Regenerative Agriculture Podcast

In this episode, John explores the inspiring story of Blake and Stephanie Alexandre, fourth-generation dairy farmers from Crescent City, California. Their dairy farming journey began in 1992, and they've since expanded their operation from 500 to over 9,000 acres across three counties. Driven by their deep-rooted passion for farming, and influenced by their immigrant parents and family traditions, the Alexandres transitioned to organic farming in the late 1990s. By 2001, they achieved certification as one of California's earliest organic dairies, reviving practices that date back over a century. Committed to sustainability, they were pioneers in grass-fed and organic dairy production, collaborating with Organic Valley to initiate their first grass-fed program. Their story is a testament to preserving heritage while innovating for the future of dairy farming. In this episode, they discuss: The value of quality and affordability: How they balance producing high-quality, reasonably priced dairy products Int