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Regenerative Agriculture Podcast

Regenerative Agriculture Podcast

By: John Kempf
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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.Copyright John Kempf and Advancing Eco Agriculture 2018 - 2024 Earth Sciences Natural History Nature & Ecology Science
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  • Episode 175: Wild-Range Metabolomics and Nutrient Density with Glenn Elzinga

    Episode 175: Wild-Range Metabolomics and Nutrient Density with Glenn Elzinga
    Mar 26 2026
    Glenn Elzinga is a seasoned rancher who has spent 34 years managing Alderspring Ranch in the wild, high-country landscapes of Idaho. Growing up on conventional farms that relied heavily on chemicals and formulaic business models, Glenn's career shifted dramatically after a "clobber over the head" moment forced him to innovate to survive. Today, he and his family manage 47,000 acres of wilderness rangeland, where they have pioneered "inheritance grazing" by living with their cattle 24-7 on horseback to coexist with wolves and maximize plant diversity. By collaborating with researchers like Dr. Stephan van Vliet, he has provided empirical evidence that grazing cattle on diverse wild ranges produces beef with significantly higher anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds compared to feedlot alternatives. His work emphasizes the "nutritional wisdom" of animals and the importance of vertical enterprise stacking to create a profitable, multi-generational future for regenerative agriculture. In this episode, John and Glenn discuss: The shift from formulaic commodity agriculture to the "Wild West" of the regenerative space. How maintaining human presence on the ground allows ranchers to coexist with predators like wolves. The results of metabolomics research comparing wild-range beef to feedlot beef. The concept of nutritional wisdom and how cattle self-select plants for preventative medicine. Why handling cattle with a focus on their left-eye perception reduces stress and improves performance. Moving from horizontal expansion to vertical stacking to bring the next generation into agriculture. Additional Resources To learn more about Glenn and Alderspring ranch, please visit: https://www.alderspring.com/ About John Kempf John Kempf is the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA). A top expert in biological and regenerative farming, John founded AEA in 2006 to help fellow farmers by providing the education, tools, and strategies that will have a global effect on the food supply and those who grow it. Through intense study and the knowledge gleaned from many industry leaders, John is building a comprehensive systems-based approach to plant nutrition – a system solidly based on the sciences of plant physiology, mineral nutrition, and soil microbiology. Support For This Show & Helping You Grow Since 2006, AEA has been on a mission to help growers become more resilient, efficient, and profitable with regenerative agriculture. AEA works directly with growers to apply its unique line of liquid mineral crop nutrition products and biological inoculants. Informed by cutting-edge plant and soil data-gathering techniques, AEA's science-based programs empower farm operations to meet the crop quality markers that matter the most. AEA has created real and lasting change on millions of acres with its products and data-driven services by working hand-in-hand with growers to produce healthier soil, stronger crops, and higher profits. Beyond working on the ground with growers, AEA leads in regenerative agriculture media and education, producing and distributing the popular and highly-regarded Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, inspiring webinars, and other educational content that serve as go-to resources for growers worldwide. Learn more about AEA's regenerative programs and products: https://www.advancingecoag.com
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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • Episode 174: Scaling Regenerative Practices from Micro-Farms to Row Crops with Briana Bosch

    Episode 174: Scaling Regenerative Practices from Micro-Farms to Row Crops with Briana Bosch
    Mar 19 2026
    Briana Bosch is the founder of Blossom and Branch, where she manages a two-acre flower micro-farm in Denver and a 180-acre family grain farm in Minnesota. With a background in journalism and a master's in marketing, she has become a prominent voice in the regenerative movement by focusing on scaling soil health concepts for both small-scale market gardens and large-scale commodity operations. Last year marked a significant milestone in her transition of the family's century-old Minnesota farm, as she implemented intensive regenerative practices for the first time, including the total elimination of herbicides and fungicides on her experimental acreage. In this episode, John and Briana discuss: The role of authenticity and maintaining the "true voice" to build lasting trust Her transition from using plastic mulch and netting to implementing living ground covers and high-carbon mulches like wood chips How flower production can net a higher profit per acre than almost any other crop, including marijuana, when focused on local markets The benefits of 60-inch corn rows for facilitating intercropping and cover crop growth within the constraints of a short northern growing season Seed inoculation as the most effective "low-hanging fruit" for jump-starting soil biology and reducing synthetic fertilizer needs The psychological and cultural barriers, such as "groupthink" and defensiveness, that often prevent farmers from adopting new practices Additional Resources To purchase Briana's book, The Regenerative Gardener's Handbook, please visit: https://www.blossomandbranch.com/the-regenerative-gardeners-handbook To follow Briana on Instagram, please visit: https://www.instagram.com/blossomandbranch/ To subscribe to Briana's YouTube channel, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/@BlossomandBranch To purchase BioCoat Gold, please visit: https://advancingecoag.com/product/biocoat-gold-2/ About John Kempf John Kempf is the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA). A top expert in biological and regenerative farming, John founded AEA in 2006 to help fellow farmers by providing the education, tools, and strategies that will have a global effect on the food supply and those who grow it. Through intense study and the knowledge gleaned from many industry leaders, John is building a comprehensive systems-based approach to plant nutrition – a system solidly based on the sciences of plant physiology, mineral nutrition, and soil microbiology. Support For This Show & Helping You Grow Since 2006, AEA has been on a mission to help growers become more resilient, efficient, and profitable with regenerative agriculture. AEA works directly with growers to apply its unique line of liquid mineral crop nutrition products and biological inoculants. Informed by cutting-edge plant and soil data-gathering techniques, AEA's science-based programs empower farm operations to meet the crop quality markers that matter the most. AEA has created real and lasting change on millions of acres with its products and data-driven services by working hand-in-hand with growers to produce healthier soil, stronger crops, and higher profits. Beyond working on the ground with growers, AEA leads in regenerative agriculture media and education, producing and distributing the popular and highly-regarded Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, inspiring webinars, and other educational content that serve as go-to resources for growers worldwide. Learn more about AEA's regenerative programs and products: https://www.advancingecoag.com
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Episode 173: Building Soil Health on Limited Rainfall with Jeremy Brown

    Episode 173: Building Soil Health on Limited Rainfall with Jeremy Brown
    Mar 12 2026
    Jeremy Brown is an organic farmer and the founder of Broadview Agriculture in the Southern Plains of West Texas. Managing nearly 4,000 acres of certified organic land, Jeremy is a leader in adapting regenerative practices to "brittle," low-rainfall environments. He brings a pragmatic approach to the movement by aligning his production with the natural limitations of his ecosystem, prioritizing soil biology and local economic health over the high-input "rat race" of conventional technology. In this episode, John and Jeremy discuss: Jeremy's transition from the "Roundup Ready" era back to organic farming to discover what truly constitutes "good soil." How high yields in desert-like environments creates a financial "rat race" that ignores the farm's natural context. 30-year plateau in dryland cotton yields despite massive advancements in chemical and seed technology. How Jeremy uses a weather-responsive approach to interseed multi-species cover crops. The integration of stocker cattle to offset the cost of cover crop seeds while providing natural fertilizer and biological stimulation. Why Jeremy chooses to invest in local labor and home-raised seeds rather than high-tech machinery and expensive technology fees. Additional Resources: To learn more about Green Cover, please visit: https://greencover.com/ To learn more and to purchase BioCoat Gold, please visit: https://advancingecoag.com/product/biocoat-gold-2/ To learn more about Allan Savory and the Savory Institute, please visit: https://savory.global/ To learn more about Gabe Brown, please visit: https://brownsranch.us/ About John Kempf John Kempf is the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA). A top expert in biological and regenerative farming, John founded AEA in 2006 to help fellow farmers by providing the education, tools, and strategies that will have a global effect on the food supply and those who grow it. Through intense study and the knowledge gleaned from many industry leaders, John is building a comprehensive systems-based approach to plant nutrition – a system solidly based on the sciences of plant physiology, mineral nutrition, and soil microbiology. Support For This Show & Helping You Grow Since 2006, AEA has been on a mission to help growers become more resilient, efficient, and profitable with regenerative agriculture. AEA works directly with growers to apply its unique line of liquid mineral crop nutrition products and biological inoculants. Informed by cutting-edge plant and soil data-gathering techniques, AEA's science-based programs empower farm operations to meet the crop quality markers that matter the most. AEA has created real and lasting change on millions of acres with its products and data-driven services by working hand-in-hand with growers to produce healthier soil, stronger crops, and higher profits. Beyond working on the ground with growers, AEA leads in regenerative agriculture media and education, producing and distributing the popular and highly-regarded Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, inspiring webinars, and other educational content that serve as go-to resources for growers worldwide. Learn more about AEA's regenerative programs and products: https://www.advancingecoag.com
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    59 mins
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