Regeneration Rising

Regeneration Rising

Regeneration Rising is a podcast for beginning agrarians, about the trials, tribulations, and joys of a life in regenerative agriculture. Each episode will feature conversations with apprentices and other young agrarians, tidbits and tips from regenerative ag experts, job announcements, and more. Originally started by Shawna Burhans and Ariel Bobbett, two young agrarians, season two is now being led by Quivira Coalition’s New Agrarian apprenticeship program. As we face the challenge of repopulating our fields and rangelands with a new generation, we’re building a community of ranchers and farmers who are working towards a thriving workforce for the future of food, agriculture, and working lands. They are our Regeneration Rising.

Episodes

April 30, 2026 39 mins

In this episode, host Kristina chats with Duke Jackson, production manager at the Old Fort Farm in Hesperus, Colorado and owner of Sol Vista Farm. Duke talks about the trials and successes of starting a farm, the programs at the Old Fort Farm that support beginning agrarians, and the beauty and struggles of working a full-time job and running a veggie farm. Duke, along with three other neighboring farmers, saw a need ...

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In this episode, host Kristina chats with Julie Friend, owner of Wildom Farm in western Maryland. Wildom Farm uses regenerative practices in raising pasture-raised chicken, forest-raised pork, grass-fed beef and lamb, and eggs, as well as lard based moisturizer and sunscreen. Julie talks about her journey into agriculture starting with farmer’s market visits and later moving from Chicago back to family land to start a...

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In this episode, host Kristina chats with Jaimie Stoltzfus, owner of Cowgirl Meat Co. in Big Timber, Montana. Jaimie discusses nuances of her business including how she makes shipping meat worthwhile, the partnerships that support her work, and her marketing strategies. She also talks about her experiences working her way up from ranch hand to ranch manager and other roles that helped her as a business owner now.

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January 27, 2026 34 mins

In this episode, host Kristina chats with Meredith Rose, owner and operator of Rose West in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Meredith shares her journey from the suburbs of Chicago to becoming an aggregator of the local agricultural community. Rose West offers CSA boxes of local goods from partnerships with farmers and ranchers as well as products grown at Meredith’s homestead. Meredith discusses the significance of making local food a...

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On this episode, join host Kristina Britt as she recaps the transformative experiences and key takeaways from the recent REGENERATE Conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico. With nearly 600 attendees, this conference was a hub for young agrarians, ranchers, and community leaders to connect, learn, and share. Hear firsthand accounts from new agrarian apprentices, Sims Wulbern and Jeff Courchaine, [Re]generation Fellows Brinton Reed and Ka...

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October 27, 2025 29 mins

In this episode, we welcome Quinn Taubman-Harper, a New Agrarian Program apprentice at Mannix Ranch in Montana. Quinn shares his journey in regenerative agriculture, discussing his diverse background, the meaningful connections he's made, and the valuable lessons learned as an apprentice. Tune in if you’re interested in applying to be an apprentice this fall or curious about the process.

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September 12, 2025 32 mins

On the latest episode, we have Jesse Pinkner, owner operator of Pinkner Land and Livestock, and also previous New Agrarian Program apprentice who just finished our first ever Manager Fellowship program. Jesse, alongside his wife Leah, is managing a ranch on leased family land in Texas. Jesse shares his unconventional journey into agriculture, the support and challenges faced within his family-run operation, and the invaluable lesso...

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Join Kristina, the new podcast host, as she interviews Taylor Muglia, the former host and previous New Agrarian Program manager. In this heartfelt episode, Taylor shares her unique journey into regenerative agriculture, her experiences running and eventually closing a small farm, and the emotional struggles and triumphs along the way. While we talk a lot about how to get started in regenerative agriculture, it is also...

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dylan Boeken, who shares his journey from growing up to studying primates to owning a regenerative livestock farm and butchery. Dylan shares the importance of his relationships with mentors like Frank Fitzpatrick and Cole Bush, navigating challenges, and the vitality of holistic land management. Dylan also delves into his passion for whole animal butchery and cookery, emphasizing cultural,...

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In this episode, Fiona Jackson shares her unconventional journey from growing up in Redwood City, California with jeweler parents to becoming a ranch manager deeply involved in regenerative agriculture. Fiona talks about her initial exposure to agriculture at Cal Poly, her hands-on learning experiences, and her subsequent dive into the ranching world, including her stint at Flying Diamond Ranch in Colorado. She sheds light on her p...

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In this episode of the Regeneration Rising podcast, host Taylor Muglia dives into regenerative agriculture experiences and intricacies of farm law with Eva Caison, education program director at Farm Commons. The episode covers a breadth of topics, from Eva's journey into agriculture, her educational background, and practical farm experience, to the pivotal lessons she learned while running her own farm. We explore the invaluable wo...

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In this episode, host Taylor Muglia sits down with Chris Zuehlsdorff, CEO of Iroquois Valley, to discuss how they're supporting the journey and future of regenerative agriculture. Chris shares his personal and professional background, highlighting his transition from a career in finance to helping farmers and ranchers access affordable mortgages and leases across the United States. The conversation delves into the importance of org...

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In this podcast episode, host Taylor Muglia interviews Olivia Raine about her journey in the field of agriculture, specifically her work in targeted grazing with goats and sheep. Olivia shares her deep-rooted passion for animals and her environmental consciousness that led her to agriculture. She discusses her extensive background, from working on vegetable farms to managing livestock, and the challenges she faced. Through three it...

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In this episode of Regeneration Rising, Taylor Muglia interviews Jarvisson King, owner and operator of Laughing Goat Gardens in Arizona. Jarvisson shares his journey and how he brings traditional Navajo farming and modern regenerative agriculture techniques together. He discusses the impact of his mother's teachings, coping with grief after her passing, and his shift towards utilizing wool pellets for soil health. The episode highl...

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In this podcast episode, host Taylor Muglia interviews Emma Lietz-Bilecky about her journey into agriculture and her work with Colorado Land Link, a program aimed at helping farmers find land and improve land access in Colorado. Emma shares her background, growing up in Colorado with a family history in agriculture, and her eventual return to farming after college. She discusses the challenges of land access for young farmers, the ...

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In this episode, host Taylor Muglia interviews New Agrarian Program alumni Henry Harrington and Lauren Lees about their diverse journeys into the agricultural world. Both came from non-agricultural backgrounds, but found a passion for ranching and regenerative agriculture. They share their experiences in the New Agrarian Program as well as their time post-apprenticeship in positions at Spikebox Ranch in Nebraska, Snaplands, and Rou...

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After working on ranches in the Elk River Valley in northwest Colorado for a handful of years, Davey Baron had the jaw-dropping opportunity to start his own grazing and direct market beef business, and he pounced on it. In this episode of Regeneration Rising, host Taylor Muglia speaks with Davey about how he laid the groundwork for this opportunity to become Elk River Livestock, what life looks like in year two of running his own b...

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In this conversation, host Taylor Muglia interviews Julie Sullivan, mentor training and support specialist (and program founder) here at Quivira Coalition's New Agrarian Program. Julie discusses the inspiration behind creating the program's first Manager Fellowship and how it aims to bridge the gap between apprenticeship and ranch management or entrepreneurship for the "not-so new agrarian." She walks through the requirements to ap...

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Our guest this week is Diane Anastasio, program manager & shepherd at Shepherdess Land & Livestock in Ojai, California. Diane describes how, although not growing up in agriculture, their Austrian and Italian family heritage is expressed through their practice of shepherding today, and how other creative endeavors like weaving and dancing tie in as well. We also talk about Diane's early experiences in agriculture at shearing...

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On this episode of Regeneration Rising, we sit down with Nicole Scott, farm director of livestock operation and farm outreach at The Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming in Cold Spring, New York. Nicole shares her story about getting started in agriculture and the different experiences that shaped her journey from apprentice to farm director. She describes what it was like to build confidence to do farm work after studying...

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