The Acres U.S.A. Podcast

In this episode of the Acres U.S.A. Podcast, Taylor Henry sits down with Joy Van Wyngarden, Iowa-based conservation advocate, content creator, and passionate voice in regenerative agriculture. Joy shares her journey from growing up on a South Central Iowa row-crop farm to working as a watershed coordinator focused on soil conservation and water quality.
Together, they dive into some of the most pressing issues facing modern agriculture, including nitrate runoff, drinking water concerns, rising cancer rates, input costs, farmland prices, and the economic pressures farmers face today. Joy offers an honest, solutions-driven perspective on why regenerative agriculture and conservation practices matter—not just for farmers, but for everyone who depends on clean water and healthy food.
The conversation also explores rural community challenges, generational farm transitions, land access for young farmers, and the future of agriculture in Iowa and beyond. This is a thoughtful discussion about the realities of farming, the need for better education and transparency, and the opportunities to build a more resilient agricultural system for the next generation.
Thank you to our Sponsors of Today’s Episode:
Azure Standard: https://www.azurestandard.com/
American Farmland Trust: https://farmland.org/
Important Links from Today’s Episode:
Members site: https://members.acresusa.com
Acres U.S.A. Homepage: https://www.acresusa.com/
Acres U.S.A. Memberships: https://eco-farming.com/
2025 Eco-Ag Recordings: https://www.conference.acresusa.com/recordings-2025
American Regeneration Event Registration: https://events.acresusa.com/american-regeneration
Joy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_joyofalltrades_/

Discover effective livestock management strategies from expert Bob Kinford. Learn how adaptive grazing can improve cattle health and reduce workload.
In this episode of ‘The Acres U.S.A. Podcast’ host Taylor Henry interviews Bob Kinford, a seasoned livestock expert from Texas. They explore transformative strategies that can help ranchers achieve better results with less stress. In this episode, we will Kinford's insights on holistic grazing, stockmanship, and the importance of understanding animal behavior.
Thank you to our Sponsors of Today’s Episode:
Azure Standard: https://www.azurestandard.com/
American Farmland Trust: https://farmland.org/
Important Links from Today’s Episode:
Members site: https://members.acresusa.com
Acres U.S.A. Homepage: https://www.acresusa.com/
Acres U.S.A. Memberships: https://eco-farming.com/
2025 Eco-Ag Recordings: https://www.conference.acresusa.com/recordings-2025
American Regeneration Event Registration: https://events.acresusa.com/american-regeneration
Acres U.S.A. partnered Understanding Ag Adaptive Grazing Event: https://understandingag.acresusa.com/texas-register
Bob Kinford’s Website: https://migratorygrazing.com/

On this episode of ‘The Acres U.S.A. Podcast’, we have another throwback presentation from Eco-Ag 2024 featuring Megan Neubauer. Megan shares her and her dad Jack’s  journey from a traditional market garden CSA to a successful pick-your-own farm! Megan highlights crop planning, customer experience, and profitability strategies as well as other important topics. Learn how to optimize your farm for high volume, quality, and customer satisfaction. Acres USA is hosting a webinar with Megan this week: Thursday, April 16th. See link below for more details.
Key topics:
Crop planning for pick-your-own farms

Maximizing profitability and volume

Customer experience and farm design

Thank you to our Sponsors of Today’s Episode:
Azure Standard: https://www.azurestandard.com/
American Farmland Trust: https://farmland.org/
Important Links from Today’s Episode:
Members site: https://members.acresusa.com
Acres U.S.A. Homepage: https://www.acresusa.com/
Acres U.S.A. Memberships: https://eco-farming.com/
2025 Eco-Ag Recordings: https://www.conference.acresusa.com/recordings-2025
American Regeneration Event Registration: https://events.acresusa.com/american-regeneration
Megan’s Book: https://bookstore.acresusa.com/products/pick-your-own-farming
Register for Megan's Webinar this week: https://partners.acresusa.com/megan-neubauer-webinar

On this episode of ‘The Acres U.S.A. Podcast’, we have a throwback presentation from Eco-Ag 2024 featuring Nigel Palmer. Nigel explores the vital role of plant energy, minerals, and natural farming techniques in sustainable agriculture. Discover how plant systems, electrical properties, fermented plant juices, and natural remedies can transform your farming practices.
Thank you to our Sponsors of Today’s Episode:
Azure Standard: https://www.azurestandard.com/
American Farmland Trust: https://farmland.org/
Important Links from Today’s Episode:
Members site: https://members.acresusa.com
Acres U.S.A. Homepage: https://www.acresusa.com/
Acres U.S.A. Memberships: https://eco-farming.com/
2025 Eco-Ag Recordings: https://www.conference.acresusa.com/recordings-2025
American Regeneration Event Registration: https://events.acresusa.com/american-regeneration
Nigel’s Book: https://bookstore.acresusa.com/products/the-regenerative-growers-guide-to-garden-amendments?_pos=1&_sid=2a3e79584&_ss=r

On this episode of ‘The Acres U.S.A. Podcast’, Host Taylor Henry sits down to chat with Taylor Moyer. Taylor shares his unique journey from NASCAR crew chief to innovative cattle producer. He discusses integrating land management, agritourism, and revenue diversification strategies, highlighting how landowners can leverage tools like Land Trust to enhance profitability and community engagement.
Thank you to our Sponsors of Today’s Episode:
Azure Standard: https://www.azurestandard.com/
American Farmland Trust: https://farmland.org/
Important Links from Today’s Episode:
Members site: https://members.acresusa.com
Acres U.S.A. Homepage: https://www.acresusa.com/
Acres U.S.A. Memberships: https://eco-farming.com/
2025 Eco-Ag Recordings: https://www.conference.acresusa.com/recordings-2025
American Regeneration Event Registration: https://events.acresusa.com/american-regeneration
March Book Sale: bookstore.acresusa.com Use Code: March Sale to get 20% off Non-Acres titles and 40% off Acres USA titles.
Taylor Moyer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgeviewlandandcattle/
Land Trust Website: https://landtrust.com/