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Green Cover Podcast

Keith Berns
Regenerative Agriculture
Soil Health
Cover Crops
Soil Health Principles
Green Cover
Warm Season Cover Crops
Soil Microbiology
Grass-Fed Beef
Hairy Vetch
45Z
Transition Plan / Generational Transfer
Illinois
Permaculture
Carbon Intensity
Decomposer
Wide Row Corn Interseeding
Family Matters
Stewardship
Nitrogen Fixation
Nexus Conference

Welcome to the Green Cover podcast, where we have really interesting conversations with some of the top regenerative farmers and experts. Join our host Green Cover co-founder and co-owner Keith Berns and our guests as they discuss how we can help people regenerate God’s Creation for future generations.

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In 1999, Greg Judy was deep in debt and close to losing the family farm. Then he started leasing idle land and custom grazing other people’s cattle, and within three years he paid off his house and farm. Today, his livestock have bought seven farms, ... more

Patrick Cavanaugh spent 13 years as an engineer on the space shuttle program, and today he leads soil and vine health at Union Grove Farm in North Carolina. Keith Berns and Patrick talk about how Union Grove is rebuilding degraded farm ground with ve... more

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Along with her family, Benina Montes of Burroughs Family Farms runs the world's first regenerative organic certified almond orchard, producing walnuts, olives, year-round sheep, and 8,000 laying hens in California's Central Valley. She and Keith talk... more

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Kevin Elmy joins the podcast to share how he turned a sandy, worn-out quarter section in Saskatchewan into 26+ inches of rich topsoil, using winter cereals, cover crops, and livestock instead of synthetic inputs. He digs into practical wins any farme... more

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Patrick Kavanaugh
Engineer and regenerative farmer at Union Grove Farm
Union Grove Farm / Advancing Eco-Agriculture
Episode: Episode #45: A Space Shuttle Engineer's Biological Approach to Growing Grapes with Patrick Kavanaugh
Benina Montes
Owner of Burroughs Family Farm, regenerative organic almond orchard pioneer
Burroughs Family Farm
Episode: Episode #44: Juggling Almonds, Olives, Sheep and 8,000 hens with Benina Montes
Kevin Elmy
Farmer, soil-health consultant, author of a book on soil and dirt
Independent consultant; formerly Alberta area grower
Episode: Episode #43: How Plants and Microbes Work Together in Harsh Environments with Kevin Elmy
Scott Ravenkamp
Farmer with livestock operation in Nebraska
Green Cover (guest on episode)
Episode: Episode #42: Applying the Soil Health Principles Across Various Landscapes
Brian Berns
Providence Farms operator, long-time farmer
Green Cover (guest on episode)
Episode: Episode #42: Applying the Soil Health Principles Across Various Landscapes
Zach Louk
Sales team member and grower with diversified farming operations
Green Cover (guest on episode)
Episode: Episode #42: Applying the Soil Health Principles Across Various Landscapes
David Olson
Owner of Sustainable Growing Solutions
Sustainable Growing Solutions
Episode: Episode #41: The Fertility Hiding in Your Crop Residue — And How to Unlock It with David Olson
Nathan Choat
Coworker at Green Cover who runs test plots
Green Cover
Episode: Episode #39: Why You Should Be Running On-Farm Test Plots
Karl Palmberg
Grass-fed beef producer
Larchwood, Iowa (Farm)
Episode: Episode #38: The Forages Behind Steakhouse-Quality, Medicinal Beef with Karl Palmberg

Host

Keith Berns
Host of the show and co-founder of the organization behind Green Cover Seed; frequently leads conversations with experts and practitioners in regenerative agriculture.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Great info on cover crops

    This podcast has some great information for agriculture, but more specifically on cover crops.

    The one thing for myself personally that does not resonate - and I mean no disrespect at all - is the frequent “God talk”. I would be considered agnostic if anything so being that I’m not religious, I can’t say I’m a fan of the frequent talk of God as it’s done on the show and sometimes I feel as though it may narrow the audience demographic at times.

    Just wanted to provide my opinion/perspective on ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Fghuhvddhj
    Canadaa year ago
  • A Podcast hosted by experts in cover crops and regenerative agriculture

    I’m extremely excited about this podcast hosted by Keith Berns and Green Cover Seed. The first episode featuring Gabe Brown offers some history in the regenerative ag movement. I can’t wait for the next episode and hope to hear more about cover crops, mixes, and regenerative ag.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rob Dowdle
    United States2 years ago

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Some feedback notes a preference for less emphasis on religious framing and more focus on technical content.
Listeners appreciate the actionable, field-tested insights on soil health and cover crops.
Overall, audiences find experts and practical ROI discussions valuable.

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Episode #39: Why You Should Be Running On-Farm Test Plots
Q: How do you balance experimentation with practical ROI for farmers considering adopting a new practice?
We weigh the time and seed input against potential ROI, focusing on observability and repeatability. If a practice proves beneficial across multiple plots and contexts, it's worth broader adoption. If not, we refine, delay, or avoid scaling up. This cautious but curiosity-driven approach helps farmers avoid costly missteps while still pushing innovation.
Episode #39: Why You Should Be Running On-Farm Test Plots
Q: Why is it important to plant plots throughout the season instead of only in May or October?
Planting through the season allows us to place each species in its ideal condition and stress others to understand performance under different timelines. This approach reveals what works in late-season options after cereal harvest, early-season establishment, and how adjustments in timing affect establishment, growth, and eventual profitability.
Episode #39: Why You Should Be Running On-Farm Test Plots
Q: Nathan, could you share how your history with Green Cover began and how that influenced your approach to test plots?
I grew up in Nebraska and have deep family farming roots. After college I joined Green Cover in 2018, starting with test plots and sales, using my economics background to evaluate ROI alongside soil health benefits. This shaped a data-driven, farmer-centric approach to plotting—testing many species, refining practices, and stressing real-world applicability over formal university-style research.
Episode #13: Regenerative Organic Almond Farming with Benina Montes
Q: If someone's just getting started in their regenerative path, what would you advise them to do to make the transition quicker and easier?
Start small on a strip or block, plant cover crops, extend the growing season for living soil, and gradually broaden biodiversity. Attend conferences and engage with a supportive community to learn from others' trials and errors.
Episode #13: Regenerative Organic Almond Farming with Benina Montes
Q: So how are you marketing eggs from 5,000 chickens? Are you doing some retail, some wholesale, some distributor type stuff?
They primarily wholesale through regional retailers and distributors in Northern California, with some direct sales to local stores and restaurants, plus online direct-to-consumer offerings on their website and Amazon.

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Accessible conversations with top regenerative agriculture practitioners and soil-health experts that help listeners translate complex farming concepts into practical on-farm actions. Episodes frequently cover cover crops, soil biology, nutrient cycling, and strategies to reduce inputs while boosting profitability and resilience. Noteworthy is the emphasis on real-world trials, data-driven decision making, and community learning, often blending technical detail with farmer-first storytelling. The show is likely to appeal to hands-on growers, agronomists, and program designers seeking actionable insights, case studies, and a broader movement toward sustainable farming systems.

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Recent guests on Green Cover Podcast include:

1. Patrick Kavanaugh
2. Benina Montes
3. Kevin Elmy
4. Scott Ravenkamp
5. Brian Berns
6. Zach Louk
7. David Olson
8. Nathan Choat

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