Episode 6: Cover Cropping Trials and Goat Herds with Eric Odberg

Join us as we chat with farmer Eric Odberg about his use of goat and cattle grazing in his cover crop system. Eric shares how partnering with a goat herder and cattle ranchers has helped integrate livestock into his operation over the past few years. Eric and Ryan explore lessons from Eric’s on-farm trials, including surprising discoveries, what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what he’s learned along the way. Eric is a participant in the FLOURISH on-farm trials. About the podcast: Welcome to the FLOURISH Podcast, where we at the Palouse Conservation District interview farmers, ranchers, and researchers on topics related to conservation agriculture. FLOURISH, also known as Farmers Leading Our United Revolution in Soil Health, is a farmer-led conservation innovation project to support the widespread adoption of soil health practices by integrating cover crops and livestock into farming operations in the Inland Pacific Northwest. The ambitious purpose of FLOURISH is to not only regenerate our soils, but also our rural communities by creating opportunities for younger generations to return to productive, sustainable farms. On this podcast, we bring you updates from on-farm trials, research, findings, and advice from farmers. The views and opinions expressed on the FLOURISH Podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Palouse Conservation District or the USDA Conservation Innovation Grants program. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.