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.
The Profitable Steward
E20. Obstacles and Opportunities: Challenges and Impact in the World of Agriculture with Fred Provenza
In this episode, join Jared Sorensen and Fred Provenza as they explore the obstacles and opportunities facing the world of agriculture. They discuss the challenges that farmers and agricultural organizations face, and the impact they have on food production and the global food system.
ABOUT THE GUEST:
Fred Provenza grew up in Salida, Colorado, working on a ranch while attending school in Wildlife Biology at Colorado State University. He is professor emeritus of Behavioral Ecology in the Department of Wildland Resources at Utah State University where he worked for 35 years, directing an award-winning research group that pioneered an understanding of how learning influences foraging behavior and how behavior links soil, plants, herbivores, and humans.
He is one of the founders of BEHAVE, an international network of scientists, ranchers, farmers, and land managers committed to integrating behavioral principles with local knowledge to enhance environmental, economic, and cultural values of rural and urban communities.
He is the author of three books, including Nourishment: What Animals Can Teach Us about Rediscovering Our Nutritional Wisdom; Foraging Behavior: Managing to Survive in a World of Change; and The Art & Science of Shepherding: Tapping the Wisdom of French Herders (co-author with Michel Meuret). He has published over 300 research papers in a wide variety of scientific journals. He has been an invited speaker at over 500 conferences.
The many awards he received for research, teaching, and mentoring are the creativity that flowed from warm professional and personal relationships with over 75 graduate students, post-doctoral students, visiting scientists, and colleagues during the past 45 years.
You can email him at fred.provenza@usu.edu or visit their website to learn more.
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