The Force of Nature Podcast

Ep 5 - Training the eye can help farmers make informed decisions about grazing and forage utilization with Dr Woody Lane

In episode 5 I speak with Dr Woody Lane a livestock nutritionist, a forage and grazing specialist, and an author of books From the Feed Trough, Capturing Sunlight 1 and 2.
We discuss his experiences, different types of grazing, the 5 day rule, dinosaur grazing and his books.
 
⁠https://www.woodylane.com/⁠

Ep 4 - Understanding the interconnectedness of soil health, plant growth, and animal performance is crucial in regenerative farming with Silas Hedley Lawrence

In episode 4 I speak to Silas Hedley Lawrence also known as Grassfed Farmer on Instagram. Silas is FAI’s Farm Manager, overseeing the commercial farming enterprise and coordinating the farm with its research obligations near Oxford. 
Silas’ has eight years of experience managing farms regeneratively, with an emphasis on organic year-round grazing systems. With ties to New Zealand through his family dairy farm and kiwi fruit orchards, he maintains an emphasis on lean, profitable farming systems that also deliver on increasing biodiversity and soil health gains.
⁠https://www.instagram.com/grassfed_farmer/?hl=en 

Ep 3 - Grazing systems play a crucial role in animal well-being, environmental protection, and overall farm productivity with Pablo Gregorini

In episode 3 I talk with Pablo Gregorini about his research on designing future grazing systems and browsing systems for grasslands and human health as well as dietary variety as opposed to diversity and monotony.
Pablo is the Professor of Livestock Production & Agricultural Systems at Lincoln University, as well as the director of the Lincoln University Pastoral Livestock Production Lab’ and Head of the Lincoln University Centre of Excellence for Designing Future Productive Landscapes.
To contact Pablo directly follow this link:https://researchers.lincoln.ac.nz/pablo.gregorini⁠ 

Ep 2 - Total Grazing with Jim Elizondo Part 2

In episode 2 we pick up the second half of our chat with Jim Elizondo from Real Wealth Ranching to learn about his Total Grazing Program and what he has observed over his career.
 
⁠https://www.rwranching.com/

Ep1 - Total Grazing with Jamie Elizondo (Part 1)

In this first episode I interview Jaime (Jim) Elizondo from Real Wealth Ranching based in Texas to hear about his background and learn more about his Total Grazing Program. My interview with Jaime has been broken into two episodes as he had so much knowledge and value to share. 
⁠https://www.rwranching.com/ 

Introductory Podcast

A short episode to introduce The Force of Nature Podcast, who I am and what it is all about.