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The principle of Diversity is a corner pillar in Regenerative Agriculture. As regenerative farmers we should pursue the principles of diversity in every area of farming. So doing will maximize not only efficiency, but also profitability.  In this podcast episode with Eli Mack of Mack Farms, we delve into some practical ways we can implement diversity in our regenerative farming operations. Pursuing diversity will maximize not only efficiency, but also profitability. Diversity is a safety net that we can weave into our farms.

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"In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth." Genesis 1:1

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Eli Mack of Mack Farms in Pennsylvania is a young farmer who is serious about Regenerative Agriculture. He small-farms Highland Cattle (grass fed beef), Katahdin Sheep, pigs, meat chickens, Turkeys, and more on 20 acres in Pennsylvania.  Eli Mack practices varying levels of rotational grazing on his farm.  Eli is pursuing further education on holistic management at the Savory Institute. He holds hopes of one day using this education to assist other small-scale food producers adapt to a more regenerative way of farming.

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Today we are talking with Joel Salatin about regenerative farming for profit.  Joel Salatin is owner at Polyface farms and a founding father of the regenerative farming movement in the USA.

Joel Salatin answers questions like:

What are the general differences between regenerative farming and conventional farming?
Is regenerative agriculture scalable?
How and where do small farms get their first customers?
What role does diversity play in a small farm's profitability?
and more!

Thanks for listening!
-The Shepherdess
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"The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever." Isaiah 40:8

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