Soil Sisters: Rehabilitating Texas Farm and Ranch Land

Wayne Knight has been ranching for thirty years and serves as the executive director of Holistic Management International (HMI). On this Soil Sisters podcast, we discuss Wayne's experience of the transformative power of holistic decision-making in agriculture. Wayne shares insights on land stewardship, holistic management principles, the importance of holistic goal setting, stockmanship, animals'...

Greg Phillips, co-founding partner of the Houston-based law firm Phillips Kaiser, joins the Soil Sisters to discuss the challenges of preserving family land. Greg's rural upbringing in East Texas and the difficulties faced by generational landowners inspired his commitment to helping those families with limited financial resources find solutions. This discussion dives into the challenges of succes...

Meet our Soil Sister Arlana Brumfield, founder of Soilution Holistic Ag in Dallas, TX, where she is healing her community through regenerative farming. Explore Arlana's journey from military service to becoming a passionate advocate for regenerative agriculture and holistic health in urban communities. Through personal anecdotes and educational insights, Arlana shares her mission to address nutrit...

In this special episode of the Soil Sisters Podcast, we welcome our father, Butch Nuding, to delve into the rich history of our fifth-generation family ranch in West Texas. We discuss everything from the establishing of JD Patterson Ranch by our great-great-grandfather Jefferson Davis Patterson in 1887 to modern challenges and adaptations in farming and ranching. Butch shares personal anecdotes an...

This Soil Sisters podcast explores Chef Mollie Engelhart’s trek to Sovereignty Ranch. Mollie shares her transformative journey from being a vegan chef in Los Angeles to owning and operating a regenerative ranch in Bandera, Texas, with her family. The conversation delves into her catalyst for change, misconceptions about veganism, and the challenges and insights gained from transitioning to regener...

The Soil Sisters get down to the roots of community agriculture with Brooke and Killian Keller who own and operate Better Days Gardens outside of Lockhart, Texas. We discuss their journey of transforming raw, unused land into a thriving regenerative market garden. Brooke and Killian share insights on their challenges with water issues and land preparation, as well as the farmer support and resourc...

We crack open the official beverage of the Soil Sisters podcast with Aaron Owens, a longtime goat and cattle rancher, innovator in the Texas hemp industry and the creator of Tejas Tonic. We discuss Aaron’s West Texas roots and the challenges and opportunities in the Texas hemp market. Aaron details his journey from cowboying and ranching in West Texas to farming and building a hemp-derived beverag...

The Soil Sisters welcome Andie Marsh, a soil health practitioner and founder of Rhizos, LLC. Andie shares her approach to improving soil health - from backyard gardens to farmland - using a microscope to assess soil microbiomes and methods for addressing soil issues. The conversation covers the impact of biological restoration, delving into Johnson Su bioreactors and other composting techniques, t...

The Soil Sisters welcome sister duo Kari Collins and Kelsey Kruzona of True Femme Collective to discuss the rhythm of nature and women. The sisters share their journey from a holistic upbringing in the 1990s to creating conscious beauty products. Kari and Kelsey share stories about their family's lifestyle transition, their father's battle with cancer, and their mother's influence. The sisters dis...

Join the Soil Sisters as they discuss their enriching experience at Holistic Management International's Regen Ag School, which has empowered them to ask the right questions to make the next right move on the road to healing their family's land. If you're considering continuing education in holistic management or want practical tools to plan for profit in family farming and ranching, dig into this...

The Soil Sisters visited Fallen Oak Mycology to chat with the founder, Josh Googins, and COO Zahia Tawil, exploring the intersection of fungi, hemp, and regenerative agriculture. The conversation delves into how fungi and hemp can be harnessed for soil remediation, sustainable farming, and building. The episode discusses innovative nature-based solutions for fashion, construction, and plastic wast...

The Natural Gardener, John Dromgoole, joins the Soil Sisters in the KLKT studio in Lockhart, TX. John shares his origin story from his early days in South Texas to his influential career in Austin creating a world-class gardening destination known for its pioneering work in organic gardening and sustainable living. The conversation covers a wide range of topics including radio broadcasting, the be...

If you find yourself uncomfortable at every turn these days, you're not alone. In this episode, the Soil Sisters wade through the idea and experience of getting comfortable with discomfort. They talk about tackling new and uncomfortable tasks - from starting a radio show, to learning holistic farm management, to participating in agriculture committees, and maintaining family land. And how it's all...

In this episode of the Soil Sisters podcast, Johanna and Crystal discuss their enthusiasm for upcoming holistic management training, and insights from attending a Sacred Ecoliteracy class with Daniel Firth Griffith. They delve into water consciousness and answer beginner gardening questions. They also discuss the Texas Climate Smart Initiative resources available for farmers looking to transition...

The Soil Sisters welcome Ethan Peters and Angela Bartys to discuss the school of life and the value of a holistic education that nurtures the whole child—Mentally, Spiritually, Physically, Emotionally, Socially, and Creatively. We dig into school lunches and opportunities for local farmers to provide quality ingredients to school cafeterias. Angela and Ethan also introduce their new Lockhart-based...

In this episode of the Soil Sisters podcast, you'll meet Bob Kirkwood, a 78-year-old farmer from Clyde, Texas, who's focused on cultivating regenerative wisdom. Bob shares his recent journey from traditional chemical farming to regenerative agriculture, inspired by his brother and research by experts like Dr. David Johnson and Gabe Brown. The discussion covers the benefits of intelligent tilling,...

In this episode, the Soil Sisters reflect on their recent family reunion, sharing humorous and insightful moments, including their latest inspection of the hemp field. The sisters delve into the challenges and philosophies of regenerative agriculture, discussing soil health, weed management, and the importance (and long-term benefits) of natural solutions over chemical inputs. They also highlight...

On this Soil Sisters radio hour, we unpack our shared frustrations about the overwhelming presence of chemicals in daily life and their health and environmental implications. The conversation explores the impact of synthetic fabrics, chemicals in sunscreens, and processed foods. We also address broader issues like urban sprawl and the decline of farmland, advocating for regenerative agriculture as...

This episode features the new Soil Sisters Radio Hour on KLKT-LP, Radio Lockhart. The Soil Sisters discuss the grand opening of Panda Biotech's hemp gin in Wichita Falls, Texas. Johanna shares updates from the event, including the massive facility's capabilities and the involvement of local farmers and stakeholders. The sisters explore the numerous benefits and uses of hemp, including soil remedia...

Join the Soil Sisters in Stonewall, Texas, for this conversation with Michael Klein, a sixth-generation Gillespie County Texan and owner/steward of Windy Bar Ranch. The discussion covers the ranch's transition to Black Angus cattle, regen ag in ranching, strategies for success, and the journey from wholesale to direct-to-consumer beef sales. Michael shares insights into his farming practices, gene...

The Soil Sisters are catching up and catching our breath from a whirlwind spring planting. This short Soil Sisters pod celebrates our community and covers the progress of our two industrial hemp projects and the beginning phases of building a community garden with our friends at Wella Foods in Lockhart, TX. We also riff on connecting with the magic of working with the land. Don't miss this episode...

In this episode of the Soil Sisters podcast, we dig in with Dax Hansen, current 4th generation steward of the Oatman Flats Ranch and founder of Oatman Farms™, a fearless food company with a mission to revitalize and sustain family farms in hot and dry desert environments. Dax shares the childhood and historical ties that influenced his journey into regenerative agriculture. We dig into the practic...

Meet Lucas Evans, founder of E3 Agriculture, an advanced agricultural solutions company with a focus on the burgeoning industrial hemp sector and localizing supply chains while developing sustainable building materials and consumer products. In this Soil Sisters episode, we review the benefits of hemp in terms of soil health, versatility, and economic opportunity. And explore the concept of 'seed...

For our very first episode of The Soil Sisters Podcast, we had the incredible opportunity to commune with our friend Chad Johnson, a visionary in ecosystem design and a true inspiration for anyone looking to make a positive impact on the world through their relationship with nature. Our conversation explores the essence of regenerative living, the interconnectedness of all life, and the profound i...

Welcome to the Soil Sisters podcast. This season we're growing 80 acres of hemp on our family's land in Stonewall County and four acres of hemp in Caldwell County. We're also beginning a food forest project. We hope you'll subscribe and dig in with us!  Please submit questions, sponsorship inquiries, or show ideas: TXSoilSisters.co . -Johanna and Crystal 💚 MEET & SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 💚 ✨ Te...