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Jun 5, 2023 • 1h 51min

#118 The Corporatization of Land Ownership and the Need for a Change in Stewardship Ethic with Logan Pribbeno

In this episode of Ranching Reboot, Logan Pribbeno and Brian Alexander discuss the current state of agriculture, focusing on the challenges of sustainable farming and the impact of corporate farms on rural America. They delve into the benefits of regenerative agriculture practices, the dangers of seed oils, and the importance of local grocery stores. They also discuss the effects of dollar stores on local businesses and the need to be aware of what is in processed food. This episode also covers the effects of habitat loss on the prairies of the Great Plains, the need to find core areas to defend against invasive species, and the importance of actively managing cedar trees. They also discuss the Leopold Award, which is given to land stewards who farm and ranch with the ecology in mind, and the benefits of owning the operating company and land business separately. Tune in to hear their insights on the future of agriculture and the role of regenerative practices in ensuring a sustainable future. Keywords: Ranching Reboot, Logan Pribbeno, Brian Alexander, sustainable agriculture, corporate farms, rural America, regenerative agriculture, seed oils, local grocery stores, dollar stores, processed food, habitat loss, Great Plains, invasive species, cedar trees, Leopold Award, land stewards, ecology, operating company, land business, future of agriculture, regenerative practices, sustainable future. Hashtags: #RanchingReboot #LoganPribbeno #BrianAlexander #SustainableAgriculture #CorporateFarms #RuralAmerica #RegenerativeAgriculture #SeedOils #LocalGroceryStores #DollarStores #ProcessedFood #HabitatLoss #GreatPlains #InvasiveSpecies #CedarTrees #LeopoldAward #LandStewards #Ecology #OperatingCompany #LandBusiness #FutureOfAgriculture #RegenerativePractices #SustainableFuture Visit Sea-90 at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Sea-90.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠or call us at (717) 580 - 1458 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audubon Conservation Ranching!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy BoBoLinks Here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Book on Landtrust! ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠One Earth Health Beef organ pills!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RedHillsRancher.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Linktree⁠⁠
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May 29, 2023 • 1h 25min

#117 Climate Change and Its Effects on the Western High Plains with Brian Bledsoe, Understanding the Pacific Decadal Oscillation

On this episode of Ranching Reboot, join us as we delve into the fascinating world of weather forecasting with our guest Brian Bledsoe. We discuss the importance of weather forecasting for farmers and ranchers, the influence of El Nino and La Nina on North American weather, and the Pacific Decadal Oscillation's impact on the Western High Plains. We also explore the effects of climate change and the importance of understanding the big picture pattern of weather. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion! Find Brian Bledsoe on Twitter --------------------- Visit Sea-90 at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Sea-90.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠or call us at (717) 580 - 1458 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audubon Conservation Ranching!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy BoBoLinks Here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Book on Landtrust! ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠One Earth Health Beef organ pills!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RedHillsRancher.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Linktree⁠ #RanchingReboot #WeatherForecasting #Farming #Ranching #Agriculture #ClimateChange #WeatherPatterns #ElNino #LaNina #PacificDecadalOscillation #BrianBledsoe
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May 22, 2023 • 1h 31min

#116 LandTrust: Bridging the Gap Between People and Nature with Nic De Castro

In this episode of Ranching Reboot, we talk to Nic De Castro, founder and CEO of LandTrust, a company that is revolutionizing the agricultural sector by creating a marketplace for land sharing. Nic discusses how farmers and ranchers can generate additional income through outdoor recreation, such as hunting, fishing, bird watching, and more. LandTrust provides a unique platform that connects landowners with the 99% of the population who don't produce food, fuel, or fiber. Nic also delves into the challenges of building a supply and demand marketplace, LandTrust's revenue model, and the importance of stewarding shared assets. In their conversation, Brian Alexander and Nic discuss the disconnection between people and their food, the potential benefits of carbon contracts for ranchers, and the possibility of shared ownership and stewardship of land. Listeners will come away with actionable insights on how to create a listing on LandTrust, how to QA the booking packet, and how to place the profit incentive on quality habitat and wildlife populations. www.LandTrust.com ------------------------ Visit Sea-90 at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Sea-90.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠or call us at (717) 580 - 1458 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audubon Conservation Ranching!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy BoBoLinks Here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book on Landtrust! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠One Earth Health Beef organ pills!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RedHillsRancher.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Linktree⁠ #RanchingReboot #LandTrust #AgTourism #SharingEconomy #Stewardship #RegenerativeAgriculture #SustainableFarming
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May 15, 2023 • 1h 52min

#115 Smooth Ag's Extraordinary Ranch Rover from the Future! With Hunter A, and River T.

In this episode of Ranching Reboot we talk to the two young men behind Smooth Ag and the Ranch Rover. Hunter and River the two entrepreneurs developing this technology, explain to my friend Brendon and I how the Rover-centric model would work across any number of different field conditions and operating circumstances. SmoothAg.com Smooth Ag Facebook ------------------------------- Visit Sea-90 at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Sea-90.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠or call us at (717) 580 - 1458 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audubon Conservation Ranching!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy BoBoLinks Here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠One Earth Health Beef organ pills!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RedHillsRancher.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Linktree #RanchingReboot #RegenerativeAg #GrassFedBeef #SoilCarbon #SustainableFarming #IntensiveGrazing #ElectricFencing #cattlefeeding
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May 8, 2023 • 2h 4min

#114 From Marine to Rancher: Cattleguy's Regenerative Ranching Journey and The Therapeutic Benefits of Working with Livestock

In this episode of Ranching Reboot, we speak with Brian Firebaugh aka Cattleguy, a Marine who transitioned to ranching and embraced regenerative agriculture practices. Brian shares his insights on electric fencing, the power of social media in marketing grass-fed beef, and the importance of mentorship and support systems in the ranching industry. Topics covered in this episode include: Transitioning out of the Marine Corps and finding solace in ranching The therapeutic benefits of working with livestock The role of ecological profit and soil carbon in regenerative agriculture The fastest-growing niche in the food industry: grass-fed, hormone-free, antibiotic-free beef Starting a ranching business and the importance of diversifying income streams Intensive grazing and selecting the right breeds of cattle for your ranch Cattleguy on TikTok Brian F's Linktree with all other social links! ----------------------------- Visit Sea-90 at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Sea-90.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call us at (717) 580 - 1458 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audubon Conservation Ranching!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy BoBoLinks Here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠One Earth Health Beef organ pills!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RedHillsRancher.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Linktree Relevant hashtags: #RanchingReboot #RegenerativeAg #GrassFedBeef #VeteranRancher #SoilCarbon #SustainableFarming #IntensiveGrazing #ElectricFencing
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May 1, 2023 • 1h 44min

#113 Will Harris "Disrupting Big Food and Big Tech" an Interview

In this episode of Ranching Reboot, we have an engaging conversation with Will Harris of White Oak Pastures about his transition from conventional farming to regenerative agriculture. Will Harris discusses the misuse of technology in agriculture and its unintended consequences, such as dead zones in the Gulf of Mexico, species extinction, and increased carbon emissions. He also highlights the influence of big multinational corporations on the Farm Bill and other legislation, and how this affects independent regenerative producers. We dive into topics such as the cycles of nature disrupted by humans, the revolving door between big multinational corporations and government bureaucracies, and the challenge of market access for rural areas. Will Harris shares his insights on transitioning from an industrial to a living system, founding a non-profit to teach what has been learned over the past 30 years, and the importance of reading his upcoming book, "A Bold Return to Giving a Damn." White Oak Pastures ----------------------------- Visit Sea-90 at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Sea-90.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call us at (717) 580 - 1458 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Audubon Conservation Ranching!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy BoBoLinks Here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠One Earth Health Beef organ pills!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RedHillsRancher.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Linktree #RanchingReboot #RegenerativeAgriculture #SustainableFarming #FoodSystems #WhiteOakPastures #WillHarris #NatureCycles #BigFood #BigTech #FarmBill #boldreturn Bold Return to Giving a Damn
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Apr 24, 2023 • 1h 29min

#112 The Cedar Tree Crisis: Finding Solutions in Regenerative Agriculture with Greg Meyer

In this episode of Ranching Reboot, Greg Meyer and Brian Alexander delve into the cedar tree problem on the Great Plains, examining the impact of drought and overgrazing on the landscape. They discuss Greg's journey into the forestry mulching business and the various types of machinery used for land clearing and cedar tree removal, such as shears, rotary mowers, and excavator mounted boom mounted units. The conversation also covers cost share funding programs available for landowners and the importance of fire prevention strategies to protect structures from wildfires. Finally, they touch on the Mulcher Mafia Facebook group, which connects tree clearing contractors worldwide and its influence on product development. Get in touch with Greg -------------------------------  Visit Sea-90 at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Sea-90.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call us at (717) 580 - 1458 ⁠⁠⁠Audubon Conservation Ranching!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy BoBoLinks Here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠One Earth Health Beef organ pills!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠RedHillsRancher.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠My Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠My Linktree Relevant Hashtags: #RanchingReboot #RegenerativeAg #CedarTrees #LandClearing #GreatPlains #ForestryMulching #Networking #FirePrevention #FireSafety #MulcherMafia
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Apr 17, 2023 • 1h 34min

#111 Paul Brown's Direct Marketing Vision: Connecting Farms and Communities

On this episode of Ranching Reboot, we sit down with Paul Brown, son of renowned rancher Gabe Brown, to discuss regenerative agriculture, direct marketing, and the proposed Summit Carbon Pipeline. Paul shares his thoughts on connecting the ranch to the local community, sequestering carbon through regenerative practices, and the potential risks of the carbon pipeline. We also explore the effects of tillage on soil erosion, the future of rural economies, and the importance of direct marketing and digital currency. Tune in to hear Paul's insightful perspective on these important issues. Brown's Ranch Website Nourished By Nature Website -------------------------------  Visit Sea-90 at ⁠⁠⁠www.Sea-90.com⁠⁠⁠ or call us at (717) 580 - 1458 ⁠⁠Audubon Conservation Ranching!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Buy BoBoLinks Here! ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠One Earth Health Beef organ pills!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠RedHillsRancher.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠My Patreon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠My Linktree Relevant hashtags: #RanchingReboot #RegenerativeAg #CarbonPipeline #DirectMarketing #Community #SequesteringCarbon #RuralEconomy #Tillage #DigitalCurrency
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Apr 10, 2023 • 1h 2min

#110 From Farm to Table: The Surprising Innovations Transforming the Meat Industry with Tiffany Baxter

In this episode of Ranching Reboot, we sit down with Tiffany Baxter, the owner and operator of a mobile slaughter trailer in Oklahoma. Tiffany offers a unique perspective on the food industry, discussing the various methods of aging beef, the challenges of processing deer, and the features of her custom-built trailer. With a strong emphasis on the importance of local butchers, Tiffany also shares her insights on the need for more skilled professionals in the industry and how to get started in the world of butchery. Back yard Butchery website Backyard Butchery Facebook Instagram TikTok Call Tiffany: (405) 887-3066 -------------------------------  Visit Sea-90 at ⁠⁠www.Sea-90.com⁠⁠ or call us at (717) 580 - 1458 ⁠Audubon Conservation Ranching!⁠ ⁠⁠Buy BoBoLinks Here! ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠One Earth Health Beef organ pills!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠RedHillsRancher.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠My Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠My Linktree Keywords: mobile slaughter, Tiffany Baxter, aging beef, regenerative agriculture, butcher, Ranching Reboot, meat processing, sustainable meat Relevant hashtags: #RanchingReboot #MobileSlaughter #RegenerativeAgriculture #TiffanyBaxter #SupportLocalButchers #SustainableMeat #ButcherCraft
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Apr 3, 2023 • 1h 51min

#109 The Ultimate Farming Hack: How Del Ficke's Holistic Approach Can Triple Your Profits

In this episode of Ranching Reboot, we sit down with Del Ficke, co-founder of the Graze Master Group and owner of Ficke Cattle Company – Graze Master Genetics®. Del shares his insights on the transition to regenerative agriculture, the benefits of crossbreeding cattle, and the need for balance in farming. Discover how Del's innovative approach is changing the agricultural landscape and paving the way for a more sustainable future. Don't miss this inspiring conversation that will reboot your thinking about agriculture! Show Notes: Introduction to Del Ficke and his background Del's 35 years of experience in agriculture and cattle raising Co-founder of the Graze Master Group Owner of Ficke Cattle Company – Graze Master Genetics® The Grays Master Group and its benefits Development of the unique Graze Master breed The importance of crossbreeding cattle for efficiency and sustainability Del's focus on regenerative agriculture practices Effects of mechanization on community and agriculture The disconnect between farmers, consumers, and the soil How big companies influence the current agricultural system The challenges faced by farmers in an increasingly mechanized industry The need for balance between automation and human labor in agriculture Striking a balance between technology and traditional practices The importance of community-centered agriculture How to build resilience in farming operations Balancing nature and profitability Del's holistic approach to farming The role of nature in maintaining a sustainable agricultural system Strategies for incorporating regenerative practices while maintaining profitability Crossbreeding cattle for efficiency and sustainability The benefits of crossbreeding and the development of the Graze Master breed The role of breed associations in promoting sustainable cattle breeding Del's vision for the future of cattle genetics Regenerative agriculture practices and their benefits How regenerative agriculture can help save money, build soil, and improve mental health Examples of successful regenerative farming operations Del's advice for farmers looking to transition to regenerative practices Learning from mistakes and adapting to changing conditions Del's experiences with trial and error in farming The importance of being open to new ideas and perspectives How to adapt to an ever-changing agricultural landscape Action items for farmers and ranchers Steps to implement regenerative agriculture practices The importance of education and sharing knowledge in the farming community Resources for farmers interested in sustainable agriculture Closing thoughts and resources Del's hopes for the future of agriculture The role of the Grays Master Group in promoting regenerative farming How to connect with Del Ficke and learn more about his work www.FickeCattle.com Del on Linkedin Del on Twitter -------------------------------  Visit Sea-90 at ⁠www.Sea-90.com⁠ or call us at (717) 580 - 1458 Audubon Conservation Ranching! ⁠Buy BoBoLinks Here! ⁠ ⁠One Earth Health Beef organ pills!⁠ ⁠RedHillsRancher.com⁠ ⁠My Patreon⁠ ⁠My Linktree #RanchingReboot #RegenerativeAgriculture #GrazeMaster #DelFicke #CrossbreedingCattle #SustainableFarming #HolisticAgriculture #Agripreneurs #FarmLife #AgTech

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