351: Looking Differently at Cattle Grazing, Soil Health, and Climate Change

Peter Byck is an award-winning documentary film director helping to lead a $10 million research project comparing Adaptive Multi-Paddock grazing with conventional grazing. He is the director of the docuseries Roots So Deep (you can see the devil down there), which is all about inventive farmers and maverick scientists building a path to solving climate change with hooves, hearts, and soil. Byck is a professor at Arizona State University, where he teaches students to make short documentary films about sustainability solutions. Summary

Peter Byck discusses the potential of regenerative agriculture, specifically multi-paddock grazing, to combat climate change. He explores how improving soil health benefits farmers, consumers, and the planet. Peter shares insights from his research and documentaries, highlighting the role of cattle in soil regeneration and debunking common myths about sustainable farming. The conversation underscores the urgent need for systemic change in food production and how collective action can drive meaningful environmental improvements.

Three Takeaways

1. Regenerative cattle grazing—adaptive multi-paddock grazing—enhances soil health, leading to carbon sequestration and improved biodiversity.

2. The common misconception that cattle grazing always harms the environment needs reevaluation.

3. Sustainable food production requires collaboration between farmers, businesses, and policymakers.

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