Regenerative farming with Meadowbrook Dairy Inc. in Minnesota
Details matter and our guest doesn’t miss a beat sharing insight on the challenges and successes with regenerative farming practices.
Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guest Alex Udermann of Meadowbrook Dairy Inc. discuss the following topics:
Meadowbrook Dairy’s start in regenerative farming
Go-to cover crops
Making educated decisions
Soil health mentorship
Most impactful equipment for regenerative practices
Precision nutrient management practices
What consumers are asking
Conservation goals
Improving animal health from in-field conservation efforts
Perspective on feed additives
What’s next for regenerative farming
About the guest
Alex Udermann is a fifth-generation dairy, beef, and row crop farmer who operates alongside his parents, John and MaryLou, his wife Kirsten, and his brother Jake and sister-in-law Sam. Their farm focuses on regenerative practices including no-till, cover crops, and responsible nutrient and manure management. They also provide custom no-till planting, cover crop seeding, custom manure hauling, and direct-to-consumer beef sales. Alex serves as an active member and mentor with the MN Soil Health Coalition, helping educate farmers and communities on soil health practices
Resources:
Meadowbrook Farm website
Follow Meadowbrook Dairy on Facebook.
UM-Extension article on the Udermann family
MN Soil Health Coalition website
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