Podcasts about family farmers

Did you know that Mexico is trying to protect their health and food sovereignty rights to reject US GMO corn exports for use in their corn tortillas? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Timothy Wise, MS, Senior Research Fellow at the Global Development and Environment Institute at Tufts University, investigative journalist for U.S. Right to Know, and the author of Eating Tomorrow: Agribusiness, Family Farmers, and the Battle for the Future of Food.  Wise discusses the impact of the U.S. Mexico Canada Trade Agreement (formerly NAFTA) on Mexican food sovereignty and health, and the potential impacts of President Trump's trade tariffs. He also discusses the scientific evidence Mexico has compiled showing real health concerns from consuming GMO corn.Related Websites: Health Concerns from GM crops: https://usrtk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/DOSSIER-MAIZ-2024-ENGfinal-5.pdf https://www.timothyawise.com/

Bonus Episode: Author, Researcher, and investigative reporter Timothy A. Wise interviews Dr. Elena R. Álvarez-Buylla about her concerning findings on GM Corn risks during her time heading up Mexico's National Science Agency. With the US challenging Mexico's documented results and claiming unfair trade practices, the world awaits s decision from a 3-member panel of arbitrators. You can register for a March 4, 2025 webinar, titled "GMO Corn & Glyphosate: New evidence for precaution from Mexican scientists" here:https://www.healthandenvironment.org/che-webinars/96960Tim Wise is a writer, researcher and speaker, and the author of Eating Tomorrow: Agribusiness, Family Farmers, and the Battle for the Future of Food. He is a Senior Advisor with the Small Planet Institute and a Senior Research Fellow at Tufts University's Global Development and Environment Institute.  He lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. https://www.timothyawise.com/Dr. María Elena Álvarez-Buylla Roces is a Mexican professor of molecular genetics at National Autonomous University of Mexico and the director of the Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología. A graduate of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, she studied biology and ethnobotany, and was awarded the Gabino Barreda medal for her educational performance. Dr. Álvarez-Buylla earned her PhD at UC Berkeley. https://loop.frontiersin.org/people/22585/bioTo watch a video version of this podcast with access to the full transcript and links relevant to our conversation, please visit:https://realorganicproject.org/timothy-wise-elena-alvarez-buylla-gm-corn-mexicoThe Real Organic Podcast is hosted by Dave Chapman and Linley Dixon, engineered by Brandon StCyr, and edited and produced by Jenny Prince.The Real Organic Project is a farmer-led movement working towards certifying 1,000 farms across the United States this year. Our add-on food label distinguishes soil-grown fruits and vegetables from hydroponically-raised produce, and pasture-raised meat, milk, and eggs from products harvested from animals in horrific confinement (CAFOs - confined animal feeding operations).To find a Real Organic farm near you, please visit:https://www.realorganicproject.org/directoryWe believe that the organic standards, with their focus on soil health, biodiversity, and animal welfare were written as they should be, but that the current lack of enforcement of those standards is jeopardizing the ability for small farms who adhere to the law to stay in business. The lack of enforcement is also jeopardizing the overall health of the customers who support the organic movement; customers who are not getting what they pay for at market but still paying a premium price. And the lack of enforcement is jeopardizing the very cycles (water, air, nutrients) that Earth relies upon to provide us all with a place to live, by pushing extractive, chemical agriculture to the forefront.If you like what you hear and are feeling inspired, we would love for you to join our movement by becoming one of our 1,000  Real Friends:https://www.realorganicproject.org/real-organic-friends/To read our weekly newsletter (which might just be the most forwarded newsletter on the internet!) and get firsthand news about what's happening with organic food, farming and policy, please subscribe here:https://www.realorganicproject.org/email/

In South Africa, the land reform policies add another layer of uncertainty for family farmers. The government's approach to land redistribution, while necessary for historical redress, must be conducted fairly and sustainably. Farmers must remain steadfast and united to ensure their rights are protected. Instead of abandoning farming, South Africans should actively participate in family farming organizations and advocate for responsible land reform Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Vogel discusses her recent book The Farmer's Lawyer: The North Dakota Nine and the Fight to Save the Family Farm.

#202: Author and Green Revolution expert Tim Wise speaks to the crowd this past September at our Churchtown Dairy event, Real Organic: A World Movement. As Tim points out, industrial agribusiness, as well as biotech companies and philanthropic (or philanthrocapitalist) foundations, are dictating how we feed the world, treat the land, and write policy. But do their economic and regulatory holds across the globe address hunger or do they create it? Tim Wise is a writer, researcher and speaker, and the author of Eating Tomorrow: Agribusiness, Family Farmers, and the Battle for the Future of Food. He is a Senior Advisor with the Small Planet Institute and a Senior Research Fellow at Tufts University's Global Development and Environment Institute.  He lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. https://www.timothyawise.com/ To watch a video version of this podcast with access to the full transcript and links relevant to our conversation, please visit:https://realorganicproject.org/tim-wise-at-churchtown-2024-battle-for-future-of-foodThe Real Organic Podcast is hosted by Dave Chapman and Linley Dixon, engineered by Brandon StCyr, and edited and produced by Jenny Prince.The Real Organic Project is a farmer-led movement working towards certifying 1,000 farms across the United States this year. Our add-on food label distinguishes soil-grown fruits and vegetables from hydroponically-raised produce, and pasture-raised meat, milk, and eggs from products harvested from animals in horrific confinement (CAFOs - confined animal feeding operations).To find a Real Organic farm near you, please visit:https://www.realorganicproject.org/farmsWe believe that the organic standards, with their focus on soil health, biodiversity, and animal welfare were written as they should be, but that the current lack of enforcement of those standards is jeopardizing the ability for small farms who adhere to the law to stay in business. The lack of enforcement is also jeopardizing the overall health of the customers who support the organic movement; customers who are not getting what they pay for at market but still paying a premium price. And the lack of enforcement is jeopardizing the very cycles (water, air, nutrients) that Earth relies upon to provide us all with a place to live, by pushing extractive, chemical agriculture to the forefront.If you like what you hear and are feeling inspired, we would love for you to join our movement by becoming one of our 1,000  Real Friends:https://www.realorganicproject.org/real-organic-friends/To read our weekly newsletter (which might just be the most forwarded newsletter on the internet!) and get firsthand news about what's happening with organic food, farming and policy, please subscribe here:https://www.realorganicproject.org/email/

MoinkFest is December 19th, 2024 in Los Angles. It is FREE. Just sign up to attend and give your honest opinions & thoughts on camera. We're celebrating family farmers that bring ethically-raised beef, pork, chicken and lamb to your door. I want city folk to taste the quality of the meat for themselves, while learning what regenerative farming does for the families that own and operate them. And it's great for the planet. As a longtime flavorseeker, ethically-raised meat has really opened my mind and taste buds. MoinkFest is my way of introducing this amazing food to a diverse group of Angelenos. I want you all to come out, try the free food, and tell me - is there really a difference in taste? Does the source of your meat matter to you? MAGIC MIND BLACK FRIDAY SALEUse this one-time code, good through Friday, Dec. 6th to save 50% off Magic Mind by using https://www.magicmind.com/BRADYBF—This link is the way. BRADYBF is the code. ONLINE COURSESCheck out my online courses. All my courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. Thanks, Jordan This episode is just about 14 minutes. My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I'm giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children's Hospital. I've decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the donation will grow and grow. Thank you. Respect The Process podcast is brought to you by Commercial Directing FIlm School and True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc.

Thousands of farmers gather in London to lobby MPs and protest against changes to inheritance tax rules.From April 2026, agricultural assets worth more than £1m will be liable for 20% inheritance tax – leaving many farmers fearing for their livelihoods.Some 15,000 farmers descended on Westminster to oppose the changes, worried that the autumn Budget decision will force them to leave the land.Join us as we report live from the event - speaking to protest organisers, politicians and farmers on the streets around parliament.Could a compromise be possible – allowing the government to achieve its goal while enabling farmers to continue farming?Or are both sides digging in for the long haul?This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and specialist arable farming journalist Louise Impey.To contact us, email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also message us by texting the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

En el episodio n.º 62 de TODO COMENZÓ AYER, el podcast divulgativo de la Asociación Española de Historia Económica, entrevistamos a James Simpson con motivo de la publicación de su libro Family Farmers, Land Reforms and Political Action. An Alternative Economic History of Interwar Europe, publicado en 2024 por la editorial Palgrave MacMillan. Se trata de una obra que aúna dos visiones históricas muy pocas veces analizadas de forma conjunta, como es la del historiador económico y la del historiador político, intentando dilucidar los retos económicos a los que se enfrentaron los agricultores en el periodo de entreguerras, con el foco puesto en la agricultura familiar, cómo desarrollaron nuevos métodos de cultivo y nuevas organizaciones, provocando un cambio profundo en la política y, como no, en el crecimiento de los países europeos. James Simpson es un gran especialista en el mundo agrario y sus problemas en la España contemporánea, así como también en el aspecto político ligado al mundo agrario en lo que se refiere al desarrollo de la democracia en el siglo XX, y ha publicado libros como Why democracy failed : the agrarian origins of the Spanish Civil War en 2020 o Creating wine : the emergence of a world industry, 1840-1914 en 2011. De sus muchos trabajos destacar, además, los artículos "Cuando el rentista no es derrotado: el caso de la rabassa catalana, 1890-1936" en 2023, "Capacidad del Estado, democracia y política en la Segunda República (1931-1936). El fracaso de la reforma agraria en España", en 2020, o, por sólo citar un botón de muestra, "The question of land access and the Spanish land reform of 1932", en 2019, todos ellos en las más prestigiosas revistas nacionales e internacionales. Entrevista realizada por Raúl Molina Recio, historiador socio-económico español que ha trabajado en las Universidades de Córdoba, Lisboa y Extremadura (actualmente). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

En el episodio n.º 62 de TODO COMENZÓ AYER, el podcast divulgativo de la Asociación Española de Historia Económica, entrevistamos a James Simpson con motivo de la publicación de su libro Family Farmers, Land Reforms and Political Action. An Alternative Economic History of Interwar Europe, publicado en 2024 por la editorial Palgrave MacMillan. Se trata de una obra que aúna dos visiones históricas muy pocas veces analizadas de forma conjunta, como es la del historiador económico y la del historiador político, intentando dilucidar los retos económicos a los que se enfrentaron los agricultores en el periodo de entreguerras, con el foco puesto en la agricultura familiar, cómo desarrollaron nuevos métodos de cultivo y nuevas organizaciones, provocando un cambio profundo en la política y, como no, en el crecimiento de los países europeos. James Simpson es un gran especialista en el mundo agrario y sus problemas en la España contemporánea, así como también en el aspecto político ligado al mundo agrario en lo que se refiere al desarrollo de la democracia en el siglo XX, y ha publicado libros como Why democracy failed : the agrarian origins of the Spanish Civil War en 2020 o Creating wine : the emergence of a world industry, 1840-1914 en 2011. De sus muchos trabajos destacar, además, los artículos "Cuando el rentista no es derrotado: el caso de la rabassa catalana, 1890-1936" en 2023, "Capacidad del Estado, democracia y política en la Segunda República (1931-1936). El fracaso de la reforma agraria en España", en 2020, o, por sólo citar un botón de muestra, "The question of land access and the Spanish land reform of 1932", en 2019, todos ellos en las más prestigiosas revistas nacionales e internacionales. Entrevista realizada por Raúl Molina Recio, historiador socio-económico español que ha trabajado en las Universidades de Córdoba, Lisboa y Extremadura (actualmente). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

En el episodio n.º 62 de TODO COMENZÓ AYER, el podcast divulgativo de la Asociación Española de Historia Económica, entrevistamos a James Simpson con motivo de la publicación de su libro Family Farmers, Land Reforms and Political Action. An Alternative Economic History of Interwar Europe, publicado en 2024 por la editorial Palgrave MacMillan. Se trata de una obra que aúna dos visiones históricas muy pocas veces analizadas de forma conjunta, como es la del historiador económico y la del historiador político, intentando dilucidar los retos económicos a los que se enfrentaron los agricultores en el periodo de entreguerras, con el foco puesto en la agricultura familiar, cómo desarrollaron nuevos métodos de cultivo y nuevas organizaciones, provocando un cambio profundo en la política y, como no, en el crecimiento de los países europeos. James Simpson es un gran especialista en el mundo agrario y sus problemas en la España contemporánea, así como también en el aspecto político ligado al mundo agrario en lo que se refiere al desarrollo de la democracia en el siglo XX, y ha publicado libros como Why democracy failed : the agrarian origins of the Spanish Civil War en 2020 o Creating wine : the emergence of a world industry, 1840-1914 en 2011. De sus muchos trabajos destacar, además, los artículos "Cuando el rentista no es derrotado: el caso de la rabassa catalana, 1890-1936" en 2023, "Capacidad del Estado, democracia y política en la Segunda República (1931-1936). El fracaso de la reforma agraria en España", en 2020, o, por sólo citar un botón de muestra, "The question of land access and the Spanish land reform of 1932", en 2019, todos ellos en las más prestigiosas revistas nacionales e internacionales. Entrevista realizada por Raúl Molina Recio, historiador socio-económico español que ha trabajado en las Universidades de Córdoba, Lisboa y Extremadura (actualmente). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September is National Preparedness Month, the annual campaign to remind everyone that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep them, their families aMnd their communities safe. In this episode of Further Together: The ORAU Podcast, hosts Michael Holtz and Matthew Underwood talk to two researchers about how small family farmers manage extreme weather events and how that, in turn, effects their health. Amanda McHale, Dr.PH, research associate on ORAU's public health and healthcare team, and Jennifer Russomanno, Dr.PH, associate department head at the University of Tennessee Department of Public Health, discuss the research they conducted during their year-long pilot project. No research existed on the impact of extreme weather on this group of farmers, so McHale and Russomanno met with and interviewed farmers to see how they manage extreme weather events. Russomanno brings and interesting perspective to the conversation because she owns a small farm. Among their discoveries: the vast majority of small family farmers do not rely solely on farming for income. Their research was funded through the ORAU Directed Research and Development program, which supports collaborations between ORAU subject matter experts and faculty at consortium member universities. To learn more about ORAU-Directed Research and Development grants, visit https://orau.org/partnerships/grant-programs/odrd.html

Send us a textLand O'Lakes is expanding! Into more cheese offerings. There's a unique relationship between the farmers who own us, the cheese we produce and you ultimately buy at the grocery store. In this episode hear from Wisconsin farmer-owner Angie Feider and Dairy Foods Marketing Vice President Angela Pengelly. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com

This episode explores the struggles and challenges faced by family farmers in America, focusing on the mental health crisis, rising costs, and the disappearance of farms. Tudor's guest, Brian Reisinger, shares his personal experiences growing up on a dairy farm and discusses the impact of government regulations, economic pressures, and the need for innovation in the agricultural sector. The conversation emphasizes the importance of supporting local farmers, diversifying food sources, and demanding new opportunities for farmers. Brian's book 'Land Rich, Cash Poor: My Family's Hope and the Untold Story of the Disappearing American Farmer' is recommended as a resource for further understanding the issues. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network. For more visit TudorDixonPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we travel to Southern California to meet with Samuel Guitron of Gospel Swamp Farm in Santa Ana and Johnny Wilson from The Ecology Center in San Juan […] The post Urban Agriculture in Orange County: Gospel Swamp Farm and The Ecology Center appeared first on Community Alliance with Family Farmers.

Today we sat down with four similar-minded folks to talk about our personal experiences with various Food Hub models. We let the conversation go free-form like we were sitting on the front porch at one of our farms and chatting with friends. It was a great and insightful conversation for all of us and we vowed to record another episode in the future to get updates on our respective projects.  Megan Kinney- Director of Cooperative Distribution-North Coast Growers Association https://www.northcoastgrowersassociation.org/ As the director of Harvest Hub, Megan seeks to increase our community's access to local food infrastructure like cold storage and distribution systems. This includes coordinating the Harvest Box program (a multi-farm CSA-style produce box), the Farm-to-Freezer project (a freezer for use by NCGA members), and overseeing the operations of Harvest Hub. She sits on the board of Humboldt Made and is the co-chair of the Food Access Working Group in the Humboldt COAD. She is a registered and certified Trainer with the Produce Safety Alliance through Cornell University. Megan is honored to have been awarded the Community Alliance with Family Farmers 2022 Farmers' Market Champion of the Year and is a graduate of the Food Systems Leadership Cohort and Leadership Redwood Coast in 2023. Amy Neukom- Co Owner Neukom Family Farms https://www.instagram.com/neukomfamilyfarm/ Neukom Family Farms is a small family farm located along the Trinity River in Inland Northern Humboldt County. We dry farm tree fruit including peaches. pluots, plums, figs, apples, Asian and European pears. We also grow a variety of annuals such as heirloom and slicer tomatoes, melons, winter squash, and dried beans utilizing water conservation techniques. Most of our land is kept natural for the abundance of wildlife in our area. Dru Zucchino- Executive Director- TRACTOR Food and Farms https://tractorfoodandfarms.com/ Hailing from the Old North State, Dru is the Executive Director of TRACTOR Food and Farms. He has over a decade of experience in North Carolina agriculture, ranging from conventional blueberry production in Pender County to biodynamic fruit orchards in Mitchell County. He holds a BA in English Literature and a BFA in Creative Writing from the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. He lives in Mitchell County, where he, his wife, Jessica, and two children keep busy managing small fruit plots and orchards. Chris Jagger- Co-Owner Blue Fox Farm, Not Only Farmers Podcast https://www.instagram.com/bluefoxfarm/ https://open.spotify.com/show/12YRGbk9IYMh4gbR0pTkEh?si=cb16eecee40a49e5 Chris and Melanie started farming in Santa Cruz, CA in the late 90's and took the classic route of on-farm internships with several mentors until they had the gumption to start their own farm in southern Oregon in the early 2000's. Blue Fox Farm started as a 1-acre farm, scaled to 45 acres, and is now back at 5 acres in production. Chris has supplemented their farm income with his Blue Fox Ag Services consulting business, helping farmers scale efficiently and farm cost-effectively. Chris also has a labor-of-love podcast Not Only Farmers, where he chats with interesting people doing things in agriculture. 

Join us as we welcome the insightful Dr. Peter Rosset, an esteemed agroecologist and activist embedded in the heart of Central America. Dr. Rosset brings his wealth of experience with La Via Campesina—a formidable global social movement uniting over 200 million rural families—to our discussion. Together, we dissect the pivotal role this movement plays in championing indigenous rights and food sovereignty while defending nature, rural life, and equitable access to land. Contrast the principles of agroecology with the entrenched norms of industrial agriculture, and explore how harmonious, socially just farming practices can resist the tide of agribusiness and revitalize rural landscapes, particularly in the Global South. Our exploration extends into the political undercurrents that have shaped agricultural revolutions in Latin America, influenced by historic movements like the Vietnam War and Black Power Movement. Discover the journey of a politically-engaged individual whose technical support during the Nicaraguan revolution and subsequent experiences across Latin America underscore the complexities of fostering ethical agricultural systems. Learn practical ways to support farm workers, indigenous land claims, and family farmers in the U.S. Finally, we turn our focus to Cuba, where innovative agricultural practices, such as urban organopanicos and the campesino-to-campesino model, emerged from necessity and now stand as beacons of sustainable food production. Reflect on Cuba's lessons of ecological resilience and social equity, crucial as we confront the challenges posed by climate change.   For sources and to read more about this subject, visit: www.agroecologies.org    To support this podcast, join our patreon for early episode access at https://www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac For PPA Writing Content, visit: www.agroecologies.org For PPA Restoration Content, visit: www.restorationagroecology.com For PPA Merch, visit: www.poorproles.com For PPA Native Plants, visit: www.nativenurseries.org To hear Tomorrow, Today, our sister podcast, visit: www.tomorrowtodaypodcast.org/   Agroecology, La Via Campesina, Indigenous Rights, Food Sovereignty, Nature, Rural Life, Land Access, Industrial Agriculture, Global South, Political Undercurrents, Agricultural Revolutions, Latin America, Vietnam War, Black Power Movement, Ethical Agricultural Systems, Farm Workers, Indigenous Land Claims, Family Farmers, Cuba, Urban Organoponicos, Campesino-to-Campesino Model, Ecological Resilience, Social Equity, Climate Change, Sustainable Food Production

In recent years, wildfire disasters in the United States have prompted many growers to ask questions about how to navigate post-wildfire food safety concerns with their crops and livestock. We talk with wildfire resilience expert Amber Schat-Kenig, shepherd & butcher Dylan Boeken, and Community Alliance with Family Farmers' (CAFF) Farmer Support Services Director Kali Feiereisel on the collaborative resource from CAFF and NFU of the same name, "What to Know About Wildfire & Food Safety." The resource aims to provide guidance about common concerns, how to assess potential impacts, and what remediation and mitigation options are available. This podcast episode digs a bit deeper and elaborates on the science and recommendations of the resource.Resources:What to Know About Wildfire & Food Safety ResourceCAFF Wildfire Preparation & ResilienceCAFF Emergency SupportBoek House Hearth & Husbandry

In this episode of the Acres USA Podcast, host Taylor Henry welcomes Mark Kastel, a passionate advocate for family farmers and organic farming. Mark shares his inspiring journey from working with Agribusiness Giants to pioneering organic farming practices in the 1980s, driven by his personal health transformation. As the Executive Director of Organic Eye, Mark continues to fight for economic justice and the principles of organic farming. The conversation delves into the history and challenges of the organic movement, regulatory issues, and the importance of authentic organic certification. Tune in to learn how Mark's work aims to preserve the integrity and sustainability of eco-agriculture in today's food system. Important Links from Today's Episode: https://members.acresusa.com/ https://www.acresusa.com/ https://organiceye.org/

#175:  Researcher and author Tim Wise shares his deep knowledge of the Green Revolution and its misleading claims to solve world hunger through chemical agriculture and government policy. While most of us think of the Green Revolution as movement from the past, Tim raises awareness that it is very much alive today across the globe, most notably in Africa. Tim Wise is a writer, researcher and speaker, and the author of Eating Tomorrow: Agribusiness, Family Farmers, and the Battle for the Future of Food. He is a Senior Advisor with the Small Planet Institute and a Senior Research Fellow at Tufts University's Global Development and Environment Institute.  He lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.  https://www.timothyawise.com/To watch a video version of this podcast please visit:https://www.realorganicproject.org/tim-wise-todays-green-revolution-africa-iowa-episode-one-hundred-seventy-fiveThe Real Organic Podcast is hosted by Dave Chapman and Linley Dixon, engineered by Brandon StCyr, and edited and produced by Jenny Prince.The Real Organic Project is a farmer-led movement working towards certifying 1,000 farms across the United States this year. Our add-on food label distinguishes soil-grown fruits and vegetables from hydroponically-raised produce, and pasture-raised meat, milk, and eggs from products harvested from animals in horrific confinement (CAFOs - confined animal feeding operations).To find a Real Organic farm near you, please visit:https://www.realorganicproject.org/farmsWe believe that the organic standards, with their focus on soil health, biodiversity, and animal welfare were written as they should be, but that the current lack of enforcement of those standards is jeopardizing the ability for small farms who adhere to the law to stay in business. The lack of enforcement is also jeopardizing the overall health of the customers who support the organic movement; customers who are not getting what they pay for at market but still paying a premium price. And the lack of enforcement is jeopardizing the very cycles (water, air, nutrients) that Earth relies upon to provide us all with a place to live, by pushing extractive, chemical agriculture to the forefront.If you like what you hear and are feeling inspired, we would love for you to join our movement by becoming one of our 1,000  Real Fans!https://www.realorganicproject.org/1000-real-fans/To read our weekly newsletter (which might just be the most forwarded newsletter on the internet!) and get firsthand news about what's happening with organic food, farming and policy, please subscribe here:https://www.realorganicproject.org/email/

The Silver Tree Beer and Spirits has committed to growing grain sustainably — and the family has launched an initiative to get others in the industry to do the same. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Corwin Heatwole is a 6th-generation farmer and the visionary founder and chairman of Farmer Focus. Starting his journey at age 23 with a 300-bird organic farm, Corwin's commitment to high-quality, humanely raised chicken quickly expanded his operation to 3,000 birds within a few months. This growth led to the transformation of Shenandoah Valley Organic into Farmer Focus in 2014, where Corwin began partnering with other growers to meet increasing demand. Farmer Focus is dedicated to empowering farmers through fair compensation, support for transitioning to organic and regenerative agriculture, and a strong emphasis on sustainability and transparency. Their mission is to enhance soil health and farmer profitability while ensuring responsible farming practices. In this episode, Corwin and John discuss: The successful business model of Farmer Focus How regenerative agriculture improves soil health and boosts farmer profitability Strategies for sourcing grains from diverse regions to mitigate risks and stabilize supply The importance of scientific research in shaping policy decisions Corwin's advocacy and legislative efforts The impact of farming practices on vulnerable communities and ecosystems Collaborative conservation projects with local communities About John Kempf John Kempf is the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA). A top expert in biological and regenerative farming, John founded AEA in 2006 to help fellow farmers by providing the education, tools, and strategies that will have a global effect on the food supply and those who grow it. Through intense study and the knowledge gleaned from many industry leaders, John is building a comprehensive systems-based approach to plant nutrition – a system solidly based on the sciences of plant physiology, mineral nutrition, and soil microbiology. Support For This Show & Helping You Grow Since 2006, AEA has been on a mission to help growers become more resilient, efficient, and profitable with regenerative agriculture.  AEA works directly with growers to apply its unique line of liquid mineral crop nutrition products and biological inoculants. Informed by cutting-edge plant and soil data-gathering techniques, AEA's science-based programs empower farm operations to meet the crop quality markers that matter the most. AEA has created real and lasting change on millions of acres with its products and data-driven services by working hand-in-hand with growers to produce healthier soil, stronger crops, and higher profits. Beyond working on the ground with growers, AEA leads in regenerative agriculture media and education, producing and distributing the popular and highly-regarded Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, inspiring webinars, and other educational content that serve as go-to resources for growers worldwide. Learn more about AEA's regenerative programs and products: https://www.advancingecoag.com ~  VIDEO: To learn more from John Kempf about regenerative agriculture, watch this conversation between John and three AEA grower partners about how regenerative agriculture is changing lives and conventional farming: https://youtu.be/n9U6GwbYPDk  

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Did you know that there is solid science behind concerns regarding the safety of genetically modified crops? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Timothy Wise, MS, author of Eating Tomorrow: Agribusiness, Family Farmers, and the Battle for the Future of Food, and Senior Advisor at the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy. Wise discusses GM corn, and the impact of the U.S. Mexico Canada Trade Agreement (formerly NAFTA) on Mexican food sovereignty.Related website:  https://www.iatp.org/about/staff/timothy-wise Mexico Defends GM Corn Restrictions with Science: An Analysis of Mexico's response in the USMCA dispute: https://www.iatp.org/mexicos-science-based-defense-gm-corn-restrictions

CAFF is the quintessential Community Alliance with Family Farmers. Their efforts provide family farmers with all kinds of resources, from money to tools to education on how to be regenerative. This conversation features an actual family farmer, Elizabeth Vaughan, who was a total champion coleading the 36th Annual Small Farm Conference that I got to host a panel in. Jamie Fanous also joins us as she is the Policy Director, consistently showing up in Sacramento to create funds and opportunities for small farmers to thrive in California.  Support the Dharma https://tr.ee/H8FpX_r07K ... https://caff.org/ ... https://caff.org/directory/  

Local high school students might find a career path they're passionate about, or even just a good summer job at the all-new Whatcom County Agriculture Career Fair happening April 26 at Lynden High School. Whatcom Family Farmers is organizing the event featuring over a dozen local employers, and Outreach Coordinator Ellie Steensma Corbin joins Dillon with the details for students and for businesses wanting to be there.

Today we hear from Cole Mazariegos-Anastassiou, who is a co-owner-operator of Brisa Ranch along with his wife Veronica and their friend Cristóbal Cruz Hernández. They started Brisa Ranch in 2018 and now grow about 40 different organic crops on 30 acres in Pescadero, California, which is 45 miles from the Bay Area. The sell 90% of their produce directly to businesses and institutions throughout Northern California. They were named California New Farmers of the Year by CAFF (the Community Alliance with Family Farmers) in 2021.Growing on 30 acres might seem like a big farm to many members our audience, but by California standards, Brisa Ranch is still relatively small. We hear from Cole how Brisa Ranch got their foot in the door in what is a packed California farming landscape and market, and how they've shaped their farm through their core values. Connect With Guest:Website: www.brisaranch.comInstagram: @brisaranch Podcast Sponsors:Huge thanks to our podcast sponsors as they make this podcast FREE to everyone with their generous support: Rimol Greenhouse Systems designs and manufactures greenhouses that are built to be intensely rugged, reliably durable, and uniquely attractive – to meet all your growing needs. Rimol Greenhouses are guaranteed to hold up through any weather conditions, while providing exceptional value and an easy installation for vegetable growers of all sizes. Learn more about the Rimol difference and why growers love Rimol high tunnels at Rimol.com. Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) offers peer-review certification to ecological farmers and beekeepers producing food, flowers, and fiber for their local communities. Demonstrate your commitment to sustainable growing practices with a certification that fits your farm's scale, budget, and community values. Learn more and apply at the link! www.naturallygrown.org Bootstrap Farmer offers a complete range of growing supplies including heat mats, lighting, ground cover, frost blankets, silage tarps, irrigation, and trellising. They also make all-metal, all-inclusive greenhouse frames, constructed of steel made in the USA and fabricated in Texas. Their heavy-duty, Midwest-made propagation and microgreens trays will last for years and are available in a full spectrum of colors. For all that plus experienced support for everything they sell, check out Bootstrap Farmer. BCS America BCS two-wheel tractors are designed and built in Italy where small-scale farming has been a way of life for generations. Discover the beauty of BCS on your farm with PTO-driven implements for soil-working, shredding cover crops, spreading compost, mowing under fences, clearing snow, and more – all powered by a single, gear-driven machine that's tailored to the size and scale of your operation. To learn more, view sale pricing, or locate your nearest dealer, visit BCS America. Vermont Compost Company Since 1992, Vermont Compost Company has supplied premium living soils and compost-based amendments to thousands of successful growers all over the country. All ingredients used in Vermont Compost products are approved for certified organic production. In addition to product consistency, growers can depend on Vermont Compost as an invaluable resource for a breadth of soil and plant knowledge and the technical expertise it takes to grow organically in an ever-changing environment. Why Grow Alone? Subscribe To Our Magazine - FREE 28-Day Trial:Our Website: www.GrowingForMarket.com

In this episode we connect with Beth Reynolds of The Goat Girls, a woman owned and operated contract grazing operation located on California's Central Coast to learn about her successes and […] The post EPISODE 3, SEASON 4: FUELS MANAGEMENT AND POLICY CONCERNS IN CA- A CONVERSATION WITH BETH REYNOLDS OF THE GOAT GIRLS, COLE BUSH OF GRAZING SCHOOL OF THE WEST, AND SENATOR MONIQUE LIMÓN appeared first on Community Alliance with Family Farmers.

From Laos to California: The Remarkable Journey of Ia Moua  When the Vietnam War ended, thousands of Hmong people who had fought with American troops were no longer safe in their homelands. Many relocated to the U.S, like Ia Moua. She, along with her husband and her eight children, arrived in Fresno in 1993.  Unable to speak or read English when she arrived, Ia felt adrift in California at first. But she found some stability after finding a small plot of land where she could grow Hmong rice, a variety unlike anything found in grocery stores. Now, Ia's field is much more than a livelihood – it's become a gathering place for the Hmong community and a reminder of home.  California author Lisa Hamilton traces Ia's journey from a tiny village in Laos to the Central Valley in her new book, The Hungry Season: A Journey of War, Love, and Survival. She joins guest host Lesley McClurg to share Ia's story and talk about the surprising process of reporting the book, most of which took place while working alongside Ia in a rice field. Hidden Gem: One of San José's Last Working Orchards Has Been Family Run Since 1945 Before San Jose became synonymous with tech companies, it was known as the Valley of Heart's Delight because of the luscious fruit orchards that proliferated there. Many of those orchards have been paved over to make room for homes and tech campuses, leaving only 5% of Santa Clara County's original farmland.  For our Hidden Gems series, Reporter Daphne Young takes us to one of the last working orchards in San Jose. It's been run by the same family for almost 80 years. 

In this episode we delve into all things on-farm composting, from its production to its use and relevant agricultural policies. We hear from Abel Ruiz at CRECE Farming Collective in […] The post CRECE Urban Farm Collective, Spreadwing Farm, and CAFF's Dave Runsten podcast episode appeared first on Community Alliance with Family Farmers.

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about some wandering chickens, how the new Farm Bill will affect what you eat, top money grabber in the Bill is Food Assistance, followed by Debt Ceiling and then Environmental Control. Next, we meet Lori Mercer with the Farmer Resource Network at Farm Aid, 800-FARM AID. With more than 35 years of experience working one-on-one with farmers, their goal is to connect you with helpful services, resources and opportunities specific to your individual needs. Their online directory contains more than 750 organizations all over the United States that work directly with farmers on a variety of issues. They are staffed with farm advocates, technical assistance experts, business and finance coaches, counselors and hotline operators that can help connect you with the information and resources you need. Finally, Farmer Doug opines about how the State of Iowa has legalized the sale of raw milk.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3010081/advertisement

In this episode, we learn about integrated crop livestock management from two Northern California Farms. First, we hear from Lorraine Walker of Eatwell Farm in Dixon, CA, where they incorporate laying hens into their diversified vegetable production, and also touch on soil health and fertility management. Ken Walker of Pasture 42 in Guinda, CA then […] The post Episode 1: Eatwell Farm – Dixon and Pasture42 – Guinda appeared first on Community Alliance with Family Farmers.

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news all about living expenses for Family Farmers being up 14% from last year, a new totally electric tactor that can run for three hours on a charge is being produced in Michigan, a California manufacturer claims to have sold one-thousand of their electric tractors. Next, we meet Cristian Gilces, a New York State FFA Reporter who has a passion for Urban Agriculture. www.nysffa.org Throughout his Supervised Agricultural Experience he has worked at the Queens Farm, and he is a long-term intern at Grow NYC. He is also an avid indoor gardener, with an indoor greenhouse full of house plants. He strongly believes FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. Finally, Farmer Doug opines about how young farmers can be brainwashed by the likes of Bayer Chemical and why John Deere isn't living up to Right-To-Repair promises.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3010081/advertisement

As part of their work to preserve the legacy and future of local family farming, Whatcom Family Farmers provides a range of educational programs, both for kids and adults. But it requires community support, and Dillon talks with Ellie Steensma Corbin, Whatcom Family Farmers' Education & Outreach Coordinator, about an upcoming online auction to benefit those educational efforts, and how you can sponsor or donate items to be auctioned.

In this episode, we travel to First Rain Farm in Nevada County, where Tim Van Wagner is integrating a number of effective wildfire preparation methods on his property, as well as those of his neighbors and surrounding community. By combining targeted ecological grazing and prescribed burns, Tim is able to rehabilitate overgrown forests in the […] The post Episode 3: First Rain Farm- Nevada City appeared first on Community Alliance with Family Farmers.

In this episode, Sarah Keiser of Wild Oat Hollow in Penngrove, CA describes her entry into ranching and how her love of the land positioned her to become a leader in developing and supporting community grazing cooperatives. Join us as Sarah shares her experience with wildfires in Sonoma County and how grazing is making a […] The post Episode 2: Wild Oat Hollow Penngrove, CA appeared first on Community Alliance with Family Farmers.

In this episode we visit Cheetah Tchudi at his diversified operation in Yankee Hill, Butte County, CA. Cheetah shares his experience surviving the 2018 Paradise wildfire, and some methods for recovery; addressing toxic ash using fungi to capture and and treat persistent organic pollutants and heavy metals.  Show Notes: Turkey Tail Farm Website: https://turkeytailfarm.net/v2/ Butte […] The post Episode 1: Turkey Tail Farm – Yankee Hill appeared first on Community Alliance with Family Farmers.

Last month, 22 environmental, public health and animal welfare advocacy groups sent a petition to the Oregon Environmental Quality Commission calling on it to regulate air pollution from large dairies. The petitioners want the state to require dairies with 700 or more cows to obtain an air emissions permit and conduct an air impact assessment of pollutants like methane and ammonia. They also claim that regulating emissions from large dairies is necessary for Oregon to comply with the federal Clean Air Act and meet the state's greenhouse gas reduction targets. But the Oregon Dairy Farmers Association claims that the regulations aren't necessary and would impose an additional financial burden on dairies which are already struggling with inflation and overtime pay requirements for farmworkers. Joining us are Alice Morrison, the organizational director of Friends of Family Farmers, an advocacy group which signed the petition, and Tami Kerr, the executive director of the Oregon Dairy Farmers Association.

Have you considered the connection between environmental degradation and rural poverty? What can be done about it? Today on the show we're hosting Elliott Powell, Executive Director and Indira Patt, Field Trainer of Sustainable Harvest International, an environmental nonprofit with 25 years of experience partnering with smallholder farmers to adopt regenerative practices that nourish people and the planet.  As SHI's Executive Director, Elliott Powell leads their operations and facilitates learning across the entire organization. Based in the US office, Elliott travels throughout the year, serving as a bridge between the field and SHI's headquarters.  Indira was raised by her grandmother in San Narciso village in the district of Corozal. In addition to working as an SHI Field Trainer, she will soon graduate with a degree in Agricultural Engineering.  Tune in to this special episode to hear how this impactful organization boosts farmer production across the globe!   You'll hear: The foundations of Sustainable Harvest International and where they operate 2:37 The principles of regenerative, according to Elliott and Indira 15:13 The kind of farmers they typically work with 17:35 What the small business development and microfinance aspects of SHI are all about 23:45 Interesting developments on working methods that have been discovered and honed over the years at SHI 35:34 What's next for indigenous farmers who have completed field training 45:33 What kind of business training they do for farmers 52:51 Indira and Elliott's favorite farming tools 1.01:00 About the Guest: Elliott Powell holds the Executive Director role at Sustainable Harvest International (SHI), whose focus promotes working in partnership to create a just and sustainable world through transformative farmer training that nourishes communities and the earth. Elliott leads the organization's operations, administration, and implementation of its multi-year, multi-phase agroforestry-focused extension program. He works directly with the board of directors and staff to set strategic plans and shape SHI's future work. Elliott holds a B.S. in Environmental Management from Indiana University and an M.A in Latin American Studies from Tulane University. Resources: Website: https://www.sustainableharvest.org/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainableHarvestInternational  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainable.harvest.intl/  The Thriving Farmer Podcast Team would like to thank our amazing sponsor! At AgriGro, we know that in today's modern agriculture, our efforts can deplete life or add life. When you look for ways to add life, it's sustainable and makes everything work better. The result is enhanced plant and soil health for crops, gardens, and turf, as well as improved animal health and environment for livestock and wildlife. Our products are all-natural, easy to use, and friendly to the soil, the plant, as well as the grower. AgriGro's® formulations deliver essential plant nutrition along with an advanced prebiotic concentrate, which significantly increases the multitude of beneficial native microbial species already residing in the production environment. Through these environmentally sound technologies, we're adding life to crop production, livestock, home, turf, and wildlife markets. You don't have to be dependent on crop production efforts that deplete life… Just Add Life with AgriGro®.

Queridas oyentes, este es nuestro último episodio de la temporada. Esperamos que disfrute de este episodio especial en español presentado por el productor de nuestro podcast, Jaime Roque. En este episodio, visitamos Luna's Farm, una granja familiar Latinx multigeneracional que cultiva vegetales orgánicos en Hollister, California. Antonio Luna comparte sobre la granja de su familia […] The post Luna's Farm Podcast Episode (en Español) appeared first on Community Alliance with Family Farmers.

In this episode we visit Stone's Throw Farm, an organic vegetable and flower farm located in Colfax, California. We sat down with Bryanna Eisenhut, co-owner and operator of Stone's Throw, to learn about her path to farming full-time and what it's like to farm in the foothills of the Sierra's. Bryanna also shares about the […] The post Stone's Throw Farm Podcast Episode appeared first on Community Alliance with Family Farmers.

In this episode we visit Vitis and Ovis Farm, a multi-generational Swiss-American-Ethiopian family farm located in the Capay Valley and specializing in pastured duck eggs, fruit and medicinal herbs. We talk to Hans, Barbara and Giselle Herren about the 30+ years of stewarding their land, including the recent shift from producing only wine grapes to […] The post Vitis and Ovis Farm Podcast Episode appeared first on Community Alliance with Family Farmers.

In this episode we visit Donald Sherman at his farm in Kerman, California. Donald owns and operates Sherman Produce, a year-round diversified vegetable farm and produce market distributing throughout Fresno County. Donald has been involved in agriculture his entire life and knows about managing on-farm food safety risks. We talk to Donald about his family […] The post Sherman Produce Podcast Episode appeared first on Community Alliance with Family Farmers.

In this episode we visit Urban Tilth, a community-based organization in Richmond, California. We learn about the organization's mission and programs to cultivate agriculture and build a more sustainable, healthy and just food system in West Contra Costa County. One of the farm managers, Debora Supinski, describes their year-long journey to formalize food safety practices […] The post Urban Tilth Podcast Episode appeared first on Community Alliance with Family Farmers.

In this episode we visit Sysourath Farms in Fresno, California. Veomany Sysourath, a second generation farmer, shares about her family's history emigrating to the United States, working in agriculture and eventually starting their farm. Sysourath Farms grows a variety of Southeast Asian specialty crops on leased land, which presents infrastructure challenges. We learn about the […] The post Sysourath Farms Podcast Episode appeared first on Community Alliance with Family Farmers.

In this episode we visit Steve Fukagawa Farms in Kingsburg, California. Steve Fukagawa is a third generation Japanese farmer, growing organically in the San Joaquin Valley. We learn about Steve's family history farming in California, his production of organic tree fruit and raisin grapes, and use of compost tea. We also discuss how the federal […] The post Steve Fukagawa Farms Podcast Episode appeared first on Community Alliance with Family Farmers.

In this episode we interview Daniel Karp, Ph.D., Associate Professor at UC Davis studying conservation in working landscapes. Danny describes his research related to wildlife habitat conservation and bird activity on farms, and implications for food safety on produce farms. He also provides risk management considerations for farms with bird activity and resources for farms […] The post Interview with Daniel Karp, Associate Professor at UC Davis Podcast Episode appeared first on Community Alliance with Family Farmers.

In this episode we visit Jacobs Farm / del Cabo in Watsonville, California. Larry Jacobs, one of the co-founders, tells us about the company history and relationship with growers in Mexico. We learn how food safety regulations for imported produce helped identify contamination from an unexpected source, the importance of keeping wells covered and maintained, […] The post Jacobs Farm / del Cabo Podcast Episode appeared first on Community Alliance with Family Farmers.

In this episode we visit Coastal Roots Farm in Encinitas, California. We learn about the farm's mission to connect agriculture, education and ancient Jewish wisdom. The farmers give us a tour of the food forest, production fields, laying hens and compost production, and describe how food safety plays a role in their day-to-day operations. Listeners […] The post Coastal Roots Farm Podcast Episode appeared first on Community Alliance with Family Farmers.

In this episode we hear from Dr. Floyd D. Harris Jr. of Fresno Freedom School in Fresno, California. We learn about the organization's history and mission to connect Fresno's youth with agriculture, how they implement food safety practices as an urban-based education farm and tips for communicating their food and human safety guidelines to youth, […] The post Fresno Freedom School Podcast Episode appeared first on Community Alliance with Family Farmers.

In this episode we interview Tyler Stowers, the farm manager at Soil Born Farms in Rancho Cordova, California. We learn about the organization's history and growth, how they integrate food safety practices into their day-to-day operations as an urban-based education farm and address the food safety saying “never let produce touch the ground”. SHOW NOTES: […] The post Soil Born Farms Podcast Episode appeared first on Community Alliance with Family Farmers.