Working Cows - Regenerative Ranching to Maximize Profitability and Soil Health

Tom Krawiec of Alberta, Canada joined me to discuss his process for managing and training employees. We talk about his process of tell me, show me, watch me. We also discuss his how his experiences in the oil field have shaped his methods for training people. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458 Sponsor:Olson Ranch, LLCRanch Right, LLC Relevant Links:Ranching Like a 12-Year-OldQuivira Coalition’s New Agrarian Program

Javier Mesta a rancher and businessman from Chihuahua, Mexico joined me to discuss the profitability of Ultra-High Density Grazing. We discuss the logistics of moving 4 times per day as well as the progress he has been seeing from a herd perspective and a lanscape perspective. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458 Sponsor:Ranch Right, LLCOlson Ranch, LLC Relevant Links:Don Tachin Grazing

Enrique Guerrero joined me once again to give an update on the mine land regeneration project. We also discuss what Enrique has learned as he has implemented Ultra-High Density Grazing on his home ranch over the last 9 years. We talk about the process he has gone through as well as what he witnessed as a result of UHDG on a year when his ranch experienced and 80% reduction in annual rainfall. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458 Enrique Previous Episode:Ep. 220 Enrique Guerrero – Award-Winning Mine Land Regeneration Sea-90 Episodes:Ep. 261 Robert Cain and Michael Sileck – The Sea Salt RevolutionEp. 282 Lynn Hoover and Michael Sileck – Using Ocean Minerals on the LandEp. 312 Lynn Hoover – All Natural Soil and Herd Health

Kent Donica an instructor with Understanding Ag as well as a stocker operator from Oklahoma joined me to share some of his wisdom from his decades in the stocker business. We talk about the importance of discipline, stockmanship, and knowing your numbers. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458 Attend the Workshop:Livestock Economics, Finance, And Marketing with Kent Donica

Nick Jackson of Jackson Regenerational Farm in Maine joined me to discuss the ins and outs of their food scrap collection service. We talk about the required infrastructure, the benefits to their business, as well as what it looks like at scale. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458 Relevant Links:JacksonRegenerationalFarm.com farm[at]jacksonregenerationalfarm[dot]com Sea-90 Episodes:Ep. 261 Robert Cain and Michael Sileck – The Sea Salt RevolutionEp. 282 Lynn Hoover and Michael Sileck – Using Ocean Minerals on the LandEp. 312 Lynn Hoover – All Natural Soil and Herd Health

Alex Johnston a land manager from the UK joined me to discuss his perspective on the American Landscape and American Regenerative Agriculture. We talk about the differences and similarities between American and UK agriculture as well as the process he has been going through to adapt a herd of beef cattle to their environment in the UK. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458 Sponsor:His Cavvy FoundationRanching.FYI Relevant Links:TikTok sheep[at]sheepleep[dot]comAlex on TwitterFacebook

Alan Newport a journalist and rancher from Oklahoma joined me to discuss his experiences with Ultra High-Density Grazing. We talk about the benefits, the challenges, and the lessons he has learned as he has journeyed into this style of management. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458 Sponsor:Zoetis *Note: Sorry about the connectivity issues in this episode.

Jeremy Sweeten, part of the team at Understanding Ag and a farmer from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, joined me to talk about what they are doing to add value to lower value land. We talk about the benefits of moving from custom grazing to an owned herd as well as some of the benefits of bale grazing. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458 Attend a Soil Health Academy:Regenerative Farming at High Meadows of Hoosick, NY *psst* New York in Peak Fall Colors, Cider Donuts, and Caramel Apples

Taking a little different approach this week and sharing with you some recent Bonus Content I have released to Patreon Supporters. These are just four episodes that are fairly indicative of what you get as a Patreon Supporter. Maybe someday I will do another episode with Patreon Greatest Hits. Check out the link below if you are interested in getting access to this content which is recorded after each episode and released exclusively through Patreon. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458 Relevant Links:Patreon.com/WorkingCows Sea-90 Episodes:Ep. 261 Robert Cain and Michael Sileck – The Sea Salt RevolutionEp. 282 Lynn Hoover and Michael Sileck – Using Ocean Minerals on the LandEp. 312 Lynn Hoover – All Natural Soil and Herd Health

Jeremia Markway joined me to discuss his experiences regarding adding hair sheep to their existing livestock operation. We talk about the advantages of hair sheep from a soil health perspective as well as how they compliment a cow herd. We also discuss the challenges and managing parasites as well as Jeremia’s unique approach to finding animals adapted to his environment. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458 Relevant Links:MarkwayRanch.com/School Sea-90 Episodes:Ep. 261 Robert Cain and Michael Sileck – The Sea Salt RevolutionEp. 282 Lynn Hoover and Michael Sileck – Using Ocean Minerals on the LandEp. 312 Lynn Hoover – All Natural Soil and Herd Health