212 | Mike Guebert, Oregon | How Two Former Vegetarians Built a Multi-Species Direct-to-Consumer Farm
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Mike Guebert shares insights on building a multi-species farm and the evolution of farming practices over 20 years.
Mike Guebert of Terra Farma in northwest Oregon joins Cal to share how he and his wife built a multi-species, direct-to-consumer farm over more than 20 years, from early days as first-generation farmers to running meat CSA sales, improving grazing systems, and teaching others through the Oregon Pasture Network. In This Episode, We Explore: Starting a first-generation farm from a blank slate with invasives, no fencing, and rough infrastructure Moving from vegetarian to raising and processing poultry on-farm Building a multi-species operation including beef, pork, sheep, goats, poultry, and more Managing grazing in a high rainfall, dry-summer region without irrigation Chicken tractor evolution, daily moves, and using a winch system for efficiency and injury prevention Marketing changes over time including launching a meat CSA in 2020 and the plan to transition away from it Stopping raw milk sales after losing liability insurance and regaining time and flexibility Moving toward a more seasonal, grass-only beef model to reduce winter feeding Teaching and producer support through pasture walks, cohorts, mentorship, and events with Oregon Pasture Network Conservation district work…
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