{"podcast":{"title":"The Acres U.S.A. Podcast","slug":"the-acres-u-s-a-podcast-6915540","podcast_index_feed_id":6915540,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f00de8c8/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.acresusa.com/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/40174434/40174434-1715120326137-31acfdd32b592.jpg","author":"Acres U.S.A.®","episode_count":117,"summary":"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!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T00:17:28.107832+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-acres-u-s-a-podcast-6915540"},"episode":{"title":"Regenerative Orcharding: Building Soil Health & Profit from the Ground Up with Chuck Schembre Ep. 109","slug":"regenerative-orcharding-building-soil-health-profit-from-the-ground-up-with-chuck-schembre-ep-109","published_at":"2026-06-01T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-acres-u-s-a-podcast-6915540/regenerative-orcharding-building-soil-health-profit-from-the-ground-up-with-chuck-schembre-ep-109","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-acres-u-s-a-podcast-6915540","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acres-usa/episodes/Regenerative-Orcharding-Building-Soil-Health--Profit-from-the-Ground-Up-with-Chuck-Schembre-Ep--109-e3k5h23","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f00de8c8/podcast/play/120816131/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-1%2F425255374-44100-2-503d6b88450e5.mp3","summary":"What does it take to transform an orchard from a high-input production system into a thriving, resilient ecosystem? In this presentation from the 2024 Acres U.S.A. Eco-Ag Conference, regenerative agriculture consultant and orchard specialist Chuck Schembre shares his practical approach to regenerative orcharding.Drawing from decades of experience in vineyards, orchards, and diversified farming systems, Chuck explores how soil biology, mycorrhizal fungi, plant diversity, livestock integration, and adaptive management can dramatically improve tree health, nutrient cycling, water infiltration, and profitability. Rather than focusing on inputs and prescriptions, he challenges growers to embrace observation, ecosystem function, and the power of photosynthesis to create healthier, more productive orchards. Whether you're managing commercial fruit production, planting a homestead orchard, or simply interested in regenerative agriculture, this episode offers actionable insights into building living soils, reducing dependency on external inputs, and working with nature to grow stronger crops. Thank you to our Sponsors of Today’s Episode: Azure Standard : https://www.azurestandard.com/ American Farmland Trust : https://farmland.org/ 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 Understanding Ag’s Website: https://understandingag.com/","meta_description":"What does it take to transform an orchard from a high-input production system into a thriving, resilient ecosystem? In this presentation from the 2024 Acr…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4568,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-acres-u-s-a-podcast-6915540/episodes/regenerative-orcharding-building-soil-health-profit-from-the-ground-up-with-chuck-schembre-ep-109/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-acres-u-s-a-podcast-6915540/regenerative-orcharding-building-soil-health-profit-from-the-ground-up-with-chuck-schembre-ep-109.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}