The Curious Farmer: Matt Walter’s Path to Regenerative Success

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🎙️ Episode Title: The Curious Farmer—Matt Walter’s Journey in Regenerative Farming

In this episode of Regenerative Wisdom, Carolyn Nation, one of the managing editors of The Stockman Grassfarmer magazine, sits down with Matt Walter, an SGF author and seasoned farmer from Darlington, Wisconsin. Matt shares insights from his family’s multi-generational farming journey, his hands-on approach to raising pigs and layer chickens, and the valuable lessons he’s learned in direct marketing and farm management.

From his early blogging days as “The Curious Farmer” to his latest cattle crossbreeding experiments, Matt’s story is one of adaptability, innovation, and a deep commitment to sustainable agriculture.

🔑 Key Points Covered:

1️⃣ Farm & Family History – How Matt’s family transitioned from LaSalle County, Illinois, to Wisconsin, seeking better opportunities in cattle country.

2️⃣ Diverse Farm Operations – Managing 630 acres, raising pigs and chickens, and involving his 5-year-old son in the daily work.

3️⃣ Marketing & Business Strategy – From commodity production to direct marketing, including email strategies and selling at the Dane County Farmers Market.

4️⃣ Cattle Crossbreeding Experiment – Exploring Red Angus, Black Angus, and South Pole genetics, analyzing birth weights and EPDs.

🌱 Actionable Insights:

✔️ Develop a direct marketing strategy that fits your farm’s scale and goals.
✔️ Experiment with livestock genetics to find the best breed combinations.
✔️ Balance family life with farm operations by safely involving the next generation.

This episode is inspired by the numerous articles by Matt Walter published in The Stockman Grassfarmer. The most recent at the time of publishing this episode was in the March 2025 issue.

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