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Rehabilitating farm & ranch Land
The Soil Sisters podcast documents the journey of rehabilitating Texas farm and ranch land using regenerative practices - from land stewardship and intentional farm and ranch planning to growing industrial hemp, ancient grains, and nutrient-dense food for our communities. If you're a newbie to regenerative agriculture or simply curious to grow healthy food for your family, we invite you to dig in with the Soil Sisters.
Cultivating Connections: Lessons from Regen Ag School
The Soil Sisters discuss their enriching experience at Holistic Management International's Regen Ag School, which has empowered them to ask the right questions to make the next right move on the road to healing their family's land. If you want practical tools to plan for profit in family farming and ranching, dig into this episode. And if you're considering continuing education in holistic management, the sisters rave about the valuable tips and tools for holistic land management and the open-hearted and knowledgeable community they found at the HMI school. They also touch on succession planning and adapting operations in a way that makes both profits and sense.
Fungi and Hemp: Creative Pathways to Healthy Soil
The Soil Sisters visited Fallen Oak Mycology to chat with the founder, Josh Googins, and COO Zahia Tawil, exploring the intersection of fungi, hemp, and regenerative agriculture. This conversation delves into how fungi and hemp can be harnessed for soil remediation, sustainable farming, and building. The episode discusses innovative nature-based solutions for fashion, construction, and plastic waste. Josh and Zahia share the realities, challenges, and creativity of scaling a sustainable mushroom operation. And if you’re curious to grow your fungi and up your culinary game, the duo offers practical insights into at-home cultivation and preparing mushrooms like a chef.
Embracing Discomfort: The Catalyst for Change
If you find yourself uncomfortable at most every turn these days, you're not alone. In this episode, the Soil Sisters wade through the idea and experiences of getting comfortable with discomfort. They talk about tackling new and uncomfortable tasks - from starting a radio show, to learning holistic farm management, to participating in agriculture committees, and maintaining family land. And how it's all led to personal growth and excitement for the process. This conversation touches on their efforts to become better stewards of the land, healing family relationships through shared projects, and the importance of advocating for agricultural changes. The Soil Sisters also touch on the benefits of methylene blue as part of a daily wellness protocol and its impact on health.
Holistic Management and Regenerative Living
In this episode of the Soil Sisters podcast, Johanna and Crystal discuss their enthusiasm for upcoming holistic management training, and insights from attending a Sacred Ecoliteracy class with Daniel Firth Griffith. They delve into water consciousness and answer beginner gardening questions. They also discuss the Texas Climate Smart Initiative resources available for farmers looking to transition from conventional farming practices. This episode blends personal stories, practical advice, and forward-thinking strategies for building a regenerative life.
Cultivating Regenerative Wisdom: An Old Farmer’s Journey Out of the Chemical Culture
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.
Learning from the Land: Family, Failures, and Regeneration
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.
The Impact of Chemicals on Health and Agriculture
On this Soil Sisters radio hour, we unpack our shared frustrations about the overwhelming presence of chemicals in daily life and their health and environmental implications. The conversation explores the impact of synthetic fabrics, chemicals in sunscreens, and processed foods. We also address broader issues like urban sprawl and the decline of farmland, advocating for regenerative agriculture as a viable solution. This episode encapsulates the farming community's emotional and practical challenges and the importance of conscious consumerism. Dig in here with TX Soil Sisters. Originally aired on KLKT-LP Radio Lockhart.
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