Regenerative Reflections

Regenerative Reflections

Welcome to our MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture podcast, where you can hear how real farmers and ranchers are building soil health through regenerative farming practices. Hosted by Communications and Outreach Specialist Makayla (Voris) Zimmerman and Associate Director, Dr. Kelly Wilson, you'll find out what it really takes to make regenerative agriculture happen. You can find us on Spotify, iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts and here on Podbean. Episodes are posted every month. This podcast is part of the MU Extension Podcast Network.

Episodes

February 20, 2026 17 mins

Hosts Makayla (Voris) Zimmerman and Dr. Kelly Wilson explore how a strong landowner-tenant relationship can make regenerative agriculture happen. While studies show that non-operating landowners own a large percentage of U.S. farmland, they're often left out of the conversation entirely. In this episode, you’ll hear from:

  • Dr. Rob Myers, Director of the MU Center for Regenerative Agricul...
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Hosts Makayla Voris and Dr. Kelly Wilson explore how to make regenerative agriculture happen by exploring nutrient management and the tools used to implement it on the farm. In this episode, you’ll hear from: 

  • Dr. Newell Kitchen, MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture Nutrient Management Consultant and owner of Agronomic, Geologic, and Environmental Services, LLC 
  • Mitchell Rice, Missouri Fertilizer Control Board 4R ...
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Hosts Makayla Voris and Dr. Kelly Wilson explore how to make regenerative agriculture happen by exploring the cover crop seed industry and what farmers might look for if they want to start their own seed business or plant their first cover crop. In this episode, you’ll hear from:

  • Dr. Etienne Sutton, MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture National Cover Crop Variety Project Manager
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Hosts Makayla Voris and Dr. Kelly Wilson explore how to make regenerative agriculture happen with virtual fencing and how it can help producers implement rotational grazing strategies. In this episode, you’ll hear from:

  • Kaitlyn Dozler, MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture Virtual Fence Grazing Program manager
  • Industry experts Theo Beaumont from Halter and Eric Yates from NoFence
  • Producers Margaret Chamas from Storm Dancer Fa...
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November 22, 2024 10 mins

Producer August Horstmann talks with host Makayla Voris about his direct-to-consumer meat business; common consumer questions; and resources for folks who want to get started with regenerative ag. 

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November 8, 2024 13 mins

Farmer Jonathan Kemmerer talks with host Makayla Voris about how his experience living abroad in France impacted his approach to farming; why he raises Meishan pigs; and advice for people who want to get started with agriculture.

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October 25, 2024 11 mins

Farmer Linus Rothermich talks with host Makayla Voris about how he started incorporating cover crops on his farm; why some farmers are be hesitant to adopt cover crops; and his own motivation for planting cover crops. 

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October 11, 2024 10 mins

Farmer Garrett Riekhof talks with host Makayla Voris about the benefits that he's seeing from the agricultural practices from his farm; how sustainability and regenerating differ; and the importance of being prepared for the future. 

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September 27, 2024 9 mins

Farmer Zach Tolson talks with host Makayla Voris about his goals for the nutrient management practices on his farm; how he defines regenerative agriculture; and how he got connected with the Center for Regenerative Agriculture. 

[Note: During the interview, we mentioned Kaitlin Dinsmore, a certified 4R advisor. Her full name is Kaitlin Flick Dinsmore. She’s an independent certified crop advisor and has helped many farmers in the nu...

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September 13, 2024 9 mins

Ecologists Ryan Diener and Marina Osier talk with host Makayla Voris about regenerative practices they use on their farm; benefits of practice stacking; and best practices for producers starting their journey with regenerative ag.

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