This live farm tour back in August 2025 was at J&L Green Farm in Virginia, where Jordan Green walks us through the operational heart of the farm. From on-farm poultry processing and cold storage to multi-species shelter design and silvopasture development, the conversation is delves into why certain farming infrastructures and layouts exist, how animals are rotated, on-farm problems with certain infrastructure, and how design iterations have helped him reduce labor, improved animal welfare, and increased land productivity.Key TopicsOn-farm poultry processing layout and cold-chain controlMulti-species shelter systems and labor efficiencyPasture poultry genetics, heat stress, and shelter designMulti-species grazing: pigs, cattle, poultry, and soil healthSilvopasture development and long-term land productivityWhy You Should ListenHear how a regenerative farm works in practice.Learn how J&L Green Farm designs systems to reduce labor and scale.Understand real-world multi-species grazing.Hear lessons learned through trial and error.Gain a clear view of resilient land management.WebsiteInstagramFollow the tour on YouTubeTimestamps00:00:00 – Arrival at J&L Green Farm and overview of the hub farm 00:02:10 – Poultry processing setup and food safety flow 00:05:00 – Walk-in freezer, ice production, and cold storage 00:07:15 – Farm store design, permits, and limited retail hours 00:11:30 – Poultry brooding containers and early bird management 00:14:45 – Poultry genetics, growth rates, and resilience limits 00:22:30 – Multi-species shelter system and design iteration 00:31:00 – Daily movement, labor reduction, and scaling poultry 00:34:50 – Multi-species grazing: pigs, cattle, and poultry roles 00:48:30 – Silvopasture development and land productivity strategy

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