AcresUSA: Tractor Time

Mar 10 2025 123 ep. 61 mins 1.5k
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AcresUSA: The Voice of Eco-Agriculture. Our guests are the top names in modern farming and ecology, including doctors, agronomists, authors, soil scientists and more.

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Building Alliances for Eco- Agriculture, a Panel Discussion with John Kempf, Joel Salatin, Gary Zimmer and Gabe Brown Ep. 47

Mar 10 2025 58 mins  
This episode of The Acres U.S.A. Podcast is a panel discussion from The 2024 Eco-Ag Conference moderated by John Kempf, and includes panelists Joel Salatin, Gary Zimmer, and Gabe Brown. This episode is focused around sustainable farming, regenerative practices, and how farmers can work together to bring regenerative and ecological agriculture to the mainstream. The panelists share

Conversations with Gary Zimmer Pt. 4: Gary’s Legacy after Midwestern BioAg. Ep. 46

Mar 03 2025 59 mins  
In this engaging episode of the Acres U.S.A. Podcast, hosted by Taylor Henry, Gary Zimmer discusses his journey with Midwestern BioAg, including the reasons behind selling the company and the innovative practices being explored today. Gary shares insights into challenges faced by the company, including the complexities of training employees, integrating knowledge into fertilizer pr

Electromagnetic Fields and Livestock Health: Insights from Dr. Paul Dettloff Ep. 45

Feb 24 2025 92 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Paul Dettloff shares his personal journey transitioning from a conventional veterinarian to an organic farming advocate since witnessing the struggles of his first organic cow in 1988. He discusses the significance of various farming techniques and the impact of DC currents on farm environments and animal health. Learn about the importance of soil health, elect

Navigating Change: How Mollie Engelhart Reinvented Her Food Journey Ep. 44

Feb 17 2025 86 mins  
In this episode of the Acres U.S.A. podcast, host Taylor Henry welcomes guest Mollie Engelhart, an entrepreneur, chef, farmer, and advocate for regenerative agriculture. Mollie shares her unique journey from veganism to embracing meat and dairy within a regenerative farming framework. Raised vegetarian on a farm in upstate New York, she transitioned away from veganism after several

The “Barefoot Farmer” Jeff Poppen: Biodynamics and Beyond Ep.43

Feb 10 2025 93 mins  
In this episode of the Acres USA podcast, host Taylor Henry talks with Jeff Poppen, better known as the Barefoot Farmer. Jeff shares his 50-year journey in organic and biodynamic farming at Long Hungry Creek Farm in Tennessee. They discuss Jeff's book 'Barefoot Biodynamics,' his philosophies on soil ecology, community-supported agriculture, and sustainable food producti

Fish, Family, and Fertilizers: Anne Molloy's Story of Neptune's Harvest Ep. 42

Feb 03 2025 34 mins  
In this episode of the Acres U.S.A. Podcast, host Taylor Henry interviews Anne Molloy from Neptune's Harvest, a family-run business renowned for turning fish remains into high-quality fertilizer. Anne talks about the fascinating history of Neptune's Harvest, from its beginnings in the seafood industry to its innovative approach to creating sustainable fertilizers. Discover

Holistic Farming: A Conversation with Dr. Will Winter and Special Guest Mark Shepard Ep. 41

Jan 27 2025 81 mins  
In this episode of the Acres USA Podcast, host Taylor Henry sits down with regenerative farming experts Dr. Will Winter and Mark Shepard for an in-depth discussion on Ecological Agriculture. Dr. Winter shares his journey from conventional veterinary medicine to his current role at Thousand Hills Cattle Company, highlighting the benefits of grass-fed beef, the importance of minerali

Cultivating Connections: Joe Childs on Building Grazing Relationships Ep. 40

Jan 20 2025 66 mins  
In this episode of Acres U.S.A. Podcast, host Taylor Henry dives into sustainable farming and regenerative practices with Joe Childs, a contract grazier from southwest Wisconsin. Learn about Joe’s journey from a dairy farm upbringing to managing hundreds of acres and cattle through innovative grazing strategies. Joe shares his experiences with rotational grazing, negotiating leas

Exploring Climate Smart Agriculture with Dylan Vaca Ep. 39

Jan 13 2025 24 mins  
In this episode of Acres U.S.A. Podcast, host Taylor Henry sits down with Dylan Vaca of Grown Climate Smart to discuss innovative practices in regenerative agriculture. They dive into the USDA's Climate Smart Commodities Grant, soil health, water conservation, and carbon sequestration. Dylan shares insights on practical on-farm strategies, the impact of cover crops, reduced tillage

Dr. Nasha Winters - Human Health and Resiliency Ep. 38

Jan 06 2025 64 mins  
Join us in this episode of The Acres U.S.A. Podcast, as we have a throwback from the 2021 Eco-Ag Conference! In this episode, Dr. Nasha Winters reflects on the journey and impact Acres U.S.A. has had on her mission of changing healthcare , discussing the profound changes in agriculture and healthcare over the past 50 years. The conversation covers pivotal historical moments from 19