Welcome to "The Acres U.S.A. Podcast," where we dive deep into the world of production-scale organic and regenerative farming. For over 50 years, Acres U.S.A.® has been the go-to resource for farmers, ranchers, and market gardeners, guiding them to grow food profitably and sustainably, all while honoring the rhythms of nature. Join our host, Taylor Henry, owner, and CEO, as he brings you weekly insights, interviews, and practical tips to cultivate a healthier, more resilient food system. Tune in and let's grow together!

Latest episodes

Soil Fertility, Nutrient Balance & the Legacy of Dr. William Albrecht with Neal Kinsey Ep. 128

October 5, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

In this episode of the Acres U.S.A. Podcast, Taylor Henry sits down with Neal Kinsey, author of Hands-On Agronomy and one of the most respected voices in soil fertility and the Albrecht approach to soil management. Neal shares the story of…
The Energy Challenge Facing Modern Agriculture with Brian Dougherty Ep. 127

September 28, 2026 · 48 min

In this episode of the Acres U.S.A. Podcast, Taylor sits down with Brian Dougherty of Understanding Ag to discuss energy constraints, rising input costs, farm economics, and building more resilient agricultural systems. Brian shares his…
Minerals, Genetics & Human Health with Dr. Richard Olree Ep. 126

September 21, 2026 · 53 min

In this episode of the Acres U.S.A. Podcast, Taylor Henry sits down with Dr. Richard Olree, a chiropractic physician, longtime student of minerals and genetics, and author of Minerals for the Genetic Code. Dr. Olree shares the remarkable…
Using Plant Data to Build Healthier, More Resilient Crops with David Knaus Ep. 125

September 14, 2026 · 49 min

In this episode of The Acres U.S.A. Podcast, Taylor sits down with David Knaus, founder and president of Apical Crop Science, to explore the world of leaf sap analysis, plant nutrition, and nutrient density. David explains how leaf sap…
From Organic Farming to a Nationwide Food Network: David Stelzer of Azure Standard Ep. 124

September 7, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

In this episode of the Acres U.S.A. Podcast, Taylor sits down with David Stelzer, founder of Azure Standard, to hear the story behind one of the country’s largest organic food distribution networks. David shares how his family’s journey…
An Evening with Wendell Berry | From the Acres U.S.A. Archives

September 1, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

In memory of Wendell Berry, Acres U.S.A. is opening our archives to share this special recording from the 2007 Acres U.S.A. conference in Louisville, Kentucky.Rather than deliver a traditional speech, Berry chose to read The Requirement, a…
The Farmer’s Free Lunch: Unlocking the Resources Already on Your Farm Ep. 123

August 31, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

In this episode of the Acres U.S.A. Podcast, Taylor sits down with Keith Berns of Green Cover Seed to explore the powerful resources farmers already have available to them—and how regenerative management can turn those resources into real…
Growing Without Irrigation or Plastic with Jeff Poppen Ep. 122

August 24, 2026 · 54 min

In this episode of the Acres U.S.A. Podcast, Taylor sits down with longtime organic and biodynamic farmer Jeff Poppen to get practical about how he has built a resilient vegetable-growing system over decades. Jeff shares how healthy soil…