
Cal Hardage
Appears in 174 Episodes
174. A Subscription Model Transformed Jeff Siewicki’s Farm Business
In this episode of the Grazing Grass Podcast, we're joined by Jeff Siewicki of Vital Mission Farm in South Carolina. Jeff shares his journey from raising 25 chickens f...

173. Managing 8,000 Acres with Planned Migratory Grazing with Riki Kremers
Riki Kremers joins us from Kremers Ranch in Lance Creek, Wyoming, where she and her family manage 8,000 acres of rough, arid country with Angus-cross cattle, horses, a...

172. Balancing Horses, Sheep, and Goats in a Rotational Grazing System with Cherrie Nolden
In this episode, we chat with Cherrie Nolden of Wonder Acres Farm, located in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Cherrie shares her extensive experience with multi-species grazing...

171. Growing a Farm Brand with Alex Russell
In this episode, we chat with Alex from Chucktown Acres, a regenerative farm based in Charleston, South Carolina. Alex shares his transformation from suburban musician...

170. Building a Bison Empire in Oklahoma with Dusty Baker
Dusty Baker of Cross Timbers Bison joins us on the Grazing Grass Podcast to share his journey from city life to raising bison full time in Sulphur, Oklahoma. With a ba...

169. Moving Across the Country with Nick Jackson and Sarah Mahan
Nick Jackson and Sarah Mahan recently embarked on a transformative journey from Atkinson, Maine, to Healy, Kansas, to pursue regenerative agriculture. Their passion fo...

168. Harnessing Nature's Balance for Better Beef with Jason Schoenfelder
Jason Schoenfelder, a passionate advocate for sustainable cattle farming, is our featured guest. Raised on the sun-soaked ranches of Southeast Arizona, Jason's journey...

167. Ranching with Family and Utilizing Public Grazing Lands with Karson Rippstein
Karson Rippstein is a rancher from The Ripp Ranch in central Utah. His family's involvement in the industry dating back to the late 1800s. Karson has effectively combi...

166. Grazing Sheep with Big Tom Perkins
Big Tom Perkins is a seasoned farmer who has successfully navigated the challenging transition from cattle to sheep farming. With his extensive experience at Con-O-Cre...

165. Silvopasture: Getting Trees Started Right with Austin Unruh
In this episode , we feature Austin Unruh, the founder of Trees for Graziers. Austin's journey into the world of silvopasture and agroforestry began in 2017 when he s...

164. Splitting the Farm to Evolve with Becky Szarzynski
Becky Szarzynski is a pioneering farmer in the field of sustainable farming and regenerative agriculture. With her independent venture, Ember Cattle Company, based in ...

163. The Intersection of Military and Agriculture with Eric Czaja
Eric Chaya is a visionary in the realm of sustainable agriculture and military synergy. Originating from Wisconsin, Eric's journey has taken him from a traditional dai...

162. The Art of Meat Processing and Electric Fences with Ross McGarva
Ross McGarva is a seasoned rancher with deep roots in the agricultural world. His family has been involved in ranching since 1918, and Ross himself has embarked on a r...

161. Harvesting Dreams and Building a Farm Together with Aaron and Stephanie Moody
Aaron and Stephanie Moody are the passionate and dedicated couple behind Moody Family Farm in Bernardston, Massachusetts. Both working as full-time special education t...

160. Embracing Change in Cattle Breeding and Grazing with Trevor and Cheryl Branvold
In this episode, we are joined by Trevor and Cheryl Brannvold, the passionate owners of GBT Angus in Southeast Saskatchewan. Their journey into cattle farming began in...

159. Pioneering New Paths in Agriculture with Nathan Stucky
In this episode of the Grazing Grass Podcast, Nathan Stucky of Stucky Family Ranch returns to discuss the latest innovations in sustainable agriculture. From integrati...

158. Innovative Dairy Farming: Blending Tradition with Technology at Clanman Farm with Sean Smith
Sean Smith, the guest of this episode, is a dedicated and innovative dairy farmer from Clanman Farm in Manitoba. With a deep-rooted family history in dairy farming, Se...

157. The Art of Breeding Grass-fed Cattle with Steve Campbell
In this episode of the Grazing Grass Podcast, esteemed cattle consultant Steve Campbell shares his remarkable journey from a stocker cattle manager to a leading figure...

156. Local Meat from Pasture to Plate with Thomas Wade & Emily Lane
Join us on a journey to Emory, Texas, as we explore the innovative multi-species ranching operation at Legends Cattle Company with our guests, Thomas and Emily. Thomas...

155. From the Ground Up with Stephanie Anderson
Travel with us from the vast plains of South Dakota to the sunny landscapes of Florida as we explore the transformative journey of Stephanie Anderson, a passionate adv...
