The Profitable Steward
Jared is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experiences with other farmers and ranchers to help them achieve their goals of profitability to be truly regenerative and "regenerational" to involve the next generation. Through the Profitable Steward Podcast, he provides a platform for experts in the field of regenerative agriculture to share their insights and best practices, as well as for other successful farmers and ranchers to share their stories and lessons learned.The focus of the podcast is on promoting regenerative agriculture principles and practices that improve soil health, animal health, and overall farm or ranch productivity. Jared believes that these practices are key to ensuring the long-term viability of the agricultural industry, and that by implementing them, farmers and ranchers can secure their financial future while also leaving a positive legacy for future generations.Whether you are a seasoned farmer or rancher, or just starting out, the Profitable Steward Podcast is a must-listen resource for anyone looking to improve their operation and secure their future in agriculture. So tune in and learn from Jared and his guests as they share their wisdom and experience on how to be a profitable steward of the land and your livestock.
The Profitable Steward
E26. Grow Your Business, Grow Your Community: Building a Thriving Regenerative Agriculture Enterprise with Will Harris
In this episode, join Jared Sorensen and Will Harris as they navigate the journey of building a successful regenerative agriculture business.
Whether you're a seasoned farmer, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply passionate about creating a more sustainable future, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration to guide you on your journey.
ABOUT THE GUEST:
Will Harris is a fourth-generation cattleman, who tends the same land that his great-grandfather settled in 1866. Born and raised at White Oak Pastures, Will left home to attend the University of Georgia's School of Agriculture, where he was trained in the industrial farming methods that had taken hold after World War II. Will graduated in 1976 and returned to Bluffton where he and his father continued to raise cattle using pesticides, herbicides, hormones, and antibiotics. They also fed their herd a high-carbohydrate diet of corn and soy.
These tools did a fantastic job of taking the cost out of the system, but in the mid-1990s Will became disenchanted with the excesses of these industrialized methods. They had created a monoculture for their cattle, and, as Will says, "nature abhors a monoculture." In 1995, Will made the audacious decision to return to the farming methods his great-grandfather had used 130 years before.
Since Will has successfully implemented these changes, he has been recognized all over the world as a leader in humane animal husbandry and environmental sustainability. Will is the immediate past President of the Board of Directors of Georgia Organics. He is the Beef Director of the American Grassfed Association and was selected 2011 Business Person of the year for Georgia by the Small Business Administration.
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