Recorded live from the Southern Family Farmers and Food Systems Conference at Texas State University, the Soil Sisters interview Jessi Roesch, founder and CEO of Downland. The discussion focuses on the importance of farm succession planning and the challenges faced by both retiring and aspiring young farmers. Jessi explains Downland's mission to facilitate the smooth transition of farmland ownership through a three-part solution: preparing successors, finding suitable matches, and ensuring legally sound transactions. They delve into the human and emotional aspects of succession planning, emphasizing the need for values alignment, comprehensive financial planning, and innovative tools to ease the process.

Recorded live from the Southern Family Farmers and Food Systems Conference, the Soil Sisters talk to Michael Bell from Dallas Half Acre Farm who shares his journey of starting an urban farm without electricity and water. The second part of the episode features Howard Vlieger, a regenerative farmer and researcher discussing his studies on the effects of GMOs and glyphosate on health. Howard introduces Firehawk Bioherbicide, an innovative organic herbicide designed to support the soil microbiome.

In this episode of the Soil Sisters Podcast, you'll meet Bob Kirkwood, a 78-year-old farmer from Clyde, Texas. Bob shares his recent journey from traditional chemical farming to regenerative agriculture, inspired by his brother and research by experts like Dr. David Johnson and Gabe Brown. The discussion covers the benefits of intelligent tilling, compost use, cover crops, soil structure and biology, and the positive impact of regenerative practices on livestock health. Bob highlights the long-term benefits and challenges of transitioning to regenerative agriculture, emphasizing the importance of continually learning, experimenting, and adapting. The Soil Sisters love Bob's insights for older farmers in ditching the chemical culture and adopting healthy practices to heal themselves and the land.

In this episode, the Soil Sisters reflect on their recent family reunion, sharing humorous and insightful moments, including their latest inspection of the hemp field. The sisters delve into the challenges and philosophies of regenerative agriculture, discussing soil health, weed management, and the importance (and long-term benefits) of natural solutions over chemical inputs. They also highlight their vision to merge legacy farming and ranching with regenerative methods to not only heal the land, but save their family's 137-year-old operation. Dig in here with TX Soil Sisters. Originally aired on KLKT-LP Radio Lockhart.