e75. Giving Back to the Land with Grant Estrade

In this episode, we are joined by Grant Estrade who, along with his wife, Kate Estrade, run Local Coolings Farm and Laughing Buddha Nursery. Grant shares his journey from urban life to livestock farming. He explains how he started with pigs and gradually diversified his farm to include layers, goats, and beef cattle. His strategic buying and selling in the commodity market allowed him to grow his herd from two to 24 cattle. He also emphasizes his commitment to environmental stewardship, using innovative composting methods and implementing wildlife conservation initiatives on his farm. The episode offers valuable insights intoregenerative farming practices and the challenges and rewards of livestock farming.Social media:Website: https://www.laughingbuddhanursery.com/Facebook: Local Cooling FarmsDiscover the wonders of regenerative agriculture with Noble Research Institute! Their practical solutions and extensive research help farmers and ranchers enhance soil health, increase grazing productivity, and uplift the entire ecosystem. They've just launched the Essentials of Regenerative Ranching course - a must for those eager to pioneer change in agriculture. Check them out at noble.org and pioneer a sustainable future today! Looking for grass-based breeders? Explore the Grass Based Genetics directory.Visit our Sponsors:Noble Research InstituteRedmond Agriculture Grassroots CarbonGrazing Grass LinksWebsiteCommunity (on Facebook)Original Music by Louis Palfrey