205 | Jonathan Kilpatrick, Red Lantern Ranch, Kilpatrick Land & Livestock

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The Grazing Grass Podcast features insights and stories of regenerative farming, specifically emphasizing grass-based livestock management. Our mission is to foster a community where grass farmers can share knowledge and experiences with one another. We delve into their transition to these practices, explore the ins and outs of their operations, and then move into the "Over Grazing" segment, which addresses specific challenges and learning opportunities. The episode rounds off with the "Famous Four" questions, designed to extract valuable wisdom and advice. Join us to gain practical tips and inspiration from the pioneers of regenerative grass farming. This is the podcast for you if you are trying to answer: What are regenerative farm practices? How to be grassfed? How do I graze other species of livestock? What's are ways to improve pasture and lower costs? What to sell direct to the consumer?

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205 | Jonathan Kilpatrick, Red Lantern Ranch, Kilpatrick Land & Livestock

Grazing Grass Podcast sharing Regenerative Ag Stories

1 hour 9 minutes

6 days ago

205 | Jonathan Kilpatrick, Red Lantern Ranch, Kilpatrick Land & Livestock

Jonathan Kilpatrick of Red Lantern Ranch and Kilpatrick Land & Livestock joins Cal to share what changed since he first appeared back on episode 2, including moving from Oklahoma to west central Minnesota (Alexandria area) and rebuilding a grazing operation from the ground up with sheep, goats, and pastured poultry.

In This Episode, We Explore:

What prompted Jonathan and his family to move from Oklahoma to Minnesota and restart their operation
Lessons Jonathan took from the Ranching for Profit School and how they shaped his decision-making
Starting a grazing operation with a clean slate and building genetics that match the environment
Grazing sheep and goats together and using goats as part of a buckthorn control strategy
Outwintering sheep and goats with minimal infrastructure and what that requires
Using adaptive grazing decisions that fit real life, time constraints, and family priorities
Expanding from a 45-acre grazing lease by adding tillable acres and converting some to perennials
Partnering with a regenerative crop farmer for strip-till or no-till, cover crops, and added grazing opportunities
Mobile range coop pastured poultry production, daily moves, and labor efficiency
Processing options, state-inspected processing, and why time is often the limiting resource
Marketing channels including direct-to-consumer, wholesale, and opportunities in ethnic markets

Why This Episode Matters

If you are building or rebuilding a grazing business, Jonathan lays out a realistic path that balances production, business management, and family life. This conversation is a good reminder that experience matters, time is a real constraint, and matching livestock, grazing, and marketing to your context is what keeps the whole system working.

Resources Mentioned

Ranching for Profit School
Executive Link program (Ranching for Profit)
Google Sheets
Excel
ChatGPT
Gemini
P.L. 90-492 (Poultry Products Inspection Act exemption referenced in the discussion)

Find Out More

Red Lantern Ranch website | https://redlanternranch.com
Kilpatrick Land & Livestock website | https://www.kilpatricklandandlivestock.com
Sustainable Farming Association (SFA) | https://sfa-mn.org

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