Green Cover Podcast

• Episode #15: How Education Fuels the Regenerative Movement with Matt Powers

  In this episode of the Green Cover Podcast, Keith Berns is joined by Matt Powers, a permaculture and soil health educator whose journey into organic and regenerative food systems began after his wife’s cancer diagnosis. Matt describes how such a life altering event catalyzed his inquiry into food and soil. Since then, Matt has written over 24 books, developed courses, and taught thousands about the vital links between soil biology, plant health, and human well-being.Together, Keith and Matt explore Matt’s unconventional path from professional musician to regenerative educator, the importance of humility, and the role of innovative microscopy techniques in understanding soil health. They also discuss the value of community, the significance of regenerative entrepreneurship, and how education empowers people to create lasting change.Attend Matt's upcoming free online conference, R-Soil on October 1st-5th 2025. https://matt-powers.mykajabi.com/r-soilCheck out Matt's books and courses: https://matt-powers.mykajabi.com/

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• Episode #14: From No-till to Biological Breakthroughs with Clint Cox

  In this episode of the Green Cover Podcast, Keith Berns sits down with Clint Cox, a seasoned farmer from Long Island, Kansas. They explore Clint’s extensive journey, from growing up on a no-till farm to eventually running his own operation, where his ambitions led him to integrate cover crops and reintroduce livestock. Along the way, his experiences taught him the critical role that biological diversity plays in building a resilient system. Clint shares his trials and successes in boosting soil health, combating pests naturally, and minimizing synthetic inputs. Tune in to learn how Clint is innovating on his operation and paving a path for future generations.If you love our podcast, dive into our other great resources like the Soil Health Resource Guide: ⁠https://greencover.com/freeguides/At Green Cover, we grow, clean, mix, and deliver the highest quality cover crop seed directly to agricultural producers across the United States.Our faith-based company is built by farmers, family-owned and united in our purpose to help farmers regenerate, steward and share God's creation for future generations.We'd love to provide you with excellent quality seed, expert cover crop advice, and a custom seed blend designed to meet your goals for your field.Contact our expert sales team at (402) 469-6784 or [email protected] Or visit us online at ⁠https://greencover.com⁠Build your own custom mix at ⁠https://smartmix.greencoverseed.com

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• Episode #13: Regenerative Organic Almond Farming with Benina Montes

  In this episode of the Green Cover podcast Benina Montes shares the farm's journey from traditional dairy farming to diverse regenerative organic practices, including growing almonds, walnuts, olives, chickens, and sheep. She discusses their strategies for improving soil health, water conservation, and pest management without synthetic chemicals. The conversation highlights the importance of educating the community, sharing practices, and advocating for agricultural policies that support sustainable farming. The episode also emphasizes the significance of nutrient-dense food and the efforts in marketing and selling these products directly to consumers.You can purchase Burroughs Family Farm's organic almonds, almond butters and other products directly from their website: https://burroughsfamilyfarms.com/If you love our podcast, dive into our other great resources like the Soil Health Resource Guide: ⁠https://greencover.com/freeguides/At Green Cover, we grow, clean, mix, and deliver the highest quality cover crop seed directly to agricultural producers across the United States.Our faith-based company is built by farmers, family-owned and united in our purpose to help farmers regenerate, steward and share God's creation for future generations.We'd love to provide you with excellent quality seed, expert cover crop advice, and a custom seed blend designed to meet your goals for your field.Contact our expert sales team at (402) 469-6784 or [email protected] Or visit us online at ⁠https://greencover.com⁠Build your own custom mix at ⁠https://smartmix.greencoverseed.com

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• Episode #12: A Regenerative Approach to Wildlife Conservation with Dr. Grant Woods

  In this episode of the Green Cover Podcast, host Keith Berns welcomes wildlife biologist Dr. Grant Woods to explore how multi-species cover crops in food plots can serve as a powerful tool for both soil regeneration and wildlife management. Dr. Woods shares practical strategies for using cover crops and microbial life to revitalize degraded land, transform conventional food plots into biodiverse systems, and support ethical, nutrient-rich wildlife populations. The conversation highlights how regenerative food plot design can help landowners become better stewards while creating thriving ecosystems above and below ground.Shop Food Plot seed here: https://store.greencover.com/collecti...Learn more from Dr. Grant Woods at the Growing Deer TV YouTube page:    / @growingdeertv  If you love our podcast, dive into our other great resources like the Soil Health Resource Guide: ⁠https://greencover.com/freeguides/At Green Cover, we grow, clean, mix, and deliver the highest quality cover crop seed directly to agricultural producers across the United States.Our faith-based company is built by farmers, family-owned and united in our purpose to help farmers regenerate, steward and share God's creation for future generations.We'd love to provide you with excellent quality seed, expert cover crop advice, and a custom seed blend designed to meet your goals for your field.Contact our expert sales team at (402) 469-6784 or [email protected] Or visit us online at ⁠https://greencover.com⁠Build your own custom mix at ⁠https://smartmix.greencoverseed.com

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• Episode #11: Harnessing the Power of Cover Crops with Tyler Tobald

  Join us on the Green Cover Podcast as we dive into the world of regenerative agriculture with Tyler Tobald, a passionate no-till farmer and cover cropper from Glasco, Kansas. In this episode, Tyler shares his intriguing journey from being a bassoon player to an accomplished regenerative farmer. Learn about his innovative practices, the importance of diversity in cover crop blends, and the economic and environmental benefits of integrating cover crops into agricultural systems. Whether you have livestock or not, discover how you can make cover crops work for you and improve profitability on the farm. Don't miss out on Tyler's insights into regenerative agriculture, community relationships, and maximizing return on investment. Find Tyler on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JTACFarmsIf you love our podcast, dive into our other great resources like the Soil Health Resource Guide: ⁠https://greencover.com/freeguides/At Green Cover, we grow, clean, mix, and deliver the highest quality cover crop seed directly to agricultural producers across the United States.Our faith-based company is built by farmers, family-owned and united in our purpose to help farmers regenerate, steward and share God's creation for future generations.We'd love to provide you with excellent quality seed, expert cover crop advice, and a custom seed blend designed to meet your goals for your field.Contact our expert sales team at (402) 469-6784 or [email protected] visit us online at ⁠https://greencover.com⁠Build your own custom mix at ⁠https://smartmix.greencoverseed.com

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