The Graziers Grapevine

Episode 45: Solar Grazing with Caroline Owens

In this episode, Cheryl Burns speaks with Caroline Owens, who with her husband Dave owns Owens Farm [https://owensfarm.com/] in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. Caroline is the Certification Director for the American Solar Grazing Association and grazes sheep on three solar sites in central Pennsylvania. Important references from this episode include: American Solar Grazing Association (ASGA)  [https://solargrazing.org/] USDA-NRCS, Pennsylvania Grazing Lands [https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/state-offices/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-grazing-lands]   Additional information about solar grazing in Pennsylvania can be found through Penn State Extension, including the following publication: Sheep Grazing to Maintain Solar Energy Sites in Pennsylvania [https://extension.psu.edu/sheep-grazing-to-maintain-solar-energy-sites-in-pennsylvania] Also available as a PDF  [https://www.paglc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/art-6637.pdf]

Episode 44: Nutritional Deficiencies with Dr. Robert Van Saun

In this episode, host Cheryl Burns speaks with Dr. Robert Van Saun, Extension Veterinarian and Professor of Veterinary Science at Penn State University. The focus of this episode is on nutritional deficiencies and issues graziers may experience. Dr. Robert Van Saun’s Extension Directory Page [https://vbs.psu.edu/directory/rjv10]

Episode 43: Soil Health with Lisa Blazure

In this episode, Cheryl Burns speaks with PA Soil Health Coalition Coordinator, Lisa Blazure, about the importance of soil health in grazing systems. Key links referenced during this episode include: PA Soil Health Coalition [https://www.pasoilhealth.org/] Stroud Water Research Center [https://stroudcenter.org/] Bionutrient Institute [https://www.bionutrientinstitute.org/beef]

Episode 42: Behind the Scenes for the Southwest Project Grass 45th Anniversary Conference

In this episode, host Cheryl Burns, speaks with Jason McGinnis, chair of Southwest Project Grass about the upcoming 45th Anniversary Conference. To learn more about the conference, visit: https://www.swprojectgrass.com/index.html

Episode 41: Learning to Graze; Apprenticeship and Mentoring Programs

In this episode of the Graziers Grapevine, Cheryl Burns is joined by co-host, Jenn Colby, host of the Choosing to Farm podcast [https://www.choosingtofarm.com/], to speak with two individuals participating in apprenticeship and mentoring programs. This collaboration was made possible through the support of the National Grazing Lands Coalition [https://www.grazinglands.org/] and the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service [https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/state-offices/pennsylvania]. To learn more about the PA GLC mentorship program or the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship program, visit the links below: PA GLC Mentorship Program [https://www.paglc.org/the-graziers-grapevine/] Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship (National) [https://www.dga-national.org/] Pasa Sustainable Agriculture, DGA program (Pennsylvania) [https://pasafarming.org/soil-institute/farmer-training-development/dairy-grazing-apprenticeship/]