“All life begins in the soil, and it translates all the way to human life and human health,” said the soil agronomist whose nutrition advice helped Blaine Hitzfield’s mother find life-changing relief from crippling arthritis.

Farmers have a significant role to play in the health of society, and as the CEO of distributions at Seven Sons Farms (and one of the seven sons!), Hitzfield understands this well. He’s come to appreciate the value of healthy soil in growing healthy food, which has become his mission.

Tune in to explore:

• What’s produced by and offered at Seven Sons Farms
• What CAFO is and how it works
• How rotational and adaptive grazing reflect ecological principles
• Why feedlot animals have been bred to have small rumen capacity
• Challenges and lessons learned at Seven Sons Farms over the years

Interested in learning more?

Press play to hear the entire conversation, and check out Pasture-raised Meats & Organic Groceries - Seven Sons Farms for more info.

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

What does it take to successfully manage a large-scale dining operation? Glenn Loughridge joins us today to discuss how he accomplishes just that as Auburn University's Director of Campus Dining and Athletics Concessions. Since 2012, Glenn has been responsible for delivering local, fresh food to the campus community in a creative and collaborative manner.

As a graduate of Auburn University himself, Glenn has a long history with creative food management practices. Now, he is on a mission to provide the most sustainable, nutritious, and enjoyable dining experiences possible for the students, faculty, and staff of his beloved alma mater…

In this episode, we dive into:

• How to successfully facilitate a deep sea crabbing operation.
• Glenn’s work as an advocate between the university and its food service providers.
• How students’ tastes can evolve as they grow older.
• The importance of highlighting the nutritional value of sustainably-sourced food.

To find out more about Glenn and his work, click here now!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

Dawn Gallop and her husband were homesteading before they even knew “homesteading” was a term – they were just doing what they needed to survive.

They’ve managed a 30-acre farm complete with goats, bees, chickens, quail, and more, and recently moved to a new farm.

They’re also the creators of a popular YouTube channel called Dawn Gallop of #9 Farms, where they put out a ton of information and resources for anyone looking to build their own homestead.

Tune in to explore:

• The use of pigs, chickens, and goats to clear areas of weeds and till soil
• How goats express that they’re fertile and ready to mate
• What to know about raising and keeping chickens
• The difference between hay and straw – and which one can be toxic

Interested in learning more? Check out https://www.youtube.com/@dawngallop/featured.

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q