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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 126: The Benefits of Pasture Cropping with Colin Seis

    · 1 h 10 min · S6 E38

    Colin Seis is a prominent figure in regenerative agriculture, renowned for his innovative pasture cropping solutions in Australia. His family's introduction to agriculture began when his four-times-great-grandparents…

  2. Podcast Short #7: Assessing the Efficacy of Regenerative Products with Kish Johnson

    · 26 min · S6 E35

    In this episode, John Kempf speaks with Kish Johnson, Director of Partnerships and Expansion at Advancing Eco Agriculture. Kish shares insights into AEA's international expansion and maintaining high product standards…

  3. Episode 125: The Benefits and Challenges of Intercropping with Lana Shaw

    · 41 min · S6 E36

    Lana Shaw is the Research Manager at the South East Research Farm in Saskatchewan, Canada. She has been with the research farm since 2010, overseeing its transformation from a poorly funded facility into a center for…

  4. Podcast Short #6: Key Qualities You Need in an Agronomist with David Miller

    · 27 min · S6 E35

    In this episode, John speaks with his friend and colleague, David Miller, Director of Applied Agronomyat Advancing Eco Agriculture. Together, they discuss the essential knowledge and skills required to excel as an…

  5. Episode 124: Understanding the Complexities of Fruit Trees with Dr. Ted DeJong

    · 57 min · S6 E34

    Dr. Ted DeJong is a professor at the University of California where he has dedicated approximately 40 years to researching and teaching about stone fruits such as peaches, plums, and nectarines. His primary focus has…

  6. Podcast Short #5: Benefits of Mid-Season Foliar Applications

    · 20 min · S6 E33

    In this episode, John delves into the critical role of mid-season foliar applications in boosting crop health and productivity. He talks about how timely and strategic foliar feeding can address nutrient deficiencies,…

  7. Podcast Extra: Ask Me Anything with John Kempf

    · 1 h 19 min · S6 E32

    In this Ask Me Anything webinar from June, John answers pressing questions from the audience and shares his extensive research and firsthand experience to help farmers achieve healthier, more resilient crops.…

  8. Podcast Short #4: Plant Sap Analysis Management

    · 21 min · S6 E31

    In this episode, John speaks with Ethan Darling, an agronomist with Advancing Eco Agriculture, who has extensive experience with sap analysis. They discuss the challenges of timely sample collection and shipping. Ethan…

  9. Episode 123: Breaking Traditions in Dry Climates with Keith Morter

    · 1 h 30 min · S6 E30

    Keith Morter, a dryland wheat farmer from Oregon, transitioned to regenerative agriculture management practices. Keith initially used standard, conventional methods like plowing and extensive chemical applications on…

  10. Podcast Short #3: Unveiling Plant Consciousness and Intelligence

    · 26 min · S6 E29

    In this Podcast Short, John delves into the topic of plant consciousness and intelligence. John talks about how plants are not just passive organisms, but possess significant cognitive abilities and responsiveness.…

  11. Episode 122: Exploring Tillage, Aggregation, and Biological Innovation with Rick Clark

    · 1 h 10 min · S6 E28

    Rick Clark, a fifth-generation farmer from Williamsport, Indiana, is dedicated to enhancing soil health and achieving harmony with nature on his farm. He has pioneered a systematic approach to regenerative farming,…

  12. Podcast Short #2 - Pool Parties and the Soil Microbiome

    · 19 min · S6 E27

    In this Short, John likens throwing a pool party to building soil microbial populations. Just like a successful pool party needs the right environment with food, drinks, and a crowd, building a healthy soil ecosystem…

  13. Short #1 - MacroPak and the Importance of Calcium

    · 21 min · S6 E26

    In addition to the regular episodes of the Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, John Kempf is happy to introduce a new short format version of his popular podcast that allows him to touch on even more topics relating to…

  14. Episode 121: Building a Truly Regenerative Kitchen with Mollie Engelhart

    · 57 min · S6 E25

    Mollie is a chef, restaurateur, and farmer with a strong commitment to regenerative agriculture and sustainable food practices. She operates Sage Regenerative Kitchen and Brewery in the Los Angeles area and runs Sow a…

  15. Episode 120: Bridging Finance and Farming with Dan Miller

    · 58 min · S6 E24

    Dan Miller is the founder and CEO of Steward, a company dedicated to supporting regenerative farmers by providing access to capital. With a background in law and finance, Dan combines his expertise to create a unique…

  16. Regenerative Agriculture Podcast Extra - Robert F Kennedy Interviews John Kempf

    · 58 min · S6 E23

    John Kempf, Advancing Eco Agriculture Founder and Chief Vision Officer was a guest on the Robert F Kennedy Jr. Podcast. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is a presidential candidate in the 2024 election. His career in public…

  17. Episode 119: Empowering Generational Family Farmers with Corwin Heatwole

    · 1 h 02 min · S6 E22

    Corwin Heatwole is a 6th-generation farmer and the visionary founder and chairman of Farmer Focus. Starting his journey at age 23 with a 300-bird organic farm, Corwin's commitment to high-quality, humanely raised…

  18. Episode 118: The Unintended Consequences of Herbicides with Frank Dean

    · 1 h 44 min · S6 E21

    Frank Dean is the Product Development Manager at LidoChem. LidoChem has been involved in the global identification of reliable and superior chemical raw materials since 1981. Through his leadership at LidoChem, Frank…

  19. Episode 117: Exploring Innovative Agricultural Practices with Steve Diver

    · 1 h 26 min · S6 E20

    Steve Diver, Farm Superintendent at the University of Kentucky's Horticulture Research Farm in Lexington, boasts a rich background in sustainable agriculture. With a B.S. and M.S. in Horticulture from Oklahoma State…

  20. Episode 116: Restoring Water Cycles and Ecosystems with Alpha Lo

    · 46 min · S6 E19

    Alpha Lo runs the Climate Water Project and is Co-founder of Regenerative Water Alliance. He's also a water researcher, writer, and podcaster. With a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of natural systems,…

  21. Episode 115: Covering Ground: How Cover Crops Can Change Your Farm with Brian Magarin

    · 1 h 20 min · S6 E18

    Brian Magarin has a background rooted in farming, spanning over a decade. Brian's journey has been shaped by hands-on experience and a commitment to sustainable farming methods after first starting in a conventional…

  22. Podcast Extra - AEA's Regenerative Future: Hear From Our Investors

    · 4:22 · S6 E17

    AEA Founder and Chief Vision Officer, John Kempf, gives a quick summary of the success of our first community raise and features six investors who share why they invested in Advancing Eco Agriculture. AEA has raised…

  23. Episode 114: The State of the American Food System with Austin Frerick

    · 24 min · S6 E16

    Austin Frerick is an expert on agricultural and antitrust policy. He is a 7th-generation Iowan whose passion for agriculture comes from the weekends working on his grandpa's farm. He is a Fellow at the Thurman Arnold…

  24. Episode 113: The Economics and Ethos of Market Gardening with Jean-Martin Fortier

    · 55 min · S6 E15

    Jean-Martin (JM) Fortier has over 20 years of experience developing, testing, and perfecting biointensive and regenerative growing techniques on his small-scale farms in Quebec that increase the soil's biology to…

  25. Episode 112: Transforming Arid Landscapes with Taimur Malik

    · 1 h 38 min · S6 E14

    Taimur Malik founded Drawdown Farm, a regenerative farm in the Thal desert in Pakistan. Taimur engages in various regenerative agriculture practices, including planting diverse crops like bananas, implementing managed…

  26. Episode 111: Questioning Farm Management Traditions with Boe Clausen

    · 1 h 05 min · S6 E13

    Boe Clausen is a second-generation farmer in Eastern Washington. His parents immigrated from Denmark and established Stokrose Farm in 1981. Initially focused on vegetable seed production, the farm diversified into…

  27. Episode 110: Stock Cropping and Regenerative Innovation with Zack Smith

    · 58 min

    Zack Smith is a fifth-generation farmer from northern Iowa. He is the owner and operator of Smith Seed and Agronomy, LLC, and co-founder and CEO of Stock Cropper, Inc. Zack previously worked in seed production and…

  28. Episode 109: From Urban Organizers to Organic Pioneers with Julie Rawson and Jack Kittredge

    · 38 min · S6 E11

    Julie Rawson and Jack Kittredge are co-owners of Many Hands Organic Farm, an organic CSA farm that serves 150 families in Barre, MA. They met while doing community organizing work in Boston, and in 1982, made the…

  29. Episode 108: Increasing the Nutrient Density of Wine Grapes with Nicole Dooling and Michael Frey

    · 1 h 17 min · S6 E10

    Nicole Dooling and Michael Frey help operate Mariah Vineyards in the Mendocino Ridge alongside Nicole's parents, Dan and Vicki. As founders, Dan and Vicki have mindfully tended their land for over 40 years, putting in…

  30. Episode 107: Sustainable and Profitable Agriculture with Marty Travis

    · 1 h 24 min · S6 E9

    Marty Travis, a former furniture maker turned farmer, co-owns and operates Spence Farm in Illinois with his son, Will. Spence Farm grows a wide array of heirloom and native crops, heritage animals, and a huge diversity…

  31. Episode 106: The Cumulative Benefits of Regeneration with Will Harris

    · 58 min · S6 E8

    Will Harris is a fourth-generation cattleman and the owner of White Oak Pastures, a holistically managed regenerative farm raising cattle, pigs, poultry, rabbits, sheep, and organic vegetables in Bluffton, Georgia.…

  32. Episode 105: Moving From Organic to Regenerative Management with Steven Cardoza

    · 1 h 04 min · S6 E7

    Steven Cardoza is a second-generation organic raisin grape grower. His 400-acre farm is south of Fresno, California. His father transitioned from conventional to organic growing in 1998 after discovering some of the…

  33. Episode 104: Introducing Integrity Grown™ with John Kempf

    · 26 min · S6 E6

    In this special podcast episode marking the launch of Integrity Grown™, AEA's verification standard, John Kempf shares the heart behind this new brand. John advocates for a shift towards verifying outcomes rather than…

  34. Episode 103: Regenerative Cotton and Industry Disruption with Amy Williams

    · 49 min · S6 E5

    Join us in this episode as Amy Williams, who has three decades of clothing industry experience and currently serving as the CEO of Citizens of Humanity, shares insights into the transformative journey toward…

  35. Episode 102: The Learning Experience of Regenerative Ag with Dr. Allen Williams

    · 1 h 39 min · S6 E4

    Allen Williams is a 6th-generation farmer and founding partner of Grass Fed Insights, Understanding Ag, and the Soil Health Academy. He has consulted with over 4,000 farmers and ranchers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico,…

  36. Episode 101: Making the Most of Water Variability with Joel Grosbach

    · 1 h 21 min · S6 E3

    Joel Grosbach is a fifth-generation farmer and AEA customer growing dryland and irrigated crops in Southwest Nebraska. Since his area only receives seven inches of average annual rainfall, incorporating regenerative…

  37. Episode 100: Hear from the Host - James Johnson Interviews John Kempf

    · 1 h 32 min · S6 E2

    It's the 100th episode of the Regenerative Agriculture Podcast! In this special episode, AEA grower James Johnson interviews the voice behind the podcast, John Kempf. James Johnson is a fourth-generation farmer in New…

  38. Episode 99: Reshaping How Agriculture Sees Plant Nutrient Uptake With Dr. James White

    · 1 h 15 min · S6 E1

    Dr. James White is a professor of Plant Pathology at Rutgers University. Dr. White obtained an M.S. in Mycology and Plant Pathology from Auburn University and a Ph.D. in Mycology from the University of Texas at Austin…

  39. Episode 98: Growing For Nutrition Through Color and Flavor with Bob Jones

    · 1 h 07 min · S5 E20

    Bob Jones is co-owner and chief executive officer of The Chef's Garden, a family-owned farm in Huron, Ohio, committed to growing exceptional vegetables. Bob leads the farm's cutting-edge food safety and food quality…

  40. Episode 97: Integrating Trees Into Working Pastures with Austin Unruh

    · 1 h 17 min · S5 E19

    Austin Unruh founded Trees for Graziers to help farmers establish trees in pastures on a large scale. Austin has worked on over 400 acres for 25 different working farms. Getting trees planted at a large scale and an…

  41. Episode 96: Revolutionizing the Chicken Industry with Paul Greive

    · 1 h 20 min · S5 E18

    Paul Greive founded Pasturebird after searching for high-quality pasture-raised chicken to feed his family. Unable to find this chicken in stores, Paul and his family took matters into their own hands, setting out to…

  42. Episode 95: Regenerative Innovation on a Large-Scale Dairy With Austin Allred

    · 56 min · S5 E16

    Austin Allred is a dairyman located in the Columbia basin of Washington State and operates Royal Family Farms. His parents started farming 50 years ago, and now Austin, as well as his brothers, own their own…

  43. Episode 94: Challenging Assumptions About Regenerative Agriculture with John Kempf hosted by Future of Agriculture

    · 50 min

    In this special episode, hosted by Tim Hammerich and the Future of Agriculture Podcast, Tim and John Kempf will challenge several commonly held assumptions about the future of agriculture. Take regenerative…

  44. Episode 93: Growing Organic Wheat, Cotton, and Peanuts with Kelton Coleman

    · 49 min · S5 E15

    Kelton Coleman has been farming since 2011 in the panhandle of Texas. He farms with his dad, grandfather, and father-in-law. He started with conventional agriculture in 2011 but shifted to organic peanuts and wheat in…

  45. Episode 92: Growing Regenerative Opportunities with Koen van Seijen

    · 1 h 20 min · S5 E14

    Koen van Seijen has interviewed over 250 investors, investment fund managers, opinion leaders, farmers, and scientists to find out how money can best be used to regenerate soil, people, local communities, and…

  46. Episode 91: You Are What You Eat: Examining Beef and Plants With Dr. Stephan van Vliet

    · 1 h 03 min · S5 E13

    Dr. Stephan van Vliet performs clinical and translational studies to evaluate the effects of whole food ingestion and physical activity interventions on body composition, physical function, inflammation, insulin…

  47. Episode 90: Scaling Regenerative Supply Chains with Anthony Corsaro

    · 53 min · S5 E12

    Anthony Corsaro is an entrepreneur, investor, and regenerative agriculture evangelist whose mission is to help heal our people and planet through ventures that inspire the production and consumption of healthy,…

  48. Episode 89: Regenerative Agriculture, Cover Crops and Water Holding Capacity with Jimmy Emmons

    · 1 h 04 min · S5 E11

    Jimmy Emmons is a third-generation farmer from Oklahoma. He and his wife Ginger have been farming and ranching together since 1980. They have a 2000-acre farm with a diverse rotation of crops that include: wheat,…

  49. Episode 88: The Relationship Between Fungi, Endophytes, and Native Soil Biology with Dr. Mary Lucero

    · 1 h 18 min · S5 E10

    Dr. Mary Lucero has over 30 years of experience in scientific research and education in agriculture. Her research examines the microbial relationships between plants and soil health and proves that the regenerative…

  50. Episode 87: Managing Ecological Systems with Living Mulches in Orchard and Vegetable Production with Helen Atthowe

    · 1 h 28 min · S5 E9

    Helen Atthowe is an author and farmer who has worked on developing systems that focus on ecological health by utilizing living mulches and minimal tillage. She is passionate about using the natural nutrient cycles…

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