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Chewing the Cud

by Ben Hawley

This is a weekly livestream hosted by me, Ben Hawley, and my fellow intern Isaac Tappenden. We are the interns here at Green Pastures Farm, home of the legendary Greg Judy. Every Sunday night on Instagram (@onthegraze) we sit down at the kitchen table and discuss things related and unrelated to regenerative agriculture. Join us for some quality chat, stories, laughs, and good times on this crazy regenerative journey.

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Episodes

  1. Chewing the Cud #46: Q&A

    This episode is a throwback. Skipping the topic for the week and straight into open discussion. Some absolutely fire questions!!! It was good to get back on the horse after a few weeks off. Stay tuned. More episodes on the way!

  2. Chewing the Cud #45: Grass Genetics

    In this episode we breakdown grass genetics. Not all cattle are created equal. There are some breeds and physiological characteristics that make the difference between success and failure in a grassfed operation. Strap in, because this episode is a good one!

  3. Chewing the Cud #43: Drought Management

    In this episode we dive into a detailed breakdown of how to manage your farm/ranch through a drought. Should you buy hay? How do I destock, properly? How to monitor for impending drought? All of these questions get covered and many more. To join the livestream check out...

  4. Chewing the Cud #42: Sheep Management

    In this episode we take a deep dive into how we manage the sheep flock here at Green Pastures Farm. We cover everything from a history of how Greg Judy started his flock to our culling methods and how to develop a truly low maintenance animal.

  5. Chewing the Cud #41: Brush Management

    In this episode we discuss methods of controlling brush encroachment on your farm.

  6. Chewing the Cud #40: Calving

    In this episode we discuss how to calve while moving the cattle twice a day.

  7. Chewing the Cud #39: Meet and Greet

    In this episode get to know the newest addition to the Green Pastures Farm crew. Yes that's right, Conner is finally here!

  8. Chewing the Cud #31: Starting with Cattle

    In this episode we discuss "things to consider" if you want to start running cattle on your farm.

  9. Chewing the Cud #30: Choosing an Enterprise

    In this episode we discuss how to decide what enterprise or enterprises to incorporate on your farm.

  10. Chewing the Cud #29: Land

    In this episode we discuss the importance of land and ecological literacy in agriculture.

  11. Chewing the Cud #28: New Format

    In this episode we introduce the longstanding weekly livestream, Chewing the Cud, and future plans with the show.

  12. Chewing the Cud #37: Livestock Handling

    In this episode we cover the basics of livestock handling. Some simple tips that will make your life sooo much easier.

  13. Chewing the Cud #36: Spring Flush

    In this episode we breakdown how to properly manage your grazing during the "spring flush."

  14. Chewing the Cud #35: Stocking Rate

    In this episode we break down the differences between stocking rate and stocking density. How to know if you have too many animals or too few animals on your farm.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This is a weekly livestream hosted by me, Ben Hawley, and my fellow intern Isaac Tappenden. We are the interns here at Green Pastures Farm, home of the legendary Greg Judy. Every Sunday night on Instagram (@onthegraze) we sit down at the kitchen table and discuss things related and unrelated to regenerative agriculture. Join us for some quality chat, stories, laughs, and good times on this crazy regenerative journey.

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This is a weekly livestream hosted by me, Ben Hawley, and my fellow intern Isaac Tappenden. We are the interns here at Green Pastures Farm, home of the legendary Greg Judy. Every Sunday night on Instagram (@onthegraze) we sit down at the kitchen table and discuss things related and unrelated to...

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