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Regenerative Agriculture Podcast

John Kempf

235 episodes

This is a show for professional growers and agronomists who want to learn about the science and principles of regenerative agriculture systems to increase quality, yield, and profitability.

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  1. Episode 162: Increasing Pecan Yields up to 6x While Eliminating Herbicides with Troy Swift

    · 1 h 39 min · S7 E29

    Troy Swift started farming at age 42, and has achieved incredible results using regenerative practices in his Texas pecan grove: increasing yields in certain varieties by up to 6X, while cutting nitrogen inputs by 97%,…

  2. Episode 161: Increasing Corn Yields with Fewer Inputs with Jake Ewing

    · 51 min · S7 E28

    Jake Ewing farms 1,300 acres of corn in Western Illinois, a relatively small operation compared to neighboring farms. Jake's farm has been shaped by the need to compete in a region dominated by large-scale commodity…

  3. Episode 160: Creating Disease-Resistant Vines without Fungicides with Steven Thompson

    · 1 h 10 min · S7 E27

    Steven Thompson is the co-founder of Analemma Wines in Mosier, Oregon, where he and his team have transformed a conventional cherry orchard into a vibrant, biodynamic vineyard. With a background in wine and…

  4. Podcast Short: FieldLark AI Brings AEA's Expertise to Every Grower

    · 27 min · S7 E26

    In this Podcast Short, John Kempf announces the launch of FieldLark, an AI agronomist chatbot designed to democratize regenerative agriculture knowledge, which provides first-principles, thinking-based recommendations…

  5. Podcast Extra: Rooted in Organic Podcast - What AI in Ag Can Look Like with John Kempf

    · 1 h 19 min · S7 E25

    In this Podcast Extra, John Kempf joins the Rooted in Organic Podcast to discuss AI and agriculture. The Rooted in Organic Podcast is dedicated to promoting organic living and sustainable agriculture. Through their…

  6. Episode 159: Preserving Family Farms Through Effective Communication with Vance Crowe

    · 50 min · S7 E25

    Vance Crowe believes that the key to preserving multi-generational farms is for farmers to communicate better, especially within their own families. As founder of Legacy Interviews, podcast host, and keynote speaker,…

  7. Episode 158: Reducing Weeds and Pests with Regenerative Mulching Systems with Erwin Westers

    · 1 h 26 min · S24 E7

    Erwin Westers runs a biodynamic seed farm in the northern Netherlands, producing high-quality seeds for potatoes, radish, and wildflowers. His operation uses innovative mulching and cover cropping to enhance soil…

  8. Podcast Extra: Farm to Table Talk - Fresh Eyes to Fix Farms with John Kempf

    · 1 h 01 min · S7 E23

    In this Podcast Extra, John Kempf joins Farm to Table Talk, hosted by Rodger Wasson. Rodger is a seasoned food and agriculture expert from a Central Illinois farming family. He brings together chefs, farmers,…

  9. Podcast Extra: The Market Gardener Podcast - Why Nutrient Density Is the Future of Farming with JM Fortier and Kish Johnson

    · 1 h 48 min · S7 E23

    In this Podcast Extra, AEA's Director of Partnerships and Expansion, Kish Johnson, joins JM Fortier, founder of the Market Gardener Institute, for a compelling conversation on the Market Gardener Podcast. In this…

  10. Podcast Extra: Field Talks with John Kempf and Cole Neese

    · 32 min · S7 E23

    Join AEA founder John Kempf for Field Talks, a series of in-the-field conversations. This episode features Cole Neese, a corn and soybean grower in Indiana. Together, they explore real-time agronomic insights, crop…

  11. Episode 157: Farmers of Life, for Life with Grant Breitkreutz

    · 59 min · S7 E22

    Grant Breitkreutz is a farmer from Minnesota who transitioned from conventional practices to a soil health–focused approach. Alongside his wife Dawn, he transformed their farm through no-till, diverse cover crops,…

  12. Episode 156: Data-Driven Regeneration with Jonathan Lundgren

    · 1 h 00 min · S7 E21

    Jonathan Lundgren is an agroecologist, farmer, rancher, and beekeeper, and founder and director of the Ecdysis Foundation and Blue Dasher Farm. Ecdysis Foundation is leading the Thousand Farms Initiative, providing…

  13. Episode 155: Rethinking Agriculture, Health, and the Science That Connects Them with Robert Verkerk, Ph.D.

    · 1 h 24 min · S7 E20

    Robert Verkerk, Ph.D., is an environmental scientist and the founder of the Alliance for Natural Health, with over 40 years of experience studying the interplay between human health, agriculture, and ecosystems. His…

  14. Episode 154: Soil, Sheep, and Superior Grapes with Ivo Jeramaz

    · 1 h 10 min · S7 E19

    Ivo Jeramaz, a mechanical engineer turned vintner, immigrated from former Yugoslavia (now Croatia) to Napa Valley, where he rediscovered his ancestral connection to farming. Initially resentful of agriculture due to…

  15. Podcast Extra: Our Food Systems Should Heal the Earth with Alana Mooi, Zach Bush, MD and John Kempf

    · 1 h 09 min · S7 E18

    In this Podcast Extra episode, John Kempf joined an Earth Day conversation hosted by Farmer's Footprint, alongside Managing Director Alana Mooi and Founder Zach Bush, MD. Together, they explore the urgent need to…

  16. Podcast Extra: Ask Me Anything with John Kempf - April 14

    · 57 min · S7 E17

    This Podcast Extra episode is from John's Ask Me Anything webinar from April 14. Drawing from his extensive research and firsthand experience, John will provide insights and practical solutions to help growers achieve…

  17. Episode 153: Soil, Science, and the Politics of Knowledge with Dr. Anna Krzywoszynska

    · 55 min · S7 E16

    Dr. Anna Krzywoszynska is a social scientist at the University of Oulu in Finland who studies how farmers and scientists can collaborate to foster regenerative agriculture. An expert on soil knowledge and values, with…

  18. Episode 152: Family Farming and Modern Economic Realities with Mike Omeg

    · 1 h 16 min · S7 E15

    Mike Omeg is a fifth-generation farmer who grew up on a diverse family farm in Oregon, initially producing cherries, hay, cattle, apricots, apples, and wheat. Over time, he honed in on fresh cherry production. The…

  19. Episode 151: People, Purpose, and Pasture with Clay Conry

    · 1 h 00 min · S7 E14

    Clay Conry is the host of the Working Cows Podcast. Clay's journey into podcasting stems from a blend of personal experience growing up on a South Dakota ranch, a love for conversation, and a desire to capture the…

  20. Episode 150: Grazing Beyond the Mainstream with Jim Elizondo

    · 54 min · S7 E13

    Jim Elizondo is a trailblazer in regenerative agriculture, supporting his accounting degree and agronomy engineering training with hands-on experience. He spent 20 years as a dairy nutritionist and managed a grazed…

  21. Episode 149: Farming, Fashion, and Biodynamics with Cate Havstad-Casad

    · 46 min · S7 E12

    Cate Havstad-Casad is a regenerative farmer, entrepreneur, and hatmaker. She and her husband operate Casad Family Farms in Central Oregon on 1,400 acres. Over 11 years, their operation evolved from a small organic…

  22. Episode 148: Digging Into Regenerative Soil with Matt Powers

    · 1 h 12 min · S7 E11

    Matt Powers is a permaculture and soil health educator who began to explore organic and regenerative food systems after his wife's cancer was diagnosed with cancer. He has written 24+ books, created courses, and taught…

  23. Episode 147: Cutting Costs with Technology and Biology with Justin Wylie

    · 1 h 30 min · S7 E10

    Justin Wylie is a fifth-generation farmer in California's Central Valley, who manages pistachios and citrus with his family. His journey to regenerative agriculture began around 2012, driven by his growing skepticism…

  24. Episode 146: Building Biology with Cover Crops and Mycorrhizae with Joe Ailts

    · 56 min · S7 E9

    Joe Ailts is an agronomist and regenerative farmer in northwest Wisconsin with a deep passion for soil health and plant physiology. On his three-acre home farm, he grows competitive giant pumpkins, sweet corn, and…

  25. Episode 145: Proving Regenerative Ag Grows Nutrient-Dense Fruit with Herb Young

    · 1 h 14 min · S7 E8

    After decades of working in conventional agriculture, Herb Young immersed himself in regenerative practices and planted a regenerative citrus orchard in Georgia. Herb has meticulously researched techniques to improve…

  26. Podcast Extra: Ask Me Anything with John Kempf from February 13

    · 1 h 09 min · S7 E7

    Join us for an engaging webinar with John Kempf, renowned crop health consultant and founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture. In this Ask Me Anything format, growers had the opportunity to ask John their pressing…

  27. Episode 144: The Regenerative Blood Business with Gavin Heywood

    · 1 h 03 min · S7 E6

    Gavin Heywood is an Australian farmer and entrepreneur from New South Wales, whose family has worked on the same land for over 120 years. He runs a unique business, Serum Australis, which supplies animal blood for…

  28. Episode 143: Growing Prescription-Quality Wheat with Bob Quinn

    · 59 min · S7 E5

    Bob Quinn is an organic farmer and researcher with a Ph.D. in plant biochemistry. Bob introduced and trademarked Kamut, an ancient wheat variety with anti-inflammatory properties. His research highlights its higher…

  29. Episode 142: Harnessing Technology for Regenerative Grazing with Jason Rowntree

    · 1 h 03 min · S7 E4

    Jason Rowntree is a professor of Animal Science at Michigan State University, where he has spent the last 16 years studying regenerative grazing systems and their impact on soil health, ecosystems, and beef nutrient…

  30. Episode 141: Using Systems-Based Research in Regenerative Agriculture with Cindy Daley

    · 1 h 08 min · S7 E2

    Dr. Cynthia Daley is a respected leader in sustainable agriculture who works to bridge the gap between academic research and practical regenerative farming practices. She has spent decades advocating for more…

  31. Episode 140: Generations of Regeneration with Benina Burroughs

    · 39 min · S7 E2

    Benina Burroughs began farming almonds with her father in 2002. Now, as CEO and co-owner of Burroughs Family Farms, she has innovated ecological practices in nut growing. She transitioned the entire farm to organic…

  32. Episode 139: From DJ to Full-Time Regenerative Farmer with Andy Cato

    · 1 h 12 min · S7 E1

    Andy Cato is a musician and regenerative agriculture advocate, best known as one-half of the electronic music duo "Groove Armada." After reading about the environmental problems caused by industrial food systems, Andy…

  33. Podcast Extra - Highlights from the Year

    · 47 min · S6 E55

    This special episode of the Regenerative Agriculture Podcast highlights insights from nine of this year's guests who are driving innovation in regenerative farming. From practical techniques to transformative ideas,…

  34. Episode 138: Regenerative Grazing and Cattle Breeding with Del Ficke

    · 1 h 02 min · S6 E54

    Del Ficke has revolutionized cattle breeding and soil regeneration practices during his decades of ranching. Del is the fourth generation to manage his family operation, Ficke Cattle Company, in Pleasant Hill,…

  35. Episode 137: Reducing Inputs Through Timed Nutrient Management with Dan Brown

    · 40 min · S6 E53

    Dan Brown is a fifth-generation farmer who grows hazelnuts in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, the primary hazelnut-growing region in the United States. Dan is always experimenting with new growing methods, and views…

  36. Episode 136: Working With Unique Climate Conditions with Frederik Larsen

    · 1 h 05 min · S6 E52

    Frederik Larsen is a Danish agronomist who assists farmers in Denmark and Eastern Europe to transition toward no-till systems, cover cropping, and diverse crop rotations. Frederik also practices what he preaches on his…

  37. Podcast Short #11: Building Resilient Farms with Gabe Brown

    · 27 min · S6 E51

    Gabe Brown is a renowned advocate and practitioner of regenerative agriculture from North Dakota, who runs Brown's Ranch and is the co-founder of Understanding Ag. He is recognized for his innovative approach to…

  38. Episode 135: Diverse Approaches in Farm Planning with Darren Doherty

    · 1 h 45 min · S6 E50

    Darren Doherty is the director and co-founder, with his wife Lisa Heenan, of Regrarians Ltd., an Australia-based organization dedicated to advancing regenerative agriculture. They train land managers using their…

  39. Podcast Extra: Working Cows Podcast Episode 393 with John Kempf

    · 48 min

    In this Podcast Extra, John is a guest on the Working Cows Podcast. The Working Cows podcast gives you something to think about as you seek to maximize the effectiveness of your cattle operation and the joy your family…

  40. Episode 134: How a Crisis Led to Change with Tim Parton

    · 46 min · S6 E49

    Tim Parton has been the farm manager at Brewood Park Farm, a 300-hectare farm located in South Staffordshire, UK since 2003. Tim shifted towards regenerative agriculture after a serious farming accident and personal…

  41. Podcast Short #10: Breaking Away from Traditional Agronomy with Jeff Kleypas

    · 25 min · S6 E48

    In this episode, John Kempf interviews Jeff Kleypas, a consultant with Advancing Eco Agriculture. Jeff's pivotal moment came when he was exposed to the harmful impacts of pesticides during his work as a field agronomy…

  42. Episode 133: The Power of Companion Planting with Ian Gould

    · 1 h 20 min · S6 E47

    Ian Gould is a leading figure in regenerative agriculture in the UK, whose focus is on incorporating plant diversity into conventional farming systems to improve both environmental health and productivity. His work…

  43. Podcast Short #9: The Hope of Regenerative Agriculture with Kerry Hoffschneider

    · 26 min · S6 E46

    Kerry Hoffschneider is an advocate for regenerating relationships in agriculture, who focuses on storytelling and hope within agriculture, emphasizing the human element and the need for deeper connections between…

  44. Episode 132: Diverse Cover Crop Systems with Keith Berns

    · 1 h 08 min · S6 E45

    Keith Berns, co-founder of Green Cover Seed, is a key figure in the regenerative agriculture movement. Raised on a farm in South Central Nebraska, Keith was a teacher for 10 years before returning to the family farm in…

  45. Episode 131: Controlling Your Own Supply Chain with Dave Fischer

    · 1 h 34 min · S6 E44

    Over the past two decades, Dave Fischer has successfully developed a sustainable cattle farm and a direct-to-consumer meat business, Fischer Farms. Dave's background in industrial engineering and supply chain…

  46. Episode 130: A New Direction in Florida Citrus with Benny McLean

    · 1 h 14 min · S6 E43

    Benny McLean has decades of experience in citrus. As the Director of Grove Operations at Uncle Matt's Organic, Benny has played a pivotal role in transforming the company's approach to farming. Growing up in a farming…

  47. Episode 129: A Multi-Generational Journey in Regenerative Agriculture with Jay and Chris Brandt

    · 57 min · S6 E42

    The Brandt Family Farm is a diverse grain farm supporting three generations. Founder Dave Brandt was a leading force in regenerative agriculture for five decades, pioneering no-till farming and cover cropping in the…

  48. Episode 128: Scaling A Regenerative Dairy Farm with Blake and Stephanie Alexandre

    · 1 h 09 min

    In this episode, John explores the inspiring story of Blake and Stephanie Alexandre, fourth-generation dairy farmers from Crescent City, California. Their dairy farming journey began in 1992, and they've since expanded…

  49. Episode 127: Food as Medicine with Erin Martin

    · 1 h 02 min · S6 E40

    On this podcast, John and Erin talk a lot about the idea of Food as Medicine. Erin Martin works firsthand with food prescribed as medicine and has seen incredible health outcomes in her patients, including: •…

  50. Podcast Short #8: Sap Analysis Insights and Strategies with Rachelle Moss

    · 26 min · S6 E39

    In this episode, John interviews Rachelle Moss, Senior AEA Agronomist, about using sap analysis in conjunction with AEA products and consulting. Rachelle explains how the team manages the influx of sap…

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