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#82 - What Mennonite Regenerative Farming Today Looks Like | Triple E Farms
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#82 - What Mennonite Regenerative Farming Today Looks Like | Triple E Farms

From Loss to Legacy: Building a Regenerative Raw Dairy in West Virginia

Today we interview farmer Tony Eash, from Triple E farms.

Triple E Farms is a family-run raw dairy and livestock farm in West Virginia, operated by brothers Tony and Phil. Farming since childhood, they grew up raising animals on pasture and chose a regenerative path after the sudden loss of their father. Today they produce 100% grass-fed, pasture-raised, non-GMO beef, pork, poultry, and raw dairy, combining traditional practices with appropriate modern technology to provide pure, nutrient-dense food for their family and community.

Key topics

  • Transition from conventional dairy to regenerative farming

  • Community support and resilience after personal loss

  • West Virginia’s raw milk laws and policy changes

  • Working with Amish partners for poultry and turkey supply

  • Advice for aspiring farmers entering regenerative agriculture

Timestamps

00:00:00 Challenging perceptions of farmers and profitability
00:01:00 From Amish roots to dairy farming in Virginia
00:03:00 Turning away from commercial chicken houses
00:04:00 Starting with broilers and expanding to pigs, beef, and dairy
00:08:00 Growing up on a small hobby farm and making hay
00:12:00 Losing his father and coping through work
00:14:00 Mennonite community support after tragedy
00:18:00 Building a raw milk customer base
00:20:00 Raw milk laws in West Virginia
00:26:00 Questions to ask when buying milk or visiting farms
00:28:00 Testing, cleanliness, and raw vs. pasteurized costs
00:32:00 Balancing full-time jobs with farm demands

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