193. Building Intentional Farms from Neglected Land with Stan Oller

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The Grazing Grass Podcast features insights and stories of regenerative farming, specifically emphasizing grass-based livestock management. Our mission is to foster a community where grass farmers can share knowledge and experiences with one another. We delve into their transition to these practices, explore the ins and outs of their operations, and then move into the "Over Grazing" segment, which addresses specific challenges and learning opportunities. The episode rounds off with the "Famous Four" questions, designed to extract valuable wisdom and advice. Join us to gain practical tips and inspiration from the pioneers of regenerative grass farming. This is the podcast for you if you are trying to answer: What are regenerative farm practices? How to be grassfed? How do I graze other species of livestock? What's are ways to improve pasture and lower costs? What to sell direct to the consumer?

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193. Building Intentional Farms from Neglected Land with Stan Oller

Grazing Grass Podcast sharing Regenerative Ag Stories

1 hour 12 minutes

2 weeks ago

193. Building Intentional Farms from Neglected Land with Stan Oller

Stan and his wife began farming in 2021 after adopting four children and realizing they wanted to raise them with meaningful work and stewardship. Starting with neglected, junk-filled land, they’ve built a regenerative, multi-species farm from scratch—learning through Greg Judy, Joel Salatin, and hands-on mistakes.

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Moving from western Kansas to Arkansas and starting a farm from nothing
Adopting four children and using the farm as a teaching tool
Restoring neglected land and hauling off 340 tires
Early livestock: 11 heifers → sheep → pigs → broilers
Grant funding from Illinois River Watershed for water lines and fencing
Pivoting from South Poll beef to a sheep-focused enterprise
Leader-follower grazing with cattle and hair sheep
Using C-90 salt, garlic, and apple cider vinegar for mineral programs
Direct-marketing lamb, pork, and chicken through GrazeCart
Adding pigs to utilize 30 acres of woods and reduce ticks
Launching on-farm poultry processing (non-GMO, soy-free feed)
Stewardship mindset and educational outreach via Harvest Hosts & farm visits
Future plans: farrow-to-finish Hereford pigs, possible Dexter cows for raw milk, on-farm events, and intentional growth

Stan’s story is a realistic look at starting late, learning fast, and doing it intentionally. From adoption to regenerative restoration, he shows how faith, family, and stewardship intersect on a small Arkansas farm. Whether you’re reclaiming abused land or diversifying your livestock, his experience offers encouragement and practical takeaways.

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Intentional Farms
Greg Judy Grazing School
Joel Salatin videos
The Stockman Grass Farmer
GrazeCart e-commerce platform
Illinois River Watershed Alliance grants

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