Arkansas Organic Chronicles

Send us a Text Message.Drought to Flood! In this episode we catch up on how the roller crimped cover crop at CAFF turned out, my thoughts on what happened, and Cailin's plan moving forward.  Plus, insect updates from NWA.Find us online atArkansasOrganic.orgCenter for Arkansas Farms and FoodYouTube

Send us a Text Message.In this episode I deep dive into organic approved insecticides. There's more than just Pyganic and Neem!Find us online atArkansasOrganic.orgCenter for Arkansas Farms and FoodYouTube

Send us a Text Message.Its Rambling Time!In this episode we talk seasonal insects, cicada, roller crimping cover crop, and more!  Riley joins as a special guest the second half of the show!Insect Pest MonitoringGrowing Your Farm Short CourseFind us online atArkansasOrganic.orgCenter for Arkansas Farms and FoodYouTube

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Riley joins me to talk about spring crops in high tunnels.Dr. Ayanava Majumdar insect screening and IPM websiteFind us online atArkansasOrganic.orgCenter for Arkansas Farms and FoodYouTube

Send us a Text Message.Back from spring break finally!In this episode, Joe Schafer from Winrock International and Kelly Cartwright from the Natural Soy and Grain Alliance join us to talk about the challenges of organic row crop corn and soybean production in Arkansas and what they are doing to support farmers.  This episode kicks off a series as we deep dive into their findings from an agronomic and economic standpoint.  Project Details from Winrock InternationalProject Details from Natural Soybean and Grain AllianceFind us online atArkansasOrganic.orgCenter for Arkansas Farms and FoodYouTube

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Lee Goldsmith from Native Legacy Tree and Perennial Nursery  joins me to talk about seed priming and sanitation and how these practices can improve seed germination in the greenhouse and field.  Lee's FB page.https://www.facebook.com/NativeLegacyTrees/?locale=zh_TWFind us online atArkansasOrganic.orgCenter for Arkansas Farms and FoodYouTube

Send us a Text Message.In this episode Luke and I each give our top 5 tips for successfully growing transplants.We recorded this episode in the greenhouse so there is a bit of echo.Find us online atArkansasOrganic.orgCenter for Arkansas Farms and FoodYouTube

Send us a Text Message.In this month's rambling we talk about variety trials, soil potassium mining, and spring weather.  Find us online atArkansasOrganic.orgCenter for Arkansas Farms and FoodYouTube

Guy Ames from Ames Orchard and Nursery and formerly NCAT joins us in this episode to discuss how climate change is impacting our ability to grow fruit crops here in Arkansas.NCAT Publication LibraryFind us online atArkansasOrganic.orgCenter for Arkansas Farms and FoodYouTube

In this episode, Maury Wills from Wills Family Orchard joins us to talk about growing organic apples organically. We discuss some of the major pest challenges and talk strategies for success.  https://willsfamilyorchard.com/https://www.facebook.com/WillsFamilyOrchard/Find us online atArkansasOrganic.orgCenter for Arkansas Farms and FoodYouTube

This three pat series takes a look at the ins and outs of starting an organic orchard in Arkansas. In this episode we talk about the basic challenges of growing fruits in Arkansas and which ones does best here.  Find us online atArkansasOrganic.orgCenter for Arkansas Farms and FoodYouTube

It's tool time! In this episode, Jonathan McArthur joins us to discuss the essential tools for a new organic vegetable farm. This is part 4, and the last on this subject for awhile.Find us online atArkansasOrganic.orgCenter for Arkansas Farms and FoodYouTube

In this episode, Jonathan McArthur joins us to discuss the basics of starting an organic vegetable farm.  Part 3, discusses building permanent beds. Find us online atArkansasOrganic.orgCenter for Arkansas Farms and FoodYouTube

In this episode, Jonathan McArthur joins us to discuss the basics of starting an organic vegetable farm.  Part 2, discusses preparing the soil for farming. What do you need to do to get that open field or pasture ground ready to make beds.  Find us online atArkansasOrganic.orgCenter for Arkansas Farms and FoodYouTube

In this episode I address the new USDA Zone Hardiness Map and talk about the Arkansas Gown Conference.Arkansas Grown Conference Find us online atArkansasOrganic.orgCenter for Arkansas Farms and FoodYouTube

In this episode, Luke and Heather join me to discuss the state of organic agriculture from their perspective in Arkansas and what we need to really move the needle to get more farms certified.  Also, we learn about organic beer!Find us online atArkansasOrganic.orgCenter for Arkansas Farms and FoodYouTube

In this episode, Jonathan McArthur joins us to discuss the basics of starting an organic vegetable farm.  Part 1, discusses evaluating a site for productivity and why its important to take the time to carefully design your farm.  We Soil SurveyFind us online atArkansasOrganic.orgCenter for Arkansas Farms and FoodYouTube

In this episode, Cailin and Riley join the show to discuss the state of organic agriculture in Arkansas, the limitations to seeing more farms get certified, and their thoughts on ways the industry can improve.  Find us online atArkansasOrganic.orgCenter for Arkansas Farms and FoodYouTube

In the Episode, Luke Freeman of Freckled Hen joins us to talk about growing cover crops in high tunnels.Shop Freckled Hen onlineFind us online atArkansasOrganic.orgCenter for Arkansas Farms and FoodYouTube

In this Episode, Riley and I discuss using row covers in the fall for cold weather protection and impacts from the first hard freeze of the season.Find us online atArkansasOrganic.orgCenter for Arkansas Farms and FoodYouTube

In this episode we discuss paperpot transplanting and the successes and challenges of paperpot transplanting carrots and sweet corn.  Paperpot TransplanterFind us online atArkansasOrganic.orgCenter for Arkansas Farms and FoodYouTube

This week Riley Arnold joins us to talk about what makes a farm organic. Search OMRI.org to find approved products for use on certified organic farms.Find us online atArkansasOrganic.org Center for Arkansas Farms and FoodFind us online atArkansasOrganic.orgCenter for Arkansas Farms and FoodYouTube

In this episode, we introduce Heather Friedrich, Director for the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food.  She discusses a new national effort to increase the amount of certified organic food in the market place and what specifically Arkansas is doing to support this effort. Find us online atArkansasOrganic.orgCenter for Arkansas Farms and FoodYouTube

In this episdode, we introduce a new podcast focused on organic farming in Arkansas.Find us online atArkansasOrganic.orgCenter for Arkansas Farms and FoodYouTube