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In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Gabriella Soto-Velez goes in-depth into the world of mushroom production and market diversification in a conversation with Russell Hollander from Care2Grow, a vertical mushroom farm located in Naples, Florida.They talk about how to start producing mushrooms on any scale, the uses of spent mushroom blocks, the health benefits of edible and medicinal mushrooms, and Russell's marketing journey. Related ATTRA Resources:Container Production of Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms with Care2Grow FarmEstablishing a Wine Cap Mushroom BedOther Resources:Care2GrowContact Gabriella Soto-Velez gabriellas@ncat.org.Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In today's episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Specialist Audrey Kolde interviews Cynthia Flores the founder of Labor-Movement, an organization that believes when you move well, you work well. Audrey and Cynthia discuss the inspiration for creating Labor Movement and the importance of proper movement for those whose livelihoods depend on their bodies, especially farmers, fishers, foresters, and industrial athletes.ATTRA RESOURCES: Equipment – ATTRA – Sustainable Agriculture Farm Stress and Emotional Well-Being, Part I – ATTRA – Sustainable Agriculture OTHER RESOURCES:Labor-Movement WebsiteFarmer Well-Being – ATTRA – Sustainable Agriculture Contact Audrey Kolde at audreyk@ncat.org.Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In today's episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Specialist Audrey Kolde interviews Cynthia Flores the founder of Labor-Movement, an organization that believes when you move well, you work well. Audrey and Cynthia discuss the inspiration for creating Labor Movement and the importance of proper movement for those whose livelihoods depend on their bodies, especially farmers, fishers, foresters, and industrial athletes.ATTRA RESOURCES: Equipment – ATTRA – Sustainable Agriculture Farm Stress and Emotional Well-Being, Part I – ATTRA – Sustainable Agriculture OTHER RESOURCES:Labor-Movement WebsiteFarmer Well-Being – ATTRA – Sustainable Agriculture Contact Audrey Kolde at audreyk@ncat.org.Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Gulf States Regional Coordinator Felicia Bell sits down with “The Principal Farmer,” Patrick Muhammad, of Atlanta, Georgia. Patrick is the principal of the Chattahoochee Hills Charter School, where students from kindergarten through eighth grade learn about the world through the lens of agriculture, nature, and the arts. He also has a farm and enjoys helping adults learn to love the land and return to their farming roots.Related ATTRA Resources: Farmland Access Beginning Farmer Tutorials https://attra.ncat.org/publication/farmland-access/ https://attra.ncat.org/tutorial-beginning-farmer-training/ Other Related Resources: Chattahoochee Hills Charter School The Principal Farmer Contact Gabriella Soto-Velez at gabriellas@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Gulf States Regional Coordinator Felicia Bell sits down with “The Principal Farmer,” Patrick Muhammad, of Atlanta, Georgia. Patrick is the principal of the Chattahoochee Hills Charter School, where students from kindergarten through eighth grade learn about the world through the lens of agriculture, nature, and the arts. He also has a farm and enjoys helping adults learn to love the land and return to their farming roots.Related ATTRA Resources: Farmland Access Beginning Farmer Tutorials https://attra.ncat.org/publication/farmland-access/ https://attra.ncat.org/tutorial-beginning-farmer-training/ Other Related Resources: Chattahoochee Hills Charter School The Principal Farmer Contact Gabriella Soto-Velez at gabriellas@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
Welcome to episode 105 of Growers Daily! We cover: Veganic composts, how to test your soil moisture without tools, and the easiest veggies to grow! Links for today: Soil moisture publication from ATTRA: https://attra.ncat.org/publication/soil-moisture-monitoring-low-cost-tools-and-methods/ NRCS irrigation Guide: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2023-01/7385.pdf Daylight Saving Episode: https://youtu.be/iW6L1dzUroI MUSIC from this episode: El Agua By Caro Luna via www.epidemicsound.com Support our work (
Episode 367: The Farming Systems of Puerto Rico This episode of Voices from the Field explores the ancient Taino Conuco farming systems of Puerto Rico in a conversation between NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Gabriella Soto-Velez and researcher Joseph Navarro. They discuss how these sustainable practices supported self-sufficiency during pre-colonial times, their evolution through colonial and industrial transitions, and their potential to transform Puerto Rico's future and address modern challenges like soil erosion, food insecurity, and climate resilience. Related Resources: Can Indigenous Agricultural Methods of Puerto Rico Mitigate Climate Change and Feed the Island? Jungle: How Tropical Forests Shaped World History – and Us Precision Ecology Contact Gabriella Soto-Velez a at gabriellas@ncat.org and lee@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
Episode 367: The Farming Systems of Puerto Rico This episode of Voices from the Field explores the ancient Taino Conuco farming systems of Puerto Rico in a conversation between NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Gabriella Soto-Velez and researcher Joseph Navarro. They discuss how these sustainable practices supported self-sufficiency during pre-colonial times, their evolution through colonial and industrial transitions, and their potential to transform Puerto Rico's future and address modern challenges like soil erosion, food insecurity, and climate resilience. Related Resources: Can Indigenous Agricultural Methods of Puerto Rico Mitigate Climate Change and Feed the Island? Jungle: How Tropical Forests Shaped World History – and Us Precision Ecology Contact Gabriella Soto-Velez a at gabriellas@ncat.org and lee@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Ag Specialists Nina Prater and Lee Rinehart are joined by recently retired Ag Specialist Guy Ames to celebrate his life and work. Guy is deeply knowledgeable about his area of expertise, fruit trees, and is also a font of wisdom about how to live the good life. This conversation includes how Guy found his way to farming in the Ozarks, the many failures that guided him toward success, and like most conversations with Guy, contains many wonderful, circuitous meanderings. He also shares about what it was like in the early days of ATTRA in the distant pre-internet past. We will all miss Guy here at NCAT and are so grateful he joined us in this episode to keep the "cultural cycle," as Wendell Berry puts it, turning. ATTRA Resources:Soils and Sites for Organic Orchards and VineyardsTree Fruits: Organic Production OverviewBattling Borers in Organic Apple ProductionBlueberries: Organic ProductionFruit Trees, Bushes, and Vines for Natural Growing in the OzarksHeirloom ApplesOther Resources:It All Turns on AffectionThe Good LifeDivine Right's TripAmes Orchard and NurseryThe WheelBraiding SweetgrassContact Nina Prater and Lee Rinehart at ninap@ncat.org and lee@ncat.orgPlease complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Ag Specialists Nina Prater and Lee Rinehart are joined by recently retired Ag Specialist Guy Ames to celebrate his life and work. Guy is deeply knowledgeable about his area of expertise, fruit trees, and is also a font of wisdom about how to live the good life. This conversation includes how Guy found his way to farming in the Ozarks, the many failures that guided him toward success, and like most conversations with Guy, contains many wonderful, circuitous meanderings. He also shares about what it was like in the early days of ATTRA in the distant pre-internet past. We will all miss Guy here at NCAT and are so grateful he joined us in this episode to keep the "cultural cycle," as Wendell Berry puts it, turning. ATTRA Resources:Soils and Sites for Organic Orchards and VineyardsTree Fruits: Organic Production OverviewBattling Borers in Organic Apple ProductionBlueberries: Organic ProductionFruit Trees, Bushes, and Vines for Natural Growing in the OzarksHeirloom ApplesOther Resources:It All Turns on AffectionThe Good LifeDivine Right's TripAmes Orchard and NurseryThe WheelBraiding SweetgrassContact Nina Prater and Lee Rinehart at ninap@ncat.org and lee@ncat.orgPlease complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialists Nina Prater, Darron Gaus, and Lee Rinehart explore calcium – an essential plant nutrient and basic soil cation that has a big impact on soil pH. Whether your soil is naturally high or naturally low in calcium, this episode will guide you in managing this nutrient. Related ATTRA Resources: Episode 164. Soil Sessions. Understanding Soil pH Episode 304. Phosphorus and the Beauty of Biology Episode 260. Rising Fertilizer Costs. Look to History for Answers Episode 323. Potassium from Past to Present Other Resources: Soil Fertility and Animal Health The Marl Pits Around the Upton Area Soil Cation Balancing Using Lime in Organic Systems Soil Acidity and Adjusting Soil pH Contact Nina Prater, Darron Gaus, and Lee Rinehart at ninap@ncat.org, darrong@ncat.org, and lee@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialists Nina Prater, Darron Gaus, and Lee Rinehart explore calcium – an essential plant nutrient and basic soil cation that has a big impact on soil pH. Whether your soil is naturally high or naturally low in calcium, this episode will guide you in managing this nutrient. Related ATTRA Resources: Episode 164. Soil Sessions. Understanding Soil pH Episode 304. Phosphorus and the Beauty of Biology Episode 260. Rising Fertilizer Costs. Look to History for Answers Episode 323. Potassium from Past to Present Other Resources: Soil Fertility and Animal Health The Marl Pits Around the Upton Area Soil Cation Balancing Using Lime in Organic Systems Soil Acidity and Adjusting Soil pH Contact Nina Prater, Darron Gaus, and Lee Rinehart at ninap@ncat.org, darrong@ncat.org, and lee@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Local Food Systems Specialists Maura Henn and Molly Kirkham talk with Indigenous Food Sovereignty Consultant Cheyenne Robinson about their project, “Understanding Through Listening: Connecting with Native Food Ways in Montana.”The project focused on holding listening sessions in Native American communities in Montana, primarily on Indian reservations, to learn if community members would be interested in developing an Indigenous Harvest of the Month program. Harvest of the Month is a farm-to-school educational framework designed to promote locally grown food in Montana schools and communities.Maura, Molly, and Cheyenne talk about what they learned conducting the sessions, the process of developing the listening-session framework, and what their next steps will be. Related ATTRA Resources:• Farm to SchoolProject Partners:• Grow Montana• Montana Cooperative Development Center Distribution Study – Challenges and Opportunities for Grocers in Rural and Tribal Communities• No Kid Hungry• Montana Partnership to End Childhood HungerOther Resources:• Understanding Through Listening• Harvest of the Month• Montana Harvest of the Month• Menominee Harvest of the Moon• Nebraska Harvest of the Month Indigenous Foods and Training• National Farm to School NetworkContact Maura Henn at maurah@ncat.orgPlease complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Local Food Systems Specialists Maura Henn and Molly Kirkham talk with Indigenous Food Sovereignty Consultant Cheyenne Robinson about their project, “Understanding Through Listening: Connecting with Native Food Ways in Montana.”The project focused on holding listening sessions in Native American communities in Montana, primarily on Indian reservations, to learn if community members would be interested in developing an Indigenous Harvest of the Month program. Harvest of the Month is a farm-to-school educational framework designed to promote locally grown food in Montana schools and communities.Maura, Molly, and Cheyenne talk about what they learned conducting the sessions, the process of developing the listening-session framework, and what their next steps will be. Related ATTRA Resources:• Farm to SchoolProject Partners:• Grow Montana• Montana Cooperative Development Center Distribution Study – Challenges and Opportunities for Grocers in Rural and Tribal Communities• No Kid Hungry• Montana Partnership to End Childhood HungerOther Resources:• Understanding Through Listening• Harvest of the Month• Montana Harvest of the Month• Menominee Harvest of the Moon• Nebraska Harvest of the Month Indigenous Foods and Training• National Farm to School NetworkContact Maura Henn at maurah@ncat.orgPlease complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Gabriella Soto-Velez talks with Bonnetta Adeeb, founder of Ujamaa Cooperative Farming Alliance, a nonprofit collective of BIPOC growers, farmers, and gardeners who cultivate and distribute heirloom seeds and grow culturally meaningful crops.Gabriella and Bonnetta talk about the cultural role of seed saving and heritage crops as well as the importance of agriculture in defining and protecting cultural identity. Related ATTRA Resources:· Specialty Melon Production for Small and Direct-Market Growers· Improving Seed Viability and Germination· Local Food SystemsOther Resources:· UJAMAA Cooperative Farming Alliance· UJAMAA Seeds Contact Gabriella Soto-Velez at gabriellas@ncat.orgPlease complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Chris Lent has a conversation with Crystal Hampton-Davis, co-owner of Davis Grown, a Pennsylvania livestock and produce farm. They discuss how Crystal and her husband, Bradley, diversified the farm and made the move toward selling to local schools. Crystal is also passionate about educating children and others in the community about local foods.Related ATTRA Resources:Local Food SystemsBusiness and Marketing Other Resources:Davis GrownPennsylvania PreferredPatrick Leahy Farm to School Grant ProgramCommonwealth of Pennsylvania Farm to School GrantPennsylvania Department of Education Fruit Tree and Vegetable ProgramThe Food Trust Farm Tour: Davis Grown Contact Chris Lent at chrisl@ncat.org.Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Agriculture Specialist Gabriella Soto-Velez sits down with Dr. Saleh Azizi, Director of the Hawai'i Food Hub Hui and the Islands & Remote Areas Regional Food Business Center. Together, they delve into the historical context of Hawaii's food system, exploring the impacts of colonialism and the resulting health challenges faced by the native population. Saleh explains the critical role of food hubs in supporting local agriculture and food security, and he and Gabriella discuss the unique collaboration between Hawai'i's Regional Food Business Center, the Good Food Alliance Hawaii, and the US Virgin Islands Good Food Coalition. Tune in to learn more about how these partnerships are shaping a more resilient and sustainable food system for island communities. Related ATTRA Resources:· Food Hubs: A Producer Guide· Feasibility Study for a Texas Organic Food Hub· Episode 194. Kansas City Food Hub and KC Farm· Farm to Food Hub to School Other Related Resources:· Hawai'i Food Hub Hui· Hawai'i Good Food Alliance· US Virgin Islands Good Food· Islands & Remote Areas Regional Food Business CenterContact Gabriella Soto-Velez at gabriellas@ncat.orgPlease complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Tyler Jenkins takes listeners on a journey through the natural-dye supply chain with three industry experts. Max Holden is a grower based in Washington state with a passion for cultivating dye plants. Bradley Todd is a fellow NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist who resides in North Carolina and is a processor skilled in dye extraction. Courtney Lockemer is an organizer and market builder based in North Carolina who is dedicated to advancing natural dyes in modern markets. Together, they discuss a pilot project that explored opportunities for farmers to produce natural dye plants and how these efforts can scale to meet growing market demand. Related ATTRA Resources: Business and Marketing Fiber Specialty Cut Flower Production and Marketing Herbs: Organic Greenhouse Production Related Resources TS Designs Contact Tyler Jenkins at tylerj@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Audrey Kolde talks with Timothy Gipson, co-owner and co-founder of The Great Mississippi Tea Company in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Their conversation touches on the challenges and successes the company has had growing this popular specialty crop in the Magnolia State. Related ATTRA Resources:· Agroforestry· The Unsung Heroes of the Plants We Drink: Tea · Farm Branding: Selling Your Products Through StoryOther Resources:· The Great Mississippi Tea Company Contact Audrey Kolde at audreyk@ncat.org.Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Local Foods Specialist Molly Kirkham talks with Erin Austin of Abundant Montana. Abundant Montana is a nonprofit that helps create a more resilient and reliable food system by developing educational campaigns about local foods, providing digital marketing and promotion assistance, and fostering business-to-business connections for Montana food and farming businesses. Erin and Molly talk about Abundant Montana's recent online producer-buyer “meet-up event,” Abundant Connections. Molly and Erin discuss the need Abundant Montana saw that led to creating the event, the event's format, what went well, who connected at the event, and what the future looks like for Abundant Connections. This podcast is part of the “Farm to School Technical Assistance-Cooperative Agreement, Bringing the Farm to School through New Connections” project. In this project, NCAT is collaborating with producer organizations to expand producer-focused training and technical assistance using NCAT's widely adaptable Bringing the Farm to School curriculum, which helps local producers engage in the child nutrition programs market.Related ATTRA Resources:Episode 288. Using the Abundant Montana Local Food Directory as a Marketing StrategyBusiness and MarketingLocal Food SystemsOther Resources:Bringing the Farm to SchoolAEROAbundant MontanaContact Molly Kirkham at mollyk@ncat.org Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
This episode of Voices from the Field is part of our Soil-to-Skin podcast series, in which NCAT Carbon Farm Planners Allison Agee and Danielle Duni explore the relationships between soil health, fiber production, and market solutions. It is part of NCAT's Climate Beneficial Fiber Partnership with Colorado State University, Carbon Cycle Institute, Fibershed, Seed2Shirt, and New York Textile Lab. The Climate Beneficial Fiber Partnership is funded by USDA's Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities. Today, Allison and Danielle talk with Laura Sansone from New York Textile Lab about the intersection of fiber growers and designers.Related ATTRA Resources:Episode 356. Soil to Skin: Tameka Peoples of Seed2Shirt Shares Her JourneyEpisode 355. Soil to Skin: Rebecca Burgess of Fibershed on Building CommunityEpisode 330. Meet NCAT: Carbon Farm Planner Allison Cooley-Agee of Montana Episode 331. Meet NCAT: Danielle Duni, Carbon Farm Planner for Woolgrowers in Wyoming Other Resources:Climate Beneficial Fiber PartnershipSeed2ShirtFibershedNew York Textile LabContact Allison Cooley-Agee and Danielle Duni at allisonc@ncat.org and danielled@ncat.org.Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
This episode of Voices from the Field begins our “Soil to Skin” podcast series, in which NCAT Carbon Farm Planners Allison Cooley-Agee and Danielle Duni explore the relationships between soil health, fiber production, and market solutions. The series is part of NCAT's Climate Beneficial Fiber Partnership with Colorado State University, Carbon Cycle Institute, Fibershed, Seed2Shirt, and New York Textile Lab. The Climate Beneficial Fiber Partnership is funded by USDA's Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities. Allison and Danielle talk about the project with Rebecca Burgess, the Executive Director of Fibershed, about building community around grower-to-grower networks to help producers become “economically, ecologically, and socially successful.”Related ATTRA Resources:· Fiber· Tips for Marketing Sheep and Goat Products: Fiber· Climate Beneficial PracticesAdditional Resources:· Fibershed· Carbon Cycle Institute· Seed2Shirt· New York Textile Lab· Colorado State University College of Agricultural SciencesContact Allison Cooley-Agee and Danielle Duni at allisonc@ncat.org and danielled@ncat.org.Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Tyler Jenkins talks with Richard Udale and Anne Fanatico in an enlightening conversation about the world of poultry breeding, genetics, and the rich history of the chicken. Richard and Anne, both renowned experts in the field, discuss the evolution of various chicken breeds and their unique traits, along with the intricate science behind selective breeding. Related ATTRA Resources:· Poultry· Eggs· Growing Your Range Poultry Business: An Entrepreneur's Toolbox Other Resources:· American Pastured Poultry Association· American Poultry Association· Heritage Poultry Breeders Contact Tyler Jenkins at tylerj@ncat.org.Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Tracy Mumma talks with her husband, David Sturman, and daughter, Lina Sturman, about using draft horses on the farm. They discuss some of the jobs horses can do, including logging and agritourism, and some of the different hitches that can help make effective use of horsepower. They also cover some important considerations for anyone considering using draft horses on the farm, based on decades of shared experience using draft horses in Montana.Related ATTRA Resources:· Draft Animal Power for Farming · Episode 333. Draft Animals 101 · Episode 334. Teaming Up with OxenAdditional Resources:· Small Farmer's Journal· Draft Animal Power NetworkContact Tracy Mumma at tracym@ncat.org.Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Darron Gaus joins Peggy Sechrist, a pioneer in the organic beef industry in Texas and a long-time Holistic Management International educator. Darron, who is based in Victoria, Texas, co-leads a working group with Peggy in Texas as part of NCAT's Soil for Water Southern SARE project. That project includes some great conversations with members of the working group – a four-state team of producers, scientists, and universities trying to key in on some of the barriers keeping more operations from adopting regenerative grazing methods. Today's conversation is between Peggy and Jenny Pluhar, Executive Director of the Texas Grazing Land Coalition, and ranch manager for Taylor Ranches in the panhandle of Texas. She is also the co-author of the book Texas Range Plants. Jenny details her work with the Texas Grazing Land Coalition and the new project the coalition is working on, called “Principles Before Practices.” Related ATTRA Resources: · Livestock · Climate Solutions · Soil Related NCAT Resources: · Soil for Water Other Resources: · AG Proud · Texas Grazing Land Coalition· Texas Grazing Land Coalition Facebook page· U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef · Texas Range Plants Contact Darron Gaus at darrong@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and otherresources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Gabriella Soto-Velez talks with author and farmer Dani Baker. Since her retirement from another career and subsequent inspiration from an Extension class on permaculture, Dani has become well known for her takes on creating “resilient edible landscapes.” She and Gabriella discuss the benefits that come from realizing that nature knows what it is doing.Related ATTRA Resources:· Permaculture· Climate Change and Perennial Fruit and Nut Production: Investing in Resilience in Uncertain Times· Weekly Wednesday Workshop: Permaculture 101 Other Resources:· Home-Scale Forest Garden with Dani Baker preview· The Home-Scale Forest Garden: How to Plan, Plant, and Tend a Resilient Edible Landscape· Cross Island FarmsContact Gabriella Soto-Velez at gabriellas@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Northeast Coordinator and Agriculture Specialist Chris Lent talks to Matt Steiman, the Farm Energy and Livestock Manager at Dickinson College Organic Farm in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, about the farm's new biodigester. A farm-based biodigester can turn cow manure and food waste into natural gas to produce electricity for the farm to use and to sell to the utility grid. Matt and Chris discuss Matt's research over the past 14 years on turning waste streams into biofuels and how that research led to the new biodigester's design and its installation at the farm. The discussion covers the unusual scale of the project, which was designed to manage the manure from 150 dairy cows and up to three tons of food waste daily. The project is meant to demonstrate to mid-sized farms across Pennsylvania and elsewhere that it is possible to manage waste streams in an environmentally sound way bytransforming them into a source of carbon-neutral energy. Related ATTRA Resources: · Biodiesel Use, Handling, and Fuel Quality · Micro-Scale Biogas Production: A Beginners Guide · Anaerobic Digestion of Animal Waters: Factors to Consider Other Resources: · Biogas – Dickinson College Organic Farm · Dickinson College YouTube Channel · USDA Rural Energy for America Program Renewable Energy Systems & EnergyEfficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans & Grants · USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) On-Farm Energy Initiative Contact Chris Lent at chrisl@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted,practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and otherresources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Gabriella Soto-Velez talks with Nate Olive, the owner of Ridge to Reef Farm on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. Nate talks about the innovative market- diversification strategies that have contributed to his farming success and the challenges and opportunities of the St. Croix market. Related ATTRA Resources: · ATTRA Internship Hub · Subtropical Soil Health Initiative · Cover Crops for Hot and Humid Areas Other Resources: · Ridge to Reef Farm Contact Gabriella Soto-Velez at gabriellas@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted,practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and otherresources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In this episode of Voices from the Field, Kandi Williams of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's Small Farms Program talks with Arkansas farmer Michael Henegan about his farming heritage and some of his methods to reach markets that others don't by wildcrafting local herbs and plants, including mullein and poke salad. Kandi also works with the Silas H. Hunt Community Development Corporation, which partnered in producing this podcast. This podcast was also produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technologythrough the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperativeagreement with USDA Rural Development. This podcast was also made possible inpart by funding from the Southern Risk Management Education Center, USDANational Institute of Food and Agriculture, through the University of Arkansas. Related ATTRA Resources: · Business and Marketing · Risk Management Other Resources: · Milliesbarn Veggie Farm Contact Justin Duncan at justind@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted,practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and otherresources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In this episode of Voices from the Field, Audrey Kolde, an NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist, talks with Iriel Edwards, the farmer and owner of The Dancing Radicle Farm in Alexandria, Louisiana. Iriel is also a Certifier and Regional Organizer with the Real Organic Project. Prior to starting her own farm, Iriel managed Jubilee Justice's 5-acre organic farm in Alexandria and worked with Black farming communities in the Southeast. Iriel and Audrey discuss the challenges and potential of farming small-scale grains, particularly Louisiana rice. They delve into the necessary components for small-scale success, including community involvement and cooperative models, inspiring us to embrace innovation and collaboration toward a brighter future. Related ATTRA Resources:· Disease and Insect Management in Organic Small Grains· Nutrient Management in Organic Small Grains· Weed Management in Organic Small Grains· The Real Story Behind the Real Organic MovementOther Resources:· Real Organic Project· Jubilee Justice· Iriel Edwards: USDA Discrimination, Land Access, and Collective LiberationContact Iriel Edwards at iriel@realorganicproject.orgContact Audrey Kolde at audreyk@ncat.org.Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In this episode of Voices from the Field, Kandi Williams of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's Small Farms Program talks with Hope, Arkansas, farmer Ernestine Maxfield about ways for limited-resource producers to manage risk in the Ark-La-Tex region. The Ark-La-Tex region is a socio-economic, tri-state region where Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas meet.Kandi also works with the Silas H. Hunt Community Development Corporation, which partnered in producing this podcast.This podcast was also produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. This podcast was also made possible in part by funding from the Southern Risk Management Education Center, USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, through the University of Arkansas.Related ATTRA Resources:· Risk Management· Business and Marketing· Farmer Start-UpOther Resources:· Silas H. Hunt Community Development Corporation· University of Arkansas Small Farm Program· Southern Risk Management Education CenterContact Justin Duncan at justindj@ncat.org.Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
This episode of Voices from the Field was produced in partnership with ATTRA and the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program. To learn more about SARE's library of practical information and available grants to fund projects that advance sustainable agriculture, visit sare.org. In this episode, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Tyler Jenkins dives into the world of chestnuts with Michelle Ajamian, who works with Rural Action as a network developer for Appalachian Staple Foods Collaborative. Michelle shares her experiences and insights from her work in southeastern Ohio as a project developer and advocate for small-scale farming. She discusses her efforts to establish a thriving market for chestnut growers in the region. Chestnuts are a sustainable and nutritious crop with deep roots in American agriculture. Michelle explores the success stories of cultivating chestnuts – from fostering community partnerships to promoting environmentally friendly practices. Resources:· Demonstrating Higher Yields and Market Opportunities of Mixed Annual and Perennial Intensive Planting in Appalachian Ohio· Producing Culinary Chestnut Flour with Michelle Ajamian and Amy Miller· Consider Chestnuts: A Potential Perennial for Market Farms· Rural Action· Appalachian Staple Foods CollaborativeContact Tyler Jenkins at tylerj@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
Hello, I'm Kerry Newsome, and welcome to my podcast, "What About Vietnam." In this episode, I'm thrilled to introduce you to a mini-series "Out & About in Vietnam" that will take you along on my holiday adventures in Vietnam. Over the next 60 days, I'll be sharing my experiences, destinations, and the fascinating people I meet along the way.Today, we're starting with "Out & About in Saigon", my first stop on this journey. Vietnam is a country that benefits from research and preparation, and through this podcast and series, I aim to help you navigate the overwhelming amount of information out there. I also wrote an Ebook and self published it on Amazon to help guide your plans. Cheap as chips, you can buy HERE, and read it in a day.As a precursor, as you will hear in the show, please double-check your visa details meticulously. See my Link HERE which explains the process for E-Visa to ensure you get it right FIRST GO!In Ho Chi Minh City, I recommend taking the first day to orient yourself. Use Apps ( See You Tube I did talking about Apps here ) like Grab for transportation, Exe for currency conversion, and Google Maps for navigation. Decide whether you want to hit the top attractions, explore the outskirts for a taste of history and nature, or simply wander the streets and get lost in the local scene. Stay tuned for more episodes in the "Out and About" series, where I'll take you to my next destination, Hoi An. You can find all episodes on your usual podcast channels and on whataboutvietnam.com.Thank you for joining me on this adventure, and I look forward to sharing more of Vietnam with you.00:01:02 - Purpose of the Mini-Series00:01:44 - "Out and About" Series Context00:02:06 - Starting with Ho Chi Minh City00:03:19 - Importance of Research for Vietnam Travel00:11:10 - First Day Orientation Advice00:15:28 - Approaches to Exploring Ho Chi Minh City00:18:39 - Exploring Ho Chi Minh City's Attractions00:21:12 - Day Trips Outside Ho Chi Minh City00:23:37 - Personal Approach to Experiencing the City00:27:26 - Nightlife in Ho Chi Minh CityI hope you find this series interesting and helpful.Follow along with our social pages as I will post during my journey.My "Full trip planning" services will resume in July 2024. Please send me your feedback and questions vai the message App on the WAV website.Thank you for listening. Give us a review on your podcast channel - Apple is easiest.Follow our social pages on FB, IG,LinkedIn and TikTokLet me design your customised private tour of Vietnam - See our new Travel ServicesWe have a new partnership which is helping support this podcast. If you have a Dental Procedure why not find out what's possible through What About Vietnam's beauty travel partner Worldwide Beauty Hospital. Check out our website here, contact us direct; speak to Kelley at WAV, as she has been a dental patient for 10 years, or mention #whataboutvietnam to receive 5% discount at Worldwide Beauty Hospital What have you got to lose? Get your FREE consult today.
In this episode of Voices from the Field,NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Tyler Jenkins introduces us to new NCAT staff member Tammy Barnes. Tammy, who is also a sustainable agriculture specialist, will be focusing on carbon planning from Kentucky. Tammy shares her wealth of experience and the insights garnered from an extensive career dedicated to sustainable agriculture, from equestrian and other livestockmanagement, to cropping systems and holistic farm management. She also sharesthe story of her sustainable agriculture career and long history of farmer support and advocacy. She details the path that led her to NCAT – as well as her goals now that she is on the team. ATTRA Resources: · Livestock · Crops · Soil for Water · Farmer Equity Project Other Resources: · Accelerating Appalachia Contact Tyler Jenkins and Tammy Barnes at tylerj@ncat.org and tammyb@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content ofthis podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and findaccess to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications,webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
Discover the heartbeat of sustainable agriculture with Audrey Coldy from the National Center for Appropriate Technology, as she brings her rich farming heritage and knowledge to our latest conversation. Her passion for intertwining nature with history to promote food equity and environmental stewardship is nothing short of inspiring. As we navigate the narratives of food safety, local production, and marketing strategies, Audrey's insights shed light on the transformative power of hope and history in reshaping our agricultural landscape. Step into a world where sustainable farming programs flourish and initiatives sow the seeds of community and innovation. From the evolution of ATRA's outreach efforts to the creation of a digital hub for farmers through the "Voices from the Field" podcast, our discussion navigates the advancements in sharing knowledge and fostering connections. The Arm to Farm program stands out, offering veterans a new mission in sustainable agriculture, while farmer networks and conferences bridge the gap between cultures, enhancing resilience and learning. And when it comes to nurturing the next generation, the Farm to School initiative is a testament to the robust link between local agriculture and youth education, guaranteeing a fresh, healthy future for our children and our planet. Join us as we celebrate the collective efforts that are cultivating a more sustainable and equitable future for all. https://attra.ncat.org/about/staff/https://attra.ncat.org/events/ https://www.latinofarmersusa.com/ https://www.notillgrowers.com/Support the showJoin us at the upcoming Organic Food & Farming Summit April 18-19, 2024 in Tampa! Early bird savings ends February 2, 2024! SECURE YOUR SPOTS! We hope you enjoyed the episode! Please help us continue to produce more valuable content by subscribing to our Fresh Take Podcast Series! Subscribe here SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY- Learn more about the many benefits of becoming a Sponsor of Florida Organic Growers! Your contribution will not only help to advance an organic and sustainable future but gain brand awareness through our growing audience. If you are interested, click here
In this episode of Voices from the Field, Milton and Diann Woods of Milliesbarn Veggie Farm in Eagle Lake, Texas, talk with NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Justin Duncan about how they overcame various risks on their farm by choosing the right crops – both for their environment and in accordance with the needs of their clientele. This podcast is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. This podcast was also made possible in part by funding from the Southern Risk Management Education Center, USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, through the University of Arkansas. Related ATTRA Resources:· Crop Resilience Through Diversification and Schedule Modification in Northeast Texas. Part 1 · Business and Marketing· Risk ManagementOther Resources:· Milliesbarn Veggie Farm Contact Justin Duncan at justind@ncat.org.Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In this episode of Voices from the Field, Grace Brown, the founder of Uncle Paul's Agritourism & Educational Farm in Tyler, Texas, talks with NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Justin Duncan about how she overcame various risks on the farm by choosing the right crops – both for the local environment and in accordance with the needs of their clientele. This podcast is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. This podcast was also made possible in part by funding from the Southern Risk Management Education Center, USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, through the University of Arkansas. Related ATTRA Resources:· Business and Marketing· Risk ManagementContact Justin Duncan at justind@ncat.org.Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
This week's episode of Voices from the Field is a conversation about Texas A&M University's Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management, hosted by NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Darron Gaus. The Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management is a coordinated, system-wide effort at Texas A&M aimed at safeguarding the ecologic and economic resiliency of grazing-land resources and ranching operations.The episode features a conversation between the center's director, Jeff Goodwin, and Peggy Sechrist, a longtime educator for Holistic Management International, about the work being done at Texas A&M and how it will help graziers make profitable decisions. Peggy is an organic beef pioneer in Texas. She and Darron are co-leaders of the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education's Soil for Water Texas Working Group. Related ATTRA Resources:· Livestock· Pasture, Rangeland and Adaptive Management· Rangeland App: Modern Tool for Graziers· Keep Soil Covered· Minimize Soil Disturbance· Increase Biodiversity· Continuous Live Root· Integrate Livestock Other Resources:· Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management· Understanding and Evaluating Carbon Contracts Contact Darron Gaus at darrong@ncat.org.Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
This episode of Voices from the Field was produced in partnership with ATTRA and the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program. To learn more about SARE's library of practical information and available grants to fund projects that advance sustainable agriculture, visit sare.org.In this episode, NCAT Horticulture Specialist Guy Ames talks with Matthew Lebon, owner of Custom Foodscaping in St. Louis, Missouri. Guy and Matthew talk about “edible landscaping” – which includes plants that produce food in residential, business, and community landscapes. They also discuss the value of “uncommon” crops such as gooseberries, currants, and paw-paws that grow well in the region.Related ATTRA Resources:· Local Food Systems· How to Start Community Agroforesty Projects: Advice from 11 Forest GardensOther Resources:· Developing a Market for Locally Adapted Organic Fruiting Plants in St. Louis· Custom Foodscaping Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
This episode of Voices from the Field is an inspiring conversation with a trailblazer in ecological agriculture. In it, Gabriella Soto-Velez, an NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist in the Gulf States Region, sits down with Christopher Saco, who needs no introduction for those familiar with sustainable agriculture practices. In 2009, Christopher laid the foundation for Groundswell International, a groundbreaking organization dedicated to empowering small-scale farmers and championing sustainable agriculture methods worldwide.Fast forward to 2024, and Christopher has stepped away from the helm of Groundswell, but his support and passion for the organization's mission remains steadfast. Christopher's journey post-Groundswell led him to establish Aegis Conservation Ecology and Regenerative Development, a consulting firm at the forefront of promoting ecological agriculture and regenerative development.Christopher and Gabriella delve deep into the heart of ecological agriculture, exploring its transformative potential, evolution, challenges, and pivotal role in shaping sustainable farming practices through the invaluable insights Christopher's journey has allowed him to bring to the field. Related ATTRA Resources:· Agroforestry· Quick Tips for Agroforestry· Agroforestry: An Overview Other Resources:· Groundswell International· Enabling Farmer-led Ecosystem Restoration Contact Gabriella Soto-Velez at gabriellas@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Felicia Bell talks with beginning farmer Violet Keys about the journey that took her from a career in the military to beginning Synergy in the Garden, a 6-acre urban agriculture operation in Jackson, Mississippi. Violet discusses overcoming her nervousness as she begins her farm – where she plans to grow medicinal herbs, cut flowers, and other crops. She and Felicia also talk about creating a business plan and utilizing USDA financial and planning assistance. Violet shares her dream of creating a “healing space” for veterans that is also an asset to her community. Related ATTRA Resources:· Financing Your Farm: Guidance for Beginning Farmers· Selling to Local and Regional Markets: Barriers and Opportunities for Beginning Farmers· Veteran Resources· Farm Start-Up· Farmer Well-BeingContact Felicia Bell at feliciab@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
This episode of Voices from the Field was produced in partnership with ATTRA and the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program. To learn more about SARE's library of practical information and available grants to fund projects that advance sustainable agriculture, visit SARE.ORG. In this episode, Maura Henn, an NCAT Local Food Systems Specialist, talks with Michal DeChellis of the Alternative Energy Resources Organization (AERO) in Montana. Michal is AERO's Program Manager for the Montana Food Economy Initiative (MFEI), a project that has been funded through a Western SARE Grant.Maura and Michal talk about the process of conducting Community Food Assessments around Montana and the importance of bringing together multiple stakeholders from different parts of community food systems when building a coalition for food systems work. Maura and Michal also talk about some of the first projects, which were launched in 2020, and adaptations and improvements made to the 2023-2024 round of community assessments. Related ATTRA Resources:· Farmers Markets· Local Food SystemsOther Resources:· Montana Food Economy Initiative· AERO· Montana Food System Resource Library· Butte Community Food Assessment Video Story · Butte Winter Farmers Market· MSU Food Product Development Lab · Montana Harvest of the Month · Iowa State Food Assessment Training Certificate Program · Double SNAP Dollars - Montana · Northern Plains Resource Council Contact Maura Henn at maurah@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In this episode of Voices from the Field, urban farmer Pasha Angelle of Healing Den Farms in Houston, Texas, discusses how farming realities led her to shift gears and produce microgreens literally in-house rather than crops out in the field in the brutal Texas climate. This risk-management decision has expanded her experience and led her to a new customer base. This podcast is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development.This podcast was also made possible in part by funding from the Southern RiskManagement Education Center, USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture,through the University of Arkansas. Related ATTRA Resources: · Urban Agriculture · Local Food Systems Other Resources: · Healing Den Contact Justin Duncan at justind@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content ofthis podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
Sheri Langford is a straight-talking Texas shepherd, dog trainer, and retired crime- scene investigator. In this episode of Voices from the Field, Sheri talks with NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Linda Poole about raising Navajo-Churro sheep – which she calls “the mustangs of the sheep world”– with the help of her border collie, Anatolian, and Great Pyrenees guardian dogs. On her Red Feather Ranch, Sheri says, predators are like pilots: there are old predators, and there are bold predators, but, thanks to her dogs, there are no old, bold predators. Sheri also talks about her journey from crime scene investigator to shepherd, how to prepare a flock for wildfire, training sheep to avoid “rope and hoist” milking, and other tales of life with small ruminants. This Voices from the Field episode is part of NCAT's “She's Raising Sheep” podcast series. Related ATTRA Resources: · She's Raising Sheep Series · Tips for Marketing Sheep and Goat Products: Dairy · Tips for Marketing Sheep and Goat Products: Fiber Other Resources: · The Red Feather Ranch · Navajo-Churro Sheep Association· Farm Fresh Forensics: Life Between the Barnyard and the Body Farm Contact Linda Poole at lindap@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content ofthis podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and findaccess to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications,webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Tracy Mumma talks with Jim Gronau, who uses oxen as draft animals on his farm in Ontario, Canada. Jim describes some of the environmental, economic, and marketing benefits of using oxen, and he provides pointers for getting started as a teamster and for starting a young team of oxen. Jim also explains what an ox is and talks about how versatile oxen can be on a farm. Finally, Jim reflects on the magic moment when everything comes together and the animals and driver become a team.Related ATTRA Resources:· Episode 333. Draft Animals 101· Draft Animal Power for FarmingOther Resources:· Draft Animal Power Network· Oxen: A Teamster's Guide to Raising, Training, Driving & Showing· Oxen: Their Care, Training, and Use · Live Power in Agriculture: Working Equines and Bovines Class· Midwest Ox Drovers Association· All Things Oxen· Oxen in Canada· Small Farmer's Journal · Rural Heritage· World Draft Cattle Symposium Contact Tracy Mumma at tracym@ncat.org.Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
For centuries, draft animals were the premier power source for agriculture. Although tractors eventually usurped draft animals on most farms, ranches, and forests, some teamsters have kept the traditions alive. With the upswing of modern homesteading and people striving for ecologically beneficial agricultural practices, it looks like draft power is making a comeback. In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist andwanna-be teamster Linda Poole quizzes seasoned experts Tracy Mumma (also an NCAT staff member), Tracy's husband David Sturman, and Jim Gronau – an oxen teamster from Canada –on the what, why, and how of getting started with draft animals. If you want to learn more, be sure to come back for the next episode– an in-depth conversation between Tracy and Jim about using draft animals in farming. Related ATTRA Resources: · Draft Animal Power for Farming: Other Related Resources: · Oxen: A Teamster's Guide to Raising, Training, Driving & Showing · Oxen: Their Care, Training, and Use · Small Farmer's Journal · Rural Heritage · Draft Animal-Power Network · Live Power in Agriculture: Working Equines and Bovines Class · Midwest Ox Drovers Association · All Things Oxen · Oxen in Canada Contact Linda Poole and Tracy Mumma at lindap@ncat.org and tracym@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content ofthis podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
This episode of Voices from the Field was produced in partnership with ATTRA and the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program. To learn more about SARE's library of practical information and available grants to fund projects that advance sustainable agriculture, visit sare.org.In this episode, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Justin Duncan talks with Edmund Frost at the Twin Oaks Intentional Community in Virginia. Edmund is the managing director of Common Wealth Seed Growers, a cooperative of seed growers producing farmer-grown, regionally trialed seeds in the Southeast.Since 2013, he has received funding from Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education for research and breeding work with butternut squash. Justin and Edmund talk about breeding strategies to produce butternut squash that is resistant to downy mildew while still maintaining its eating quality. They also discuss how Edmund conducts taste tests of the squash and how he gathers the data from his research.Related ATTRA Resources:Adventures in MirlitonSquash Bug and Squash Vine Borer: Organic ControlsOrganic Pumpkin and Winter Squash Marketing and ProductionRelated SARE Resources:Breeding a Better ButternutBreeding and Evaluation of Butternut Varieties for Southeast Organic FarmsWinter Squash Evaluation and Improvement for Downy Mildew Resistance and Fruit QualityIdentifying and Marketing Open-Pollinated and Organic Cucurbit Seedstocks for VirginiaOther SARE/NCAT Podcasts:Episode 327. ATTRA and SARE: The Commercial Potential of Mulberries in the Midwest.Other ResourcesTwin Oaks Intentional CommunityCommon Wealth Seed Growers Contact Justin Duncan at justind@ncat.org.Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
Do you feel like money has an iron grip over your success? Join me, Rachel Jackson, your intuitive success coach, for an enlightening conversation about the power money wields and how to take control. We dive deep into the heart of money matters, exploring how this energy wave, devoid of form and ownership, adopts the power and form we assign to it. Let's shift our focus from the scarcity of money to its abundant energy and learn how to draw prosperity into our lives.Ready to transform your relationship with money? Let's challenge our mindset about money and understand its role in influencing our business, relationships, and overall life. Are you courageous enough to take responsibility instead of blaming money for your predicaments? Let's learn how to shift our mindset to foster a positive, prosperous relationship with money. Join the Soulful Badass community, share your journey, and let's together unlock the secrets to attracting more success and abundance into our lives.Thank you so much for listening. Please hit subscribe and if you loved this episode leave a 5 star review. I'd love to invite you to join the Soulful Badass Community, this is a group of incredible people creating epic lives. There are amazing programs and meditations available at www.soulfulbadass.uk check them out or book a private reading with me. You can follow me on Facebook or Instagram @rachel.soulfulbadassThanks for listening.Love Rachel x
This episode of Voices from the Field introduces one of NCAT's newest staff members. Danielle Duni recently joined NCAT as a Carbon Farm Planner who will aid Wyoming shepherds as they build profitable businesses and healthy landscapes. Danielle shares her winding career path working with livestock across the western U.S. and her vision for ranchers “finding that interface where we can all work together to build resilient communities.” Also, Danielle and NCAT Grazing Specialist Linda Poole sketch the shape of the Climate Beneficial Fiber Partnership, a five-year program to provide technical assistance and cost-sharing to ranchers and farmers growing wool or cotton using climate-beneficial practices. With support from USDA's Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities, Danielle will lead NCAT's work to build a better future for Wyoming woolgrowers and working lands. Related ATTRA Resources: · Climate Beneficial Practices · Growing Hope: Practical Tools for Changing Climate and Soils · Episode330. Meet NCAT: Carbon Farm Planner Allison Cooley-Agee of Montana Other Resources: · Foraging Behavior of Raramuri Criollo vs. Angus Cattle Grazing California Chaparral and Colorado Plateau Shrublands · Collegiate Woolgrowers at Montana State University · International Society for Range Management, Young Professionals Conclave Contact Linda Poole and Danielle Duni at lindap@ncat.organd Danielled@ncat.org.Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
In this episode of Voices from the Field, we meet one of NCAT's impressive new staff members, Allison Cooley-Agee. Allison talks with NCAT Livestock Specialist Linda Coffey about her background and the interesting and varied experience she brings to her new position as a Carbon Farm Planner. Training cutting horses, milking goats on an organic dairy, raw milk, 4-H, and Nicole Masters all make their way into the conversation. Allison also discusses the Climate Beneficial Fiber Project, which will be the main focus of her work for the next few years and will benefit sheep producers in Montana, Wyoming, and South Dakota. She also explains the process of carbon farm planning, and how to go about applying for the Climate Beneficial Fiber Project. Related NCAT Resources: Climate Beneficial Fiber Project Related ATTRA Resources: Episode 321. Meet NCAT: Tyler Jenkins on Carbon Farm Planning Spotlighting Carbon Farm Planning Episode 317. Meet NCAT: Cody Brown on Carbon Farm Planning Episode 284. Carbon Farm Planning Carbon Farm and Ranch Planning Climate Solutions Other Resources: Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Integrity Soils CREATE Fibershed 4-H Contact Linda Coffey and Allison Cooley-Agee at lindac@ncat.org and allisonc@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
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