Building a Dream: From Military Service to Sheep Ranching

About this episode

Darnell Dugger shares his journey from military service to becoming a first-generation sheep producer in Georgia, discussing the challenges and innovations in regenerative agriculture.

First-generation sheep producer Darnell Dugger of Acre & Herd Ranch in Georgia shares his unique journey from the military and corporate world to building a regenerative sheep operation in the Southeast. In this episode, Darnell talks about rotational grazing, solar grazing opportunities, and the challenges—and rewards—of raising high-quality lamb from pasture to plate. It’s a conversation about persistence, innovation, and carving out a new path in agriculture. #LaneCast #FirstGenFarmer #SheepFarming #AmericanLamb #RegenerativeAg #SolarGrazing #FarmLife #Ranching #AgInnovation #NextGenAg #Livestock #SustainableAg #RuralAmerica #AcreAndHerdRanch

People in this episode

Host: Lane Nordlund

Guest: Darnell Dugger

Topics covered

• military service
• sheep ranching
• regenerative agriculture
• rotational grazing
• sustainable farming

Keywords

• sheep farming
• regenerative ag
• solar grazing
• high-quality lamb
• agriculture innovation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Acre & Herd Ranch

Places: Georgia

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