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Sal Gilbertie has had some luck -- good luck and bad luck -- that catapulted him into a career in growing organic herbs. Sal’s love for healthy soil and organic farming shines through in this episode, where he details his experience of deciding to grow organically when it wasn’t as common or popular as it is now. Sal has a deep knowledge of what it takes to be 100% organic, in a world where pesticides are still very much being used as the easier, cheaper option, yet making people very sick. __ __ Connect with Sal Gilbertie: Website: https://www.gilbertiesorganics.com/celebrating-100-years TALK FARM TO ME RESOURCES Rate the Show: https://www.talkfarmtome.com/reviews/new/ Website: https://www.talkfarmtome.com https://www.talkfarmtome.com/ Glossary of useful Ag terms: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/post/glossary-of-farm-terms CONNECT WITH HOST, DANA DIPRIMA Website: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/ https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xoxofarmgirl Blog: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/blog TALK FARM TO ME PRODUCTION CREDITS Production: Dana DiPrima and Sonia Dhillon Sound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com http://www.chapamusic.com/
When you think of farming, Alaska isn’t the first place that comes to mind. However our guest on today’s episode is an Alaskan dairy farmer on Kodiak island, who is an advocate for small farms staying small, especially in Alaska where most of the food that is consumed is grown elsewhere and shipped in. Kelli Foreman grew up on a small farm in Nebraska, so she has always been familiar with the benefits of small family farms, but it wasn’t until she started a small farm herself, on a remote island in Alaska, where she realized the immediate importance of small farms feeding the local community. Kelli also emphasizes the lost art of character building when children are involved in family farming through the daily grunt work, as well as helping to make tough decisions about life or death of an animal. In this episode, you will hear why small family farms are the backbone of a thriving society, how small farming is the answer to a lot of the world's questions like that of climate change, how Kelli ended up in Alaska as a micro dairy farmer, how her children are involved in the farming process, and how she serves her community through farming. This episode is eye-opening and inspirational as it sheds light on the fragility of our food supply system and how we can overcome that on a micro, local level. Make sure to tune in! Topics discussed in this episode: __ __ Connect with Kelli Foreman Website: https://www.thelastsmallfarm.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kodiakgoatdairy Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/p/Kodiak-Baptist-Missions-Heritage-House-100057517836538/
It’s not uncommon that farmers are hit with financial issues constantly. Farming isn’t cheap and requires a lot of grit to push through the uncertainty that comes with farming. What non-farmers might not realize is that something as seemingly arbitrary as improper fencing can make or break a farm. This was the case for our guest on today’s episode, and she is here to tell her story! Rancher Charity Epperson from Wild Things Ranch in Sonoma County, California, raises specialty sheep, lamb, and pigs, where the health and wellness of her animals are of the highest priority, as well as maintaining the land by using regenerative processes. Charity, being involved in her farming community, as well as being known as a conscientious rancher, was anonymously nominated for the For Farmers grant when she was facing fencing issues and needed an extra financial boost. Charity lets us in on her story of her experience starting a ranch, essentially from scratch. This is no easy feat, and despite numerous inevitable obstacles, Charity has remained optimistic, emerging as a successful rancher. So tune in to hear the ups and downs of ranching and how Charity pushed through every obstacle in her way, to provide high quality products to her customers while keeping her animals happy and healthy. Topics discussed in this episode: __ __ Connect with Charity at Wild Things Ranch Website: https://wildthingsranch.shop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildthings_ranch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wilddthingsranch/ Talk Farm to Me Resources Rate the Show: https://www.talkfarmtome.com/reviews/new/ Website: https://www.talkfarmtome.com https://www.talkfarmtome.com/ Glossary of useful Ag terms: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/post/glossary-of-farm-terms Connect with Host, Dana DiPrima Website: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/ https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xoxofarmgirl Blog: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/blog Talk Farm to Me Credits Production: Dana DiPrima and Sonia Dhillon Sound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com http://www.chapamusic.com/
Scott & Delissa Mainord | Mainord Family Farms Finances has and continues to be a great challenge for farmers, where most farmers in the US have jobs outside of farming, calling farming their “part-time job”. Well, farming is anything but part-time, it takes a lot of time and energy, especially after working a day job. This is the reality for our guests on today’s episode, Scott and Delissa Mainord. On this episode, we speak to one of our For Farmers Grant winners, Scott and Delissa Mainord of Mainord Family Farms, located in East Prairie, Missouri. Mainord Family Farms is a produce farm, where they mainly grow watermelon and pumpkins, after working their day jobs. Scott and Delissa were looking to expand their pumpkin varieties and needed an extra financial boost to grow specialty pumpkins, which they received through our For Farmers Grant after being nominated by a family member, and they are here to talk about it! It’s the love of growing food for others that keeps farmers like the Mainords going, and we love that we had the opportunity to support their cause. Tune in to hear Scott and Delissa’s story, and how they manage to run a farm in their busy lives! Topics discussed in this episode: __ __ Connect with Mainord Family Farms Website: https://mainordfamilyfarms.business.site/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mainordfamilyfarms/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mainordff?mibextid=LQQJ4d Talk Farm to Me Resources Rate the Show: https://www.talkfarmtome.com/reviews/new/ Website: https://www.talkfarmtome.com https://www.talkfarmtome.com/ Glossary of useful Ag terms: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/post/glossary-of-farm-terms Connect with Host, Dana DiPrima Website: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/ https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xoxofarmgirl Blog: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/blog Talk Farm to Me Credits Production: Dana DiPrima and Sonia Dhillon Sound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com http://www.chapamusic.com/
RACHAEL STEWART | STEWART PASTURES On today’s episode of , we are joined by an incredibly strong and brave, first generation farmer, who took a chance on herself, no matter the hurdles, to own and operate an off grid livestock farm in Arizona. Rachael Stewart went from a life in fitness to life on the farm, taking her passion for good nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle, and putting it into action by growing and processing her own livestock. Rachael’s story is nothing short of resilient as she’s been navigating divorce and the financial and political hurdles that come with owning a farm in Arizona. She kept her faith strong through it all, where she has become an inspiration to any woman of color wanting to take a chance at farming. In this episode, you will hear about Rachael’s background, how she started her farm with little to no experience, how she sought out knowledge and support from the farming community, the many hats she wears other than farmer from board member to nonprofit organizer, as well as the cultural and financial struggles she has faced along the way and how she overcame them. Rachael has an abundance of knowledge and shares a ton of information on this episode that you may not hear elsewhere, so be sure to tune in for this and more! TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: __ __ CONNECT WITH RACHAEL STEWART Instagram: @ranchfest2024 @stewartpastures Website: www.stewartpastures.com TALK FARM TO ME RESOURCES Rate the Show: https://www.talkfarmtome.com/reviews/new/ Website: https://www.talkfarmtome.com https://www.talkfarmtome.com/ Glossary of useful Ag terms: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/post/glossary-of-farm-terms CONNECT WITH HOST, DANA DIPRIMA Website: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/ https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xoxofarmgirl Blog: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/blog Talk Farm to Me Credits Production: Dana DiPrima and Sonia Dhillon Sound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com http://www.chapamusic.com/
Did you know that 99% of poultry farmers don’t own their own birds? When we learned this statistic from our guest on today’s show, it completely shocked us. Unfortunately, many family farmers across the US have their arms tied due to financial constraints where large corporations have swooped in to take advantage of their situation and hire family farms on contract, leaving farmers with little to no control over their compensation, how they farm, and the longevity of their farms. Our guest on today’s episode saw this issue and wanted to create a system where farmers could have full control over their birds and essentially their farms. So after taking a few chances on himself to start his own organic poultry farm, with the mission to own his own birds, he persevered and was successful. That's when he decided to spearhead a unique business plan that would allow him to help other poultry farmers gain ownership over their birds, called Farmer Focus. Farmer Focus puts the control back into farmers’ hands where they own their own birds, are paid fairly for their hard work, are able to afford to use sustainable and humane poultry farming methods, and helps to connect the farmers to the consumers purchasing their products in supermarkets. Corwin’s story is inspirational to say the least, where he saw a problem and made it his mission to solve it in the most creative and ethical way he knew how, and was successful in doing so. This episode shows how perseverance and following your heart can make a huge difference in the world. Tune in for this and more! TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: __ __ FARMER FOCUS RESOURCES Website: https://www.farmerfocus.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmerfocus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/farmerfocusbrand/ RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Talk Farm to Me episode with Paul Grieve from Pasturebird: https://www.talkfarmtome.com/can-a-small-farm-work-with-big-ag-paul-grieve-pasturebird/ TALK FARM TO ME RESOURCES Rate the Show: https://www.talkfarmtome.com/reviews/new/ Website: https://www.talkfarmtome.com https://www.talkfarmtome.com/ Glossary of useful Ag terms: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/post/glossary-of-farm-terms CONNECT WITH HOST, DANA DIPRIMA Website: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/ https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/ On Instagram:
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR MEAT AND THE PRIME ACT WITH LIZ REITZIG How often do we, as food consumers, think about how and who is cultivating, harvesting, and distributing our food? Or, on a deeper level, do we ever think about how our food choices and consumption is affecting the health of our soils? The answers to these questions are probably similar across the board, no or very little, but that’s what our guest on today’s episode wants to change, and she has been incredibly successful in doing so! Liz Reitzig, owner and operator of Nourishing Liberty and host of Nourishing Liberty Podcast, joins us today to talk about how she is advocating to bridge the awareness gap, between what happens to our food before it gets to our homes, to the food on our dinner tables that we serve as nourishing meals. She emphasizes the negative impact of the monopoly of large companies on our food systems, and how our awareness of where our food comes from is crucial for not only the health of our families, but the longevity of family farms, as well as the health of our soils to continue growing nutrition rich food. In this episode, you will hear about what the PRIME Act is and how it’s helping local family farms get to slaughterhouses quicker, how there are still major blocks when it comes to the PRIME Act, the big four meat processors in the US and how they’ve priced out smaller farms through lobbying efforts, how to fight back against the monopoly of the big four, as well as what you can do as a consumer to support smaller, locally owned family farms. This episode is packed with a ton of insightful information that you won’t hear via traditional media outlets, so make sure to tune in for all of this and more! Topics discussed in this episode: __ __ CONNECT WITH LIZ REITZIG https://www.nourishingliberty.com/grassfedonthehill https://www.nourishingliberty.com/podcast RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Temple Grandin on the Humane Treatment of Animals in Big Slaughterhouses https://www.talkfarmtome.com/the-grandin-effect-revolutionizing-cattle-handling-and-breaking-barriers-step-by-step-with-dr-te/ Steve Roach and Farm Animals Concerns Trust (FACT) on Issues Relating to the Humane Treatment of Animals and the Implications on Human Health https://www.talkfarmtome.com/did-you-know-that-you-can-protect-your-health-by-demanding-our-meat-is-raised-better-with-steve-r/ Farmer Carrie Edsall and Black Willow Pond Farm on the Struggles of a Small Farm with Animal Processing and the USDA v Custom Slaughter Facilities https://www.talkfarmtome.com/processing-problems-carrie-edsall-of-black-willow-pond-farm/ RESOURCES Rate the Show: https://www.talkfarmtome.com/reviews/new/ Website:
On this episode of Talk Farm To Me, we invite farmers Laura & Mike Ellis from Mt. Hope Farms to talk to us about their fifth-generation farm in Oregon and how they have created a successful business by bridging the gap between the old ways and new ways of farming. Known for their award-winning Oregon fruit spreads, table grapes, and specialty crops, Mt. Hope Farms has gone through a substantial amount of evolution during their five generations of being on this farm, which historically isn't the easiest task to accomplish in multigenerational farming families. However, Laura and Mike approached this issue with respect, understanding, and grace, which is what they want to share with all of you today! Also, in this episode, you will hear how Laura and Mike make decisions with their family on what to grow, how gender roles play a part in farming duties, how their farm has evolved over the years, and how they set themselves apart from other locally grown farmers in the market. In addition to this, we discuss the importance of creating relationships between farmers and consumers. Understanding where your food comes from and having a say on how it's grown, and conversely for the farmers, knowing who is buying and eating your food, is a lost connection that we hope to shed some light on in this episode. Be sure to tune in to hear this and more! TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: __ __ CONNECT WITH LAURA AND MIKE ELLIS ON MT. HOPE FARMS IN OREGON: https://mthopefarmsoregon.com https://mthopefarmsoregon.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mthopefarms https://www.instagram.com/mthopefarms/ RESOURCES Rate the Show: https://www.talkfarmtome.com/reviews/new/ Website: https://www.talkfarmtome.com https://www.talkfarmtome.com/ Glossary of useful Ag terms: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/post/glossary-of-farm-terms CONNECT WITH HOST, DANA DIPRIMA Website https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xoxofarmgirl Blog: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/blog CREDITS Production: Dana DiPrima and Sonia Dhillon Sound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com http://www.chapamusic.com/
In this episode, Charmaine La Fortune, a passionate urban farmer transformed two vacant city lots into a small garden that’s now a thriving center for community, education, and wellness. The Giving One Tenth Garden is not only reducing food insecurity in this Newark community, but addressing the needs of the community with a diverse selection of crops, health screenings, and more. Charmaine was the recipient of a For Farmers 2022 Grant, which allowed the garden to expand its impact and provide more fresh produce to the community. However, she’s facing challenges in increasing Giving One Tenth’s funding, programs, and efforts to become more sustainable. Tune in to learn more about Giving One Tenth Garden, and how to offer your support! Topics discussed in this episode: __ __ Follow Giving One Tenth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/givingonetenthgarden/ Donate to Giving One Tenth Community Garden through For Farmers here: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/donate-to-for-farmers *Please note your donation is for Charmaine & Giving One Tenth, and I will provide a matching gift! Connect with Dana DiPrima: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/ https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/blog https://www.instagram.com/xoxofarmgirl/ Original music and sound design by Russell Chapa, www.chapamusic.com http://www.chapamusic.com/
In this enlightening episode with PJ Haynie, row crop farmer and founding member of the National Black Growers Council, host Dana DiPrima explores the roots of the agriculture industry to shed light on the unique challenges and triumphs of minority farming. As PJ says during this conversation, farmers have been in a decline for a long time but the numbers of black farmers has dwindled at a much higher rate than white farmers. Why is that? PJ offers his insights on the factors hindering the growth of the black farming community as he shares his own experiences with discrimination within the industry. PJ’s passion for farming and advocating for black farmer equity, challenging discriminatory systems, and inspiring a new generation of farmers is contagious. Tune in now! Topics discussed in this episode: __ __ Learn how a shift in mindset can help save small farms: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/post/how-to-save-small-farms-by-making-five-important-but-easy-mindset-shifts Read the Washington Post article with PJ Haynie’s father, Ricky Haynie: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/magazine/2004/10/03/the-promised-land/5269d006-f4ac-44e0-ba9e-25d9c50c93c4/ Find out how you can support the National Black Growers Council: https://nationalblackgrowerscouncil.com/ Connect with Dana DiPrima: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/ https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/blog https://www.instagram.com/xoxofarmgirl/ Original music and sound design by Russell Chapa, www.chapamusic.com http://www.chapamusic.com/
In this episode, Christmas tree farmer Ashley Latta of Tuckaway Tree Farms joins host Dana DiPrima with a look behind the scenes of the farm, including their selection of species and strategic pruning for health and aesthetics. Plus, she shares tips on how to keep Christmas trees fresh and options for recycling them after the holidays. Also, find out what the farm does when it’s not selling Christmas trees. At Tuckaway Tree Farms, it’s not just about growing crops but providing an experience people will remember forever. Their mission is to bring real Christmas trees into more homes, and now have 15,000 trees planted to get closer to the goal. The farm operates with a focus on sustainability and waste reduction, but it’s their dedication during the long cycle of planting, maintaining, and harvesting their Christmas trees that has allowed their farm to grow into what it is today. Tune in now for all this and more! Topics discussed in this episode: __ __ Learn more about Tuckaway Tree Farm and its year-round offerings! https://www.tuckawaytreefarm.com https://www.tuckawaytreefarm.com/ Connect with your host, Dana DiPrima: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/ https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/blog https://www.instagram.com/xoxofarmgirl/ Original music and sound design by Russell Chapa, www.chapamusic.com http://www.chapamusic.com/
If you care about preventing superbugs, like influenza or an epidemic where medicine is ineffective on humans, you are going to want to hear what Steve Roach of FACT, the Food Animal Concerns Trust, has to say. How your animals are raised and confined affects your health whether you eat meat or not! Have a listen and share the episode with everyone you know! The way we raise animals -- in CAFOS (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) and with systemic antibiotics -- has a bigger impact on you than the food you eat. And, yes, there is something you can do about it! Speak UP! Be informed and know that your voice makes a difference! FOOD ANIMAL CONCERNS TRUST & STEVE ROACH Website: https://www.foodanimalconcernstrust.org/ Blog: https://www.foodanimalconcernstrust.org/blog FOR FARMERS MOVEMENT & YOUR HOST, DANA DIPRIMA Website: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/ Blog: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/blog Host: https://www.instagram.com/xoxofarmgirl/
EPISODE SUMMARY In this captivating episode of Talk Farm to Me, we delve into the extraordinary life and career of Temple Grandin. Join host Dana DiPrima as she explores the remarkable journey of a woman who has made groundbreaking contributions to the field of animal science and autism advocacy. Discover Dr. Grandin's unique insights into farming, animal welfare, and breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS - Temple Grandin's pioneering work in animal behavior and welfare has revolutionized the livestock industry. - The importance of understanding and accommodating neurodiversity in the workplace and society. - Temple's inspiring journey as a woman in a field dominated by men. ABOUT THE GUEST Temple Grandin is a renowned professor of animal science, an advocate for individuals with autism, and a prolific author. Her work in animal behavior and welfare has earned her numerous accolades and awards, including being named one of TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People. WEBSITE: Temple Grandin's Website https://www.templegrandin.com You can find a full list of her publications and research here. SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter https://twitter.com/DrTempleGrandin Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drtemplegrandin MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Visit the For Farmers Movement website https://www.forfarmersmovement.com to find resources, support farmers, and learn more about their mission to share farmer stories. RELATED EPISODES, ARTICLES & OTHER RESOURCES - Check out Talk Farm to Me's Greatest Hits https://player.captivate.fm/collection/cf25453a-d470-47cc-94d7-33749b2ae144 for more compelling episodes. - Explore the For Farmers blog https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/blog for insightful articles about supporting farmers. Talk Farm to Me is the number one place where you can get to know a farmer, understand their stories, learn some shocking facts about farming and the world of agriculture, and see how all of it intersects with your life, your food, your health, the health of your land, soil, local communities, economies and so much more. YOU CAN SUPPORT TALK FARM TO ME IN THREE EASY WAYS: 1) Subscribe to Talk Farm to Me in the podcast app of your choice. 2) Share Talk Farm to Me with a friend and let them pick an episode that interests them, or share a specific episode that really got you thinking. You can share Talk Farm to Me right from the app you listen to it in. 3) Write a review of Talk Farm to Me on Apple or Spotify to help more people find it. That is how the podcast has grown since it started in 2019. PRODUCTION & MUSIC CREDITS - Dana DiPrima, host & producer - Emma Balint, production assistant - Original music and sound design by Russell Chapa, http://www.chapamusic.com TRANSCRIPT & CITE CREDITS Talk Farm to Me publishes a transcript of each episode to aid in its distribution to those who are hearing impaired and to those who prefer to read the episode. If you would like to cite any part of the episode, please credit Talk Farm to Me® and host Dana DiPrima. The transcript of this episode will be available on www.talkfarmtome.com TALK FARM TO ME LINKS & GUEST REQUESTS - Find Talk Farm to Me on Instagram @talkfarmtome https://www.instagram.com/talkfarmtome and via the website at www.talkfarmtome.com https://www.talkfarmtome.com - To provide...
In this episode, you meet Caitlin Arnold Stephano, Farm Aid's Hotline manager. She fields over 800 calls a year -- often 70 a month -- from farmers who want to talk about their struggles and find resources that can help. In this episode, we explore the current day edition of Farm Aid, a still annual concert initiative founded by Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, and Dave Matthews in 1985, which continues to raise funds and awareness for family farmers facing economic difficulties. The episode features Caitlin Arnold Stephano, the manager of the Farm Aid hotline, where they discuss the types of calls received, the challenges faced by farmers, and the limited resources available for those in need. They also touch on mental health support, the Farm Aid concert, and the recent addition of a Spanish language hotline to make resources more accessible. Talk Farm to Me is a part of the For Farmers Movement which provides grants annually to farmers facing challenges. For more information, go to www.forfarmersmovement.com And for more information on Farm Aid, go to www.farmaid.com or call the hotline at 1-800-FARM-AID (1-800-327-6243). Connect with your host on Instagram at www.instagram.com/xoxofarmgirl
In this episode of “Talk Farm to Me,” host Dana DiPrima sits down with Michaela Mann, a Nebraska rancher and co-owner of D&D Beef. Together, they explore the diverse practices of raising and feeding cattle, debunk common myths surrounding cattle farming, and discuss the challenges faced by ranchers in the agricultural industry. Michaela highlights that ranchers have different approaches to raising and feeding their cattle, which are influenced by location, climate, and available resources. Listeners better understand terms like "grass-fed," and "conventional," and how they relate to various ranching practices. The episode also dives into the confusion surrounding industry buzzwords and certifications, emphasizing the need for consumers to dig deeper and separate fact from fiction. Michaela sheds light on the challenges she faces as a rancher, including the impact of climate and the long tail of the COVID pandemic on her business. EPISODE LINKS: The first link is to an article by nutritionist Diana Rodgers titled "Protein vs. Better Protein." In the article, Rodgers discusses sustainable farming practices and the nutritional benefits of high-quality protein sources, offering valuable insights for those interested in the connection between sustainable farming and human nutrition[^2]. https://sustainabledish.com/protein-better-protein/ The second link leads to information from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) about greenhouse gas emissions[^1]. It highlights that agriculture accounts for only 10% of total greenhouse gas emissions in 2021 and clarifies the various sources of emissions within the industry, including livestock. https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/sources-greenhouse-gas-emissions#:~:text=Agriculture%20(10%25%20of%202021%20greenhouse,agricultural%20soils%2C%20and%20rice%20production) To stay connected with Michaela and learn more about her ranching practices, listeners are encouraged to follow her on Instagram @danddbeef. RELATED EPISODES, ARTICLES & OTHER RESOURCES Check out Talk Farm to Me’s Greatest Hits https://player.captivate.fm/collection/cf25453a-d470-47cc-94d7-33749b2ae144 for other episodes that you don’t want to miss. Check out the For Farmers blog https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/blog with related articles about supporting farmers. Talk Farm to Me is the number one place where you can get to know a farmer, understand their stories, learn some shocking facts about farming and the world of agriculture, and see how all of it intersects with your life, your food, your health, the health of your land, soil, local communities, economies and so much more. YOU CAN SUPPORT TALK FARM TO ME IN THREE EASY WAYS: 1) SUBSCRIBE to Talk Farm to Me in the podcast app of your choice. 2) SHARE Talk Farm to Me with a friend and let them pick an episode that interests them, or share a specific episode that really got you thinking. You can share Talk Farm to Me right from the app you listen to it in. 3) WRITE A REVIEW of Talk Farm to Me on Apple or Spotify to help more people find it. That is how the podcast has grown since it started in 2019. PRODUCTION & MUSIC CREDITS Dana DiPrima, host &...
Walnuts. The most delicious walnuts. They can lead you down the conspiracy theory rabbit hole on your darkest days, but can also make you scratch your head about why things are the way they are. Do we accept them as "the way we do things?" Or do we try something new? Fourth-generation walnut farmer Kaben Kramer and his wife Jenn are trying new things and making a go of it. But a look at the history of the farm since 1980 and the industry numbers are really head-scratching. Here are the links I promised in the show: If you have a question you want me to ask a farmer or an issue you want me to address, just say so. Email me at farmgirl@talkfarmtome.com. Listen to the episode with Aubrey Bettencourt about almonds https://open.spotify.com/episode/2thiaj0mdEcgoI8o7HxlAt?si=5f0b3fe669c84fce. Similar but different. Listen to the episode about dairy farming https://open.spotify.com/episode/17LTlnLJIrJkmeMYx2D0lb?si=a3478551371644b0. Eerily similar conundrum.
Meet Rick Clark, a soybean and corn farmer in Indiana. Rick is a leader in regenerative farming. In this episode, we'll hear about Rick's journey from conventional farming and over-tilling to increasing cover crops and decreasing chemical inputs. Rick Clark is digging in and putting things right on his 7000-acre farm. Back to the way his ancestors did it. Rick's vision, studiousness, and data collecting have driven him to step further and further from conventional farming practices. His work is so successful that it is rewriting the farming playbook. Join me and Rick as we go row by row between the soybeans and cover crops, measuring along the way, to gain a deeper understanding of what's real and what's not in two disparate worlds of farming. www.talkfarmtome.com farmgreen.land For more information about the For Farmers movement, a part of which includes sharing farmers' stories like this one on Talk Farm to Me, please check out www.forfarmersmovement.com
Morgan and Jake couldn't convince their friends to farm seaweed, so they did it themselves. Now others are getting in the game too. From pinchy lobsters to sultry seaweed, Morgan and Jake have pioneered a sustainable new business that yields slimy green harvests for bath products, fertilizer, and delicious condiments and snacks. Not only is seaweed delicious and skin-softening, but it cleans the ocean, and sequesters that elusive carbon, too. Can you imagine how it's done? Does it sound romantic to you? Before you quit your day job, find out what farming seaweed entails. xo Farm Girl IG @xoxofarmgirl forfarmersmovement.com
Ever had a family joke that went too far? Paul has. And now he's knee-deep in chicken feathers. From the US Marine Corps to first-generation farmer, Paul is more innovator than farmer in some ways. I'm thinking he could probably do anything as long as it's really challenging. This is the story of Pasturebird and the journey from 50 to 1 million chickens, a week. Two other Talk Farm to Me episodes are referenced in this episode. 1) Joel Salatin, Polyface Farms https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6bcc9692-3bc7-4944-a16d-e4efd912aed5and 2) Will Harris, White Oak Pastures https://player.captivate.fm/episode/7ad2474f-d3c7-4065-9af3-9b35a85691d4 Talk Farm to Me is part of the nationwide For Farmers Movement to support farmers, to understand what they do, to replace myths with facts, and to provide financial support through mini-grants twice a year. For more information, check out www.forfarmersmovement.com https://www.xoxofarmgirl.com. Follow me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl and reach out to me there with any ideas or questions. When you're done listening to this episode, show your love by sharing it and leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. xoxo, Farm Girl -- Dana ;)
Take what you're doing right now and turn it on its head. I mean completely change the way you do it. Now add 1,000 external factors that Mother Nature throws at you and do it all on a horse, in the mountains. Well, that's what Glenn did. With seven daughters. And big ideas like possibility, and how to listen to the land, and observe everything. He challenged all the paradigms. And he's here to tell all about it. He's so inspiring and a total whirlwind of an innovator. Meet Glenn. You're going to love him. xo Farm Girl
From 5,000 Sugar Maple trees deep in the heart of Vermont's northeast kingdom to the Greenmarket in New York City's Union Square, sugar makers Stephan and Howie Cantor have dedicated the past 36 years to the ebb and flow of sap and market-shopping New Yorkers to bring a little more sweetness to the world. Through 9/11 and constant 6 1/2 hour commutes, the Cantors have persisted. Hear all about the sugarbush and what it yields. You will want to rush to the kitchen to make pancakes. xo Farm Girl
Last episode we dove into deep water with Aubrey Bettencourt -- the president and CEO of California's Almond Alliance -- about nuts. That's what you think we would talk about, but we covered water policy (ok, relevant) and endangered species management (is that relevant? yes... listen to see how) and ended up with a better understanding of the complex systems we are a part of as consumers, farmers and environmentalists. This week, lucky you, we get a second go with Aubrey on those ships that were stuck in port or in transit with YOUR stuff and what the impact has been on the farming world. AND we go down the Farm Bill path too. Because you should know. We all should know. And we will use this primer to get more information on it soon. Yay! xoxo, Farm Girl To listen to the first TF2M episode featuring Aubrey, click https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c321729d-982d-40db-b6ba-8492184c670b (here).
Meet Aubrey Bettencourt. She's nuts. For almonds and almond farmers, shellers and hullers. She's not blind to water shortages, politics, pollinators or problems with endangered species. She makes short work of the complexities that swirl around the 3.2 billion pounds of almonds produced each year in the California almond groves. Dive in, but fasten your seatbelt and see if you can keep up. Aubrey Bettencourt is a 4th generation farmer, a water expert with very unique experience, a political operative, and a savvy analyst. She's a unicorn of sorts. For a bonus segment to this episode on shipping and the Farm Bill in just 15 minutes, drop me a note at farmgirl@talkfarmtome.com and I'll send it. It's so good. Episode mentions: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/7ad2474f-d3c7-4065-9af3-9b35a85691d4 (Farmer Will Harris of White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, GA) -- we talk about farmland and Bill Gates as the largest owner of US farmland. This episode relates to our conversation with Aubrey on the need for farmland, working it as efficiently as possible and Will Harris also breaks down the idea of complex and complicated systems in a way that relates to everything that Aubrey does. Join Aubrey and more than 65 farmer and non-farmer founders from across the country to move the needle on how much we know, understand and support our farmers in For Farmers, a community and movement. When you sign up here, you'll get more information and can take action as you see fit. ;) xo Dana, Farm Girl Sound design by Asher Griffith at Cicada Radio in NOLA.
In three short decades between 1987 and 2007, the US lost nearly 100,000 small commercial dairy farms. The trend continues. In New Jersey, where the Lynesses now farm dairy, only 37 dairies remain. But there they are -- Dan and Sarah -- forging ahead with a love for Holsteins and Jerseys, and a passion for the dairy industry plus a new on-farm creamery to drive local sales. Find out how this dairy princess met her prince and hear her powerful insights on what is clearly at the heart of Talk Farm to Me and your thinking (whether you admit it or not). xo Farm Girl You can find Spring Run Dairy and Sarah & Dan on Instagram @springrun.dairy and you can find me, my little farm and more about farms and farmers @xoxofarmgirl Interview: Dana DiPrima, Farm Girl / Make Hay Productions Sound Design: Asher Griffith / Cicada Radio So many references to other Talk Farm to Me episodes in this one. Here they are: Pandemic Insights: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/2771537f-37c2-406f-9c5d-1fe47605324c (6 Farms Pivot) (6) and https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6bcc9692-3bc7-4944-a16d-e4efd912aed5 (Joel Salatin) (9) Dairy Episodes: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/02b2e67d-eab7-4456-b163-51fea553e27f (Clark Dairy) (11 Live on IG) and https://player.captivate.fm/episode/3725b412-0f06-4e5a-8486-625ea2047499 (Is Dairy Dying?) (17) Regenerative Farming Episodes: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/55fea377-f2a7-4517-b32c-f6085d552b7d (Evans & Evans) (4) and https://player.captivate.fm/episode/7ad2474f-d3c7-4065-9af3-9b35a85691d4 (White Oak Pastures) (23)
From "hocus pocus," to focus, herbalist and farmer Shannon Mayernik and I discuss farming herbs, the most sought-after remedies and the important role of the kitchen in the farm to table movement. Don't miss this holistic conversation about your own wellbeing. xo, Farm Girl www.mayernikkitchen.com and on IG @mayernikkitchen Interview: Dana DiPrima, Farm Girl / Make Hay Productions @xoxofarmgirl Sound Design: Asher Griffith / Cicada Radio
What if a flower farm is more than just that? Flower farms grow flowers and the ones in the US -- big and small -- are making a resurgence in an industry that is mostly imports. How does that change things? Flowers that don't ship well are yours for the picking -- hyper locally -- for instance. And what if a flower farm breeds connection? In a community that needs it. A de-stressor. What about teachers reeling from a school shooting? Can flowers help? Come and meet big-pharma turned little farmer Eliess Forney from her Bloom Barn in Howell, Michigan where Brightside Blooms shines a light on dark moments, transforming them as best she can. xo, Farm Girl New sound design by Asher Griffith of Cicada Radio.
Want some beer with your burger? 🍺 🍔 Meet Rob. He puts a little beer IN your burger. For real. But with Barley Beef in Bend, OR and rancher Rob Rastovich, the beef in the beer is only a small part of the story. Are you interested in technology? Business acumen? What it really takes to put a burger on your table? This episode is rich with the intersection of all of that. Plus beer. And conservation. This is Talk Farm to Me, where farmers take center stage. xoxo, Farm Girl Find out more about the #forfarmers community to support farmers at www.xoxofarmgirl.com/forfarmers
All farms have day to day problems. But then other serious problems crop up and throw a wrench in everything. No matter your current understanding of farms, this is an episode that sheds a light on what can happen to big or small farms if there's an interruption in the processing chain. Follow along with Carrie and her farm https://www.instagram.com/blackwillowpondfarm/ (@blackwillowpondfarm) on Instagram. To listen to the episode featuring sustainable farming pioneer Joel Salatin referenced by Carrie https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6bcc9692-3bc7-4944-a16d-e4efd912aed5 (you can find the episode here). For more about your host, Farm Girl or Dana (rhymes with banana), find her and her Accidental Farm on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/xoxofarmgirl/ (@xoxofarmgirl) Similarly, find the latest community initiative -- #forfarmers -- to https://www.xoxofarmgirl.com/forfarmers (support farmers here.) If you're here, I am pretty sure you want to tune in and become a part of it. xoxo Farm Girl PS A transcript and other information will be available shortly at https://www.talkfarmtome.com/listen (www.talkfarmtome.com )xo
Sharon Burns-Leader is the co-owner of Bread Alone, a pioneering organic bakery that sells its baked goods at the Union Square Greenmarket in New York City. She serves on GrowNYC’s (the organization that oversees the market) Farmer and Community Advisory Committee. That’s where we start, but quickly you will see Sharon leads us through her evolution as a person, the evolution of the market and the evolution of grain in the region. Even though this story is centered on this NYC marketplace, it reaches well beyond. Grain development impacts you, whether you eat it or not. It impacts the environment — carbon farming, regenerative agriculture, soil health… so much. The extraordinary progress that’s happened via markets like the Union Square Greenmarket in New York City impact regional food systems everywhere. We’re just getting started. Let’s talk farm. Let me know your questions, thoughts, comments. Find me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl. You can find show notes and more about this episode on http://talkfarmtome.com (talkfarmtome.com). Stay tuned. xoxo
Season Six of Talk Farm to Me is all about the Union Square Greenmarket in New York City and the farmers and other producers who sell there. What an interesting combination — one of the biggest and most famous cities in the world and farmers and producers from within 250 miles. Here, in Episode 1, Talk Farm to Me dives in to how it operates, how it’s governed. Meet Grow NYC's Director of Greenmarkets, Michael Hurwitz and the Union Square Greenmarket manager, Aquilino Cabral. They know so much and share it all. Coming soon, you'll get to know the farmers, the farms, the 12,000 products, all the stories and lives and regional food systems that are influenced here. Stay tuned to Talk Farm to Me — wherever you get your podcasts and on Instagram @talkfarmtome — and connect with its host, Farm Girl, on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl.
