Maggie Keith: Is Biodynamic Farming The Regenerative Solution? (Part 1) | #305

Maggie is a fourth-generation steward of Foxhollow Farm, a 1,300-acre biodynamic farm in Kentucky. Along with her mother, Maggie has been working to create a thriving biodynamic farm community since 2005. With a background in business and entrepreneurship, she combines her passion for sustainable farming with her skills in building a successful brand. Maggie's mission is to provide the best-tasting, sustainably-raised grass-fed beef while promoting biodiversity and regenerative farming practices.Key topics discussed:- Maggie's journey to becoming a rancher and farmer, despite not having a traditional farming background- The history of Foxhollow Farm and the decision to transition to a biodynamic farming model- The challenges and learning experiences of starting a grass-fed beef operation, including finding the right cattlemen and mentors- The importance of genetics, animal husbandry, and pasture management in producing high-quality, flavorful grass-fed beef- The benefits of biodiversity on the farm, including the reintroduction of native plants, wildlife, and beneficial insects- The Partner Grower Program, which allows entrepreneurial farmers to lease plots of land on the farm and contribute to the farm's diverse offeringsTimestamps:(00:00) - Maggie's family journey from land stewards to biodynamic farmers: a family's journey(05:05) - How business acumen combines with sustainable ranching(11:50) - Building a grass-fed beef brand(13:55) - Learning and Living on a Farm(24:00) - The revival of native flora and fauna & cultivating biodiversity (28:30) - Growing a farming community*** LINKS***Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Foxhollow Farm:InstagramWebsiteFacebookConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA