The Profitable Steward
Jared is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experiences with other farmers and ranchers to help them achieve their goals of profitability to be truly regenerative and "regenerational" to involve the next generation. Through the Profitable Steward Podcast, he provides a platform for experts in the field of regenerative agriculture to share their insights and best practices, as well as for other successful farmers and ranchers to share their stories and lessons learned.The focus of the podcast is on promoting regenerative agriculture principles and practices that improve soil health, animal health, and overall farm or ranch productivity. Jared believes that these practices are key to ensuring the long-term viability of the agricultural industry, and that by implementing them, farmers and ranchers can secure their financial future while also leaving a positive legacy for future generations.Whether you are a seasoned farmer or rancher, or just starting out, the Profitable Steward Podcast is a must-listen resource for anyone looking to improve their operation and secure their future in agriculture. So tune in and learn from Jared and his guests as they share their wisdom and experience on how to be a profitable steward of the land and your livestock.
Episodes
98 episodes
Ep. 98 Building Soil, Boosting Profits: Regenerative Agriculture with Kevin Elmy
What if the key to greater profitability, healthier crops, and stronger drought resilience isn't adding more inputs—but working with nature instead of against it?In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, host Jared Sorensen sit...
Ep. 97 Are Your Cattle Really Profitable? Feed Value, Livestock Marketing, and Smarter Ranch Decisions with Bud and Eunice Williams
In this continuation of Jared Sorensen's conversation with Bud and Eunice Williams, the discussion dives deeper into the principles of profitable livestock marketing and ranch management. Bud challenges conventional ranching wisdom, explaining ...
Ep. 96 From Fear to Faith: How to Break Negative Thought Patterns and Find Lasting Peace with Kirk Duncan
How do you break free from fear, anxiety, and negative thought patterns? In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, Jared Sorensen sits down with coach and speaker Kirk Duncan to discuss the powerful connection between mindset, emotions...
Ep 95. Soil Health and Microbes: How to Build Profitable, Regenerative Farms with Suzanne Shea
What if the secret to healthier soil, stronger crops, and lower input costs is already living beneath your feet?In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, Jared Sorensen sits down with soil biology expert Suzanne Shea to explore...
Ep 94. The 4 Drivers of Ranch Profitability That Many Ranchers Miss with Allan Crockett
Most ranchers are working harder than ever… but still not seeing the profit they should.In this powerful conversation with ranching expert Allan Crockett, we break down the real reasons ranches struggle financially—and what it actually ...
Ep 93. Building the Future of Regenerative Ranching: Herd Shares, Stewardship, and Rural Renewal with Joel Hollingsworth
In this thought-provoking episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, Jared sits down with Joel Hollingsworth of Smoke River Ranch to explore regenerative ranching, entrepreneurship, faith, and the future of rural America. Joel shares his remark...
Ep. 92 Stop Losing Money on Cattle: The “Sell-Buy” Mindset That Changes Everything - Interview with Bud and Eunice Williams
Are you actually making money in your cattle operation, or just hoping you are?Join us for an interview with Bud and Eunice Williams when they visited our ranch in 2009In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, we dive dee...
Ep 91. Why Straight Lines Change Everything in Stockmanship and Horsemanship w/ Tom Curtin
In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, Jared Sorensen is joined by Tom Curtin for a rich conversation on stockmanship, horsemanship, and the everyday principles that improve livestock handling on th...
Ep. 90 Profit, Legacy, and the Future of the Modern Family Farm w/ Kyle Lechtenberg
In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, Jared Sorensen is joined by Kyle Lechtenberg for a thoughtful conversation about the future of the family farm, the pressures driving farm consolidation, and the fin...
89. Profit Isn’t the Purpose, But Without It the Ranch Cannot Survive
In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, Jared Sorensen shares a powerful and personal reflection on what it really means to be a profitable steward. Speaking from his family ranch in Northeastern Nevada, Jared connects ...
Ep. 88 Can Biblical Wealth and Infinite Banking Change the Future of Regenerative Agriculture? w/ David Stinnett
What does it mean to build wealth in a way that honors God, strengthens families, and supports the future of the land?In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, David Stinnett joins Jared for a thoughtful conversation on steward...
Ep. 87 Can Regenerative Farming Replace Commodity Agriculture? w/ Josh Adams and William DeMille
In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, I’m joined by Josh Adams of Living Soil Management and returning guest William DeMille for a powerful conversation about the future of regenerative a...
Ep. 86 How Regenerative Agriculture Builds Better Beef, Better Soil, and Better Health w/ Patti Armbrister
What if weeds are not the problem, but the messenger?In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, Jared Sorensen talks with Patti Armbrister from Hinsdale, Montana, about her powerful journey into regenerative agriculture...
Ep. 85 Carbon Farming & Soil Biology: The Foundation of Regenerative Agriculture w/ Steve Diver
Soil biology is quickly becoming one of the most important conversations in modern agriculture.In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, Jared Sorensen interviews soil scientist Steve Diver to explore how carbon...
Ep. 83 Hope, History, and Opportunity: How Farmers Can Thrive in a Time of Crisis w/ William DeMille
We’re living in uncertain times, and farmers and ranchers feel it more than most. Markets are volatile, costs are rising, and the old playbook doesn’t seem to work the way it once did.In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, J...
Ep. 84 Holistic Health for Farmers: Mold, Inflammation, Fasting & Emotional Resilience w/Mike Edgcomb
Farmers and ranchers carry more than livestock and land. They carry stress, legacy, responsibility, and often silent health struggles.In this powerful episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, Jared Sorensen sits down with heal...
Ep. 82 From Conventional to Regenerative: A Farmer’s Real-World Path to Healthier Soil and Profitability w/ Mike Robinson
In this episode of the Profitable Steward, Jared Sorensen is joined by fourth-generation farmer Mike Robinson, who shares his real-world experience transitioning conventional grain ground into healthier, more resilient soil systems. ...
Ep. 81 Estate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers: How to Protect Your Family, Land, and Legacy w/ Brandon Rains
Estate planning doesn’t have to be overwhelming, but avoiding it can be costly.In this episode of the Profitable Steward, Jared Sorensen sits down with estate planning attorney Brandon Dean Rains for a practical, plain-language co...
Ep. 80 As a Man Thinketh: The Hidden Force Shaping Your Ranch, Your Family, and Your Future (Part 2)
In Part Two of this special 2026 series, Jared Sorensen reads the full public-domain classic As a Man Thinketh by James Allen, a short book packed with timeless principles on thought, character, purpose, and personal stewardship.This ep...
Ep. 79 As a Man Thinketh: The Hidden Force Shaping Your Ranch, Your Family, and Your Future (Part 1)
In this powerful kickoff episode for 2026, Jared Sorensen, founder of Ag Steward, shares a deeply personal and practical message inspired by the classic book As a Man Thinketh. Recorded for farmers, ranchers, and legacy bu...
Ep. 78 The Quiet Power of Christmas: When Love Leaves No Tracks
This episode explores: Why quiet goodness often leaves the deepest impactThe spiritual discipline of giving without being seenThe humility required to receive help and graceHow Christ’s gift set...
Ep. 77 Mark Shepard on Restoration Agriculture: Designing Land That Heals Itself
Discover how to design profitable, resilient agricultural landscapes using the principles of restoration agriculture. In this episode, Jared Sorensen hosts renowned agroforestry expert Mark Shepard for a deep, practical conversati...
Ep. 76 Shake the Hand That Feeds You: AJ Richards on Building a Resilient Local Food System
In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, Jared sits down with AJ Richards, founder of FromTheFarm.org, to talk about the future of ranching, food security, and building a resilient, profitable direct-to-consumer model....
Ep. 75 How to Sell Beef Direct & Build a Profitable Ranch with Amy Hay
In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, Jared Sorensen sits down with rancher and marketing coach Amy Hay (Sell Beef Direct) to unpack a proven, step-by-step system for selling meat direct to consumer—without guesswor...
E74. Ambrook Overview. Stewardship, Profit, and Regeneration with Rancher Haley Potter
In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, host Jared Sorensen welcomes rancher and cowgirl Haley Potter, who joins live from cow camp in Montana. Haley shares her ranching heritage, the challenges of bookkeeping in agri...