Episode 50 • Growing Forward: Innovation, Grit, and Good Food on the Texas Plains with Layton Schur

In this episode of Conservation Stories, host Tillery Timmons-Sims reconnects with Layton Schur of Frontier Market, highlighting his innovative work in sustainable and diversified agriculture on the Texas plains.Layton shares updates on his thriving farm operation, including the success of their subscription produce boxes, year-round planting and harvesting, and advancements in cattle genetics using predictive tools from Neogen. He discusses the growing local demand for fresh, high-quality produce, particularly strawberries and lettuce, and the benefits of using efficient irrigation and farming technologies.Layton also introduces his expanding storefront, which now includes products like beef tallow skincare items and milled grains, and teases upcoming offerings from a new commercial kitchen. Throughout the conversation, his emphasis on practicality, community collaboration, and adapting to West Texas challenges illustrates a fresh, forward-thinking approach to modern agriculture.

Episode References: 
Revival Mill Podcast Episode with Ethan Triplett, PhD.
Rock House Tallow

More about our guest: 
Layton Schur  •  Website  •  Instagram  •  Facebook  •  TikTok  •  Phone

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