The Graziers Grapevine

The Graziers Grapevine


Latest Episodes

Episode 43: Soil Health with Lisa Blazure
December 01, 2025

In this episode, Cheryl Burns speaks with PA Soil Health Coalition Coordinator, Lisa Blazure, about the importance of soil health in grazing systems.Key links referenced during this episode include:PA Soil Health CoalitionStroud Water Research CenterB

Episode 42: Behind the Scenes for the Southwest Project Grass 45th Anniversary Conference
September 25, 2025

In this episode, host Cheryl Burns, speaks with Jason McGinnis, chair of Southwest Project Grass about the upcoming 45th Anniversary Conference.To learn more about the conference, visit: https://www.swprojectgrass.com/index.html

Episode 41: Learning to Graze; Apprenticeship and Mentoring Programs
July 20, 2025

In this episode of the Graziers Grapevine, Cheryl Burns is joined by co-host, Jenn Colby, host of the Choosing to Farm podcast, to speak with two individuals participating in apprenticeship and mentoring programs.This collaboration was made possible thro

Episode 40: Allegheny Grass-Fed Cooperative
March 10, 2025

In this episode, host Cheryl Burns speaks with A.J. ONeil and Ron Kreiss about the journey of Allegheny Grass-Fed Cooperative from an initial concept through today.To learn more about Allegheny Grass-Fed, visit: https://www.alleghenygrassfed.coop/

Episode 39: Adaptations to Work Smarter with Lori Witmer
January 30, 2025

The infrastructure and mechanics of farming and grazing are designed for function not necessarily ease of use, especially not for use by a variety of bodies and abilities. In this episode, Cheryl Burns talks with Lori Witmer of Natures Nook Farm in Cumber

Episode 38: PA GLC, a Thirty Year Retrospective
January 17, 2025

In 2025 the PA Grazing Lands Coalition will celebrate thirty years of service to graziers through Pennsylvania. This episode kicks off the celebration by taking a look at how it started, impacts within the state and throughout the nation, and perhaps begi

Episode 38: PA GLC Thirty Year Retrospective
January 06, 2025

In 2025 the PA Grazing Lands Coalition will celebrate thirty years of service to graziers through Pennsylvania. This episode kicks off the celebration by taking…

Episode 37: Ag Progress Days Demonstration
September 18, 2024

Graziers Grapevine host, Cheryl Burns, visited Penn States Ag Progress Days in August and participated in the grazing demonstrations hosted by USDA-NRCS, including Managing Equine Pastures and Dry Lots and Managing Livestock Pastures with Alternative For

Episode 36: PA GLC Mentorship Program with Russ Wilson and Josh Greene
May 07, 2024

In this episode of the Graziers Grapevine, host Cheryl Burns talks with Russ Wilson (Wilson Land & Cattle Co.) and Josh Greene (Greene Kitchen Farm) about their experiences participating in the PA Grazing Land Coalitions mentorship program. PA GLC Pr

Episode 35: Soil Health with Brian Campbell
February 28, 2024

In this episode, host Cheryl Burns talks with Brian Campbell, USDA-NRCS State Grazing Specialist about his role, grazing support throughout the state, and the importance of soil health in grazing systems.Several references and sites mentioned during the