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Welcome to "The Acres U.S.A. Podcast," where we dive deep into the world of production-scale organic and regenerative farming. For over 50 years, Acres U.S.A.® has been the go-to resource for farmers, ranchers, and market gardeners, guiding them to grow food profitably and sustainably, all while honoring the rhythms of nature. Join our host, Taylor Henry, owner, and CEO, as he brings you weekly insights, interviews, and practical tips to cultivate a healthier, more resilient food system.
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- 6 days ago47 min
The Energy Challenge Facing Modern Agriculture with Brian Dougherty Ep. 127
In this episode of the Acres U.S.A. Podcast, Taylor sits down with Brian Dougherty of Understanding Ag to discuss energy constraints, rising input costs, farm economics, and building more resilient agricultural systems.Brian shares his experience developing a startup direct-to-consumer farm in Wisconsin while transitioning former cropland toward diverse forages, perennial systems, and livestock integration. The conversation then expands into the growing dependence of modern agriculture on fossil fuels and what rising fuel and fertilizer costs could mean for farmers.Taylor and Brian discuss practical strategies for reducing input dependence, including improving nitrogen-use efficiency, reducing tillage, utilizing cover crops, integrating livestock, and conducting on-farm trials to better understand what soils can produce. They also explore global supply chains, local food systems, and why farmers should begin “stress testing” their operations for potential increases in fuel and fertilizer prices.Brian also previews his upcoming sessions at the 2026 Eco-Ag Conference in Iowa City, where he will dive deeper into cover crops, agronomy, soil health, livestock integration, and strategies for building more economically and energetically resilient farms.Thank you to our Sponsors of Today’s Episode:Azure Standard: https://www.azurestandard.com/American Farmland Trust: https://farmland.org/Important Links from Today’s Episode:Members site: https://members.acresusa.comAcres U.S.A. Memberships: https://eco-farming.com/Eco-Ag 2026 Tickets: https://www.conference.acresusa.com/Eco-Ag 2026 Exhibitor Information: https://conference.eco-ag.com/booth-selection-page-pageUnderstanding Ag Website: https://understandingag.com/Brian’s Course: https://understandingag.acresusa.com/soiltesting
- 1 weeks ago52 min
Minerals, Genetics & Human Health with Dr. Richard Olree Ep. 126
In this episode of the Acres U.S.A. Podcast, Taylor Henry sits down with Dr. Richard Olree, a chiropractic physician, longtime student of minerals and genetics, and author of Minerals for the Genetic Code. Dr. Olree shares the remarkable story of how a chance encounter with Gerald Fry led him into the Acres U.S.A. community and ultimately shaped decades of his work.The conversation explores the connection between soil mineralization, livestock nutrition and human health, including the importance of minerals such as selenium, iodine, boron and magnesium. Dr. Olree discusses his work with hair tissue mineral analysis, what he looks for when evaluating mineral levels and heavy metals, and why he believes farmers should think beyond simply producing food to consider the mineral density and nutritional quality of what they grow.Taylor and Dr. Olree also dive into his research and perspectives on COVID-19, genetics, selenium, the microbiome, environmental contaminants, and the relationship between mineral balance and human health. They discuss his work with dairy cattle, sea kelp and iodine, as well as how the principles of soil mineralization can be applied to the human body.Dr. Olree will be returning to the Acres U.S.A. Eco-Ag Conference this year for a full-day workshop and general session, where he will expand on his approach to connecting soil health, mineral nutrition and human health.Thank you to our Sponsors of Today’s Episode:Azure Standard: https://www.azurestandard.com/American Farmland Trust: https://farmland.org/Important Links from Today’s Episode:Members site: https://members.acresusa.comAcres U.S.A. Memberships: https://eco-farming.com/Eco-Ag 2026 Tickets: https://www.conference.acresusa.com/Eco-Ag 2026 Exhibitor Information: https://conference.eco-ag.com/booth-selection-page-pageDr. Olree’s Website: https://hillmanhealthfood.com/Minerals for the Genetic Code: https://bookstore.acresusa.com/products/minerals-for-the-genetic-code
- 2 weeks ago48 min
Using Plant Data to Build Healthier, More Resilient Crops with David Knaus Ep. 125
In this episode of The Acres U.S.A. Podcast, Taylor sits down with David Knaus, founder and president of Apical Crop Science, to explore the world of leaf sap analysis, plant nutrition, and nutrient density.David explains how leaf sap testing differs from traditional tissue testing and how analyzing both new and old leaves can reveal nutrient imbalances, antagonisms and excesses that may otherwise go unnoticed. The conversation dives into how targeted nutrition can reduce unnecessary inputs, improve crop resilience, and even help growers transition away from pesticides and conventional fertility programs.They also explore some of the lesser-understood relationships in plant nutrition, including aluminum, silicon, carbon, calcium and sodium, and how these interactions can influence plant health and susceptibility to insects and disease.The conversation also looks toward the future of agriculture, including Apical's nutrient density testing, secondary metabolites, biofortification, artificial intelligence and the potential for growers to market crops based on their nutritional characteristics.David will also be speaking at the 51st Annual Eco-Ag Conference & Trade Show, December 1–4, 2026, in Iowa City, Iowa.Thank you to our Sponsors of Today’s Episode:Azure Standard: https://www.azurestandard.com/American Farmland Trust: https://farmland.org/Important Links from Today’s Episode:Members site: https://members.acresusa.comAcres U.S.A. Memberships: https://eco-farming.com/Eco-Ag 2026 Tickets: https://www.conference.acresusa.com/Eco-Ag 2026 Exhibitor Information: https://conference.eco-ag.com/booth-selection-page-pageApical Crop Science Website: https://apical-ag-home.com/David’s Webinar with Acres U.S.A.: https://youtu.be/mMHgzYzOAXk?si=1TepwuSDraVSo5dh
- 3 weeks ago1h 13m
From Organic Farming to a Nationwide Food Network: David Stelzer of Azure Standard Ep. 124
In this episode of the Acres U.S.A. Podcast, Taylor sits down with David Stelzer, founder of Azure Standard, to hear the story behind one of the country’s largest organic food distribution networks.David shares how his family’s journey into organic agriculture began in the 1960s after a dramatic change in diet helped restore his health—and how discovering what was being put on conventional seed pushed his father to leave chemical farming behind.He takes us through the early days of Azure Standard, from delivering grain and flour in an old pickup truck to creating the company’s first catalog and developing the drop-point model that now serves communities across all 50 states. David also discusses the challenges of building a food distribution system outside the traditional supply chain and the unexpected role Y2K played in Azure’s growth.The conversation dives into the biggest challenges facing organic and regenerative agriculture today, including the lack of domestic production, limited mid-sized processing infrastructure, and the need for private investment in regional food systems.David will be speaking at Eco-Ag 2026 in Iowa City, December 1–4, focusing on how farmers can connect with consumers and build economically viable markets.Thank you to our Sponsors of Today’s Episode:Azure Standard: https://www.azurestandard.com/American Farmland Trust: https://farmland.org/Important Links from Today’s Episode:Members site: https://members.acresusa.comAcres U.S.A. Memberships: https://eco-farming.com/Eco-Ag 2026 Tickets: https://www.conference.acresusa.com/Eco-Ag 2026 Exhibitor Information: https://conference.eco-ag.com/booth-selection-page-pageAzure Standard Website: https://www.azurestandard.com/Pre-Order ‘Seeds of Hope’ (David’s Book): https://www.seedsofhopebook.com/
- Sep 1, 20261h 7m
An Evening with Wendell Berry | From the Acres U.S.A. Archives
In memory of Wendell Berry, Acres U.S.A. is opening our archives to share this special recording from the 2007 Acres U.S.A. conference in Louisville, Kentucky.Rather than deliver a traditional speech, Berry chose to read The Requirement, a story about friendship, loss, obligation and what he called “our indispensable principle of neighborhood.” Following the reading, Berry takes questions from the Acres U.S.A. audience in a wide-ranging conversation about farming, land ownership, community, marriage, raising children, local food systems and the future of agriculture.Nearly two decades later, much of the conversation feels remarkably current. Berry discusses the difficulty young farmers face because of rising land prices, the importance of adapting agriculture to the land rather than forcing the land to adapt to us, and why real change often comes from ordinary people doing the necessary work on their own farms and in their own communities. Toward the end of the evening, Berry reflects on how much the alternative agriculture movement had grown since The Unsettling of America was published in 1977. What had once felt like a very small group had grown into a movement being carried forward by farmers and communities across the country. His closing words seem especially appropriate today:“Gratitude is the appropriate project for a man of my age.” We are grateful for Wendell Berry's life, his work, his friendship with Acres U.S.A., and the ideas he leaves behind.This special episode is presented in memory of Wendell Berry.Recorded: 2007Location: Acres U.S.A. Conference, Louisville, KentuckyFeaturing: Wendell BerryPresented by: Acres U.S.A.
- Aug 31, 20261h 5m
The Farmer’s Free Lunch: Unlocking the Resources Already on Your Farm Ep. 123
In this episode of the Acres U.S.A. Podcast, Taylor sits down with Keith Berns of Green Cover Seed to explore the powerful resources farmers already have available to them—and how regenerative management can turn those resources into real economic value.Keith shares the story behind Green Cover Seed and the experiments that convinced him of the power of diverse cover crop mixes. From capturing more sunlight and cycling nitrogen to improving soil structure, infiltration, mineral availability, and biological activity, Keith explains his concept of the “Farmer’s Free Lunch”—seven resources that are freely available but only become valuable when farmers manage their systems to capture and utilize them.The conversation dives deep into the relationship between cover crops, livestock, soil biology, carbon, and nitrogen, including how farmers without cattle can still benefit from grazing partnerships and how virtual fencing technology could make integrating livestock onto crop ground more practical. Keith also discusses Green Cover’s own return to cattle, their plans for establishing perennial pasture, and strategies for extending the grazing season.The episode wraps up with practical cover crop recommendations for late summer and fall planting, along with a look ahead to Keith’s upcoming presentation at Eco-Ag 2026 in Iowa City. It’s a wide-ranging conversation about reducing dependence on purchased inputs, rebuilding soil, and learning to work with the resources already present on the farm.Thank you to our Sponsors of Today’s Episode:Azure Standard: https://www.azurestandard.com/American Farmland Trust: https://farmland.org/Important Links from Today’s Episode:Members site: https://members.acresusa.comAcres U.S.A. Memberships: https://eco-farming.com/Eco-Ag 2026 Tickets: https://www.conference.acresusa.com/Eco-Ag 2026 Exhibitor Information: https://conference.eco-ag.com/booth-selection-page-pageGreen Cover Website: https://greencover.com/
- Aug 24, 202653 min
Growing Without Irrigation or Plastic with Jeff Poppen Ep. 122
In this episode of the Acres U.S.A. Podcast, Taylor sits down with longtime organic and biodynamic farmer Jeff Poppen to get practical about how he has built a resilient vegetable-growing system over decades.Jeff shares how healthy soil structure, generous applications of compost, cover crops, mineral management, careful crop rotation, and well-timed tillage allow him to conserve moisture and grow vegetables without irrigation. He explains his “dust mulch” approach to reducing evaporation, why he believes farmers should let microbes do as much of the tillage as possible, and the mistakes he made along the way—including over-tilling and failing to properly manage soil fertility.The conversation also explores Jeff’s philosophy of farming without plastic, from using old-fashioned cold frames instead of hoop houses to relying on seasonal production and helping customers preserve large quantities of food. He walks through a four-year vegetable rotation and explains why patience, observation, and building soil before planting can ultimately make farming easier and more productive.A practical conversation packed with decades of hard-earned lessons on soil, water conservation, crop rotation, livestock integration, and farming in harmony with the land.Thank you to our Sponsors of Today’s Episode:Azure Standard: https://www.azurestandard.com/American Farmland Trust: https://farmland.org/Important Links from Today’s Episode:Members site: https://members.acresusa.comAcres U.S.A. Memberships: https://eco-farming.com/Eco-Ag 2026 Tickets: https://www.conference.acresusa.com/Eco-Ag 2026 Exhibitor Information: https://conference.eco-ag.com/booth-selection-page-pageJeff’s Books: https://bookstore.acresusa.com/search?q=jeff+poppenJeff’s Website: https://barefootfarmer.com/
- Aug 17, 20261h 9m
Building a Regenerative Poultry System That Works Ep. 121
In this episode of The Acres U.S.A. Podcast, Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin shares the story behind his 63-acre Salvatierra Farm in Minnesota and the development of the Tree-Range System—a poultry-centered regenerative agroforestry model designed around collaboration, infrastructure, processing, and shared economic opportunity.Reginaldo explains why he believes individual farmers often struggle to succeed on their own and how coordinated networks can provide the processing, distribution, financing, training, and market infrastructure that small and mid-sized farms need. He also dives into the practical realities of building a poultry-centered farm, including tree crops, forage, broilers, farm design, processing, and value-added products.The conversation goes beyond poultry to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing regenerative agriculture today—including farmer individualism, the culture of cheap food, government dependency, supply-chain vulnerability, and the growing threat of regenerative “whitewashing.” Reginaldo makes the case for community-based accountability, measurable outcomes, biodiversity, and farmer-led governance as the foundation for protecting the integrity of the regenerative movement.Thank you to our Sponsors of Today’s Episode:Azure Standard: https://www.azurestandard.com/American Farmland Trust: https://farmland.org/Important Links from Today’s Episode:Members site: https://members.acresusa.comAcres U.S.A. Memberships: https://eco-farming.com/Eco-Ag 2026 Tickets: https://www.conference.acresusa.com/Eco-Ag 2026 Exhibitor Information: https://conference.eco-ag.com/booth-selection-page-page‘In the Shadow of a Green Man’ Book: https://bookstore.acresusa.com/products/in-the-shadow-of-green-manRegenerative Agriculture Alliance Website: https://www.regenagalliance.org/
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