Regenerative Agriculture Club

Jesse McDougall is a regenerative farmer at Studio Hill. He is an Accredited Professional with the Savory Institute, serves on the advisory board for Soil4Climate, and was the author of the first regenerative agriculture legislation.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Don's Introduction5:57 First critical years of farming10:11 About Studio Hill Farm13:34 Alternate ways of land management and food production19:19 Jesse's message to regenerative farming's next generation24:35 What's coming next in the next 1-3 years at Studio Hill EPISODE LINKSStudio Hill Website: https://studiohill.farm/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiohillvt/Regenerative Food Network: https://regenfood.net/Did you enjoy this episode? If so, give us a rating and review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/regenerativeagricultureclubPODCAST INFOWebsite: www.raclub.coYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEOn-dUAkZxJzkzuRfs8ygApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/regenerative-agriculture-club/id1589813038Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NcUjBj2OIXjjcQBV0rPv2?si=ruFlImdlTvK9NBkTh1ptOQPODCAST SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/regenerative-agriculture-clubEmail: don@raclub.co

Duriel Harris is a former player in the National Football League. Now a rancher in Louisiana, Duriel is bringing pasture-raised Angus beef to the region with the creation of the Duriel Harris Beef brand.TIMESTAMPS0:00  Don's Introduction 2:34 Duriel's football career5:36 Epic trick play 8:12 Life after professional sports 16:00 Rotational grazing and grass-fed practices 21:03 Balancing rotational grazing processes with the changing seasons22:39 Angus cattle 25:59 Is there a target herd size you are aiming for? 28:07 Geographical distribution 31:03 Duriel's favorite cut of beefEPISODE LINKSDuriel in one of the Top 100 NFL PlaysDid you enjoy this episode? If so, give us a rating and review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/regenerativeagricultureclubPODCAST INFOWebsite: www.raclub.coYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEOn-dUAkZxJzkzuRfs8ygApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/regenerative-agriculture-club/id1589813038Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NcUjBj2OIXjjcQBV0rPv2?si=ruFlImdlTvK9NBkTh1ptOQPODCAST SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/regenerative-agriculture-clubEmail: don@raclub.co

Roberto Meza and David Demerling are the Co-Founders of East Denver Food Hub. The East Denver Food Hub is a social enterprise working to develop a resilient, equitable, and compassionate local food (eco)system based on equity and inclusion, environmental stewardship, sustainable technologies, and private/public partnerships.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Introduction1:30 Roberto and David's start in farming9:53 Business pivots12:48 Model of learning15:01 East Denver Food Hub overview18:47 Montbello Market21:18 East Denver Media Hub26:35 Important topics across the historical and present world with our food system30:47 Future projectsEPISODE LINKSEast Denver Food Hub Website: https://www.eastdenverfoodhub.com/East Denver Food Hub Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastdenverfoodhub/Did you enjoy this episode? If so, give us a rating and review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/regenerativeagricultureclubPODCAST INFOWebsite: www.raclub.coYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEOn-dUAkZxJzkzuRfs8ygApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/regenerative-agriculture-club/id1589813038Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NcUjBj2OIXjjcQBV0rPv2?si=ruFlImdlTvK9NBkTh1ptOQPODCAST SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/regenerative-agriculture-clubEmail: don@raclub.co

Ted Treanor is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of 7 Generations. 7 Generations' vision for Native American country is realized by contributing to each Tribe's sovereignty, independence, and resilience, for local food, energy, housing, health and wellness, and economic development.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Don's Introduction7:47 Ted's start with Native American Tribes12:02 7 Generations Overview14:21 Success stories17:28 Current challenges the Tribes are facing18:40 Future efforts of 7 GenerationsEPISODE LINKS7 Generations Website: https://7gnative.com/Ted Treanor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tedtreanor/Do you enjoy this podcast? If so, give us a rating and review to signal to us that you support our work: https://ratethispodcast.com/regenerativeagricultureclubPODCAST INFOWebsite: www.raclub.coYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEOn-dUAkZxJzkzuRfs8ygApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/regenerative-agriculture-club/id1589813038Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NcUjBj2OIXjjcQBV0rPv2?si=ruFlImdlTvK9NBkTh1ptOQPODCAST SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@regenerativeagclub?lang=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/regenerative-agriculture-clubEmail: don@raclub.co

Ellen Polishuk provides consulting services to farmers around the country at PlantToProfit.com. She works with growers to design and improve production systems, to assess individual crop and enterprise profitability, make soil fertility recommendations, and to foster leadership capability so that farms can function smoothly and pleasurably. Clients work with Ellen via email, phone and site visits when needed. For many clients, Ellen acts as a coach, someone to help think through various management decisions, and troubleshoot both production and labor problems.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Introduction6:58 Tillage13:20 Cover crops20:06 Hay mulching25:14 Compost30:27 Farm finances34:14 Ellen's thoughts on market validation36:28 Farm laborEPISODE LINKSPlant to Profit: https://www.planttoprofit.com/Ellen's Book: https://amzn.to/3FOlbwMDo you enjoy this podcast? If so, give us a rating and review to signal to us that you support our work: https://ratethispodcast.com/regenerativeagricultureclubPODCAST INFOWebsite: www.raclub.coApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/regenerative-agriculture-club/id1589813038Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NcUjBj2OIXjjcQBV0rPv2?si=ruFlImdlTvK9NBkTh1ptOQPODCAST SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/regenerative-agriculture-clubEmail: don@raclub.co

Brian Estes is the Partnerships Director at LINC Foods. LINC Foods is a worker and farmer owned food hub based in Spokane, WA.If you are a regenerative agriculture producer or food company who is looking for ways to grow your operation, be sure to check out Steward at https://gosteward.com/. To begin the process of submitting a loan application with Steward, see https://lets.gosteward.com/farm-loan.Do you enjoy this podcast? If so, give us a rating and review to signal to us that you support our work: https://ratethispodcast.com/regenerativeagricultureclubTIMESTAMPS0:00 Introduction4:25 Evolution of localized food systems12:13 LINC Foods overview26:35 Malted barley32:48 Future industry needsEPISODE LINKSLINC Foods Website: http://www.lincfoods.com/LINC Foods Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lincfoods/LINC Foods Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lincfoods/LINC Malt Website: https://lincmalt.com/PODCAST INFOApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/regenerative-agriculture-club/id1589813038Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NcUjBj2OIXjjcQBV0rPv2?si=ruFlImdlTvK9NBkTh1ptOQRSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1847147.rssYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEOn-dUAkZxJzkzuRfs8ygPODCAST / DON DAVIDSON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donpdavidson/Email: don@raclub.co

Richard Tufton is the Chief Sustainability Officer with Meyer Natural Foods.If you are regenerative agriculture or food company, please support this podcast by checking out Steward: https://gosteward.com/Do you enjoy the podcast? If so, give us a rating and review to signal to us that you support our work: https://ratethispodcast.com/regenerativeagricultureclubSHOW NOTES0:00 Introduction1:02 Richard's early years in regenerative ag and grass-fed meat3:43 International meat supply chains10:07 Richard's professional journey to the US14:24 Meyer Natural Foods overview23:32 Global megatrends in the meat industry29:25 Connecting with Meyer Natural FoodsEPISODE LINKSMeyer Natural Foods: https://www.meyernaturalfoods.com/ Meyer Foods Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meyernatural/Meyer Company Ranch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meyercompanyranch/Richard Tufton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rtufton/Richard Tufton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-tufton-7aa62435/PODCAST INFOApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/regenerative-agriculture-club/id1589813038Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NcUjBj2OIXjjcQBV0rPv2?si=ruFlImdlTvK9NBkTh1ptOQRSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1847147.rssYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEOn-dUAkZxJzkzuRfs8ygPODCAST / DON DAVIDSON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donpdavidson/Email: don@raclub.co

Michael Kilpatrick is a farmer, presenter, host, inventor and online entrepreneur who lives to help entrepreneurs apply business principles and practical, proven solutions to grow their businesses and simplify their lives. He has managed large certified organic farms and businesses, consulted for industry experts, and spoken at dozens of industry conferences.If you are regenerative agriculture or food company, please support this podcast by checking out Steward: https://gosteward.com/Do you enjoy the podcast? If so, give us a rating and review to signal to us that you support our work: https://ratethispodcast.com/regenerativeagricultureclubSHOW NOTES0:00 Introduction2:56 Michael's start in agriculture4:15 Advice to new farmers11:33 Start up capital14:06 Michael's thoughts on agriculture loans15:12 Overview of Michael's farm21:31 Critical things to focus on when startinga new farm23:20 Finding the right property34:29 What does regenerative agriculture need that it is not currently getting right now?EPISODE LINKSGrowing Farmers: https://www.growingfarmers.com/Thriving Farmer Podcast: https://www.thrivingfarmerpodcast.com/Growing Farmers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growingfarmers/Growing Farmers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingfarmerswithmichael/PODCAST INFOApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/regenerative-agriculture-club/id1589813038Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NcUjBj2OIXjjcQBV0rPv2?si=ruFlImdlTvK9NBkTh1ptOQRSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1847147.rssYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEOn-dUAkZxJzkzuRfs8ygPODCAST / DON DAVIDSON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donpdavidson/Email: don@raclub.co

As former Executive Director of both Hawaii SEED and The Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association, Sarah has extensive experience in movement-building, organizational management and agricultural policy. She directed the award‐winning school-garden program at Abernethy Elementary in Portland, and trains teachers in garden-based education as an adjunct Professor at Lewis & Clark College. She is a trained Permaculture designer and has dabbled in plant breeding and seed saving. Sarah believes in the power and practice of collaborative leadership.If you are a regenerative agriculture or food company, please support this podcast by checking out Steward: https://gosteward.com/SHOW NOTESAs former Executive Director of both Hawaii SEED and The Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association, Sarah has extensive experience in movement-building, organizational management and agricultural policy. She directed the award‐winning school-garden program at Abernethy Elementary in Portland, and trains teachers in garden-based education as an adjunct Professor at Lewis & Clark College. She is a trained Permaculture designer and has dabbled in plant breeding and seed saving. Sarah believes in the power and practice of collaborative leadership.If you are regenerative agriculture or food company, please support this podcast by checking out Steward: https://gosteward.com/SHOW NOTES0:00 Introduction1:32 Sarah's journey into the world of regenerative agriculture and sustainable food production2:42 Trends that shifted the industry in the right direction4:29 Food insecurity issues in the Oregon region9:11 Origin story of Gorge Grown12:57 Tactics to enhance food distribution20:56 Sarah's vision for the future of Gorge GrownEPISODE LINKSGorge Grown Website: https://gorgegrown.com/Gorge Grown Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GorgeGrown/?fref=tsGorge Grown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gorgegrown/PODCAST INFOApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/regenerative-agriculture-club/id1589813038Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NcUjBj2OIXjjcQBV0rPv2?si=ruFlImdlTvK9NBkTh1ptOQRSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1847147.rssYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEOn-dUAkZxJzkzuRfs8ygPODCAST / DON DAVIDSON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donpdavidson/Email: don@raclub.co

Nicolette Hahn Niman served as senior attorney for Waterkeeper Alliance, running their campaign to reform the concentrated production of livestock and poultry. In recent years, she has gained a national reputation as an advocate for sustainable food production and improved farm-animal welfare. She is the author of Righteous Porkchop and Defending Beef, and has written for numerous publications, including the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, HuffPost, and The Atlantic online. She lives on a ranch in Northern California with her husband, Bill Niman, and their two sons.Please support this podcast by checking out Steward: https://gosteward.com/EPISODE LINKSDefending Beef:  https://amzn.to/30ngCuWThe Carnivore's Dilemma: https://nyti.ms/3oN0fBaPODCAST INFOApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/regenerative-agriculture-club/id1589813038Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NcUjBj2OIXjjcQBV0rPv2?si=ruFlImdlTvK9NBkTh1ptOQRSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1847147.rssPODCAST SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/

Vicki Hird is Head of the Sustainable Farming Campaign for Sustain: The Alliance for Better Food and Farming, and she also runs an independent consultancy. An experienced and award-winning environmental campaigner, researcher, writer and strategist working mainly in the food, farming and environmental policy arenas, Vicki has worked on government policy for many years and is the author of Perfectly Safe to Eat?: The Facts on Food.Vicki's passion is insects. The first pets she gave her children were a family of stick insects, and she received a giraffe-necked weevil tattoo for her 50th birthday. Vicki has a masters in pest management and is a fellow of the Royal Entomological Society (FRES).Please support this podcast by checking out Steward: https://gosteward.com/EPISODE LINKSRebugging the Planet: https://rebuggingtheplanet.org/Vicki Hird Twitter: https://twitter.com/vickihirdVicki Hird Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vickihird/PODCAST INFOApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/regenerative-agriculture-club/id1589813038Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NcUjBj2OIXjjcQBV0rPv2?si=ruFlImdlTvK9NBkTh1ptOQRSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1847147.rssYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEOn-dUAkZxJzkzuRfs8ygOUTLINE:0:00 Introduction3:06 Being conscious about rebugging the planet5:16 Teaching children6:53 Life under the soil8:11 What's your advice on starters who want to rebug their own farm?10:08 Advice to parks and other recreational areas19:20 Food and agriculture supply chains21:23 What does a rebugged planet look like in your world view?PODCAST SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donpdavidson/

Liz Weigand is the owner of Agricultural Connections. Based in Central Oregon, Agricultural Connections provides farm-fresh food year-round to homes, companies, restaurants and grocery stores.Please support this podcast by checking out Steward: https://gosteward.com/EPISODE LINKSAgricultural Connections Website: https://agriculturalconnections.com/PODCAST INFOApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/regenerative-agriculture-club/id1589813038Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NcUjBj2OIXjjcQBV0rPv2?si=ruFlImdlTvK9NBkTh1ptOQRSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1847147.rssYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEOn-dUAkZxJzkzuRfs8ygOUTLINE:00:00 Introduction01:19 What was your journey into this space?03:14 Scope and services04:07 Wholesale customers vs retail customers04:48 Origin story06:01 Can you describe the community in the region that you are based?09:06 What are the types of end users that you are working with?11:14 How did you manage the pandemic?13:12 What are the fluctuations in terms of seasonality?14:31 What are the types of farmers or producers that you welcome in the platform?16:39 Geographical footprint17:24 Value Added Products18:30 What's your advice to those who are entering the space?20:40 What are the big challenges for producers right now?24:11 Shared Kitchens26:17 Where can people follow you?PODCAST SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donpdavidson/

Jesse Frost, aka Farmer Jesse, is a certified organic market gardener, freelance journalist, and the host of The No-Till Market Garden Podcast. He is also a cofounder of notillgrowers.com, where he helps collect the best and latest no-till insights from growers in the United States, Canada, the UK, and Europe. He and his wife, Hannah Crabtree, practice no-till farming at Rough Draft Farmstead in central Kentucky.Please support this podcast by checking out Steward: https://gosteward.com/EPISODE LINKSRough Draft Farmstead Website: https://roughdraftfarmstead.com/No-Till Growers Podcast: https://www.notillgrowers.com/podcastThe Living Soil Handbook: https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/the-living-soil-handbook/?gclid=CjwKCAiA7dKMBhBCEiwAO_crFI65AsgrFkVxULLkG81o-IjJCkNRDy8b2YEt2Bh6TKpry1Nn7QSiDBoCdbIQAvD_BwEPODCAST INFOApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/regenerative-agriculture-club/id1589813038Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NcUjBj2OIXjjcQBV0rPv2?si=ruFlImdlTvK9NBkTh1ptOQRSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1847147.rssYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEOn-dUAkZxJzkzuRfs8ygOUTLINE:0:00 Introduction03:53 What was the evolutionary path of your career?08:03 Products grown on Rough Draft Farmstead09:51 Overwinter production10:48 No-Till Market Garden Podcast13:53 Living Soil Handbook15:32 Understanding soil health18:45 Use of Compost22:41 Where are you sourcing your compost for your farmstead?24:14 Using different mulchesGET IN TOUCHIf you would like to connect, I would love to hear from you. Feel free to email me at don@raclub.coPODCAST SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donpdavidson/

Lauren Abda is the Founder and CEO of Branchfood, the largest community of food entrepreneurs and startups in New England, and Co-founder at Branch Venture Group, an angel network for investment in early-stage food startups. Prior to Branchfood, Lauren consulted for foodtech businesses in Boston and San Francisco, worked as an analyst for Salt Venture Partners LLC, a venture capital firm, focused on food startups, targeting content, commerce, and technology, and wrote reports on international food safety development initiatives on behalf of the Agriculture and Commodities division at the World Trade Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. She has a Masters in Food  Policy and Applied Nutrition from the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Food Science from the University of Vermont.Please support this podcast by checking out Steward: https://gosteward.com/EPISODE LINKSBranchfood Website: https://www.branchfood.com/Branch Venture Group Website: https://www.branchventuregroup.com/PODCAST INFOApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/regenerative-agriculture-club/id1589813038Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NcUjBj2OIXjjcQBV0rPv2?si=ruFlImdlTvK9NBkTh1ptOQRSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1847147.rssYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEOn-dUAkZxJzkzuRfs8ygOUTLINE:0:00 Introduction1:14 Origin story and Lauren's family background4:41 What is Branchfood?14:31 Origin story of Branch Venture Group18:10 Geographic footprint of the Branch Venture Group23:40 Are there unique challenges in the Food Tech space?25:14 Advice to upcoming next generation of food and ag tech founders28:07 Solo founder vs multi person founding team29:46 Was there a moment that made you realized that this business would pop?31:18 What's next for Branchfood and Branch Venture Group?GET IN TOUCHIf you would like to connect, I would love to hear from you. Feel free to email me at don@raclub.coPODCAST SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donpdavidson/

Anthony Myint is an American restauranteur, chef, activist, author and food consultant. Anthony is mobilizing the restaurant industry to address the climate crisis by shifting acres from extractive to renewable farming practices.Please support this podcast by checking out Steward: https://gosteward.com/EPISODE LINKSZero Foodprint Website: https://www.zerofoodprint.org/Anthony Myint Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_MyintPODCAST INFOApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/regenerative-agriculture-club/id1589813038Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NcUjBj2OIXjjcQBV0rPv2?si=ruFlImdlTvK9NBkTh1ptOQRSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1847147.rssYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEOn-dUAkZxJzkzuRfs8ygOUTLINE:0:00 Introduction01:01 Anthony's path into the food scene?03:59 Chef culture and the food / climate change link06:15 Carbon farming09:04 Origins of Zero Foodprint17:14 Geographical of ZFP 18:22 Substantial pivots that you made during the pandemic20:09 What you found successful in terms of marketing outreach21:57 Basque Culinary World Prize23:11 Humanitarian of the Year25:05 Goals for the team in the next few years25:54 Where can we follow the team on all the work you are doing?GET IN TOUCHIf you would like to connect, I would love to hear from you. Feel free to email me at don@raclub.coPODCAST SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donpdavidson/

Dan Miller is Founder and CEO of Steward. Steward is transforming agriculture by equipping human-scale, regenerative farms with the capital they need to grow. As a private commercial lender, Steward provides access to flexible financing and expert support services, partnering with producers to scale their operations, improve the health of their lands, and bolster local food systems. Individuals can support the movement and fuel the growth of regenerative agriculture by putting their own resources to work as participating lenders. Steward is proud to be a certified B Corp.Please support this podcast by checking out Steward: https://gosteward.com/EPISODE LINKSUnsettling of America by Wendell Barry: https://amzn.to/3mjzlztSteward Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steward/Steward LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/go-steward/Steward Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoSteward/PODCAST INFOApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/regenerative-agriculture-club/id1589813038Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NcUjBj2OIXjjcQBV0rPv2?si=ruFlImdlTvK9NBkTh1ptOQRSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1847147.rssYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEOn-dUAkZxJzkzuRfs8ygOUTLINE:0:00 Introduction1:06 How did Steward start?6:49 Steward's Certified B Corp status 10:23 The sharing of resources across regenerative producers12:06 Value-Added products18:44 Steward Loan Products25:53 Grants28:00 Bookkeeping 29:34 Series A investment round35:03 Steward website walk throughGET IN TOUCHIf you would like to connect, I would love to hear from you. Feel free to email me at don@raclub.coPODCAST SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donpdavidson/

Riley Gordon graduated with honors from Brandon University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics (Mathematics minor) in the spring of 2014. Then, in 2017 he completed a degree program at the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities, obtaining a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering with Environmental Emphasis in water related topics. Coinciding with his time at the U of M, Riley interned with a Civil Engineering consulting firm, working in both Intelligent Transportation Systems and Water Resources groups.As an engineer, Riley will be applying the skills he gained through both his education and related industry experience to assist in AURI's broad range of projects and initiatives. He primarily works out of the Co-products lab in Waseca, MN, but will also apply his skillsets by delving into projects related to all four of the focus areas that encompass AURI's work.Riley is originally from Brandon, Manitoba, CanadaPlease support this podcast by checking out:Steward: https://gosteward.com/EPISODE LINKSAURI Website: https://auri.org/PODCAST INFOApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/regenerative-agriculture-club/id1589813038Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NcUjBj2OIXjjcQBV0rPv2?si=ruFlImdlTvK9NBkTh1ptOQRSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1847147.rssYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEOn-dUAkZxJzkzuRfs8ygOUTLINE:0:00 Introduction4:33 AURI's geographic footprint5:56 Main focus areas10:48 What's the path when clients first engage with the Institute?12:17 North America major ag trends15:28 Changes since the 2018 farm bill22:58 Interacting with larger companies who are testing the waters in the hemp space24:51 Production and processing29:11 Supporting Native Communities32:45 What's your advice to young people who are considering a career in agriculture?35:29 How can people get in touch with you?GET IN TOUCHIf you would like to connect, I would love to hear from you. Feel free to email me at don@raclub.coSOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donpdavidson/

Mandi Kerr is the founder of the Global Hemp Association to connect people across the hemp industry through networking, events and marketing.Please support this podcast by checking out:Steward: https://gosteward.com/EPISODE LINKSGlobal Hemp Association: https://globalhempassociation.org/Hemp Hallway: https://hemphallway.com/Mandi Kerr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandikerr/PODCAST INFOApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/regenerative-agriculture-club/id1589813038Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NcUjBj2OIXjjcQBV0rPv2?si=ruFlImdlTvK9NBkTh1ptOQRSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1847147.rssFull Episode Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEOn-dUAkZxJzkzuRfs8ygOUTLINE:0:00Introduction3:41The process of launching the Global Hemp Association6:47What's your initial talking point to people new to the hemp?8:08Production vs commercialization10:40Compliance and regulatory issues11:27Textile application preset standards vs hemp industry standards 16:45What are the first steps for new members to take full advantage of the Global Hemp Association community?19:59What have been the biggest changes across the hemp space?21:04Where do you see Global Hemp Association in the next few years?22:34Mandi's advice to people looking to pursue a career in hemp24:24Overview of carbon credits28:19Opportunities big companies open up for the hemp industry29:37 What the hemp industry needs to succeed in the next 3-5 yearsGET IN TOUCHIf you would like to connect, I would love to hear from you. Feel free to email me at don@raclub.co

Derrick Jackson owns and operates Grass Grazed Farm with his wife Paige in North Carolina. Grass Grazed is a 60 acre farmstead where the Jacksons raise pastured livestock based on principles of sustainable agriculture.Please support this podcast by checking out:Steward: https://gosteward.com/EPISODE LINKSGrass Grazed Website: https://www.grassgrazed.com/Heifer International: https://www.heifer.org/PODCAST INFOApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/regenerative-agriculture-club/id1589813038Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NcUjBj2OIXjjcQBV0rPv2?si=ruFlImdlTvK9NBkTh1ptOQRSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1847147.rssFull Episode Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEOn-dUAkZxJzkzuRfs8ygOUTLINE:0:00 Introduction0:57 Derrick's 13 year military career and the transition to civilian life9:11 Initial market validation11:31 Characteristics of the farm15:26 Rotational Grazing 10121:22 Derrick's favorite cut of meat24:10 Balancing farm life with family life30:05 Farmers Concord42:44 How to buy Grass Grazed products

Jenny Quiner is the founder of Dogpatch Urban Gardens (https://www.dogpatchurbangardens.com/), an urban farm in Des Moines, IA producing vegetable crops using organic principles and sustainable methods.Please support this podcast by checking out Steward: https://gosteward.com/SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:Dogpatch Urban Gardens Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogpatchUrbanGardensDogpatch Urban Gardens Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogpatch_urban_gardens/Regenerative Agriculture Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regenerativeagricultureclub/OUTLINE:00:05:00 Introduction00:48:21 Aha Moment02:00:02 When did it all start?02:14:09 Were you the first producers in your area?02:43:12 What were you growing?05:03:11 Compliance, Zoning Laws and other Local Jurisdictions08:38:07 Sales Distribution and Market Research process10:56:00 When did you have the confidence to go all in or not?12:43:27 Agri-tourism Movement13:45:07 Were kids part of the mix in your world?14:56:06 High Tunnels16:31:12Permaculture system18:21:28 Do you have a favorite crop?19:50:25 Is there a crop you wish to grow?20:41:22 What are your biggest pest pressure experience?21:22:05 Mitigating Aphids22:24:28 Essential Go-to tools23:36:24 Soil health25:11:19 Adding compost on soil26:27:22 Systems implemented and the DUG team28:25:09 Where are your products available now?31:23:06 Go-to learning resources33:08:07 Adapting the business with Covid34:33:01 Advice on people planning to pursue regenerative agriculture36:10:25 Where can you see the business in 3-5 years?37:57:01 Sensory tour of Jenny's farm

Welcome to the Regenerative Agriculture Club. We are coming to you soon with a full launch of initial episodes.Please support this podcast by checking out:Steward: https://gosteward.com/borrow