# Eco-Ag 2025 Panel: Decommoditize or Disappear: Reclaiming Profit and Independence in Agriculture Ep. 90

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Podcast: [The Acres U.S.A. Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-acres-u-s-a-podcast-6915540)
Published: 2026-01-12T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acres-usa/episodes/Eco-Ag-2025-Panel-Decommoditize-or-Disappear-Reclaiming-Profit-and-Independence-in-Agriculture-Ep--90-e3ddqgm
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Duration seconds: 2433

## Resource

Join us for this special live panel recording from Eco-Ag 2025, featuring regenerative agriculture leaders Gabe Brown, Rick Clark, and John Kempf, moderated by Taylor Henry. In this wide-ranging conversation, the panel dives into what it takes to build profitable, resilient farms in today’s volatile economic landscape. From cutting costs and escaping the commodity trap to value-added production, succession planning, and restoring rural communities, the speakers share hard-earned insights from decades on the land. You’ll hear practical frameworks for managing debt, investing wisely, mentoring the next generation, and designing farm businesses that prioritize independence, relationships, and long-term resilience. Tune in for a candid, thought-provoking discussion on how regenerative agriculture can secure both economic success and a thriving future for farmers and rural America. 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

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