Regenerative Agriculture from Start to Finish

This episode features Michael Thompson, a well-known name in conservation agriculture. Michael is here to discuss his family farm’s journey to implementing conservation practices and the resources he used to make that transition possible, such as building strong peer relationships and finding trusted resources.Hear Michael’s perspective on the importance of livestock in today’s farming landscape, as well as his experience improving soil compaction and organic matter.Meet the Guest:Michael Thompson is a farmer, rancher and 2025 Conservation Ag Operator Fellow. He grew up on his family’s farm in Kansas and enjoyed a career as a full-time teacher before returning to the farm. He’s passionate about preserving the health of his soil and sharing his lived experiences with other farmers on a similar conservation path.Farmers for Soil Health is a program created by farmers for farmers. It is committed to enhancing soil health practices, like planting cover crops, to improve the environment and farmers' profitability. Check out FarmersforSoilHealth.com for more information.This podcast is brought to you in partnership with the Soy Checkoff, Pork Checkoff and National Corn Growers Association.