The Stockman Grassfarmer Podcast

In this episode, Louisiana farmer and entrepreneur Grant Estrade shares a grounded, no-nonsense approach to running a regenerative farm business without sacrificing personal well-being or profitability. As the co-owner of Local Cooling Farms and Laughing Buddha Nursery, Grant has spent over two decades balancing the tension between growth and sustainability. He explores the internal tug-of-war many graziers feel between "saving the world" and simply maintaining a farm that works — financially, personally, and relationally. Rather than chasing every opportunity for expansion, Grant challenges farmers to step into the mindset of an economist, making clear-eyed decisions based on realistic assessments of production capacity, sales channels, and return on investment.

In this eye-opening episode, Steve Kenyon challenges the mainstream agricultural mindset around pest control—particularly flies—and invites us to step back and consider the whole ecosystem. Instead of waging war on flies with sprays, pour-ons, and chemicals, Steve asks: What if flies are part of the solution? By treating flies not as enemies, but as employees of the land, Steve explores how proper environmental balance—with the help of natural predators—can transform so-called pests into partners in nutrient cycling and soil health.

In this episode, Carolyn Nation interviews regenerative grazing expert Tom Krawiec, who brings decades of experience in custom grazing, ranch management, and holistic livestock care. Now managing the grazing operations for the Pine Haven Hutterite Colony's farm-to-plate beef program, Tom shares practical insights that blend data-driven planning with deep ecological awareness. Tom discusses his unconventional journey into agriculture, emphasizing how a passion for grass—not cows—led him to discover the power of regenerative systems. The conversation dives into actionable strategies for winter feeding, achieving optimal grazing density, and avoiding common pitfalls in cattle management, especially during sensitive periods like calving.

In this episode, Tom Krawiec explores the art and science of maximizing forage production by grazing pastures at just the right time—the “sweet spot”—before forages enter the reproductive stage. Speaking from over 20 years of careful record-keeping and hands-on experience, Tom challenges some widely held assumptions in the grazing community and offers a compelling case for a more nuanced approach to pasture recovery and soil health. Drawing on insights from soil biologist Dr. Kris Nichols and grazing expert Jim Gerrish, Tom argues that long rest periods may actually reduce soil biological activity and forage yields—despite common belief. Instead, he urges graziers to focus on maintaining swards in a vegetative state, even if it means starting the grazing season before every paddock is “ready.”

This episode is the 2nd part of the first lesson in the Stockman GrassFarmer school Small, Smart & Special. In today's episode, Joel Salatin dives into invaluable insights gleaned from two intensive days with Grant Estrade. Grassfarming is a 24/7 endeavor, and we understand that it's not always easy to find time to learn. That's why we've created this podcast—to provide you with valuable insights that you can listen to at your convenience, whether you're working on the farm or going about your daily routine.

This episode is the first lesson in the Stockman GrassFarmer school Small, Smart & Special. Discover a wealth of knowledge and insights in our exclusive online event, happening March 29th to April 5th! With over 13 hours of intensive learning, you'll gain invaluable strategies for success. Plus, enjoy our Money Back Guarantee and receive 2 bonuses worth $197. Don't miss out – learn more and reserve your spot at https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/SSS-early today! ***************************************************************************************************************** Welcome to the SGF podcast, where we're dedicated to fostering profitable grass-based livestock production and creating a healthier planet and people. In today's episode, Joel Salatin dives into invaluable insights gleaned from two intensive days with Grant Estrade. Welcome to Small, Smart & Special: The Big Picture with Joel Salatin (Part 1)! Together, they unveil strategies refined through years of experience to elevate productivity and success in small-scale farming. Grassfarming is a 24/7 endeavor, and we understand that it's not always easy to find time to learn. That's why we've created this podcast—to provide you with valuable insights that you can listen to at your convenience, whether you're working on the farm or going about your daily routine. Be sure to check out the episode notes for links to freebies and special offers. Join our email family to stay updated on our latest developments, and don't forget to follow us on social media. Thanks for tuning in!

This is part 3 from Abram Bowerman's talk – Sheep: Corner the Profit at SGF's 2022 Gathering at Polyface. Forge availability and labor are the biggest challenges limiting full-time shepherds. Abram shares how he overcame these obstacles to become a self-financed grazier by the age of 25. He grazes multi-species with sheep as the centerpiece.

This is part 2 from Abram Bowerman's talk – Sheep: Corner the Profit at SGF's 2022 Gathering at Polyface. In this episode, Abram delves into the challenges faced by full-time shepherds, especially in terms of forage availability and labor. Discover how he conquered these hurdles and achieved self-financed grazier status by the impressive age of 25. Key Highlights: Insights on overcoming challenges as a full-time shepherd The journey to becoming a self-financed grazier The central role of sheep in his multi-species grazing approach

This is part 2 from the beginning session Take This Farm and Love It From The Grazier's Business School With Joel Salatin and Steve Kenyon. Prepare to embark on an educational journey with Steven Kenyon that will transform your approach to farm management, business, and success. The Grazier's Business School is dedicated to equipping you with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in the world of sustainable agriculture. It's time to level up your farm business and create a brighter future for your agricultural endeavors. You became a grassfarmer because: *It allows you to be a steward for the land… *You wanted to be part of a system that supports health.. *it's just common sense… Regardless of your reason, you know: YOU NEED PROFIT TO PERPETUATE YOUR MISSION.

Welcome to the SGF podcast! Our mission is to help create a healthy planet and people through profitable grass-based livestock production. Today we have an oldie but goodie. This is Take a Look at Sheep by Hudson Glimp Hudson Glimp shows you how to make some serious money from a relatively small family farm We've digitized several of our schools so that you can learn from the experts on your schedule whenever and wherever you want. https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/sgf-freebie Thank you for being here and enjoy the presentation. Our mission is to help create a healthy planet and people through profitable grass-based livestock production.

This is part 1 from the beginning session Take This Farm and Love It From The Grazier's Business School With Joel Salatin and Steve Kenyon. Prepare to embark on an educational journey with Steven Kenyon that will transform your approach to farm management, business, and success. The Grazier's Business School is dedicated to equipping you with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in the world of sustainable agriculture. It's time to level up your farm business and create a brighter future for your agricultural endeavors. You became a grassfarmer because: *It allows you to be a steward for the land… *You wanted to be part of a system that supports health.. *it's just common sense… Regardless of your reason, you know: YOU NEED PROFIT TO PERPETUATE YOUR MISSION.

Welcome to "The Stockman GrassFarmer Podcast," where our mission is to help create a healthy planet and people through profitable grass-based livestock production.

Our mission is to help create a healthy planet and people through profitable grass-based livestock production. This is part 1 from Abram Bowerman's talk – Sheep: Corner the Profit at SGF's 2022 Gathering at Polyface Forge availability and labor are the biggest challenges limiting full-time shepherds. Abram shares how he overcame these obstacles to become a self-financed grazier by the age of 25. He grazes multi-species with sheep as the centerpiece. More about Stockman Grass Farmer's Gathering at Polyface https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/gap23 ** Phenomenal lineup of speakers. - Troy H. Don't miss this great opportunity to learn from multiple respected leaders of the grassfed movement all in one place ■ Abram Bowerman - Sheep: Corner the Profit. ■ Steve Kenyon - Starting from Scratch. ■ Daniel Salatin - Ways to Move Livestock without Losing Your Marriage. ■ Joel Salatin - Designing Your Landscape. ■ Urban Customers: Christine Lewis, Cheryl Hilton, Patti Cheatham - Waking in Your Customer's Shoes. ■ Allen Williams - Growing Your Genetics from the Ground Up. ■ Will Winter - Ears Up for Herd Health. Grassfarming is a 24-7 job and you can't always get away. So we've put together this podcast, so that you can listen while you work (or whatever you're doing) but always on your schedule. Whenever and where ever you want. Thank you for being here and Happy Grazing! To check out other links, and to see special offers, visit us at https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/profile

Welcome to the SGF podcast our mission is to help create a healthy planet and people through profitable grass-based livestock production Grassfarming is a 24-7 job and you can't always get away. So we've put together this podcast, so that you can listen while you work (or whatever you're doing) but always on your schedule. Whenever and where ever you want. Learn more about The Graziers' School of Marketing and Social Media https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/marketing Learn more about Charlotte Smith https://charlottemsmith.com/159-the-worlds-most-famous-farmer-is-on-the-podcast-today/ Be sure to check out our profile for links to freebies and special offers. Join our email family and stay up-to-date on our happenings. And like us on social media. https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/profile Thanks for being here.

Welcome to the SGF podcast Where our mission is to help create a healthy planet and people through profitable grass-based livestock production. Grassfarming is a 24-7 job and you can't always get away. So we've put together this podcast, so that you can listen while you work (or whatever you're doing) but always on your schedule. Whenever and where ever you want. Be sure to check out our profile for links to freebies and special offers (https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/profile), Join our email family and stay up-to-date on our happenings, And like us on social media. Thanks for being here. The interview was done at the Homestead Festival on Rory Feek's historic farm in Tennessee June, 2022. Joel's August column, Meadow Talk, in The Stockman Grass Farmer Magazine is titled "Thoughts from Temple Grandin." He uses notes taken during the interview for a written version. If you don't receive The Stockman Grass Farmer Magazine, go to stockmangrassfarmer.com or call 800-748-9808 for information on obtaining a copy of the August issue and read what Joel has to say. This is part 2. Claim your FREE copy of Joel Salatin interviewing Temple Grandin https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/joel-interviews-temple Want to try the first lesson from SGF's The Grazier's Marketing School with Joel? https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/gms-opt-in OR Read some of his writings From our online article vault: https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/blog/farm-reboot-by-joel-salatin And https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/blog/just-one-thing-by-joel-salatin

Welcome to the SGF podcast Where our mission is to help create a healthy planet and people through profitable grass-based livestock production. Grassfarming is a 24-7 job and you can't always get away. So we've put together this podcast, so that you can listen while you work (or whatever you're doing) but always on your schedule. Whenever and where ever you want. Be sure to check out our profile for links to freebies and special offers (https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/profile), Join our email family and stay up-to-date on our happenings, And like us on social media. Thanks for being here. The interview was done at the Homestead Festival on Rory Feek's historic farm in Tennessee June, 2022. Joel's August column, Meadow Talk, in The Stockman Grass Farmer Magazine is titled "Thoughts from Temple Grandin." He uses notes taken during the interview for a written version. If you don't receive The Stockman Grass Farmer Magazine, go to stockmangrassfarmer.com or call 800-748-9808 for information on obtaining a copy of the August issue and read what Joel has to say. This is part 1. Claim your FREE copy of Joel Salatin interviewing Temple Grandin https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/joel-interviews-temple Want to try the first lesson from SGF's The Grazier's Marketing School with Joel? https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/gms-opt-in OR Read some of his writings From our online article vault: https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/blog/farm-reboot-by-joel-salatin And https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/blog/just-one-thing-by-joel-salatin

This is part three from The Grazier's Marketing School Joel Salatin discusses “The Cornerstones of Direct Marketing” Within this talk he explores 5 key elements that every grazier should consider. In this segment, he continues discussion on the importance of being customer friendly. Want to try the first lesson from SGF's GMS by Joel for FREE? Joel, Sheri, and Carolyn are full of wise words... https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/gms-opt-in OR Read some of his writings From our online article vault: https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/blog/farm-reboot-by-joel-salatin And https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/blog/just-one-thing-by-joel-salatin To download this section of The Grassroots of Grazing School for free, to check out other links, and to see special offers, visit us at https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/profile Grassfarming is a 24-7 job and you can't always get away. So we've put together this podcast, so that you can listen while you work (or whatever you're doing) but always on your schedule. Whenever and where ever you want.

Welcome to the SGF podcast! Our mission is to help create a healthy planet and people through profitable grass-based livestock production. This episode comes from The Multi-species Grazing School. Greg Judy discusses The Pros and Cons of Multi-Species Grazing. Author of No Risk Ranching and Comeback Farms, Greg Judy grazes 1620 acres on his own and leased land. Beginning with custom grazing cattle, he has added sheep and pigs. He is convinced that the best way to get into the grazing business is to lease fallow land and employ high density grazing to jump start the soil life into a productive pasture. His books are available from the SGF Bookshelf (https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.com/bookshelf) or at the SGF Digital Bookshelf (https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/pdf-books) Many of our articles can be found online too... https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/blog Including articles Fly Management Practices in Livestock Herds without Using Pesticides By Greg Judy https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/blog/fly-management-practices-in-livestock-herds-without-using-pesticides-by-greg-judy Multi-Species Adds Income and Soil Wealth to Farms By Greg Judy https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/blog/multi-species-adds-income-and-soil-wealth-to-farms-by-greg-judy The digital version of the SGF “Best of the Best” sample edition is ready for immediate download. (links to each and more here) https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/profile GrassFarming is a 24/7 job, so our goal in the digital office is to equip you with information whenever and wherever in order to achieve the SGF mission. Simply put: ✅Work smarter ✅Make more profit ✅Learn from master farmers and businesspeople

Welcome to the SGF podcast! Our mission is to help create a healthy planet and people through profitable grass-based livestock production. This episode comes from The Grass & Genetics School. In this third part of three, Dr. Allen Williams continues his discussion of “The Basis of Sound Genetics.” Want to try the first lesson from SGF's Grass & Genetics with Allen Williams for FREE? https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/gg-sample Or read his writings? Are You An Accomplished Grazer? Allen asks this question in one of our articles. https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/blog/are-you-an-accomplished-grazer-by-allen-r-williams-ph-d To download this section of The Grass & Genetics School for free, to check out other links, and to see special offers, visit us at https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/profile Grassfarming is a 24-7 job and you can't always get away. So we've put together this podcast, so that you can listen while you work (or whatever you're doing) but always on your schedule. Whenever and where ever you want.

Welcome to the SGF podcast! Our mission is to help create a healthy planet and people through profitable grass-based livestock production. This episode comes from SGF's Management Intensive Grazing School. Jim Gerrish discusses “What Really Determines Profitability in Grass Farming” Jim Gerrish is an independent grazing lands consultant providing service to farmers and ranchers on both private and public lands across the USA and internationally. He can be contacted through http://www.americangrazinglands.com. His books are available from the SGF Bookshelf (https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.com/bookshelf) or at the SGF Digital Bookshelf (https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/pdf-books) AND the downloadable version of Kick the Hay Habit (read by Jim) is here https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/kick-the-hay... Want to try the first lesson from SGF's Management Intensive Grazing School with Jim Gerrish for FREE? OR Read some of his writings? Check out other the links and see special offers too, at https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/profile Grassfarming is a 24-7 job and you can't always get away. So we've put together this podcast, so that you can listen while you work (or whatever you're doing) but always on your schedule. Whenever and where ever you want.