# From Soil to Success at Swift River Pecans

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Podcast: [Soil Sisters: Rehabilitating Texas Farm and Ranch Land](https://stenobird.com/podcast/soil-sisters-rehabilitating-texas-farm-and-ranch-land-6836185)
Published: 2025-04-15T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://txsoilsisters.co/podcast/troy-swift
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Duration seconds: 3567

## Resource

Meet Troy Swift, a first-generation farmer operating Swift River Pecans and the president of the Texas Pecan Growers Association. Troy shares his experiences entering the pecan farming business in 1998, the benefits of regenerative agriculture, and his passion for soil health. He discusses functions like systemic acquired resistance (SAR), the use of beneficial insects, birds, and bats, and innovative methods to enhance tree and soil health. Troy also explains his diversified farming operations, emphasizing the importance of vertical integration and sustainable practices. This Soil Sisters' chat with Troy is rich with practical insights, making it a must-listen no matter what you're farming.

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