The Regenaissance Podcast
Food
About
Hosted by @Regenaisanceman with the mission of reconnecting us back to where our food is grown & exposing everything that is wrong with our broken food system. We are more disconnected from our food than we ever have been. I sit down with ranchers and farmers to give them a voice and hear their stories, helping paint a picture of what it really looks like to support humanity with food. I also will be talking to others involved in the agriculture space as there is a lot that goes into it all. My hope is that from hearing this podcast you will begin to question what you eat and where from.
Episodes
- A Danish Energy Giant (Ørsted) Is Coming After My Ranch - Casey Murph | #115
Rancher Casey Murph discusses Ørsted's attempt to lease 4,000 acres of his Arizona ranch for a solar project, arguing that solar arrays should be built on barren land instead of productive grazing areas. The episode also touches on the col…
- Instilling The Right Values In Kids - Intergenerational Culture, Self-Sovereignty, Curiosity | Ben & Hannah Yoder
Ben and Hannah Yoder discuss homeschooling, the importance of preserving curiosity over teaching content, and the loss of intergenerational culture due to age segregation. They share insights from their experience at Savage Mountain Farm,…
- Exposing How Big Brands Fake "Pasture Raised" Eggs - Patrick Samuels @Sunnyside | #114
Patrick Samuels, founder of Sunnyside Egg Co., exposes the 'pasture-raised' egg label scam, advocating for mobile coops as the true standard. He details his journey from military special forces to regenerative farming, criticizing certific…
- Struggle Is What Makes Us | Brad Wiley
Brad Wiley, whose family has farmed the same land since 1790, shares his thoughts on the invisible web beneath his fields and the significance of carrying 200 years of family memory on a single piece of ground. This episode from the Farmer…
- We Need To Copy Oklahoma | Joel Hollingsworth
Joel Hollingsworth argues for domestic manufacturing and highlights Oklahoma's self-governance as a national model. The conversation touches on agricultural economics, including crop insurance, foreign cattle imports, and the age of the av…
- Touring A USDA-Inspected On-Farm Processing Facility - How Farms Are Treated Differently Based On Size (live Farm Tour) - Gunthorp Farms | #113
This episode tours Gunthorp Farms, a 3rd generation pork and poultry operation, showcasing their on-farm USDA-inspected processing facility. It details their multi-paddock grazing, farrowing systems, and processing operations, while also d…
- The Maude Family Ranch - Beef, Pork, and 115 Years of Tradition (Live Farm Tour) - Maude Hog & Cattle | #112
This episode features a live farm tour of the Maude Family Ranch, showcasing their 5th generation direct-to-consumer beef and pork operation. It details their cattle and hog management, grain storage, and equipment, while also addressing a…
- Zombie Apocalypse Cows and the Future of American Ranching (Live Farm Tour) - Smoke River Ranch | #111
Joel Hollingsworth discusses building a regenerative cattle ranch from scratch, focusing on mob grazing, heritage genetics, virtual fencing, and a community ownership model to make regenerative ranching viable.
- Building a Regenerative Ranch Around Bison (Live Farm Tour) - TLC Ranch | #110
This episode features a tour of TLC Ranch in Southern Oklahoma, which integrates bison grazing with organic pecan farming. The discussion covers the ranch's history, regenerative practices like rotational grazing, animal health management,…
- Does Being Organic Matter? (Live Farm Tour) - Cable Family Farm | #109
This episode features a live farm tour of Cable Family Farm, showcasing their 80-bed no-till market garden and pasture-raised animals. Hosts Caden and Patrick discuss their approach to sustainable farming, economic strategies for small-sca…
- Developing Outdoor Pig Genetics, Regenerating Grass Through Nitrogen Cycling, & Natural Parasite Control (Live Farm Tour) - Rehoboth Farms | #108
This episode features a live farm tour of Rehoboth Farms, detailing their journey into regenerative agriculture. Key topics include outdoor pig genetics, improving soil nitrogen through livestock management, and natural parasite control st…
- Direct-To-Consumer Raw Milk, Soil Temperature & Biology, Grass Recovery, Grazing Management, & Species Diversity (Live Farm Tour) - Triple E Farms | #107
This episode features a live farm tour of Triple E Farms, showcasing their direct-to-consumer model for pasture-raised pork, chicken, and beef. Discussions cover raw milk shipping, soil health, grazing management, farm economics, and the c…
- Vermont 4th Gen Maple Farm: Syrup Quality, Tree-tapping, Forest Management, & Vermont's Unique History (Live Farm Tour) - Baird Farm | #106
This episode features a tour of Baird Farm, a fourth-generation Vermont maple farm established in 1918. Hosts Jacob and Jenna explain modern syrup production, including tubing systems and the sugarhouse, alongside the farm's history and fo…
- How Ranches Stay Profitable Without Compromising Animal Welfare (Live Farm Tour) - Wrich Ranches | #105
This episode features a tour of Wrich Ranches, discussing calf weaning, water systems, drought, regenerative grazing, and financial viability through direct sales and diversified income. Learn about responsible ranch management and resilie…
- How a Fence Line Dispute Almost Tore a Family Apart - Charles & Heather Maude | #104
In episode 104 of The Regenaissance Podcast, Charles and Heather Maude, fifth-generation ranchers, recount their family's history and how a disputed boundary fence led to a federal criminal indictment by the US Forest Service. They detail…
- Inside a 1,200-Acre Regenerative Operation (Live Farm Tour) - Rucker Farm | #103
This episode features a live farm tour of Rucker Farm, a 1,200-acre regenerative operation. It details practical aspects of rotational grazing across numerous paddocks, pasture-raised turkey management, water infrastructure, hay production…
- Soil-Health Principles And Adaptive Stewardship In Practice (Live Farm Tour) - Otter Creek Farm | #102
Episode 102 features a live farm tour at Otter Creek Farm, where Elizabeth Collins and Brad Wiley discuss rebuilding a conventional dairy into a regenerative operation. Topics include soil health, rotational grazing, feed decisions, animal…
- Touring a Modern Regenerative Farm & It's Multi-Species Infrastructure (Live Farm Tour) - J&L Green Farm | #101
This live farm tour of J&L Green Farm covers on-farm poultry processing, multi-species shelter design, and silvopasture development, detailing how infrastructure and layout choices impact labor, animal welfare, and land productivity.
- Inside a High-Elevation Colorado Pinot Noir Vineyard (Live Farm Tour) – Peony Lane Wine | #100
This episode features a live farm tour of Peony Lane Wine in Paonia, Colorado, a high-elevation vineyard region. Host Ben Justman explains grape cultivation, how vines withstand harsh winters, the process of low-intervention winemaking, an…
- Inside a First-Generation Sheep Ranch Operation (Live Farm Tour) - Michael Greco | #99
This episode features a live farm tour of Michael Greco's first-generation regenerative sheep operation in the Hudson Valley. Greco discusses his grazing strategy, lambing, predator protection, and how sheep farming can be a viable option…
- Inside a Multi-Species Grazing System (Live Farm Tour) - Julie Friend | #98
This episode features a live farm tour of Wildom Farm, a regenerative livestock operation. It covers the integration of cows, sheep, chickens, and pigs in pasture and forest systems, discussing rotational grazing, animal welfare, soil heal…
- How Community Keeps Ranching Alive - Jason Wrich | #97
In this episode, Jason Wrich of Wrich Ranches shares insights on building a regenerative cattle operation, focusing on land stewardship, grazing management, and the economics of ranching. The conversation explores the cultural disconnectio…
- Inside White Oak Pastures (Live Farm Tour) - Will Harris | #96
This episode features a live farm tour of White Oak Pastures with Will Harris, detailing their transition to a regenerative, closed-loop system. It covers the interaction of wildlife and cattle, the long-term impacts of pesticides and mono…
- Pioneering a New Food Model Around Grass-Fed Cows - Hickory Nut Gap Farms (Live Farm Tour) | #95
This episode features a live farm tour of Hickory Nut Gap Farms, a family operation in Western North Carolina transitioned to grass-fed beef and regenerative grazing. It details their methods for building soil health, animal welfare, and c…
- Low-Intervention Wine & Natural Winemaking - Ben Justman | #94
Ben Justman details his journey at Peony Lane Wine, from childhood on a family orchard to self-taught winemaking and producing high-elevation Pinot Noir. The episode covers farming practices, direct-to-consumer realities, and the significa…
- Losing My Farm, Being Outed From Dairy, And Lessons For Future Food - Jr Burdick | #93
JR Burdick shares his experience of losing his family farm in the 1980s and facing exclusion from his dairy cooperative. He discusses how these events led him to advocate for raw milk, regenerative agriculture, and local food systems, emph…
- Why Most Farmers Don't Make It Full-Time - August Hortsmann | #92
August Hortsmann, founder of Hortsmann Cattle Company, discusses his transition from conventional to regenerative agriculture, focusing on adaptive grazing and direct-to-consumer beef sales. The episode details the economic challenges and…
- Humans, Extinction, And Nature - Will Harris | #91
Will Harris, owner of White Oak Pastures, shares insights on evolving from industrial farming to a regenerative system over six generations. The episode covers soil health, rebuilding rural economies, and the importance of humility and bal…
- The Miracle Of Rural America - Joel Hollingsworth | #90
Joel Hollingsworth joins The Regenaissance Podcast to diagnose America's decline and outline a solution centered on revitalizing rural communities. He explores regenerative ranching, economic sovereignty, and the importance of soil health…
- Regeneration Starts From Within - Cindy Sheffield | #89
Cindy Sheffield shares her experience overcoming chronic illness by questioning conventional health and farming methods. This led her to establish TLC Ranch, a regenerative bison ranch and organic pecan orchard, demonstrating how healing t…
- Why a New Generation Is Choosing Farming, And How More Can Do The Same - Patrick & Caden (Family Cable Farm) | #88
Caden and Patrick, founders of Cable Family Farm, share their journey of starting a regenerative farm in North Carolina while still in high school. They focus on pasture-raised poultry and no-till market gardening, demonstrating how young…
- Justin Rhodes - Homesteading, Rotational Grazing, & Legacy (Live Farm Tour) | #87
This episode features a live farm tour with Justin Rhodes, a prominent homesteader. The discussion covers rotational grazing techniques, the differences between homesteading and farming for profit, and the importance of generational farmin…
- Josh & Jessica Guptill - We Want To Know Our Customers... Then Educate Them | #86
Josh and Jessica Guptill share their story of building Rehoboth Farm, emphasizing regenerative agriculture, transparency, and educating customers through workshops and farm visits. They discuss their farming practices, the importance of fa…
- Jordan Green - Economics, Marketing, & Storytelling In Agriculture | #85
This episode features Jordan Green discussing economics, marketing, and storytelling in agriculture. Topics include transitioning from military service to farming, establishing J&L Green Farm, and the challenges and importance of direct-to…
- Bryson Lipscomb - Worst USDA Butcher Experiences | #84
Bryson Lipscomb of Triple Oaks Farm joins The Regenaissance Podcast to discuss the challenges of small-scale farming and USDA processing. He shares his experiences with food sovereignty, regenerative agriculture, and using private membersh…
- Isabelle & Garrett Heydt - Building Community Around Food, Farming & Family | #83
Isabelle and Garrett Heydt share their journey of building a regenerative farm in Virginia, Rucker Farm, from humble beginnings with chickens to raising livestock like pigs and cattle. They emphasize the importance of community, family, an…
- Tony Eash - The Value In Mennonite Farming Today | #82
This episode features Tony Eash of Triple E Farms, discussing their transition to regenerative farming after personal loss, the production of grass-fed and raw dairy products, and navigating West Virginia's raw milk laws.
- Ben & Hannah Yoder - Preserving Culture Over Profit | #81
Ben and Hannah Yoder of Savage Mountain Farm share insights on preserving their Amish-Mennonite farming heritage and building a livelihood centered on culture and family. They discuss operating a diversified CSA, prioritizing unprofitable…
- Julie Friend - Embracing Slow Food | #80
Farmer Julie Friend discusses her journey from city life to running Wildom Farm, a regenerative livestock operation in Maryland. The episode covers challenges in small-scale farming, whole-animal utilization, and the importance of local fo…
- Michael Greco - Starting a Regenerative Farm From Scratch | #79
Michael Greco, founder of Little O Ranch, discusses starting a first-generation regenerative sheep operation in Hudson Valley. He covers holistic grazing, raising sheep without grain or chemicals, building a direct-to-consumer business, an…
- Brad Wiley - Consolations On 5 Generations Of Farming | #78
Brad Wiley, a fifth-generation farmer at Otter Creek Farm, shares insights on the changes in farming over generations, the shift from dairy to diversified regenerative agriculture, and the complexities of land succession and stewardship.
- Elizabeth Collins - Becoming a Farmer At 40 | #77
Elizabeth Collins shares her experience becoming a first-generation farmer at 40, detailing her work at Otter Creek Farm, her views on regenerative agriculture, and her advocacy for on-farm slaughter methods.
- Jacob Baird - The Power Of Real Maple Syrup | #76
Jacob Baird, from the fourth generation of Baird Farm, joins the podcast to discuss the intricacies of real maple syrup production. The episode covers the process from forest to sugarhouse, differentiates authentic syrup from imitation pro…
- Evan Gunthorp - The Fight For a Regenerative Future | #75
Evan Gunthorp shares his firsthand experience in regenerative agriculture, from growing up on Gunthorp Farms to managing their processing plant and exploring solar grazing. The episode covers the realities of small-scale meat production, t…
- Greg Gunthorp - The Path To Resilient Pork | #74
This episode features Greg Gunthorp discussing his journey in resilient pork production with Gunthorp Farms. Links to connect with Greg and Gunthorp Farms are provided, along with a suggestion to follow their tour on YouTube.
- Our 70 Year Journey To Embracing Chemical-Free Ag - Lessons, Corruption, Truths @ Ann & Weldon Warren | Ep #73
Ann and Weldon Warren share their experience transitioning to regenerative ranching after a health crisis, emphasizing clean food, ancestral practices, and land stewardship. They also touch on issues like USDA label corruption.
- The Most Ambitious Grocery Experiment in America? @ Radius Butcher Austin | Ep #72
This episode features Kevin, founder of Radius Butcher & Grocery, discussing their ambitious model for local food systems. They focus on ethical sourcing from Texas farms, offering convenience, and educating consumers on the value of susta…
- Wagyu Beef Myths & The Reality Of Ranch Life @ Daniel Spitsbergen, Sustainable Natural Foods | Ep #71
Daniel Spitzbergen of Sustainable Natural Foods joins The Regenaissance Podcast to debunk myths surrounding Wagyu beef and share insights into ranch life, faith, and food sovereignty. The discussion covers Wagyu misconceptions, the importa…
- How Hunting Ties Into Regenerative Agriculture @ Trevor Gibbs | Ep #70
This episode explores the connection between hunting and regenerative agriculture with Trevor Gibbs, founder of Man Bar. Gibbs shares his personal evolution regarding meat consumption and harvesting, highlighting the importance of respect,…
- Land, Liberty, and the Fight for the American Ranch @ Shad Sullivan | Ep #69
Cattle rancher Shad Sullivan details the Maud family case, where generational ranchers were wrongly charged with land theft. The episode covers the legal battle, its overturn, and broader threats to private property rights, land access, an…