The Graziers Grapevine

Mar 10 2025 10 ep. 35 mins 787
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Discussing all things grazing. Grass farmers from all over PA will discuss their operation, and give useful tips to other graziers. Rotational grazing, sustainable farming, cover crops, and soil health are just a few examples of what can be found on The Graziers Grapevine

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Episode 40: Allegheny Grass-Fed Cooperative

Mar 10 2025 88 mins  
In this episode, host Cheryl Burns speaks with A.J. O’Neil and Ron Kreiss about the journey of Allegheny Grass-Fed Cooperative from an initial concept through today. To learn more about Allegheny Grass-Fed, visit: https://www.alleghenygrassfed.coop/

Episode 39: Adaptations to Work Smarter with Lori Witmer

Jan 30 2025 59 mins  
The infrastructure and mechanics of farming and grazing are designed for function not necessarily ease of use, especially not for use by a variety of bodies and abilities. In this episode, Cheryl Burns talks with Lori Witmer of Natures Nook Farm in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, about several adaptations she and her family have made to reduce the impact on their bodies.

Episode 38: PA GLC, a Thirty Year Retrospective

Jan 17 2025 32 mins  
In 2025 the PA Grazing Lands Coalition will celebrate thirty years of service to graziers through Pennsylvania. This episode kicks off the celebration by taking a look at how it started, impacts within the state and throughout the nation, and perhaps begin the discussion about how to best serve graziers in the future. In this epsiode, host Cheryl Burns speaks with PA GLC Chair, Cli

Episode 37: Ag Progress Days Demonstration

Sep 17 2024 15 mins  
Graziers Grapevine host, Cheryl Burns, visited Penn State’s Ag Progress Days in August and participated in the grazing demonstrations hosted by USDA-NRCS, including Managing Equine Pastures and Dry Lots and Managing Livestock Pastures with Alternative Forages. This episode features discussion with USDA-NRCS Grazing Specialist, Geri Montgomery; USDA-NRCS Grazing & Equine Speci

Episode 36: PA GLC Mentorship Program with Russ Wilson and Josh Greene

May 07 2024 30 mins  
In this episode of the Graziers Grapevine, host Cheryl Burns talks with Russ Wilson (Wilson Land & Cattle Co.) and Josh Greene (Greene Kitchen Farm) about their experiences participating in the PA Grazing Land Coalition’s mentorship program. PA GLC Program Director, Dave Hartman also joins to provide more information about the program itself. To learn more about the program,

Episode 35: Soil Health with Brian Campbell

Feb 28 2024 28 mins  
In this episode, host Cheryl Burns talks with Brian Campbell, USDA-NRCS State Grazing Specialist about his role, grazing support throughout the state, and the importance of soil health in grazing systems. Several references and sites mentioned during the episode include: USDA-NRCS Pennsylvania Grazing Lands PA Soil Health Coalition Ray Archuleta, retired USDA-NRCS, and founder of S

Episode 34: Bringing the Sheep in for Winter with Mackenzie Strawser, Turning Point Land & Livestock Services

Dec 07 2023 8 mins  
Cheryl Burns talks with Mackenzie Strawser of Turning Point Land and Livestock Services in Herndon, PA and new Capital RC&D Grazing Advisor about bringing the sheep into the barn for the winter. During the podcast interview Mackenzie references several websites, including: https://smallfarms.oregonstate.edu/smallfarms/winter-livestock-management https://extension.psu.edu/care-a

Episode 33: Introducing Dave Hartman, PA GLC Program Director

Nov 22 2023 23 mins  
In this episode, host Cheryl Burns sits down with Dave Hartman, the new Program Director for the Pennsylvania Grazing Lands Coalition.

Episode 32: Equine Parasites with Donna Foulk and Dr. Linda Quodomine

Jun 15 2022 43 mins  
In this episode, Capital RC&D Grazing Advisor, Donna Foulk, and Dr. Linda Quodomine D.V.M. have a conversation about equine parasites, research, and prevention. Do you have questions about this episode, marketing grass-fed products, or grazing in general? Feel free to ask in the PA GLC Grazing Chatroom.

Episode 31: Marketing Spotlight with Kayla Shughart, Center Cut Co.

Apr 05 2022 26 mins  
Guest host, Cheryl Burns, and Kayla Shughart owner of Center Cut Co. in Cumberland County, PA talk about how Center Cut Co. markets their sheep and poultry products. They also talk about Center Cut Co’s new marketing collaboration, Honey Cut Tree, with partners Honey Bee Friendly and Rowantree Farm. Do you have questions about this episode, marketing grass-fed products, or grazin