Michael Greco - Starting a Regenerative Farm From Scratch | #79

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...

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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 Valley
• Holistic grazing practices and land stewardship
• Raising sheep without grain, antibiotics, or chemical inputs
• Building a direct-to-consumer meat business
• Reconnecting people to land, food, and seasonal rhythms

Timestamps:

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 care

Connect with Michael:
Website
Instagram

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