222: Doug Badcock - Building an Adapted Cow on a Zambian Ranch - podcast episode cover

222: Doug Badcock - Building an Adapted Cow on a Zambian Ranch

Apr 21, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 222
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Episode description

Doug is building a ranch in Zambia and trying to develop a cow herd adapted to his harsh climate! He shares all the traditional paradigms he's pushing back against and where he's finding success. He also shares the story of how and why he left the family farm to build this on his own.


Resources Mentioned:

Man, Cattle, Veld - Johann Zietsmann

Dirt to Soil - Gabe Brown

Fertility Farming - Newman Turner

Louis Brownfield


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