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In this episode of the Profitable Steward, Jared Sorensen is joined by fourth-generation farmer Mike Robinson, who shares his real-world experience transitioning conventional grain ground into healthier, more resilient soil systems.

This conversation covers:

• How Mike recognized early warning signs in conventional systems
• What changed first when soil health improved
• Using cover crops, reduced tillage, and biological inputs
• Practical field testing like Brix, compaction, and infiltration
• Working with NRCS programs to offset transition costs
• Reducing fertilizer and water inputs without sacrificing yield
• Navigating skepticism from neighbors and family
• The economics of regenerative farming in today’s market

This episode is especially valuable for farmers and ranchers who are curious about regenerative agriculture but hesitant to risk profitability. It offers encouragement, practical insights, and a clear reminder that meaningful change starts with small, tested steps.

Keywords: regenerative agriculture, soil health, cover crops, reduced tillage, Brix testing, NRCS programs, water infiltration, profitable farming, regenerative farming transition, Ag Steward

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Estate planning doesn’t have to be overwhelming, but avoiding it can be costly.

In this episode of the Profitable Steward, Jared Sorensen sits down with estate planning attorney Brandon Dean Rains for a practical, plain-language conversation about how farm and ranch families can protect their land, their family relationships, and their legacy.

Together, they cover:

• When and why to form LLCs for farms and ranches
• How asset protection really works in agriculture
• The difference between a will and a trust
• How to think about guardianship for young children
• Succession planning when kids are still young
• Life insurance as a tool for keeping the ranch intact
• Common estate planning mistakes and how to avoid them
• Why communication matters more than documents

This episode is especially valuable for farmers and ranchers entering 2026 who want to stop postponing hard conversations and start building a plan that serves future generations.

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In Part Two of this special 2026 series, Jared Sorensen reads the full public-domain classic As a Man Thinketh by James Allen, a short book packed with timeless principles on thought, character, purpose, and personal stewardship.

This episode is for farmers, ranchers, and legacy-minded leaders who want to strengthen what’s happening beneath the surface, because your thoughts shape your emotions, your decisions, and your results. James Allen’s message is simple and powerful: you become what you consistently think about, and the inner world of the mind eventually forms the outer world of circumstances.

If you want more clarity, discipline, and steadiness in 2026, this reading will help you reset your foundation and rebuild from the root.

Best experienced after Part One.