Fair Hill Farmstead Life

Judith Horvath, Fair Hill Farm
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Fair Hill Farmstead Life, hosted by Judith Farrell Horvath, is a dynamic podcast amplifying the voices of regenerative agriculture’s trailblazers. Showcasing stories of success and struggle, it inspires a new generation of farmers and earth-friendly entrepreneurs to build resilient, local food systems. From innovative Agrihoods to soil health breakthroughs, each episode explores practical strategies and visionary ideas for ecological regeneration and community prosperity. Rooted in resilience, gratitude, and systems thinking, the podcast, launched in 2023 reaches thousands globally, fostering a movement for sustainable agriculture. Available on all major platforms. For more info on Judith’s work visit www.fairhillfarm.com.

  1. JAN 5

    #62: Revolutionizing Green Manufacturing: Ralph Bianculli's Blueprint for Sustainable American Success

    Enjoy an engaging episode with Ralph Bianculli, CEO and Founder of Emerald Ecovations. Since 1997, Ralph has spearheaded the green movement, reducing waste and advancing sustainability via innovative products like Tree-Free™ towels and tissues, compostable tableware, and non-toxic cleaners—proving businesses can prosper while safeguarding the planet. In this interview, Ralph unveils how his material technology firm aggregates eco-friendly raw materials from U.S. farmland byproducts (bagasse, clay, cornstarch, wheat, miscanthus) and equips manufacturers with blueprints, licensing, marketing, and data. It's a blueprint for middle America to seize the middle market, thriving amid tariffs and the "Buy American" revival, with direct contracts prioritizing organic and regenerative farmers. Self-employed entrepreneurs and U.S. manufacturing enthusiasts—tune in for Ralph's actionable insights on forging a greener, resilient future.

    45 min

  2. 11/13/2025

    #61: Dr. Jonathan Lundgren's Ecdysis & The Thousand Farms Initiative Research Project

    What if the future of food wasn’t just sustainable, but regeneratively superior? Join us for an explosive deep dive with Dr. Jonathan Lundgren, Founder & Director, Ecdysis Foundation and owner of Blue Dasher Farm, a research foundation as well as training ground for future scientists and farmers. He is an Agroecologist, Farmer, Rancher, and Beekeeper the driving force behind the Thousand Farms Initiative. This isn’t just another farm study. This is the largest regenerative food nutritional analysis and ecological data-gathering effort in history spanning over 1,700 farms, 10+ ecoregions, and decades of soil, crop, and livestock data including the largest comprehensive nutritional nutritional analysis gathering data on over 16,000 phytonutrients alone. Dr. Lundgren tackles hard questions: What is healthy food? How much nutritional value do we have in our food today? How much should we have?  How much is possible? Regenerative systems are handily outperforming conventional in nutrient density, pest control, and profitability and he's following thousands of farms and gathering before and after data when they are converting from conventional to regenerative methods.  He's doing the hard work and proving it works.     www.ecdysis.bio    www.bluedasher.farm

    1h 6m

  3. 10/21/2025

    #60: Award Winning Filmmaker Peter Byck with Roots So Deep

    Peter Byck is currently helping to lead a $10 million research project comparing Adaptive Multi-Paddock (AMP) grazing with conventional grazing; collaborating with 20 scientists and 10 farm families, focused on soil health & soil carbon storage, GHG cycling, microbial/bug/bird biodiversity & water cycling. The research also includes a new, 4-part docuseries called Roots So Deep (you can see the devil down there), directed by Byck, which is all about the inventive farmers and maverick scientists building a path to solving climate change with hooves, heart and soil. View the trailer and CNN segment. Byck is a professor of practice at Arizona State University, in both the School of Sustainability and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, where he teaches students to make short documentary films about sustainability solutions. He is the director, producer and writer of carbon nation, a documentary film about climate change solutions. In 2020, Byck completed carbon cowboys, a 10-part documentary short film series, focused on regenerative grazing.

    53 min

  4. 10/16/2025

    #59: Elderberries! Founder/CEO Russell Carter Setting the Standard of Quality at Heartland Elderberry Farms in Indiana

    Powerful antiviral and cellular health powerhouse Elderberry are surging in popularity... because it WORKS!  Russell Carter is about more than crafting a cleaner elderberry syrup. He’s helping to open eyes to the reality that a majority of elderberry products on the market are cleverly watered down, and that sugar and preservatives have become the norm. Russell has built a regenerative farm model where his elderberries come from his own fields and every drop of honey is produced by hives his family tends, providing full transparency from plant to bottle. Indiana-based Heartland Elderberry Farms’ mission reflects a commitment to both land stewardship and consumer education. Russell is especially passionate about the idea that not all elderberry syrups are created equal and loves providing clarity for families who want to make more informed wellness decisions. He’s always eager to dive into what it takes to truly honor the land and support immune health the right way. https://www.heartlandelderberryfarms.com/

    1h 1m

  5. 09/17/2025

    #58: Revolutionizing our Food Future Through Storytelling With Evan Harrison CEO of Kiss the Ground

    Evan Harrison, the visionary CEO of Kiss the Ground—a nonprofit powerhouse that's igniting the regenerative agriculture movement through storytelling. Evan unpacks the transformative power of regenerative agriculture, from boosting nutrient density in our food to fueling the farm-to-table movement that's reconnecting us with nature's bounty. We'll also explore the cultural ripple effects of Kiss the Ground's groundbreaking films: the award-winning film Kiss the Ground (narrated by Woody Harrelson), which has inspired millions and even influenced USDA policy with its call to regenerate soils for climate stability; and its even more impactful sequel documentary film Common Ground (featuring narrators Laura Dern, Jason Momoa, Rosario Dawson, and Donald Glover), a Tribeca and Cinema for Peace winner exposing the politics behind our broken food system while spotlighting real-world solutions from regenerative farmers. With a background in digital media, Evan pioneered music platforms at iHeartRadio and AOL. Now Evan brings his passion for environmentalism (sparked by his lifelong love of surfing and board service at Surfrider Foundation) to lead the charge against climate, water, and health crises through soil regeneration. Donate to help convert land to regenerative practices at  www.kisstheground.com Common Ground Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFIHqbStxpU&t=6

    1h 1m

  6. 09/12/2025

    #57: Chocolate! Keith Bearden CEO at Alter Eco Foods Has Well-Earned Sweet Success

    Keith Bearden, CEO of Alter Eco Foods, makes chocolate. REALLY GOOD chocolate. His company takes chocolate to a whole new level, for the whole ‘ecosystem’ from producer to manufacturing to finished product. We discuss growing, transportation, processing, manufacturing, packaging, and more. You’ll walk away from this knowing a LOT more about chocolate and caring very much what’s in it, why, and where it came from. According to Keith, if you eat an Alter Eco bar you’re helping to improve the planet one chocolate bar at a time.   https://www.alterecofoods.com/

    1h 12m

  7. 09/12/2025

    #56: Supercool Entrepreneur Josh Dorfman Eliminating Waste and Mitigate Climate Change

    Josh Dorfman is a climate entrepreneur, author, and media personality. As CEO and host of Supercool, he hosts the SUPERCOOL podcast spotlighting real-world climate solutions that cut carbon, boost the bottom line, and improve modern life. Previously, Josh co-founded and was CEO of Plantd a carbon-negative building materials manufacturer named to Fast Company’s 2024 list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Josh has founded two modern design sustainable furniture startups, launched and led Vine.com, an Amazon business for natural and organic products, and served as CEO of The Collider, the nation’s first innovation center for climate resilience and adaptation. Earlier in his career, Josh was executive producer and host of The Lazy Environmentalist, an award-winning media brand he developed into a Sundance Channel television series, a daily SiriusXM radio show, and two books.

    59 min

  8. 07/10/2025

    #55: Forming the Future of Ranching Capital at Smoke River Ranch with Joel Hollingsworth

    Over 17,000 ranches fail annually, a trend persisting for 40 years. The average rancher is 58, with 89% of ranches under 100 cows (average herd: 22). Most are family-run, with off-farm jobs. For every retiring rancher, fewer than one replaces them, threatening agriculture’s future. Joel and the crew at Smoke River Ranch are experts in history, economics, and agriculture, are reversing this decline. Their proof-of-concept farm grew from 15 to over 400 head in three years, pioneering digital localism, community-building, ultra-high-density grazing, and advanced cattle genetics. 
https://www.smokeriverranch.com/ X: UntappedGrowth

    3h 20m
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Fair Hill Farmstead Life, hosted by Judith Farrell Horvath, is a dynamic podcast amplifying the voices of regenerative agriculture’s trailblazers. Showcasing stories of success and struggle, it inspires a new generation of farmers and earth-friendly entrepreneurs to build resilient, local food systems. From innovative Agrihoods to soil health breakthroughs, each episode explores practical strategies and visionary ideas for ecological regeneration and community prosperity. Rooted in resilience, gratitude, and systems thinking, the podcast, launched in 2023 reaches thousands globally, fostering a movement for sustainable agriculture. Available on all major platforms. For more info on Judith’s work visit www.fairhillfarm.com.

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  • Creator
    Judith Horvath, Fair Hill Farm
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Fair Hill Farmstead Life