The Stockman Grassfarmer Podcast

This episode is the 2nd part of the first lesson in the Stockman GrassFarmer school Small, Smart & Special. In today's episode, Joel Salatin dives into invaluable insights gleaned from two intensive days with Grant Estrade. Grassfarming is a 24/7 endeavor, and we understand that it's not always easy to find time to learn. That's why we've created this podcast—to provide you with valuable insights that you can listen to at your convenience, whether you're working on the farm or going about your daily routine.

***************************************************************************************************************** Welcome to the SGF podcast, where we're dedicated to fostering profitable grass-based livestock production and creating a healthier planet and people. In today's episode, Joel Salatin dives into invaluable insights gleaned from two intensive days with Grant Estrade. Welcome to Small, Smart & Special: The Big Picture with Joel Salatin (Part 1)! Together, they unveil strategies refined through years of experience to elevate productivity and success in small-scale farming. Grassfarming is a 24/7 endeavor, and we understand that it's not always easy to find time to learn. That's why we've created this podcast—to provide you with valuable insights that you can listen to at your convenience, whether you're working on the farm or going about your daily routine. Be sure to check out the episode notes for links to freebies and special offers. Join our email family to stay updated on our latest developments, and don't forget to follow us on social media. Thanks for tuning in!

This is part 3 from Abram Bowerman’s talk – Sheep: Corner the Profit at SGF’s 2022 Gathering at Polyface. Forge availability and labor are the biggest challenges limiting full-time shepherds. Abram shares how he overcame these obstacles to become a self-financed grazier by the age of 25. He grazes multi-species with sheep as the centerpiece.

This is part 2 from Abram Bowerman’s talk – Sheep: Corner the Profit at SGF’s 2022 Gathering at Polyface. In this episode, Abram delves into the challenges faced by full-time shepherds, especially in terms of forage availability and labor. Discover how he conquered these hurdles and achieved self-financed grazier status by the impressive age of 25. Key Highlights:

This is part 2 from the beginning session Take This Farm and Love It From The Grazier's Business School With Joel Salatin and Steve Kenyon. Prepare to embark on an educational journey with Steven Kenyon that will transform your approach to farm management, business, and success. The Grazier's Business School is dedicated to equipping you with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in the world of sustainable agriculture. It's time to level up your farm business and create a brighter future for your agricultural endeavors. You became a grassfarmer because: *It allows you to be a steward for the land… *You wanted to be part of a system that supports health.. *it’s just common sense… Regardless of your reason, you know: YOU NEED PROFIT TO PERPETUATE YOUR MISSION.

Welcome to the SGF podcast! Our mission is to help create a healthy planet and people through profitable grass-based livestock production. Today we have an oldie but goodie. This is Take a Look at Sheep by Hudson Glimp Hudson Glimp shows you how to make some serious money from a relatively small family farm We’ve digitized several of our schools so that you can learn from the experts on your schedule whenever and wherever you want. https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/sgf-freebie Thank you for being here and enjoy the presentation. Our mission is to help create a healthy planet and people through profitable grass-based livestock production.

This is part 1 from the beginning session Take This Farm and Love It From The Grazier's Business School With Joel Salatin and Steve Kenyon. Prepare to embark on an educational journey with Steven Kenyon that will transform your approach to farm management, business, and success. The Grazier's Business School is dedicated to equipping you with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in the world of sustainable agriculture. It's time to level up your farm business and create a brighter future for your agricultural endeavors. You became a grassfarmer because: *It allows you to be a steward for the land… *You wanted to be part of a system that supports health.. *it’s just common sense… Regardless of your reason, you know: YOU NEED PROFIT TO PERPETUATE YOUR MISSION.

Welcome to "The Stockman GrassFarmer Podcast," where our mission is to help create a healthy planet and people through profitable grass-based livestock production. 🎙️ Episode Highlights: In this episode, we have the honor of hosting the legendary Joel Salatin, an icon in the world of sustainable farming and a staunch advocate for regenerative agriculture. Joel takes us on a deep dive into "The Big Picture" from his recent talk at the Grazier's School of Marketing and Social Media. Throughout the episode, Joel shares invaluable insights that promise to inspire and empower those passionate about sustainable farming and land stewardship. 🌾 Key Takeaways: Joel emphasizes the holistic approach to sustainable farming, where everything is interconnected, from farming practices to marketing and social media. Marketing with purpose and authenticity is essential in attracting conscious consumers who value sustainable practices. Leveraging social media can be a powerful tool for farmers to amplify their message and connect with a broader audience. 🔗 Additional Resources: this link 🌟 Closing Thoughts: Grass farming is a 24/7 job, and farmers can't always get away. That's why "The Stockman GrassFarmer Podcast" exists, so you can listen while you work or go about your day, all on your schedule, whenever and wherever you want. Stay tuned for more insightful episodes as we continue to explore the world of sustainable grass farming, sharing knowledge and inspiration to help you succeed in your journey toward a healthier planet and people. Join us in making a positive impact in the world of grass-based livestock production! 🚜🌍

Our mission is to help create a healthy planet and people through profitable grass-based livestock production. This is part 1 from Abram Bowerman’s talk – Sheep: Corner the Profit at SGF’s 2022 Gathering at Polyface Forge availability and labor are the biggest challenges limiting full-time shepherds. Abram shares how he overcame these obstacles to become a self-financed grazier by the age of 25. He grazes multi-species with sheep as the centerpiece. More about Stockman Grass Farmer's Gathering at Polyface https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/gap23 ** Phenomenal lineup of speakers. - Troy H. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn from multiple respected leaders of the grassfed movement all in one place ■ Abram Bowerman - Sheep: Corner the Profit. ■ Steve Kenyon - Starting from Scratch. ■ Daniel Salatin - Ways to Move Livestock without Losing Your Marriage. ■ Joel Salatin - Designing Your Landscape. ■ Urban Customers: Christine Lewis, Cheryl Hilton, Patti Cheatham - Waking in Your Customer's Shoes. ■ Allen Williams - Growing Your Genetics from the Ground Up. ■ Will Winter - Ears Up for Herd Health. Grassfarming is a 24-7 job and you can’t always get away. So we’ve put together this podcast, so that you can listen while you work (or whatever you’re doing) but always on your schedule. Whenever and where ever you want. Thank you for being here and Happy Grazing! To check out other links, and to see special offers, visit us at https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/profile

Welcome to the SGF podcast our mission is to help create a healthy planet and people through profitable grass-based livestock production Grassfarming is a 24-7 job and you can’t always get away. So we’ve put together this podcast, so that you can listen while you work (or whatever you’re doing) but always on your schedule. Whenever and where ever you want. Learn more about The Graziers’ School of Marketing and Social Media https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/marketing Learn more about Charlotte Smith https://charlottemsmith.com/159-the-worlds-most-famous-farmer-is-on-the-podcast-today/ Be sure to check out our profile for links to freebies and special offers. Join our email family and stay up-to-date on our happenings. And like us on social media. https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/profile Thanks for being here.

Welcome to the SGF podcast Where our mission is to help create a healthy planet and people through profitable grass-based livestock production. Grassfarming is a 24-7 job and you can’t always get away. So we’ve put together this podcast, so that you can listen while you work (or whatever you’re doing) but always on your schedule. Whenever and where ever you want. Be sure to check out our profile for links to freebies and special offers (https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/profile), Join our email family and stay up-to-date on our happenings, And like us on social media. Thanks for being here. The interview was done at the Homestead Festival on Rory Feek's historic farm in Tennessee June, 2022. Joel's August column, Meadow Talk, in The Stockman Grass Farmer Magazine is titled "Thoughts from Temple Grandin." He uses notes taken during the interview for a written version. If you don't receive The Stockman Grass Farmer Magazine, go to stockmangrassfarmer.com or call 800-748-9808 for information on obtaining a copy of the August issue and read what Joel has to say. This is part 2. Claim your FREE copy of Joel Salatin interviewing Temple Grandin https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/joel-interviews-temple Want to try the first lesson from SGF's The Grazier’s Marketing School with Joel? https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/gms-opt-in OR Read some of his writings From our online article vault: https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/blog/farm-reboot-by-joel-salatin And https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/blog/just-one-thing-by-joel-salatin

Welcome to the SGF podcast Where our mission is to help create a healthy planet and people through profitable grass-based livestock production. Grassfarming is a 24-7 job and you can’t always get away. So we’ve put together this podcast, so that you can listen while you work (or whatever you’re doing) but always on your schedule. Whenever and where ever you want. Be sure to check out our profile for links to freebies and special offers (https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/profile), Join our email family and stay up-to-date on our happenings, And like us on social media. Thanks for being here. The interview was done at the Homestead Festival on Rory Feek's historic farm in Tennessee June, 2022. Joel's August column, Meadow Talk, in The Stockman Grass Farmer Magazine is titled "Thoughts from Temple Grandin." He uses notes taken during the interview for a written version. If you don't receive The Stockman Grass Farmer Magazine, go to stockmangrassfarmer.com or call 800-748-9808 for information on obtaining a copy of the August issue and read what Joel has to say. This is part 1. Claim your FREE copy of Joel Salatin interviewing Temple Grandin https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/joel-interviews-temple Want to try the first lesson from SGF's The Grazier’s Marketing School with Joel? https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/gms-opt-in OR Read some of his writings From our online article vault: https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/blog/farm-reboot-by-joel-salatin And https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/blog/just-one-thing-by-joel-salatin

This is part three from The Grazier’s Marketing School Joel Salatin discusses “The Cornerstones of Direct Marketing” Within this talk he explores 5 key elements that every grazier should consider. In this segment, he continues discussion on the importance of being customer friendly. Want to try the first lesson from SGF's GMS by Joel for FREE? Joel, Sheri, and Carolyn are full of wise words... https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/gms-opt-in OR Read some of his writings From our online article vault: https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/blog/farm-reboot-by-joel-salatin And https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/blog/just-one-thing-by-joel-salatin To download this section of The Grassroots of Grazing School for free, to check out other links, and to see special offers, visit us at https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/profile Grassfarming is a 24-7 job and you can’t always get away. So we’ve put together this podcast, so that you can listen while you work (or whatever you’re doing) but always on your schedule. Whenever and where ever you want.

Welcome to the SGF podcast! Our mission is to help create a healthy planet and people through profitable grass-based livestock production. This episode comes from The Multi-species Grazing School. Greg Judy discusses The Pros and Cons of Multi-Species Grazing. Author of No Risk Ranching and Comeback Farms, Greg Judy grazes 1620 acres on his own and leased land. Beginning with custom grazing cattle, he has added sheep and pigs. He is convinced that the best way to get into the grazing business is to lease fallow land and employ high density grazing to jump start the soil life into a productive pasture. His books are available from the SGF Bookshelf (https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.com/bookshelf) or at the SGF Digital Bookshelf (https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/pdf-books) Many of our articles can be found online too... https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/blog Including articles Fly Management Practices in Livestock Herds without Using Pesticides By Greg Judy https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/blog/fly-management-practices-in-livestock-herds-without-using-pesticides-by-greg-judy Multi-Species Adds Income and Soil Wealth to Farms By Greg Judy https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/blog/multi-species-adds-income-and-soil-wealth-to-farms-by-greg-judy The digital version of the SGF “Best of the Best” sample edition is ready for immediate download. (links to each and more here) https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/profile GrassFarming is a 24/7 job, so our goal in the digital office is to equip you with information whenever and wherever in order to achieve the SGF mission. Simply put: ✅Work smarter ✅Make more profit ✅Learn from master farmers and businesspeople

Welcome to the SGF podcast! Our mission is to help create a healthy planet and people through profitable grass-based livestock production. This episode comes from The Grass & Genetics School. In this third part of three, Dr. Allen Williams continues his discussion of “The Basis of Sound Genetics.” Want to try the first lesson from SGF's Grass & Genetics with Allen Williams for FREE? https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/gg-sample Or read his writings? Are You An Accomplished Grazer? Allen asks this question in one of our articles. https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/blog/are-you-an-accomplished-grazer-by-allen-r-williams-ph-d To download this section of The Grass & Genetics School for free, to check out other links, and to see special offers, visit us at https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/profile Grassfarming is a 24-7 job and you can’t always get away. So we’ve put together this podcast, so that you can listen while you work (or whatever you’re doing) but always on your schedule. Whenever and where ever you want.

Feature of the Month learn from the author of Management Intensive Grazing, Kick the Hay Habit, and Keeping It Green A different format of Jim Gerrish learning will be featured (and discounted) each week. Claim the Current Deal & See the Schedule https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/Feb-2023 This week: Pay What You Want Experiment >>> Welcome to the SGF podcast! Our mission is to help create a healthy planet and people through profitable grass-based livestock production. This episode comes from SGF’s Management Intensive Grazing School. Jim Gerrish discusses “What Really Determines Profitability in Grass Farming” Jim Gerrish is an independent grazing lands consultant providing service to farmers and ranchers on both private and public lands across the USA and internationally. He can be contacted through http://www.americangrazinglands.com. His books are available from the SGF Bookshelf (https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.com/bookshelf) or at the SGF Digital Bookshelf (https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/pdf-books) AND the downloadable version of Kick the Hay Habit (read by Jim) is here https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/kick-the-hay... Want to try the first lesson from SGF's Management Intensive Grazing School with Jim Gerrish for FREE? OR Read some of his writings? Check out other the links and see special offers too, at https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/profile Grassfarming is a 24-7 job and you can’t always get away. So we’ve put together this podcast, so that you can listen while you work (or whatever you’re doing) but always on your schedule. Whenever and where ever you want.

Welcome to the SGF podcast! Our mission is to help create a healthy planet and people through profitable grass-based livestock production. Anibal is a rancher/researcher from Argentina with a Ph.D. from New Mexico State University who has spent many years researching the nuances of grassfed beef. His research covers animal nutrition, production systems, feeds and feeding, and beef quality on grazing. Speaking engagements have taken him throughout South and North America, to France and Scotland. He has published numerous scientific papers and articles and is a frequent contributor and presenter for the StockmanGrass Farmer. With his family he runs two farms of 1200 acres total with 260 cows in a cow-calf and stocker finishing program. 240 steers and heifers are grown and pasture finished each year in a 27-inch annual rainfall area using an improved perennial and annual pasture forage base. This episode comes from SGF’s Grazier’s Production School with Anibal. This is part 4 of 4 from the section “Quality & Attributes of Forage Fed Beef (Part 1)”. Allan Nation argued that the biggest problem for the grassfed industry is the huge range in eating quality, and that what matters most in consumer choice is the flavor and the tenderness of the beef! Do you want to download SGF's 7 Common Sources of Off-Flavors? Our list list is intended to help you address and eliminate one of the biggest problems of the grassfed industry. https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/Off-Flavors (BTW, the list is from the 125 page workbook that comes with The Grazier’s Production School). Want to hear Allan Nation tell how he met Anibal? https://youtu.be/htG3Jtq3Dig Want to download the section for free? https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/offers/HcFJi9k8 Or learn more about The Grazier’s Production School? https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/gps The two and one half day school was designed for graziers who want to compete based upon exceptional flavor and tenderness. Graziers attended said: "Excellent school. Anibal is a wonderful resource." ....Duncan B."Anibal was great. He really added practical knowledge to research data and made the experience usable and applicable." ....Charles B. This in-depth school takes you from birth to finish on grass and is designed to teach low-cost cow-calf, stocker and grass finishing using common perennial grasses and legumes. Or learn more about our current specials? https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/profile Grassfarming is a 24-7 job and you can’t always get away. So we’ve put together this podcast, so that you can listen while you work (or whatever you’re doing) but always on your schedule. Whenever and where ever you want.

Welcome to the SGF podcast! Our mission is to help create a healthy planet and people through profitable grass-based livestock production. Anibal is a rancher/researcher from Argentina with a Ph.D. from New Mexico State University who has spent many years researching the nuances of grassfed beef. His research covers animal nutrition, production systems, feeds and feeding, and beef quality on grazing. Speaking engagements have taken him throughout South and North America, to France and Scotland. He has published numerous scientific papers and articles and is a frequent contributor and presenter for the StockmanGrass Farmer. With his family he runs two farms of 1200 acres total with 260 cows in a cow-calf and stocker finishing program. 240 steers and heifers are grown and pasture finished each year in a 27-inch annual rainfall area using an improved perennial and annual pasture forage base. This episode comes from SGF’s Grazier’s Production School with Anibal. This is part 3 of 4 from the section “Quality & Attributes of Forage Fed Beef (Part 1)”. Allan Nation argued that the biggest problem for the grassfed industry is the huge range in eating quality, and that what matters most in consumer choice is the flavor and the tenderness of the beef! Do you want to download SGF's 7 Common Sources of Off-Flavors? Our list list is intended to help you address and eliminate one of the biggest problems of the grassfed industry. https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/Off-Flavors (BTW, the list is from the 125 page workbook that comes with The Grazier’s Production School). Want to hear Allan Nation tell how he met Anibal? https://youtu.be/htG3Jtq3Dig Want to download the section for free? https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/offers/HcFJi9k8 Or learn more about The Grazier’s Production School? https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/gps The two and one half day school was designed for graziers who want to compete based upon exceptional flavor and tenderness. Graziers attended said: "Excellent school. Anibal is a wonderful resource." ....Duncan B."Anibal was great. He really added practical knowledge to research data and made the experience usable and applicable." ....Charles B. This in-depth school takes you from birth to finish on grass and is designed to teach low-cost cow-calf, stocker and grass finishing using common perennial grasses and legumes. Or learn more about our current specials? https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/profile Grassfarming is a 24-7 job and you can’t always get away. So we’ve put together this podcast, so that you can listen while you work (or whatever you’re doing) but always on your schedule. Whenever and where ever you want.

Welcome to the SGF podcast! Our mission is to help create a healthy planet and people through profitable grass-based livestock production. Anibal is a rancher/researcher from Argentina with a Ph.D. from New Mexico State University who has spent many years researching the nuances of grassfed beef. His research covers animal nutrition, production systems, feeds and feeding, and beef quality on grazing. Speaking engagements have taken him throughout South and North America, to France and Scotland. He has published numerous scientific papers and articles and is a frequent contributor and presenter for the StockmanGrass Farmer. With his family he runs two farms of 1200 acres total with 260 cows in a cow-calf and stocker finishing program. 240 steers and heifers are grown and pasture finished each year in a 27-inch annual rainfall area using an improved perennial and annual pasture forage base. This episode comes from SGF’s Grazier’s Production School with Anibal. This is part 2 of 4 from the section “Quality & Attributes of Forage Fed Beef (Part 1)”. Allan Nation argued that the biggest problem for the grassfed industry is the huge range in eating quality, and that what matters most in consumer choice is the flavor and the tenderness of the beef! Do you want to download SGF's 7 Common Sources of Off-Flavors? Our list list is intended to help you address and eliminate one of the biggest problems of the grassfed industry. https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/Off-Flavors (BTW, the list is from the 125 page workbook that comes with The Grazier’s Production School). Want to hear Allan Nation tell how he met Anibal? https://youtu.be/htG3Jtq3Dig Want to download the section for free? https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/offers/HcFJi9k8 Or learn more about The Grazier’s Production School? https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/gps The two and one half day school was designed for graziers who want to compete based upon exceptional flavor and tenderness. Graziers attended said: "Excellent school. Anibal is a wonderful resource." ....Duncan B."Anibal was great. He really added practical knowledge to research data and made the experience usable and applicable." ....Charles B. This in-depth school takes you from birth to finish on grass and is designed to teach low-cost cow-calf, stocker and grass finishing using common perennial grasses and legumes. Or learn more about our current specials? https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/profile Grassfarming is a 24-7 job and you can’t always get away. So we’ve put together this podcast, so that you can listen while you work (or whatever you’re doing) but always on your schedule. Whenever and where ever you want.

Welcome to the SGF podcast! Our mission is to help create a healthy planet and people through profitable grass-based livestock production. Anibal is a rancher/researcher from Argentina with a Ph.D. from New Mexico State University who has spent many years researching the nuances of grassfed beef. His research covers animal nutrition, production systems, feeds and feeding, and beef quality on grazing. Speaking engagements have taken him throughout South and North America, to France and Scotland. He has published numerous scientific papers and articles and is a frequent contributor and presenter for the StockmanGrass Farmer. With his family he runs two farms of 1200 acres total with 260 cows in a cow-calf and stocker finishing program. 240 steers and heifers are grown and pasture finished each year in a 27-inch annual rainfall area using an improved perennial and annual pasture forage base. This episode comes from SGF’s Grazier’s Production School with Anibal. This is part 1 of 4 from the section “Quality & Attributes of Forage Fed Beef (Part 1)”. Allan Nation argued that the biggest problem for the grassfed industry is the huge range in eating quality, and that what matters most in consumer choice is the flavor and the tenderness of the beef! Do you want to download SGF's 7 Common Sources of Off-Flavors? Our list list is intended to help you address and eliminate one of the biggest problems of the grassfed industry. https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/Off-Flavors (BTW, the list is from the 125 page workbook that comes with The Grazier’s Production School). Want to hear Allan Nation tell how he met Anibal? https://youtu.be/htG3Jtq3Dig Want to download the section for free? https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/offers/HcFJi9k8 Or learn more about The Grazier’s Production School? https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/gps The two and one half day school was designed for graziers who want to compete based upon exceptional flavor and tenderness. Graziers attended said: "Excellent school. Anibal is a wonderful resource." ....Duncan B."Anibal was great. He really added practical knowledge to research data and made the experience usable and applicable." ....Charles B. This in-depth school takes you from birth to finish on grass and is designed to teach low-cost cow-calf, stocker and grass finishing using common perennial grasses and legumes. Or learn more about our current specials? https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/profile Grassfarming is a 24-7 job and you can’t always get away. So we’ve put together this podcast, so that you can listen while you work (or whatever you’re doing) but always on your schedule. Whenever and where ever you want.