The Acres U.S.A. Podcast

From Farm Weird to Future Farming: Jason Mauck on Intercropping, Livestock Integration & Regenerative Innovation Ep. 108

May 25, 2026·1h 8m
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this dynamic 2024 Eco-Ag presentation, Jason Mauck shares the evolution of his “Farm Weird” philosophy — blending intercropping, relay cropping, livestock integration, and creative systems thinking to build resilient, profitable farms. From 100-bushel wheat and soybeans grown together to autonomous grazing systems, golf-course-inspired farm design, and innovative direct-to-consumer meat marketing, Jason challenges conventional agriculture with practical experimentation and bold ideas. This conversation dives into polymath farming, plant adaptation, soil biology, carbon cycling, and how regenerative agriculture can reduce risk while increasing opportunity. Jason also opens up about personal loss, failure, entrepreneurship, and the mindset shifts that shaped his journey. Whether you’re a row crop farmer, grazier, marketer, or regenerative ag enthusiast, this episode will leave you inspired to rethink what’s possible on your farm. We are hosting another “Farm Weird” event at Jason's farm in Indiana. The one-day event will take place on June 27th with a special VIP dinner the night before. Find out more about the “Farm Weird” Event here: https://conference.eco-ag.com/farmweirdThank 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. Homepage: https://www.acresusa.com/Acres U.S.A. Memberships: https://eco-farming.com/2025 Eco-Ag Recordings: https://www.conference.acresusa.com/recordings-2025

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