Organics Unpacked

Organics Unpacked Episode #42: Interview with Henry Ines, CEO of Chainparency How can farmers ensure they get paid for their carbon credits? Henry Ines, CEO of Chainparency, explains how blockchain technology can be used to track carbon credit transactions and bring much-needed transparency to an otherwise murky system. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Chainparency: www.chainparency.com Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #agriculture #blockchain #blockchaintechnology #carboncredits #farming #organicagriculture #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #41: Interview with Henry Ines, CEO of Chainparency What can be done to limit false claims of organic production? Henry Ines, CEO of Chainparency, discusses the track-and-trace capabilities of blockchain technology, which can be used to validate claims and weed out cheaters in organic agriculture. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Chainparency: www.chainparency.com Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #agriculture #blockchain #blockchaintechnology #farming #organicagriculture #organicfarming #sustainability

Organics Unpacked Episode #40: Interview with Henry Ines, CEO of Chainparency Did you know there's a new opportunity for small family farms to use blockchain technology? It's called the Global Acceleration Program for Sustainability, or GAPS for short. Henry Ines, CEO of Chainparency, discusses the benefits of GAPS and its ability to empower small family farms. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Chainparency: www.chainparency.com Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #agriculture #blockchain #familyfarming #farming #organicagriculture #organicfarming #sustainability

Organics Unpacked Episode #39: Interview with Erin Silva, Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison How can farmers improve their organic corn production? Dr. Erin Silva of the University of Wisconsin–Madison shares her research on corn production techniques, such as cover crop interseeding, wide-row spacing and integrating cover crops with reduced tillage and cultivation. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Erin Silva at the University of Wisconsin–Madison: www.plantpath.wisc.edu Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #38: Interview with Erin Silva, Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison What are the best weed control methods for organic soybeans? Dr. Erin Silva of the University of Wisconsin–Madison shares strategies for organic weed control, focusing on cover crops supplemented with blind tillage, in-row cultivation and crop rotations. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Erin Silva at the University of Wisconsin–Madison: www.plantpath.wisc.edu Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #37: Interview with Erin Silva, Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison How can organic farmers integrate cover crops and no-till into their system? Dr. Erin Silva of the University of Wisconsin–Madison shares her experience combining cover crops and no-till farming within organic agriculture. Erin also discusses the resources available through OGRAIN, the university's organic farming network. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Erin Silva at the University of Wisconsin–Madison: www.plantpath.wisc.edu Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #36: Interview with Craig Rupp, CEO of Sabanto Is autonomy in agriculture an all-or-nothing proposition? Craig Rupp of Sabanto explains how autonomous equipment can be implemented alongside manual operations. Craig also describes the best use of autonomy for both small and large-scale organic farmers. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Sabanto: www.sabantoag.com Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #35: Interview with Craig Rupp, CEO of Sabanto What is the future of autonomy in agriculture? Craig Rupp of Sabanto breaks down his vision for autonomous technology, from the adoption rate of equipment to the completion of certain field operations. Craig also predicts how autonomous tractors will operate in the future. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Sabanto: www.sabantoag.com Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #34: Interview with Craig Rupp, CEO of Sabanto Can organic farmers really complete most of their field operations with autonomous equipment? Craig Rupp discusses this possibility while highlighting his own experience using autonomous technology on over 1,000 acres. Craig also shares the origin story of his autonomous farming company Sabanto. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Sabanto: www.sabantoag.com Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #33: Interview with Craig Rupp, CEO of Sabanto What can organic farmers do to combat the labor shortage in agriculture? The answer could be tied to autonomous equipment. Craig Rupp of Sabanto explains how farmers can use swarms of autonomous equipment for longer hours to increase efficiency. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Sabanto: www.sabantoag.com Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #32: Interview with Ryan Koory, Vice President of Economics at Mercaris How is the Russian invasion of Ukraine impacting organic crop prices? Ryan Koory of Mercaris breaks down the effects of the ongoing conflict, from organic crop shortages to the presence of missile waste material in certified organic acres. Ryan also discusses the current state of the organic market in countries as varied as India, Argentina and Canada. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Mercaris: www.mercaris.com Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #31: Interview with Eugenio Giraldo, Founding Partner at NuOrganics Did you know it is possible to capture ammonia gas and convert it into an OMRI listed liquid ammonium nitrate? Eugenio Giraldo of NuOrganics joins us to discuss this innovative process, which uses technology developed in the wastewater world to transform an environmental burden into an organic farming benefit. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #30: Interview with Stanley Janicki, Vice President of Business Development at Sedron Technologies What if a nitrogen product could help close the yield gap between organic and conventional farming? Stanley Janicki of Sedron Technologies discusses this possibility by way of a new waste processing system that produces an OMRI listed nitrogen source — one that can help organic farmers improve their operations while also protecting the environment. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Sedron Technologies: www.sedron.com Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #29: Interview with Brian Halweil, Partnerships and Product Consultant at Belltown Farms Do you want to scale your organic production and secure contracts with food companies? Well, Belltown Farms in New York may be a good model for how to do just that. Brian Halweil of Belltown Farms joins us to discuss their plans to grow their operation to 30,000 acres of certified organic grains and beans. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Belltown Farms: www.belltownfarms.com Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #28: Interview with Sarah Del Moro, Crop Advisor at Wilbur-Ellis This week, we take a look at organic farming in the Pacific Northwest with special guest Sarah Del Moro. Sarah is a crop advisor for Wilbur-Ellis and works out of Prosser, Washington. She specializes in organic production, including plant nutrition and plant physiology. In our interview, Sarah discusses three of the most successful organic crops grown in the Pacific Northwest: hops, blueberries and apples. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Wilbur-Ellis: www.wilburellis.com Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #27: Interview with Joel Gruver, Organic Research Program Director at Western Illinois University On this episode of Organics Unpacked, we take a look at different techniques for weed control and managing weeds in organic farming. Our guest is Dr. Joel Gruver, Director of the Organic Research Program at Western Illinois University. In addition to teaching at the university, Joel conducts industry-leading research on an organic research farm, which he has overseen for over 15 years. His research interests include conservation cropping systems with a focus on cover crops and organic grain production. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Joel Gruver at Western Illinois University: www.wiu.edu Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #26: Interview with Chris Eddy, Realtor at Community Insurance Agency Conservation easements is the topic of discussion in this episode of Organics Unpacked. A conservation easement is a tool that landowners can use to ensure their property is farmed using organic standards now and into the future. To help us understand this topic, we welcome Chris Eddy, a realtor for Community Insurance Agency in Coon Rapids, Iowa. Chris recently drafted and completed a conservation easement for the Garst family's 2000-acre farm in Iowa. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Chris Eddy at Community Insurance Agency: www.commins.net Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #25: Interview with Jerry Hatfield, Retired Laboratory Director at the USDA Agricultural Research Service The debate surrounding ammonia extracts has become a hot topic in the organic farming world since the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) requested that ammonia extracts be placed on the prohibited list. To bring some clarity to this issue, we welcome Dr. Jerry Hatfield to Organics Unpacked to discuss the use of ammonia extracts in organic agriculture. Dr. Hatfield, who is now retired, had served as Laboratory Director for the USDA's National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment for over 30 years. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Jerry Hatfield at the USDA: www.ars.usda.gov Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #24: Interview with John Meuret, Merchandiser at J.E. Meuret Grain Company Farmers can raise all the organic crops they want, but if they don't have someone to sell it to, life can get quite difficult. That's where folks like organic grain merchandiser John Meuret come in. John serves an important role in the supply chain for local farmers by purchasing organic corn and soybeans. On this week's Organics Unpacked, John tells his story as a fourth-generation grain marketer who went from not knowing any organic farmers in his area to opening a facility specifically designed to handle organic grains. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about J.E. Meuret Grain Company: www.jemeuretgrain.com Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #23: Interview with Gene Lester, National Program Leader at USDA-ARS What really differentiates organic crops from conventionally grown crops? To find out, we welcome Dr. Gene Lester, National Program Leader for the USDA's Agricultural Research Service. Dr. Lester has years of experience researching various attributes of organic versus conventionally grown fruits and vegetables, including quality differences for marketability and nutrition. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about USDA-ARS: www.ars.usda.gov Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #22: Interview with Andy Jordan, Owner of Jordan Associates Today, organic cotton only constitutes less than one-half of 1% of all cotton grown globally. With the demand for organic cotton growing day by day, savvy organic growers are looking to enter this promising space. Still, there are many questions surrounding the future of organic cotton, which we aim to unpack this week, with special guest Andy Jordan. Andy is an agronomist working to find more effective methods for growing organic cotton. He is the owner of Jordan Associates and also works on sustainability standards for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol: www.trustuscotton.org Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #21: Interview with Loran Kaiser, General Manager, & Stan Buman, Business Development Manager, of Avé Organics On this week's Organics Unpacked podcast, Tom interviews Loran Kaiser and Stan Buman, members of the Avé Organics team. They discuss several new OMRI approved products that could be game changers for organic growers, including a liquid nitrogen called TerraPreme and a dry chicken manure called VydaTilth. This special panel was co-hosted by the Iowa Organic Association. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Iowa Organic Association: www.iowaorganic.org Connect with our guests #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #20: Interview with Ryan Koory, Vice President of Economics at Mercaris For the 20th edition of Organics Unpacked, we welcome back our very first guest, Ryan Koory. In our discussion, Ryan breaks down marketing trends for several organic commodities, especially soybeans, which have risen in price considerably over the past year. Using market trends and data analysis, he identifies the key drivers in the soybean market and the organic sector at large. Ryan serves as the Vice President of Economics at Mercaris, a market research company for organic and non-GMO commodities. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Mercaris: www.mercaris.com Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #19: Interview with Israel Morales, Executive Director of Sustainable Operations at JV Farms Organic We welcome award-winning organic farmer Israel Morales for an in-depth discussion of organic agriculture, including transitioning conventional farms and educating the next generation of growers. Based in the Salinas Valley of California, Israel has over 40 years of farming experience and was recently named Organic Farmer of the Year by the Organic Trade Association. He currently serves as Executive Director of Sustainable Operations at JV Farms Organic. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about JV Farms Organic: www.jvsmithcompanies.com/jv-farms-organic #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #18: Interview with Nicole Atchison, CEO of Puris Holdings This week, we welcome Nicole Atchison, CEO of PURIS Holdings, a plant-based food company. Nicole discusses the rapid adoption of plant-based protein, including peas, and how her company has met growing consumer demand for plant-based and organic foods that taste great. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about PURIS Holdings: www.puris.com Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #17: Interview with Roz Lehman, Executive Director at the Iowa Organic Association What does it take to grow and support organic communities? According to Roz Lehman, Executive Director at the Iowa Organic Association (IOA), it takes the spirit of a grassroots movement. Before joining the IOA, Roz had worked for years in the nonprofit industry, and she has brought that same mission-oriented mindset to the organic community. She joins Organics Unpacked to discuss the IOA's work at both the local and national levels, including policy/legislation, community engagement and education/outreach. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about the Iowa Organic Association: www.iowaorganic.org Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #16: Interview with Kate Tully, Associate Professor in the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources at the University of Maryland Is there a perfect combination of management practices for organic farmers? That's what Dr. Kate Tully, a professor at the University of Maryland, set out to find in her new study on increasing soil organic carbon. Kate joins Organics Unpacked to share her findings and discuss the University of Maryland's expanding role in the world of organic agriculture. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources at the University of Maryland: www.agnr.umd.edu Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #15: Interview with Logan Petrey Linkenhoger, Organics Ranch Manager at Grimmway Farms National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) member Logan Petrey Linkenhoger joins Organics Unpacked to explain the board's work and impact on the National Organic Program. As the Organics Ranch Manager at Grimmway Farms, Logan also discusses the growing market share of organic vegetables, as well as future challenges in organic farming. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about the Grimmway Farms: www.grimmway.com Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #14: Interview with Gary Robison, Co-Owner of Plains Innovation Do you have to be a rocket scientist to build a manure spreader? It doesn't hurt. At least that was the case for farmer Gary Robison. Along with his son Joey and another relative with ties to NASA, Gary developed a hyper-accurate manure spreader, using variable-rate technology and hydraulics. Gary is a co-owner of Plains Innovation. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #13: Interview with Greg Binford, National Director of Advanced Agronomic Training at Wilbur-Ellis Company In this episode, we welcome Greg Binford, National Director of Advanced Agronomic Training at Wilbur-Ellis Company. Greg breaks down the inner workings of the nitrogen cycle and explains how organic growers can better time their nitrogen usage. Wilbur-Ellis is the fourth largest ag retailer in the United States. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Wilbur-Ellis: www.wilburellis.com Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #12: Interview with Kris Nichols, Director of Research and Extension at Canadian Organic Growers and Research Director at MyLand Company What is really going on in your soil? This week, we take a deep dive into the science of soil microbiology, with Dr. Kris Nichols. Kris is a soil microbiologist who holds research positions at Canadian Organic Growers and the Arizona-based MyLand Company. She joins Organics Unpacked to break down the complex activity of soil microorganisms and how that relates to carbon — and what that means for organic growers. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Canadian Organic Growers: www.cog.ca Learn more about MyLand: www.myland.ag Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #11: Interview with Gina Colfer, Organic Products Account Manager for Wilbur-Ellis Company We unpack organic farming in the “Salad Bowl of the World” with Gina Colfer, the Organic Products Account Manager for Wilbur-Ellis Company. Gina discusses the role of Wilbur-Ellis in the growth of organic farming, as well as the adoption of a whole systems approach for organic growers. Wilbur-Ellis is the fourth largest ag retailer in the United States. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Wilbur-Ellis: www.wilburellis.com Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #10: Interview with Jessica Shade, Director of Science Programs at The Organic Center In this episode, we welcome Jessica Shade, Director of Science Programs for The Organic Center. The Organic Center is a nonprofit research and education organization that conducts and convenes credible, evidence-based science on the environmental and health effects of organic food. Jessica joins the show to break down some of the biggest myths that surround organic farming. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about The Organic Center: www.organic-center.org Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #9: Interview with Rick Geise, Director of the Organic Fertilizer Division, Nature Safe We welcome Rick Geise, the Director of the Organic Fertilizer Division for Nature Safe, a subsidiary of Darling Ingredients. Rick discusses various ways to improve the sustainability and profitability of organic farms, including the recycling of animal byproducts. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Nature Safe: www.naturesafe.com Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #8: Interview with Don O'Bryan, Co-Owner of The Seed House, and organic farmer Kyle Andersen We welcome Don O'Bryan and Kyle Andersen to the show. Don operates The Seed House, a seed supplier located in O'Neill, Nebraska, and Kyle is an organic farmer based in Iowa. Don and Kyle discuss a range of topics, including the use of cover crops in organic farming. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about The Seed House: www.theseedhouse.com Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #7: Interview with Steve Sinkula, CEO of AgriSecure, and Bryce Irlbeck, Business Development Manager at AgriSecure In this episode, we welcome Steve Sinkula and Bryce Irlbeck from AgriSecure. Steve and Bryce discuss transitioning from conventional farming to organic farming, as well as new ways growers can better scale an organic operation to increase farm profitability. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about AgriSecure: www.agrisecure.com Connect with our guests on LinkedIn & LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #6: Interview with John Jansen, VP of Commercial Operations for Trace Genomics We welcome John Jansen, VP of Commercial Operations at Trace Genomics, to discuss the latest information on soil health, including new ways to analyze your soil. Trace helps farmers across the country better understand their soil through data-driven, evidence-based recommendations. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Trace Genomics: www.tracegenomics.com Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #5: Interview with Paul Hardy, President of Rembrandt Enterprises We look at the role of raw chicken manure in organic farming, with special guest Paul Hardy. Paul is the President of Rembrandt Foods, one of the world's largest egg-producing and further processing facilities. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Rembrandt Foods: www.rembrandtfoods.com Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #4: Interview with Henry Ines, CEO of GoChain In this episode, we hear from Henry Ines, CEO of GoChain. GoChain is a blockchain company that helps all members of the food supply chain track and monitor crops from the ground to the kitchen table. Henry discusses topics related to blockchain technology and where it is headed in the future. He also shares some detailed examples of real blockchain applications, including stopping food illness outbreaks, plus requirements you may face as an organic farmer. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about GoChain: www.GoChain.io Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #3: Interview with Jason Ellsworth, Organics Portfolio Manager for Wilbur-Ellis Company In this episode, we hear from Jason Ellsworth, the Organics Portfolio Manager for Wilbur-Ellis Company. Wilbur-Ellis is the fourth largest ag retailer in the United States. Jason shares how Wilbur-Ellis helps the ag industry in three main vertical markets and how his role supports organic farming in the West. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Wilbur-Ellis: www.wilburellis.com Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Organics Unpacked Episode #2: Interview with Craig Rupp, CEO of Sabanto Self-driving tractors may sound like a pipe dream, but for Craig Rupp, his company is already doing it for farmers across the country. In this episode, we hear from Craig Rupp, CEO of Sabanto, as he shares the latest about robotics and automation in the ag industry. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Sabanto: www.sabantoag.com Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming

Welcome to Organics Unpacked. Today, we cover everything you need to know about starting an organic farming business. In the first episode of Organics Unpacked, we hear from Ryan Koory of Mercaris. Ryan discusses tactical tips for organic farmers from California to Iowa, discusses USDA regulations and shares what it takes to be successful in organic farming. Learn more about Avé Organics: www.aveorganics.com Learn more about Mercaris: www.mercaris.com Connect with our guest on LinkedIn #organicfarming