In this episode of Talkin’ Dirt, I sit down with Michael from Lost Coast Ranch, tucked out on one of the most remote and rugged stretches of Northern California. Michael’s lived an adventurous, humble life across the region, and we talk about the path that eventually led him to the Lost Coast and the land he now stewards.

He walks me through how he keeps healthy grass in such a harsh environment, from traditional ecological knowledge to pasture rotation, broadcast burns, and learning season by season. We also get into the realities of marketing beef out there, the challenges of organic labels, and the differences he sees between Wagyu and Angus cattle. Along the way, we even circle back to Sarah and Lee from Humboldt Grassfed Beef and the work they’re doing in the community.

Recorded right on the Lost Coast, this conversation blends ranching, philosophy, and the history of the land in a way that only a place like this can bring out.

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In this episode of Talkin’ Dirt, I sat down with Sarah and Lee from Humboldt Grassfed Beef, a fourth-generation family ranch in Northern California. We talked about what it really takes to raise cattle the right way — from managing healthy pastures to producing high-quality, grass-finished beef. They walk me through the ranch’s evolution over the years, the day-to-day realities of running a herd, and how good grazing practices translate into better soil, better beef, and a more resilient business.

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This week on Talkin’ Dirt, I sit down with Franck Carisey from Uluwehi Coffee Farm, tucked into the green, cloud-covered slopes just above Kona, Hawai‘i. Franck and his partner have built a small but mighty operation producing award-winning coffee that captures the true character of the island.

We talk about how they found themselves running a coffee farm in Kona, what makes the region’s growing conditions so distinct, and how subtle differences in microclimate translate into flavor. Franck also breaks down the differences between the varietals on his farm and the rhythm of a coffee season from bloom to harvest.

This episode wraps up my Hawai‘i series — a journey filled with good people, good stories, and a whole lot of learning about what it means to farm with respect for the land.