The Regenaissance Podcast

Caden and Patrick run Cable Family Farm in Piedmont, North Carolina, where they manage a small 80 bed no-till market garden along with pasture-raised eggs and chickens. Caden started the farm at 18, and then a few years later was able to convince Patrick to join him.
Their main concern starting the farm was how would they make money? This tour shows how they produce their crops and animals in a healthy, sustainable way, along with their marketing and production approach to creating a viable small-scale farm production.
It was fascinating and productive to hear from these young farmers how they approach farming, why their not organic, the systems they run to stay viable and efficient, and understanding why they chose this career path over everything else (hint, farming food can be incredibly meaningful).
Key Topics
Building an 80 bed no-till market garden from grass
Tools and systems for small-scale vegetable farming
Pasture-raised eggs and chickens
Organic practices without certification
Economics and tradeoffs on small farms

Connect with Caden & Patrick:
Instagram
Youtube
Other links
Timestamps 

 00:00:00 Introduction to Cable Family Farm
 00:01:00 Building a no-till market garden
 00:06:00 Broadforking and minimal soil disturbance
 00:10:00 Weather risks and crop failures
 00:14:00 Time and cost of starting a garden
 00:19:00 Organic practices vs certification
 00:23:00 Simple greenhouse and seed starting
 00:27:00 Egg layers and rotational grazing
 00:32:00 Raising pasture-raised chickens
 00:35:00 Why chickens are healthier on pasture

About Rehoboth & Josh & Jessica:
This was a really fun tour. The farm has an interesting backstory. It was initially just a backyard chicken hobbyist farm, and then after feeding themselves and friends, they saw the health impact and the localized food impact - then began trading meat for land access. 

Josh spent years during 2015-18 waiting for the right property top open up, with multiple failed attempts, before securing the current farm in 2018. 

They launched full-time in 2019, saw rapid growth during 2020 with that demand spike, and then developed the farm into what it is today, a regenerative grazing operation and direct-to-consumer product platform. 

Neither Joss or Jessica grew up farming, but health concerns, lack of localized food option and expense of quality food triggered their shift to farming. 

They have a faith-driven vision for the farm, and “Rehoboth” means “God made room”. 

Jessica leads customer engagement, and Josh leads the systems and operations on the farm. 

You can connect to Josh and Jessica via the links below:
Website
Instagram
Key topics & Timestamps:
00:00:00 Tractor use and cutting pasture for regrowth
00:01:00 Turkey shipping losses and hatchery challenges
00:03:00 Why turkey poults are fragile in the brooder
00:04:00 Thanksgiving turkey pickup on farm
00:05:00 Broiler setup and water system improvements
00:08:30 Compost piles and feeding pumpkins to livestock
00:10:30 Rotating pigs and natural mineral foraging
00:14:00 Outdoor pig genetics vs confinement genetics
00:22:00 Moving broilers to build soil nitrogen
00:24:00 Multi-species grazing and parasite management

Our farm tour of Tony Eash's pasture raised pork, chicken and beef farm.
Tony grew up farming alongside his brother Phil in West Virginia, learning animal care and haymaking at a young age. After the sudden loss of their father, the brothers leaned on their Mennonite community for support and chose to continue farming. Tony tours us through his farm, his way of life, and you're able to see how much he cares about farming, the land and animals, and the importance of delivering quality food to consumers.
He's had a few battles with the government to get us his great food! All is shared in the farm tour. Enjoy.
Link to our full podcast episode with Tony as well:
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Apple
Key Topics
Direct-to-consumer raw milk and nationwide shipping
Soil temperature, grass recovery, and grazing management
Farm economics, burnout, and scaling sustainably
Regulation, labeling, and transparency challenges
Genetics, pasture diversity, and animal health decisions
What You’ll Learn
Why covered soil stays cooler and supports biology
The difference between grass recovery and true rest
How raw milk is tested, bottled, and shipped
Why many dairies fail despite high production
How farmers adapt systems to survive long-term
Connect with Triple E
Website
Instagram
Follow the tour on YouTube
Timestamps 

 00:00 — Why direct-to-consumer food systems matter
 06:40 — Shipping meat and milk across the U.S.
 14:30 — Raw milk testing, bottling, and sanitation
 23:10 — Regulation, labeling, and legal pressure
 31:40 — Dairy economics and why production fails farmers
 41:20 — Genetics, grass-fed transitions, and herd losses
 50:30 — Soil temperature, grazing height, and cooling livestock
 54:10 — Rest vs recovery and pasture decision-making

This one was fun. Jacob and Jenna tour us through Baird Farm, a fourth-generation Vermont maple farm operating since 1918. They walk me through the sugarbush, tubing systems, and sugarhouse, and how its all made/stored/sold and its history. Fascinating stuff - hope you get something out of it. 
Key Topics
Modern maple syrup production vs traditional bucket methods
The maple sugaring season and weather dependence
Real maple syrup vs imitation and blended products
Forest management, biodiversity, and tree health
Generational farming and maintaining a family-run operation
What You’ll Learn
Why maple syrup is produced in a short late-winter window, not year-round
How modern maple syrup is collected using tubing and vacuum systems
What tapping a maple tree involves and how trees are protected long-term
How much sap is required to make real maple syrup
Why Vermont consistently produces some of the highest maple yields

Connect with Jason & Baird Farm:
Website
Instagram

Follow the tour on YouTube
Connect with Regenaissance:

Website & Merch
Instagram
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Substack (Ag News & History)
Timestamps:
 00:00:00 – Introduction and farm history
 00:04:40 – Buckets vs modern maple tubing systems
 00:07:10 – What maple syrup actually is (and isn’t)
 00:12:00 – How maple tubing and vacuum systems work
 00:16:40 – Tapping trees and protecting long-term tree health
 00:22:00 – The maple syrup production window and season length
 00:25:10 – Why Vermont dominates U.S. maple production
 00:31:00 – Forest management, biodiversity, and resilience
 00:38:20 – Labor, infrastructure, and modern maple realities
 00:45:30 – Generational farming and transitioning the farm forward

A walk-through tour of Wrick Ranches in western Colorado with rancher Jason Wrick, covering calf weaning, water systems, drought realities, regenerative grazing decisions, and how a working ranch stays financially viable through direct-to-consumer beef, on-farm retail, and diversified income streams.

Key Topics
Calf weaning and animal welfare in real ranching conditions
Water rights, irrigation, and farming during long-term drought
Hay reserves, soil fertility, and nutrient cycling through cattle
Regenerative grazing within economic and regional constraints
Direct-to-consumer beef and building resilient rural businesses
What You’ll Learn
Why calves must be weaned and how it’s managed responsibly
How irrigation systems actually work on a western cattle ranch
What drought means in practice for hay, water, and stocking rates
How regenerative grazing must adapt to local climate and economics
Why direct consumer support is critical for small ranch survival

Connect with Jason:

Website
Instagram
Check out the farm tour episode on our YouTube 

Timestamps
 00:00:00 Introduction to Rick Ranches and the ranch tour
 00:01:45 Calf weaning and animal welfare misconceptions
 00:07:45 Irrigation systems and on-farm water infrastructure
 00:12:30 Colorado water rights and drought realities
 00:14:45 Hay management and nutrient cycling strategy
 00:18:15 Regenerative agriculture and regional context
 00:21:30 Consumer support and direct-to-consumer beef
 00:31:00 Farm store, trust-based sales, and community
 00:38:30 Weddings, rentals, and diversified ranch income
 00:41:00 Grazing management and closing reflections