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Inside a 1,200-Acre Regenerative Operation (Live Farm Tour) - Rucker Farm | #103
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- The Regenaissance Podcast
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- Jan 21, 2026
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- 2994
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Summary
In this episode, we tour through Rucker Farm with Garrett Heydt to see how a large, leased regenerative operation actually works; covering hay, turkeys, water systems, minerals, and grazing decisions that shape animal health and land outcomes over time. Key Topics Rotational grazing on large, leased properties Pasture-based turkey production and management Water infrastructure, exclusion fencing, and environmental impact Hay economics vs standing winter forage Regeneration as a long-term land ethic Why You Should Listen Clear explanation of rotational grazing at scale (30+ paddocks, leased land) Practical breakdown of hay vs standing forage economics Rare detail on pasture-raised turkey management and behavior Insight into water systems, mineral strategy, and soil-and-water funding A grounded philosophy of regeneration over sustainability Connect with Rucker Farm Website Instagram Follow the tour on YouTube Timestamps 00:00 Hay production and second cutting 02:00 Pasture-raised turkeys and grazing behavior 05:00 Predators, electric netting, and night radio strategy 06:30 Raising turkeys: brooders, socialization, survivability 07:45 Turkey processing timelines and sizing 12:00 Mobile brooders and farming on leased land 16:30 Cattle water systems and exclusion fencing 23:00 Minerals, salt, and late-pregnancy cow health 29:30 Hay costs vs grazing saved forage 37:30 Regeneration vs sustainability and rebuilding soil 48:00 Leaving the city and choosing farm life