Cal Hardage
Appears in 193 Episodes
e73. Quivira Coalition's New Agrarian Program with Taylor Muglia
In this episode, Taylor Muglia shares her fascinating journey from a student to a mentor in the world of regenerative agriculture. Her path takes her across the globe,...
e72. Tech Savvy to Farm Savvy with Mason Lantz
On this episode, we sat down with Mason Lantz, a first-generation farmer who transformed his life by diving into farming without any prior experience. The discussion d...
e71. Sow the Land with Jason Contreras
In this episode, Jason Contreras, shares his inspirational journey from being diagnosed with cancer to becoming a homesteader in North Carolina. After his diagnosis, J...
e70. Grazing Out of the Box with Michael Vance
In this episode, Michael Vance of Southern Reds joins us to talk about their operation in Texas. Our conversation revolves around the intricacies of grass-based cattle...
e69. Grazing on the Homestead with Joshua Deck
In this podcast episode, Joshua Deck, a homesteader from southwest Missouri, talks about his journey into regenerative ranching and sustainable farming. Joshua discuss...
e68. Woolly Wisdom with Benton and Christy Line
In this episode, Benton and Christy Line discuss their farming journey at Guided Rock Farms in Western Nebraska. The duo share their unique approach to soil health and...
e67. Goatscaping and Virtual Fencing with Adam Ledvina
In this episode, Adam Ledvina, owner of Blue Collar Goatscaping, shares his journey into sustainable and innovative goat farming. Growing up between rural farmlands an...
e66. The Healing Power of Agriculture with Adam Mason
In this episode, Adam Mason, who operates HEAL Farms, shares his journey into the world of sustainable farming, from developing an interest in farming, setting up agri...
e65. Learning to Read the Land with Taysa Porto
In this episode, Taysa Porto shares her journey of transitioning from veterinary school to managing a farm in Tenessee. Starting from training dogs in California, she ...
e64. Managing for Wildlife while Grazing Cattle with Hunter Lehman
In this podcast episode, Hunter Lehman, explores the potential of sustainable farming and modern grazing techniques. He discusses the importance of balancing wildlife ...
e63. Humble Beginnings & Rapid Growth with Caleb Schenk
In this episode, Caleb Schenk from Deer Run Acres shares his journey from starting with two Dexter cows and a bull to managing a successful farm. He discusses the chal...
e62. The Fallen Aspen Farm Journey with Jake Kristophel
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of Jake Kristophel, who established Fallen Aspen Farm in Pennsylvania from scratch. Jake details his experiences...
e61. Making it Easier on the Consumer with Clay Price
In this podcast episode, Clay Price, of Price Family Farm, shares his journey from sports performance coach to managing a local ranch and transitioning to cattle farmi...
e60. The Oxen Advantage with Kevin Cunningham
In this episode, Kevin Cunningham of Shakefork Community Farm shares his experiences in sustainable farming, from managing grass-fed cattle, dairy cows, and pasture-ra...
e59. Observing, Controlled Grazing and Pasture Walks with Alan Henning
In this fascinating episode, we're joined by Alan D. Henning, who shares his incredible journey from working on a dairy farm in Illinois to becoming a Fulbright schola...
e58. Grazing on the Wild Side with Christina Traeger
In this episode, Christina Traeger of Rolling Hills Cattle Company shares her journey as a grass farmer from central Minnesota, raising British white cattle, hogs, she...
e57. Grilled Onion Burgers for The Win with Jennifer and Luis Hernandez
In this episode, Jennifer & Luis Hernandez of 3J Farms OK discuss their journey of reviving their family farm and transforming it into a successful, sustainable grass-...
e56. Turning Bedrock into Thriving Grazing Land with Claudia Kaelin
In this episode, Claudia Kaelin shares her experiences raising cattle, goats, and turkeys on Fossil Ridge Farms in Canada, detailing the challenges of grazing on bedro...
e55. The Power of Observation and Adaptation with Leo Arnold
In this episode, Leo Arnold talks about his journey grazing corn stocks with Stocker cattle in southwest Nebraska. He discusses his educational experiences in the Dair...
e54. A Desert Rancher's Journey with Javier Mesta
In this episode, Javier Mesta, a rancher from Chihuahua, Mexico, shares his inspiring journey of transforming a 3,000-acre desert ranch through high-density grazing. B...