Beyond the Pasture

Grazing for Change: Winrock International Bonus Episode

In this bonus episode we hear from one of our colleagues at Winrock International, Dr. John Winsten. Jon is an agricultural economist and has spent the last 20 years working on sustainable livestock production systems, including diary grazing. We chatted with Jon about a dairy grazing project he’s supporting in Puerto Rico led by several partner organizations on the island. To learn more, we’ve linked to a blog post written by Jon about the project and on the benefits of regenerative grazing for dairy farms and Jon’s email address.   Quick Links * https://winrock.org/how-can-regenerative-grazing-for-dairy-production-provide-wins-for-cows-farmers-and-climate-change/ [https://winrock.org/how-can-regenerative-grazing-for-dairy-production-provide-wins-for-cows-farmers-and-climate-change/] * jwinsten@winrock.org [jwinsten@winrock.org]   Music by The Lakes [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6QGryAMzpEEEqYiG4H7cQz].

Grazing for Change: Final Reflections

In this final episode of Beyond the Pasture: Grazing For Change, your co-hosts Kelsey, Juan, and Jane catch up on the season! We discuss what we learned from the amazing conversations we had and how it relates to Wallace Center's work to build healthy farms, equitable economies, and resilient food systems.  Quick Links * https://wallacecenter.org/ [https://wallacecenter.org/] Music by ⁠⁠⁠The Lakes⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6QGryAMzpEEEqYiG4H7cQz].

Grazing for Change: Home Place Pastures

In this episode, Juan talks to Marshall Bartlett, co-founder and President of Home Place Pastures located in Como, Mississippi. Marshall is a 5th generational farmer who grew up spending his time enjoying all the farm had to offer. After college, he decided to venture back to his family’s farm and convert parts of the traditional row-crop operation to a regenerative farm that raises hogs and beef. Hear from Marshall as he discusses the importance of mentors for young farmers, his journey to incorporating cover crops, and his growing regenerative meat business. To learn more about Home Place Pastures and to support their work and business, please visit their website below.  Quick Links * https://homeplacepastures.com/ [https://homeplacepastures.com/] Music by ⁠The Lakes⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6QGryAMzpEEEqYiG4H7cQz].

Grazing for Change: Good Meat Project

In this episode, Kelsey chats with Michele Thorne, Executive Director of the Good Meat Project. The Good Meat Project is a nonprofit organization that works with farmers, ranchers, butchers, chefs, consumers and everyone in between, throughout the meat value chain. We discussed the history of the project, the meaning behind good meat values, and the importance of communities of practice. Good Meat Project has developed a plethora of free trainings and resources for all that work in the meat value chain. We encourage everyone to visit their website, sign up for their newsletter, and give them a follow on social media to stay up to date on their impactful work.  Quick Links * https://goodmeatproject.org/ [https://goodmeatproject.org/]  * https://www.instagram.com/goodmeatproject/ [https://www.instagram.com/goodmeatproject/] Music by ⁠⁠The Lakes⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6QGryAMzpEEEqYiG4H7cQz].

Grazing for Change: Texas Small Farmers and Ranchers

In this episode, we ventured to Texas to speak with 4th generational farmer and rancher, P. Wade Ross, Chief Executive of the Texas Small Farmers and Ranchers CBO located in College Station, Texas. Texas Small Farmers and Ranchers was founded in 1998 by P. Wade Ross's parents, who recognized the time had come for small and underserved farmers and ranchers to organize themselves, articulate their needs and issues, and chart their own destinies. We discussed the historical founding of the organization, the impact COVID-19 had on the way they operate, the importance of generating hope and belief in Black farmers and ranchers, and the negative impact heir property exploitation is having on the agricultural industry. To learn more about them and to support their work, contact Texas Small Farmers and Ranchers Community Based Organization via their email below and sending any opportunities their way!  Quick Links * https://tsfrcbo.org/ [https://tsfrcbo.org/] * admin@tsfrcbo.org [admin@tsfrcbo.org] Music by ⁠⁠⁠The Lakes⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6QGryAMzpEEEqYiG4H7cQz].