ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Discover how to design profitable, resilient agricultural landscapes using the principles of restoration agriculture. In this episode, Jared Sorensen hosts renowned agroforestry expert Mark Shepard for a deep, practical conversation about transforming degraded land, capturing water, integrating livestock, and building perennial ecosystems that thrive under stress.
Whether you're a rancher in the high desert, a farmer in the Midwest, or a land steward anywhere in between, Mark breaks down how to:
- Shape land to harvest and store water naturally
- Use perennial systems to build soil and long-term resilience
- Integrate crops, trees, and livestock into one profitable system
- Reduce inputs while increasing total ecosystem yield
- Apply restoration agriculture at backyard scale or large-acreage scale
Mark also shares insights from real projects across the U.S., and explains how restoration agriculture supports long-term profit, stewardship, and ecosystem regeneration.
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