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RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS

There are hundreds of great resources in addition to this Greg Judy is one of the most influential producers on which I have
resource guide that are full of good information on soil built my young operation’s foundation. Focusing on low input, re-
health. We asked some of our sales representatives and generative livestock production, silvopastures, exploring income
regional partners to share some of the resources they opportunities for expansion with limited inputs, and more. I have
have found to be the most helpful. read both of his books, “No Risk Ranching” and “Comeback Farm”.
Greg created his YouTube channel, “Greg Judy Regenerative
“Knowledge Rich Ranching” was Rancher” to reach a growing audience base.
one of the most valuable and influ- Colten Catterton
ential books I have read regarding
cattle production and grazing. In I am a Sales Representative for Green Cover Seed, and also am grow-
addition to an abundance of prac- ing hair sheep in the fertile hills of NW Missouri. I am implementing
tical advice, author Allan Nation Management Intensive Grazing (MIG) to achieve my passion of regen-
focuses heavily on how a rancher erating our natural resources. I view myself as a forage producer that
must think. This book keeps focus utilizes sheep to turn biomass into a sustainable income.
on how to make consistent profits
with cattle, rather than getting My favorite resource is the website www.onpasture.com. On
caught in the ranching activities Pasture is updated weekly with practical, economical, and in-
we think we need to do but don’t formative articles rooted in helping improve the soil. Usually,
make us any money. Reading this book made me feel like I was but not always, the articles are from producers who want to
getting an unfair advantage over any producers who have not share their experience and knowledge to help others.
read this book. Be prepared to highlight and take notes! Kurt Dale - Dale Family Farms
Davis Behle At Dale Family Farms, we provide a source of quality, nutrient dense

For the past fifteen years I have raised a small herd of Angus cattle meats raised on our small, family farm. We have come to under-
with my dad. Although I currently live in town, I aspire to have a stand that the health of our animals and the healthfulness of the
place in the country where I can run a cow calf or stocker herd on food we raise and eat is directly correlated to the quality and health
pasture and annual cover crops. of the soil on which it is grown.

One of my favorite resources on the topic
If you have Facebook and are interested in regenerative ag- of soil health is the Cover Crop Strategies
riculture and cover crops, you have to join the “Everything podcast. Steve Groff does a great job
Cover Crops” Facebook group. Every operation is unique, but covering a wide variety of topics in the
with over 11,000 members, you are sure to find someone going episodes. It discusses all kinds of differ-
through a similar situation that is willing to share their expe- ent situations and how cover crops come
rience. Everyone is still learning and figuring things out, but into the picture in those scenarios as he brings in his experiences
if we can pool our resources together and learn from each from all over the country and the world. Each episode I listen to
others’ mistakes, it makes it that much easier for newcomers increases my knowledge of cover crops, which in turn gives me
to thrive. The willingness to share information with like-mind- the opportunity to pass that knowledge along to others as well!
ed individuals is really what sets this group apart. I appreciate the very practical, no-nonsense approach that Steve
Noah Young Groff takes in putting these together.

Throughout the last 8 years working here at Green Cover Seed I have Jakin Berns
developed a passion for regenerative agriculture and soil health. I I currently live in Jackson, MS working as a Sales Representative
am excited to begin my journey as a first generation producer using for Green Cover Seed. I look forward to opportunities ahead where
the knowledge I have gained from Green Cover Seed and others in I can further implement what I have learned about cover crops
the industry. and soil health, and the impact these practices can have nation-
ally and globally.

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