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
Ep. 98 Building Soil, Boosting Profits: Regenerative Agriculture with Kevin Elmy
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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 sits down with regenerative agriculture consultant and author Kevin Elmy, whose journey has taken him from the grain fields of Saskatchewan to farming operations in Australia, Ukraine, and beyond. Kevin shares how he transformed depleted "dirt" into thriving soil, increasing organic matter, improving water infiltration, and reducing reliance on synthetic inputs.
Listeners will discover:
🌱 The five principles of soil health that drive regenerative success
🌱 Why profitability—not yield—should be the primary measure of farm performance
🌱 How cover crops, diverse plant species, and livestock integration work together to restore ecosystems
🌱 The role of soil biology, root exudates, and microbial communities in nutrient cycling
🌱 Practical strategies for improving water infiltration, reducing compaction, and building long-term resilience
🌱 Why many of agriculture's biggest challenges—from drought to disease—share common root causes
Drawing from decades of on-farm experience and work with producers around the world, Kevin provides practical, science-backed insights that can help farmers build healthier soils, stronger businesses, and more resilient operations.
Key Takeaway: Healthy soil isn't built with a single product or silver bullet. It's created through a systems-based approach that harnesses biology, diversity, and continuous living roots to unlock the full potential of the land.
📚 Learn More from Kevin Elmy
• Not Just Dirt: Revitalizing Soils With Regenerative Agriculture Principles -
• Cover Cropping in Western Canada
🌐 Website: Cover Crops Canada
📧 Email: kevin@covercrops.ca
📞 WhatsApp: 1-306-621-8784
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