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Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! I'm thrilled to share my chat with Paul Grieve from Pasture Bird. We unpack the profound impact of regenerative farming on our health, animal welfare, and the planet, revealing the deep connection between soil vitality and the quality of our food. Paul helps us understand the true meaning behind "pasture-raised" and why it's about so much more than a label on your chicken. Through an honest examination of food labeling and the impact of diet on livestock, we aim to guide you towards choices that resonate with your values. This episode is a call for transparency and consumer wisdom in navigating the terrain of ethical food production. Topics Discussed: 10:45 - How does regenerative farming contribute to a sustainable future 16:20 - Explain the plant-animal relationship in a regenerative farm 22:00 - Common misconceptions about "pasture-raised" and "free-range" 27:40 - How do animals improve soil health for the environment and humans 30:22 - Food Industry's Misleading Labels and Marketing 33:50 - How can consumers ensure ethical and regenerative food purchases 40:10 - Challenges transforming a depleted farm into a regenerative one 45:30 - Motivation and complexities of partnering with Purdue for regenerative practices 51:15 - Pasture Bird's role in the local food movement 57:00 - Personal practices to connect with food and land 58:49 - Non-GMO Switch and Retailer Partnerships 1:04:00 - Nature's Influence on Food Culture Sponsored By: Open Get 30 Days FREE by going to withopen.com/realfoodology Cured Nutrition www.curednutrition.com/realfoodology REALFOODOLOGY gets you 20% off Organifi www.organifi.com/realfoodology Code REALFOODOLOGY gets you 20% Off LMNT Get 8 FREE packs with any order at drinkLMNT.com/realfoodology Check Out Pasture Bird: Online Instagram Check Out Courtney: Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! @realfoodology www.realfoodology.com My Immune Supplement by 2x4 Air Dr Air Purifier AquaTru Water Filter EWG Tap Water Database Produced By: Drake Peterson Edited & Mixed By: Mike Frey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ever had a family joke that went too far? Paul has. And now he's knee-deep in chicken feathers. From the US Marine Corps to first-generation farmer, Paul is more innovator than farmer in some ways. I'm thinking he could probably do anything as long as it's really challenging. This is the story of Pasturebird and the journey from 50 to 1 million chickens, a week. Two other Talk Farm to Me episodes are referenced in this episode. 1) Joel Salatin, Polyface Farms and 2) Will Harris, White Oak PasturesTalk Farm to Me is part of the nationwide For Farmers Movement to support farmers, to understand what they do, to replace myths with facts, and to provide financial support through mini-grants twice a year. For more information, check out www.forfarmersmovement.com.Follow me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl and reach out to me there with any ideas or questions. When you're done listening to this episode, show your love by sharing it and leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. xoxo, Farm Girl -- Dana ;)
You all know I'm a big supporter of healthy, ethically raised animal proteins – and today we get another serving of the good stuff.Today's guest is Farmer Paul Grieve. Paul is the founder of Pasturebird, the largest pasture-raised chicken operation in the world, focused on making true pasture-raised, nutrient-dense chicken, more accessible and affordable to you and me.Paul never set out to be a farmer. His journey began after contracting Lyme disease from a tick bite during his marine corps training, a seemingly innocuous event that would shape the rest of his life. Going Paleo as a means to treat his symptoms, he identified a glaring gap in the market for natural, pasture-raised chicken – especially in Southern California.Soon, his backyard-based business maintained wholesale accounts with both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dodgers. He was onto something big, and hasn't slowed down since.I'm so inspired by Paul, his wife Lynsey, the community they've created, and all the good they're putting into this world. It's such a pleasure to introduce you to Pasturebird in the hopes that this knowledge empowers you with a better way of taking care of your family, and the planet as well.We also cover…00:02:55 — Catching Up With Farmer Paul GrieveReliving happy memories at Pasturebird's farmRemaking the land from 50 years of soil depletion A surprising shift from the marines to farmingContracting Lyme disease from a tick bite and his resulting symptoms How Paleo changed his outlook on health and nutrition Identifying a gap in the market for pasture-raised chickenThe 50 tiny baby chicks that started it allCreating Pasturebird and Primal Pastures thanks to the help of Joel Salatin 00:13:45 – Paul's Shift in Diet & Mindset around Nutrient-Dense Food Paul's delicious local diet as a Marine in IraqAmerica's lack of nutrient-dense foods and recommendations Indigenous wisdom around regenerative farmingInspired by the work of Joel SalatinSoil quality over the generationsRoaming vs. stationary livestockKiss The Ground (film)Harms of monocropping and factory farming00:24:34 — Scaling A Regenerative FarmMission to be widely available and affordable Pasturebird is at Sprouts!The key to scaling an eco-friendly chicken business Welcoming technological solutions to inefficiency problems Inventing the Automated Range Coop to support 6,000 chickens00:35:10 – How Healthy Soil Grows Healthy FoodAllowing chickens to forage on pesticide-free landBugs, not drugs – raising clean poultryThe ‘flaws' in a conventional chicken operationFind Real Chicken Near YouCarbon sequestration in plants, water infiltration, & biodiversity from regenerative farmingSupporting an evolving ecosystem with the reintegration of crops and animalsReimagining and reinventing the future of our food system00:57:54 — Paul's Health & Home HacksPaleo-forward family diet Education pods and garage learning for their kidsLiving amongst a large family support...
What is farming the right way?In this episode, we sat down with Paul Grieve to discuss the benefits of his farming practices to the environment, animals, and human health. He is the founder of Pasturebird which is now one of the largest pasture poultry producers in the US.Pasturebird is a family farm that believes in the regenerative power of pasture-raised livestock for land, animal, and community. The end result is chicken that's rich with old-school flavor, nutrient-dense, and environmentally responsible.
In this episode, we sat down with Primal Pastures and Pasturebird founder Paul Grieve to discuss his revolutionary large-scale chicken production model. After years of innovation, Paul has solved one of the largest issues American chicken farmers have faced for the last five decades–getting birds out of stationary houses (CAFOs) and back on pasture. With the help of several industry icons, Paul and the regenerative agriculture movement are now working towards a better farming model for the future. Tune in to hear Paul's transformational story, starting with 50 birds in his in-law's backyard to operating the largest pastured chicken production in the country. Find Paul and his family:Pasturebird.com -- pastured poultry at an affordable costPrimalpastures.com -- 100% organic, pastured meatsPrimalypure.com -- tallow-based skincareUse the code: HOMEGROWN to get 10% off your order at Pasturebird.comShop the GROW coloring book featuring Paul's farm and 15 other farms, ranches, and growing spaces across the U.S. Find us on Instagram: @Homegrown_education and @joeyhaselmayer
What is the true cost of chicken? You could be paying $3 for your chicken right now, but you could actually be paying for that chicken in other ways. Communities around Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) have been shown to have higher rates of cancer. And if that happens to be an impoverished community, then guess what? You're basically paying for the Medicaid bills as well. Today on the show, we chat with Pasturebird Founder and CEO Paul Grieve. He shares the story of how Pasturebird started with just an idea and a few chickens and how they now have mobile chicken coops to raise over 5,000 pasture-raised chickens. Find out what you need to be looking for when buying chicken and discover the unfortunate truth about conventionally raised chicken. Be sure to listen and you are going to want to buy your chicken locally or from Pasturebird itself from now onwards! In this episode, you will hear: How conventional chickens are raised Understanding the true cost of chicken The value of nutrient density What to look for when buying the highest quality chicken How to get to know your farmer A look into Pasturebird's 6,000-bird mobile coop design Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to our podcast? We'd love for you to subscribe if you haven't yet. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: www.getrealchicken.com www.pasturebird.com Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know I sent you.
While modern agriculture produces unprecedented amount of food to feed a growing world population, its practices come with a considerable collateral damage on the environment, on soil health, and on the welfare of farm animals. Of the growing number of entrepreneurs who have successfully embarked on creating an alternative to the prevalent agribusiness model, Paul Grieve, co-founder and CEO of PastureBird – the country's largest supplier of real pasture raised, free-range chicken stands out. Paul has turned a personal health problem into an innovative and highly successful farm operation that generates animal based foods in a way that is good for the environment and our own health. He talks about how his farm raises pastured chickens, rebuilds healthy, regenerative soils and grasslands, and coexists with wildlife. Watch the video format of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/ThM8ZU2H0G0 Follow Dr. Mayer: https://linktr.ee/emayer
While modern agriculture produces unprecedented amount of food to feed a growing world population, its practices come with a considerable collateral damage on the environment, on soil health, and on the welfare of farm animals. Of the growing number of entrepreneurs who have successfully embarked on creating an alternative to the prevalent agribusiness model, Paul Grieve, co-founder and CEO of PastureBird – the country's largest supplier of real pasture raised, free-range chicken stands out. Paul has turned a personal health problem into an innovative and highly successful farm operation that generates animal based foods in a way that is good for the environment and our own health. He talks about how his farm raises pastured chickens, rebuilds healthy, regenerative soils and grasslands, and coexists with wildlife. Watch the video format of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/ThM8ZU2H0G0 Follow Dr. Mayer: https://linktr.ee/emayer
Meet Farmer Paul, a former Marine Corps officer and accountant who grew tired of BS labels and green-washing and decided to make a change in the poultry industry. Now that largest pasture poultry producer in the US, Paul and his Pasturebird family are passionate about raising animals the right way. Hear about how his farming practices contribute to human and environmental health, and how we can all make better choices as consumers of local and responsibly raised meats. Paul says: “My vision has less to do with size and more to do with impact. I want to leave a positive mark on global agriculture. I want to see environmentally destructive factory farming come to an end. I want to see antibiotics, especially prophylactic antibiotic use, come to and end - preferably before a major outbreak of antibiotic resistance caused by livestock. I want to see a future that's regenerative, where manure is an asset and not a liability. Where we're building soil organic matter, producing a nutrient dense chicken, and giving animals a high level of welfare that we can be proud of and transparent to.” Website: http://www.pasturebird.com Instagram: pasturebird
Hey everybody this is the second installment of our series called - Brands of The Simple Grocer - where we dig deep into the stories, products, and humans behind the brands you can find when shopping The Simple Grocer Quick thanks to Lynna with The Simple Grocer and Taylor with Root and Roam Creative Studio...without them I am pretty sure this series would have never made it from idea to podcast and much more! In this episode I get to talk with Paul Grieve and Dan Coady of Pasturebird...Paul has a great quote in the episode that basically says...Pasturebird chicken checks all the boxes consumers are looking for today like no antibiotics, pasture raised, humanely treated, etc...but truth is not to many years ago grandma would have just called it chicken! I hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed having the conversation! Pasturebird The Paul with Pasturebird Bundle on The Simple Grocer Book references NIV Study Bible Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins (2:05) – Introduction of Paul and Pasturebird (5:22) – What sets Pasturebird apart? (8:54) – Feed and antibiotics (11:00) – Biosecurity (12:50) – What's in the feed? (14:00) – Chickens like being in shade – animal welfare (17:10) – Tabula Rasa – starting the business with a blank slate (19:11) - Pasturebirds aren't special, nature is special (20:00) – How the company got started, an accidental beginning (22:38) – Product specifics (26:55) – The vegan/vegetarian movement is my friend (29:45) – Paul's breakfast routine (30:30) – Favorite product/recipe/meal (30:57) – Coffee or tea and sweet or savory (31:04) – Holiday food traditions (31:40) – Marine background (33:20) – Value of a dollar or a bitcoin (35:00) – Favorite books and podcasts (38:15) – Wrap up with Paul (40:50) – Talking with Dan Coady – Why pasture and not coop raised? (43:24) – Seeding (44:42) – The ration the birds get (46:53) – Importance of stimulating the bird's appetite (48:12) – Brooding (51:03) – How often water is cleaned (51:18) – Kids and raising chickens (52:20) – Insight into the farm (53:50) – A fantastic model for a farmer who already has a farming business (56:17) – Cost of building 58:40) – The cows (60:09) – Sorting the bigger birds by feel and sending them to the processor (64:00) – Wrap up The Cowboy Perspective is produced by Straight Up Podcasts & Root and Roam
Have you ever wondered what life is really like on a farm? What does it take to run a farm? The romantic allure of fresh air, a slower pace, and ethically sustainable foods make farm life appealing, but it honestly takes a lot of hard work and sacrifice. Today, Paul Grieve of Primal Pastures, a regenerative farm in Southern California, offers insights into the realities of running a farm and walks us through a day-in-the-life of a small farmer, sharing some of his early struggles and how he overcame them. Paul also explains why balance is key--how farms need to be not only economically and ecologically sustainable, but also socially sustainable for the communities they serve and the families that run them. If you haven’t visited a local farm yet, this conversation may inspire you to do just that! For more from Paul, visit his website: primalpastures.com. Check out our sponsor: Ancestral Supplements. And register for the Wise Traditions conference here.
We’ve all seen the videos and documentaries about the many issues of factory farming and how it affects the animals, humans who produce them and the environment. While some people choose to stop eating meat as a way to reduce harm, there are many ways we can opt into another system that treats animals, the humans that raise them and the environment in a way that not only supports, but gives back to the land. In this episode I talk with farmer Paul Grieve of Primal Pastures and Pasturebird about what that looks like and how his farms lead with transparency first. About Paul Grieve After changing the way he was eating to deal with chronic pain, Paul Greive discovered the higher priced meat he was buying for himself and his family wasn’t actually the quality it promised. Frustrated by the industry, he and his family joked about getting chickens, and five minutes later, his brother-in-law bought 50 chicks for the backyard, and Primal Pastures began. Primal Pastures is a family-run farm that has expanded from just pastured chicken to include other birds, grass fed lamb and beef, all raised in a way that supports animals and the land in a humane and regenerative way. Soon after, Primal Pastures’ sister company, Pasturebird, began, with the focus of providing a more affordable pastured chicken to restaurants, grocery and butcher shops and online retailers. Small Steps in the Show: Check out Eat Wild to find out what farms and ranches are in your area. Check on farms on social media to see what they look like. Go see a farm in your area. Be really forgiving with yourself as you make these changes Aim to work in one meal a week where you know where almost everything comes from Talk with farmers and vendors at your farmers market Ask the farmers if you can visit the farm to see how transparent and open they are Mentioned in the Show: Joel Salatin Allan Savory Crowd Cow Small Steps Podcast #34 with Emily Moose of A Greener World Eat Wild Local Harvest Eating on the Wild Side by Jo Robinson Primal Pastures Website Follow Primal Pastures on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter Pasturebird Website Follow Pasturebird on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Get the full show notes here! Follow Aimee on Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest Sign up for the Wellness Wednesdays Newsletter Interested in working with Aimee? Find out information here.
Guess what? You CAN start a pastured poultry business and scale it to a size that supports a family. Or multiple families. Tune in as Paul Grieve from Pasturebird and Primal Pastures shares the story of how his family has done just that.
My guest today is Paul Grieve from Primal Pastures and Pasturebird, we’ll discuss how he got involved in farming, how they started, how they define Primal, their work with the Billion Dollar Buyer and so much more. Show Notes “Primal” is the starting point for the food and it’s consumption. The farm started with Paul’s brother in law ordering 50 chicks The foundation of the farm is pasture based. Within three weeks of posting about the chickens on Facebook, all 50 chicks had been sold. To start a farm you often need to make short term sacrifices to make long term gains. “Bugs not drugs.” is a catchphrase of Pasturebird and Primal Pastures, they have not had to use any drugs on the operation, when working on a pasture based system there’s a lower risk of illness. Pasturebird raises pastured chicken for Wholesales accounts. The first customer for Pasturebird was the LA Lakers. In Southern California, Pasturebird can raise chickens all year round. Pasturebird was on “Billion Dollar Buyer.” Regenerative Agriculture is more dynamic that merely Sustainable Agriculture. True Sustainability is not possible, life lives within an ebb and flow, either increasing or decreasing. Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lC7RnDuK2s https://primalpastures.com/ https://pasturebird.com/ http://apppa.org/ Our Links: https://intellectualagrarian.com https://www.facebook.com/intellectualagrarian https://www.instagram.com/intellectual.agrarian
Meatcastocrats! Today we've got your typical Marine sniper turned accountant turned chicken farmer, Paul Grieve from Pasturebird. Beyond his incredible story, Paul is an amazing resource on the complications of raising chickens and why doing it right is such a delicate process. There's no better person to explore the intricacies of a single animal species than him! Paul and I discuss…. How he founded Pasturebird and landed the Los Angeles Lakers as his first customer Diving deep on our existing chicken supply chain and why pastured poultry is so incredibly rare Every stage of raising chickens from breeds, to feed, to slaughter and how Pasture Bird is doing things differently each step of the way For this week's INSIDE EPIC segment, we talk with our first sales employee ever, Martha Siskron. Without a sales team, EPIC products never make it to your store shelves — and for our early years, Martha was EPIC's sales team. Now she's responsible for getting you EPIC where you least expect it (but so desperately need it!). If you've come across our products at an airport, convenience store, or in a vending machine, thank Martha: that's where she works her magic!
In this show - one for the omnivores among us - Alexx chats to 1st generation regenerative farmer Paul Grieve of Primal Pastures, California. How does a man go from the US Navy to a regenerative farmer? Learn what threw Paul into the deep end and why he now passionately believes that farming animals can be a sustainable, good-for-the-planet thing. Alexx and Paul also talk about the choices you have to make as a farming business, species appropriate food and its impact, why pasture-raised trumps everything (even more than what the animals eat) and what we can do to afford better quality meats and not have our food bills go through the roof when ‘trading up’. Enjoy the show and don’t forget to head to the show notes http://www.lowtoxlife.com/podcast