Episodes

167. Ranching with Family and Utilizing Public Grazing Lands with Karson Rippstein

167. Ranching with Family and Utilizing Public Grazing Lands with Karson Rippstein

Karson Rippstein is a rancher from The Rip Ranch in central Utah. His family's involvement in the industry dating back to the late 1800s. Karson has effectively combined traditional ranching methods with innovative practices, transforming undervalued plots of land into a thriving and sustainable ca...

166. Grazing Sheep with Big Tom Perkins

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-Creek Farm in western Pennsylvania, he has become a beacon of innovation in livestock management and rotational grazing. His story is o...

165. Silvopasture: Getting Trees Started Right with Austin Unruh

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 started planting trees along streams to improve water quality. Since then, his passion for integrating trees into pasture systems has ...

164. Splitting the Farm to Evolve with Becky Szarzynski

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 Fairfield, Virginia, Becky has transformed her family's farming legacy into a solo endeavor. Her journey is marked by innovative pra...

163. The Intersection of Military and Agriculture with Eric Czaja

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 dairy-rich environment to pioneering innovative agricultural practices on military lands in California. His career path was notably inf...

162. The Art of Meat Processing and Electric Fences with Ross McGarva

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 remarkable journey across the United States, managing various livestock species such as cattle, meat goats, and hair sheep. Having tr...

161. Harvesting Dreams and Building a Farm Together with Aaron and Stephanie Moody

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 teachers, they have embarked on a fulfilling journey into agriculture, combining Aaron’s nostalgic ties to farming from his childhood...

160. Embracing Change in Cattle Breeding and Grazing with Trevor and Cheryl Branvold

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 Trevor's high school years and has since blossomed into a successful family business that also includes a budding sheep enterprise ...

159. Pioneering New Paths in Agriculture with Nathan Stucky

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 integrating new cattle genetics to exploring advanced data collection with Rooted Ag, Nathan shares his journey over the past year. He delves...