Farm tour #4. Hoo Rah!We enjoyed this one - Michael is a 1st gen farmer and quite literally started his operation boots on the ground. We get into it... Follow the tour on YouTube Michael Greco is the founder of Little O Ranch & Livestock, based in Saugerties, New York. A first-generation livestock producer, he leads a regenerative, holistic sheep operation in Hudson Valley. We unpack his philosophy, practices, and why he believes small-scale, community-connected farming is the future.Key Topics:Starting a first-gen livestock farm in the Hudson ValleyHolistic grazing practices and land stewardshipRaising sheep without grain, antibiotics, or chemical inputsBuilding a direct-to-consumer meat businessReconnecting people to land, food, and seasonal rhythmsTimestamps: 00:00:00 Michael’s background and how he got into farming 00:07:10 Starting Little O Ranch and farming in Saugerties 00:14:22 Why he raises sheep and how he manages them holistically 00:22:40 Grazing strategy and avoiding grain, antibiotics, and chemicals 00:30:18 What regenerative means to him on a practical level 00:36:47 The business model: lamb shares, community dinners, selling direct 00:44:35 The emotional and philosophical side of land stewardship 00:50:10 Lessons from farming alone and the importance of observation 00:57:23 Long-term vision and thoughts on food systems 01:04:00 Final reflections on connection, trust, and land careConnect with Michael:WebsiteInstagramFollow the tour on YouTube

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