In Episode #4 of Ruminations, Phyllis and Paul Van Amburgh of Dharma Lee dairy farm discuss their transition from beef to dairy farming, conventional to grass-fed dairy, and from rotational grazing to holistic planned grazing in upstate New York. They share insights on the benefits of these transitions, including a 120% increase in grazing season, reduced feed costs, and improved profit margins and soil health. The Van Amburghs also address the challenges and rewards of raising a family on a working farm and how they educate other farmers globally on regenerative practices. The conversation dives into the specifics of their farm operations, their kids' involvement in the business, and the impact of holistic management on their farm's productivity and resilience.   In this episode of @SavoryInstitute’s Ruminations podcast, Phyllis and Paul join us to explore: - How Holistic Management Transformed Their Dairy Farm’s Profitability and Resilience- The Journey from Conventional to Regenerative: Dairy, Family, and Land- Insights on Raising Children, Running a Business, and Regenerating Grasslands Together +++ ALL EPISODES: 👉 https://savory.global/podcast JOIN THE COMMUNITY + GET MEMBERS-ONLY PERKS: 👉 https://savory.global/member GET INVOLVED WITH SAVORY INSTITUTE: 👉 https://savory.global/find-your-path +++ TIME STAMPS: [00:45] Meet the Van Amburghs and Dharma Lea [02:00] From Beef to Dairy, Then to Grassfed [06:30] A Holistic Family Farm: Homeschooling, Responsibility & Resilience [26:00] Shifting from Grain to 100% Grassfed [31:00] Organic Matter Soars from 2% to 13% [36:00] Financial Margins in Regenerative vs. Conventional Dairy [52:00] Transitioning to Holistic Planned Grazing [1:10:00] Raising a Regenerative Family Business [1:30:00] Bird Biodiversity, Soil Health & Long-Term Land Change [1:50:00] Advice for Farmers Considering the Shift [2:03:00] The Future of Regenerative Dairy +++ This episode is brought to you by Savory Institute’s Regenerating Members, a global community committed to restoring grasslands. Learn more and join for just $10/month at 👉 https://savory.global/member Want to sponsor an episode? [sponsorship link] +++ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Dharma Lea Dairy Maple Hill Creamery Less Stress, More Grass Case Study Africa Centre for Holistic Management Savory’s Earth Day Giveaway +++ FIND US ON SOCIAL: YouTube: @SavoryInstitute Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savoryinstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/savory-institute/ NEVER MISS AN EPISODE: Spotify Apple Podcasts +++ HAVE A GUEST SUGGESTION? We’d love to hear your thoughts. Suggest future guests here: https://www.tfaforms.com/5169997