenticeships

Joe Tomandl developed a great program for Dairy Grazing apprenticeships or internships Today’s guest joins us to talk about a formalized and accredited dairy grazing apprenticeship program he started in the state of Wisconsin. If you’ve ever thought about hosting or doing an apprenticeship this podcast is a must-listen.

Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship: http://www.dairygrazingapprenticeship.org

Episode -061- Cory Van Gronnigen of VG Meats on Running a Farm, Abattoir and Retail Business

What’s it like to run a farm, abattoir and retail business? Cory Van Gronnigen from VG meats shares his experiences.

Connect with VG Meats: VG Meats - http://www.vgmeats.ca

Episode -060- Dr. Fred Provenza on Animal Behavior and Phytochemical Rich Foods As It Relates To Health

Dr. Fred Provenza formerly of Utah State University joins us to talk about the BEHAVE program and animal health. What makes our food healthy? How is that related to livestock health? How do animals choose which foods to eat and why? Dr. Fred Provenza provides us with insight into these questions and much more during …

Episode -059- Bob Kinford on Low Stress Stockmanship and Using Herding To Eliminate Fencing

Bob Kinford explains how to place livestock in areas and rotationally graze without using fencing

Videos Bob Mentioned: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDeiMQOaTAg&feature=youtu.be http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2cik0SJU7s Connect with Bob: Bob’s Management Company - http://www.2lazy4u.us Bob’s Blog - www.cowherdmanagement.blogspot.com Bob’s Natural Cattle Handling - http://www.naturalcattlehandling.com

Episode -058- Grahame Rees on Sell/Buy Marketing and Putting The Power of Profit In Your Own Hands

Grahame Rees Talks About Making Decisions Based on Bud Williams Style Marketing

You can find Grahame at :  www.klrmarketing.com.au

Episode -057- What’s It Like To Start A Farm? With Eileen and James from Little Seed Farm

What’s it really like to start a farm?

Ever wondered what it’s really like to start a farm from scratch? James and Eileen from Little Seed Farm in Tennessee have done just that and they share A LOT with us today. Thank you for being so open with me today. Little Seed Farm - http://www.littleseedfarm.com …

Episode -056- Jesse Bussard on Media and Marketing Solutions for Farmers and Ranchers

Jesse Bussard on Social Media Marketing for Farmers and Ranchers

Connect with Jesse: Cow punch creative – social media and marketing - www.cowpunchcreative.com Jesse’s Blog - http://pearlsnapblog.com about.me/jessebussard A website Jesse designed for Curt Pate – www.curtpatestockmanship.com

Episode -055- Todd Churchill from Thousand Hills Cattle Co. on Why Grassfed Beef is Great

Todd Churchill, Owner of Thousand Hills Cattle Company Says The Beef Industry is Dying!

Todd Churchill is the owner of pasture-based Thousand Hills Cattle Company based in Minnesota. Todd is an expert on why and how people can enjoy either a great beef eating experience or a horrible one. Todd also gives us some …

Episode -054- An Interview With Dick Thompson, Founder, Practical Farmers of Iowa

Co-Founder of Practical Farmers of Iowa Shares His Story

Join me today for an interview with Dick Thompson, who co-foudned  Practical Farmers of Iowa in 1985. Show Notes: Practical Farmers of Iowa - http://www.practicalfarmers.org Thompson’s Alternative Agriculture Report - http://www.practicalfarmers.org/resources/alternatives-in-agriculture.html

Episode -053- Australian Graeme Hand Has A Different Philosophy on Grazing Management

Graeme Hand’s Unique Philosophy on Holistic Management and Grazing

Join me for an interview with Graeme Hand who shares a different philosophy than me about grazing management. It all depends on your goals. Thanks Graeme! Show Notes: Guide to Planned Grazing - http://www.nrmsouth.org.au Find Graeme’s Articles - www.stipa.com.au Ecosystem Function Analysis - http://www.csiro.au/Organisation-Structure/Divisions/Ecosystem-Sciences/EcosystemFunctionAnalysis.aspx

Episode -052- Kit Pharo Shares His Philosophy on Forage Only Cattle Genetics

Kit Pharo on Cattle Genetics, Composite Cattle, Hybrid Vigor and Building a Low Input Cow Herd

Pharo Cattle Company - http://www.pharocattle.com - A fantastic resource for understanding why cattle genetics are important.

Episode -051- Gordon Hazard Shares His Sell/Buy Marketing Strategies

Gordon Hazard Talks With Me About Sell/Buy Marketing and His Grazing Management Practices

Today the amazing Gordon Hazard shares his sell/buy marketing strategies and gives advice to people looking to get started in ranching.

Episode -050- Curt Pate on Stockmanship

Curt Pate on Cattle Handling and Stockmanship

Curt Pate is an expert in handling livestock. Is low stress livestock handling best? How about livestock dogs, what is their role? In this interview Curt provides us with a well-rounded and honest approach to livestock handling. Thank you Curt! Curt’s Website – www.curtpatestockmanship.com The books Curt …

Episode -049- Jerry Brunetti on Cancer, Soil Fertility, Animal Health and Human Diet

Jerry Brunetti from Agri-Dynamics on Healthy Soils, Animals and Humans. Food as Medicine

In 1979, Jerry Brunetti founded Agri-Dynamics with a vision of providing a line of holistic animal remedies for farm livestock, equine and pets. After witnessing first-hand the devastating results of conventional, chemically dependent, grain-based rationed farming practices, Jerry embarked on a …

Episode -048- Keith Berns on Selecting and Planting Species for Cover Crops

Keith Berns from Green Cover Seed on the How, What and Why of Using Cover Crops

Join me for an interview with Keith Berns from Green Cover Seed. Keith is an expert on selecting the right species Cover Crops for you. We discuss how to get started in Cover Crops to advanced techniques like …

Episode -047- Temple Grandin on Stockmanship and Livestock Behavior

Interview with Temple Grandin on Livestock Behavior

Join me for an interview with the incredible Temple Grandin. Dr. Grandin is a designer of livestock handling facilities and aProfessor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. Facilities she has designed are located in the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries. In …

Episode -046- An Interview With Kirk Gadzia Holistic Management Educator

Kirk Gadzia on Holistic Management Education

Join me today for an interview with Kirk Gadzia who has been teaching Holistic Management and consulting for family ranches and large organizations for 25+ years. Thank you Kirk! Kirk’s Website – Resource Management Services http://rmsgadzia.com The course we were discussing on podcast http://rmsgadzia.com/Services/2014_HMC_Information.html

Episode -045- Ann Adams From Holistic Management International on Beginning Woman Farmers

Woman In Agriculture – Beginning Woman Farmers Program

Ann Adams if the Director of Community Services for Holistic Management International, based in Albuquerque, NM. Today we discuss the Beginning Woman Farmers and Rancher program that has be a huge success in the Northeast United States. The program is also expanding into Texas this year. …

Episode -044- Todd Hatcher On Making The Transition To A Ranching Internship

Learn About Farming/Ranching Internships

Today I interview Todd Hatcher a 26 year old from Nebraska. He made the transition from a 9-5 office job to country living and an internship on a diversified farm. He shares his experiences with us today. Thanks Todd!

Episode -043- Interview With John King New Zealand Holistic Management Facilitator

An Interview With  Holistic Management Facilitator in New Zealand, John King          

Join me today for an interview with John King. John is a consultant for farmers and ranchers in New Zealand and he shares many of his experiences and teachings with us during the interview. Thanks John! Connect with …

Episode -042- Walt Davis on Transitioning to Sustainable Ranching and Much More

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How To Not Go Broke Ranching Author Walt Davis

Join me today for an interview with Oklahoma rancher Walt Davis. Walt made the transition from a high input, chemical laden and conventional ranch to a sustainable one that works with nature instead of against it. Walt is also the author of three books, two …

Episode -041- Jim Elizondo Talking About His Sustainable/Regenerative Ranching Courses This Summer

Sustainable Ranching Course in USA This Summer

Today we are joined again by  the amazing Jim Elizondo. Jim and I talk about things you can learn from his two sustainable ranching courses he will be teaching this summer with Johan Zietsman and Mark Bader. Highly recommended!

Episode -040- Charley Orchard from LandEKG on Land Monitoring

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Join me today for an interview with Charley Orchard from LandEKG. Charley and I discuss the history of why he started LandEKG and how important and easy monitoring your land can be. Thanks for the interview Charley! You can find LandEKG’s website …

Episode -039- Interview with Author, Speaker and Rancher Chip Hines

Join me today for an interview with Colorado rancher Chip Hines. Today Chip and I discuss livestock genetics, grazing, how people think and Chip’s wonderful books. Chip’s Website Buy Chip’s Books Here   P.S. Please remember you can subscribe to email updates by going here: http://agriculturalinsights.com/subscribe/

Episode -038- Rob Hohne on Starting A Farm With Kickstarter

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Join me today for an interview with Rob Hohne of Truck and Barter Farms. Rob is starting a farm using the crowd funding platform Kickstarter in New Orleans, LA. Rob’s Kickstart campaign is still running and there is still time to support him. You can do that by going here. Thanks for the interview …

Episode -037- Jim Elizondo on Silvopasture, Tropical Milking Cows and Free Choice Minerals

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Join me today for an interview with experienced rancher Jim Elizondo. Jim originally raised beef cattle and milked a unique breed of tropical dairy cows on his ranches in Mexico. He now ranches in North Florida. Here are some pictures that will help illustrate many of the concepts that Jim talks about during the …

Episode -036- The Key to Abundant Feed? Never Let Grass Plants Stop Growing

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What is the key to having abundant feed year round? Simple. Never let your grass plants stop growing during the growing season. How to pull it off is challenge and that is the focus of today’s podcast. Tune in!

Episode -035- Gabe Brown on Cover Crops, No-Till and Livestock

Join me today for an interview with Gabe Brown of Brown’s Ranch. Gabe farms and ranches in North Dakota with his family and is transitioning ownership over to his son, Paul. Today we talk about cover crops, annual cash crops, grazing livestock, soil health, transitioning ownership to younger generations and many other topics! Thank …

Episode -034- Scott Smith from Earthfort on Managing Soil Microorganisms

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Join me today for an interview with Scott Smith from Earthfort. Today we discuss soil micro biology including bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes. We also talk about compost, compost teas and lots of other cool stuff! Connect with Earthfort: Earthfort Facebook Twitter: @earthfort Find Scott on Twitter: @d_scott  

Episode -033- Walter Jeffries of Sugar Mountain Farm on Raising Pastured Pork

Join me today for an interview with Walter Jeffries of Sugar Mountain Farm. Walter raises pastured pork on his sloped farm in Vermont. He has years of experience raising pigs and today we talk about genetics, grazing, forage selection, planting techniques, fencing options and advice for people who want to try raising pastured pork. …

Episode -032- Ralph Voss on Applying Raw Milk to Pastures

A big thank you to everyone who participated in the Ag Insights Giveaway! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Join me today for an interview with Ralph Voss on applying Raw Milk to pastures.

Show Notes Ralph would also like to mention that by applying Raw Milk to your pastures and then mob/high density …

Episode -031- Climate Change and Drought

Join me today for a podcast on climate change and drought. This is bound to be controversial! Tune in.

Show Notes: Climate Prediction Center United States Drought Monitor

Episode -030- Interview with Ian Mitchell-Innes

Join me today for a very special and exclusive interview with none other than Ian Mitchell-Innes of South Africa.

Episode -029- “Controlling” Nature

The notion that we as humans can “control” nature through technology and cleverness is misleading and ultimately nature has the final say in what happens. The 2012 drought is a testament to that fact. Many farmers and ranchers were severely hurt. However, proper management of resources can mitigate disasters.

Show Notes People think they …

Episode -028- Jake Hartnett on Farm and Ranch Internships

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Join me today for an interview with Jake Hartnett who has been an intern with Greg Judy since January 2012. Jake and I were both interns for Greg at the same time.

Show Notes Jake’s background and how he got involved in ranching His recommendations to someone considering doing an internship What has been …

Episode -027- Greg Schwab on Building High Tensile Electric Fence

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Greg Schwab is an expert in fence building. He’s been building fence since 1982. He was one of the first people to commercially build high tensile electric fence in Colorado. Join us today for a valuable discussion on things you should know before building a barbed wire or high tensile electric fence.

Show Notes …

Episode -026- Interview with Kristin Canty Director of Farmageddon

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Special Announcement: You can download my new FREE eBook: Mob Grazing: 21st Century Grazing Management by subscribing to Ag Insights and the download link will be instantly emailed to you. To Subscribe Click Here. Kristin Canty is the Director/Producer of Farmageddon; The Unseen War on American Family Farms.  She is a first-time film maker, small farm advocate, …

Episode -025- Mark Bader on Cattle Biology and Free Choice Minerals

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Join me today for an interview with Mark Bader as we discuss cattle biology, rumen function, feed efficiency and feeding free choice minerals. Mark has extensive knowledge about the chemistry and biology happening inside a cow. You simply can’t miss this interview.        

Show Notes Mark’s background and education What is …

Episode -024- Where Should You Rent Land for Ranching or Permaculture?

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Where Should You Rent Land for Farming or Ranching? This is one of the most important questions you should ask yourself before moving forward with leasing land. Join me today for insight into my personal experiences leasing land, and where you should lease land in order to be successful.

Show Notes My experience with leasing …

Episode -023- Feed Less Hay

Feed Less Hay

Yes, I’m back to doing some more podcasts! I know that this post and last week’s might seem contradictory, however I want to cover all of the bases for you guys. Today’s episode is about feeding less hay or completely eliminating hay feeding. How can you feed less hay? Tune in to find out, …

Sounds On The Ranch – Water

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I’ve started a new series that I’d like to do on a regular basis. Sounds on the farm/ranch. One of my favorite sounds on the ranch is running water. It brings a sense of security and comfort. What are you favorite sounds on the farm/ranch?

Episode -022- Interview with John Moody of FTCLDF

Join me today as I interview John Moody of the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund. John is knowledgeable on many food freedom issues, you don’t want to miss this one! Today we discuss: What is the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund? Recent events around the country concerning food freedom Private buying clubs …

Episode -020- Interview with David Gumpert author of “The Raw Milk Revolution”

Join me today for an interview with David Gumpert, author of The Raw Milk Revolution. Join us today as we discuss: The current state of Raw Milk. Access, Regulation and Laws Health benefits of Raw Milk How can consumers access Raw Milk? The history of illness associated with Raw Milk Why has Raw Milk …

Episode -018- Interview with Karine Bouis-Towe from The Farm Food and Freedom Coalition

Join me today as I interview Karine Bouis-Towe from The Farm, Food and Freedom Coalition. Today we’ll discuss: What is The Farm, Food and Freedom Coalition? The Mission of FFFC Two legal cases involving armed raids on peaceful family farmers and businesses The Raw Milk Freedom Riders! What you can do to help ensure the …

Episode -017- Electric Fence Chargers

What are Electric Fence Chargers/Energizers? How can they be used on my farm/ranch? What should I look for when buying one? Join me today for answers to these questions. Join me today for… What is an electric fence charger/energizer? Four types of electric fence chargers Solar Energizer Battery Energizer Main Energizer Dual Energizer What …

Episode -016- Electrified Netting for Livestock

What is Electric Netting? How can I begin to use it with livestock? What should I know before I make a decision to purchase electric netting? Join me today for… What is Electric Netting? How do you power Electric Netting? Uses for Electric Netting Brands/Manufacturers of Electric Netting Features Things to look out for …

Episode -015- Modern Agriculture Creating Food From Fuel

Today I talk about how modern industrial agriculture is essentially creating food from fossil fuels. I also discuss agricultural subsidies and provide solutions of how we can move from an industrial model of agriculture to a “sustainable” one.

Episode -014- Processing Chickens

Today I talk about processing or butchering chickens. I provide you with a step-by-step description of the entire process and equipment needed. Resources mentioned on today’s show: Featherman Pluckers Featherman Scalders Whizbang Chicken Plucker

Episode -013- Raising Chickens for Meat

Today we talk about the in’s and out’s of raising chickens for meat in a pasture-based setting. I discuss 4 different production methods. The methods covered are; Salatin-style (Polyface Farms), Eggmobile/portable chicken shelter, hoop house style on skids, and finally using electric fencing with two of the methods.

Episode -012- Allan Savory Wins Buckminster Fuller Challenge

Join me today as we discuss Allan Savory, founder of Holistic Management. Allan Savory won the Buckminster Fuller Challenge in 2010 for reversing desertification in Africa using cattle. Please watch the video below for an insight into the incredible healing power of properly managed cattle. Resources mentioned on today’s show: Allan Savory – Keeping …

Episode -011- Agriculture News and Articles

Join me today as we discuss; farmers joining the Occupy Wall St. movement, how clean are bagged salads?, Pesticides go on trial, and another horrible story on Africa’s climate. Resources mentioned on today’s show: Farmers Join Occupy Wall St. How Clean are Bagged Salads? Pesticides go on Trial Hotter, Drier Africa

Episode -010- Hugelkultur, What is it!?

Hugelkultur, What is it!? Today we talk about what a Hugelkultur bed is, why it’s awesome and how you can create one to increase the quality of your garden crops and decrease the need for labor and water. Resources mentioned on today’s show: Hugelkultur  

Episode -009- Housing Livestock in the Winter

How should you house livestock in the winter time? I provide you with a few options; deep bedding, continue grazing, hoop-houses, and earth-sheltered structures. Resources: Sepp Holzer @ Paul Wheaton’s RichSoil.com – Scroll down for earth sheltered structures.

Episode -008- The Importance of an Online Presence

Today we discuss the importance of having and online presence. Having a professional website can bring new customers in and former ones back. Resources Mentioned on Today’s Show: Host Gator WordPress Eat Wild Local Harvest

Episode -007- Low Cost Farm Labor Solutions

Today we talk about how to get high quality, low cost labor onto our farms/ranches. Resources: World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms – WWOOF – www.wwoof.org

Episode -006- The Diversified Farm

Today I talk about why creating a diversified farm will increase your profitability, sustainability and help you sleep at night. Key Points: Enterprise Stacking Passive Income Streams Cash Flow Emergency Fund No Debt = Freedom

Episode -005- Exploration of Grazing Methods

Today I provide you with some insights into different grazing methods and philosophies. Join me as we discuss conventional grazing, rotational grazing, management-intensive grazing (MiG) and mob grazing.

Episode -004- Food Freedom & Tyranny

Today we discuss food freedom & tyranny. What is the solution to these ridiculous government regulations and abuses? I don’t provide any concrete answers, more importantly I raise some interesting questions. I need YOUR help to provide me with answers to these questions.

Episode -003- Considerations on Leasing Land for Agriculture

Today we discuss how to successfully lease land for Agriculture use. This advice can be used for grazing, Permaculture or farming. I provide you with some real-world tips such as what to include in a lease agreement, why you need a written agreement and how to go about finding land. I’ll also share some …

Episode -002- Feeding the World, School Lunches & Agriculture Articles

Today we examine if “feeding the world” is possible using Sustainable Agriculture. We also discuss young farmers, school lunches and talk about Agriculture News. Resources Mentioned on Today’s Show Farming In Colorado Slideshow Young Farmers Need Capital, Land and Health Insurance NY Times Article on Young Farmers’ Struggles Agricultural Exports Boom as Rest of …

Epidose -001- An Introduction to Agricultural Insights

In the first edition of our podcast I give you an introduction to what Agricultural Insights is all about. I introduce myself and provide some general goals I have for the podcast, blog and website.