About this episode
Send a textDiscover how to design profitable, resilient agricultural landscapes using the principles of restoration agriculture. In this episode, Jared Sorensen hosts renowned agroforestry expert Mark Shepard for a deep, practical conversation about transforming degraded land, capturing water, integrating livestock, and building perennial ecosystems that thrive under stress. Whether you're a rancher in the high desert, a farmer in the Midwest, or a land steward anywhere in between, Mark breaks down how to: Shape land to harvest and store water naturallyUse perennial systems to build soil and long-term resilienceIntegrate crops, trees, and livestock into one profitable systemReduce inputs while increasing total ecosystem yieldApply restoration agriculture at backyard scale or large-acreage scaleMark also shares insights from real projects across the U.S., and explains how restoration agriculture supports long-term profit, stewardship, and ecosystem regeneration.
