American Family Farmer
383 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 7 hours ago - ★★★★ - 13 ratingsA weekly look at trends in Family Farming and Healthy Eating.
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09/18/19 - Is China Focused on Controlling Our Food Supply?
September 25, 2019 02:55 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBHost and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com reviews the week's agriculture news, including news about how the Chinese are buying more and more farmland and some speculate that the want a larger chunk of America's food supply. Next, we meet 23 year old twin brothers, Matthew and Joseph Brooger of Upstream Farms. www.upstreamfarms.com Matt and Joe are third generation farmers who still believe in their grandparents dream, but feel the current world of agriculture is no lo...
09/11/19 - All About Farm Aid 2019
September 18, 2019 12:02 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBHost and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com reports that there are now 20-thousand fewer Dairy Farms than there were 10 years ago and some of the reasons why. Next, we meet Jennifer Fahy, Communications Director for Farm Aid 2019. www.farmaid.org Jennifer has been with Farm Aid since 2002 and she loves to spread the word about good food from family farms and the important work of Farm Aid. Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp organized the first Farm Aid conce...
09/04/19 - Treating Hens Like Royalty Pays Off
September 11, 2019 12:02 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBHost and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan. www.eastleighfarm.com Doug begins with news about colleges offering farmers instruction on understanding Farmers Markets. Next, we meet Sean Hellein of Bethesda Farm. www.bethesdafarm.com Bethesda Farm began as a dream to provide the best-tasting, healthiest local eggs available and to use the profits to benefit the community. In 2016, Sean and his brother Jack received the first organic hens on pastures near Jacksonville, FL. From the beginning...
08/28/19 - Why Are Rich Mega-Farms Getting All The Aid?
September 04, 2019 02:57 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBHost and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan, www.eastleighfarm.com begins with good news from a recent farm equipment auction he attended. Next, we meet Scott Faber, Senior Vice President for Government Affairs at The Environmental Working Group. www.ewg.org Prior to joining EWG, Scott led efforts to modernize food safety law for the Grocery Manufacturers Association, and led campaigns for the Environmental Defense Fund. He has frequently testified before Congress on food, farm, energy, wate...
08/21/19 - Hardship Subsidies For Refineries???
August 27, 2019 22:33 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBHost and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com has news about the growing trend of consumers looking for locally grown food. The Government is considering issuing more Farm Visas to Migrant Farm Workers, and how the Government is screwing it up. Next, Doug welcomes Roger Johnson, President of the National Farmers Union. www.nfu.org Johnson was elected National Farmers Union’s 14th president during the organization’s 107th anniversary convention in 2009. A third-generation...
08/07/19 - Farmers More Confident About the Future
August 14, 2019 12:17 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBHost and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan, www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about Farm Worker Appreciation Week. Next, we meet Purdue University Director and Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics Dr. James Mintert and Purdue University Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics Michael Langemeier. They both are responsible for The Ag Economy Barometer. https://ag.purdue.edu/commercialag/ageconomybarometer/ The Barometer is the result of a collaboration between Purdue ...
07/31/19 - Why Monsanto is Suing Farmers
August 07, 2019 14:14 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBHost and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com reviews the week's agriculture news, including a story about a Maryland farmer whose herbicide was spreading to neighboring land and why Monsanto is suing some farmers. Next, Doug introduces us to Steve Miller, with the Northeast Hop Alliance. www.northeasthopalliance.org The Northeast Hop Alliance works to promote hops as a specialty crop in the Northeast, and restoring hops as the profitable agricultural industry that once t...
07/24/19 - Moos Are Changing to Clucks
July 29, 2019 20:01 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBHost and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com reviews the week's agriculture news, including Census figures. Dairy income has risen in the past year, but mainly due to mega-dairies getting bigger. Many smaller Family Dairy Farmers are switching from cows to raising chickens. Next, we meet Jacob Pechenick of Lettuce Grow. www.lettucegrow.com Jacob is on a mission to redesign the food system by empowering everyone to grow 20% of their own food at home. When he and his wife ...
07/17/19 - EPA Lifts Ban On Pesticide That Kills Bees
July 22, 2019 00:47 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBHost and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with an update on this year's growing season. Next, we meet Christine DeJesus, an organic grower and activist from Cleveland, Ohio. After realizing that teaching college part-time was not going to put food on the table, she began serving and bartending at Great Lakes Brewing Company. www.greatlakesbrewing.com It was here that owner Pat Conway gave her the opportunity to try her hand at farming to support the brewpub. Co...
07/10/19 - Wrangler Jeans From Family Cotton Farmers
July 11, 2019 02:23 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBHost and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news from the worlds of Farming and Ranching. This week we learn that Delaware State Land Preservation funds are helping save Family Farms. Next, we meet Roian Atwood, Senior Director of Global Sustainable Busi-ness for Lee and Wrangler jeans. With eighteen years’ experience in footwear & apparel sustaina-bility, Roian has a track record of managing a diverse set of projects and leading teams into corporate sustain...
07/03/19 - Is A Solar Array Right For Your Farm?
July 08, 2019 15:47 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBHost and Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com presents an overview of news from The Agri-World, including the question: "What extra farm products can be sold to China?" Next, we meet Michael Pearl, fifth-generation farmer and owner of The Pearl Farm. Although Michael grew up farming, he attended the University of Kansas on a football scholarship and graduated with a degree in advertising. He spent years working in New York and with large brands throughout the country. Eventually, ...
06/26/19 - China's Link to Swine Flu
June 27, 2019 21:04 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBHost and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com brings you the lasted in farming and argi-news, including Democratic Presidential hopefuls are hearing from action groups and farmers about their concerns. Then, there's news about Swine Flu and the link to China. Next, we meet Fritz Boettner of Sprouting Farms and the Turnrow Farm Collective. www.sproutingfarms.org and www.turnrowfarms.org Fritz is Project Director at both and a native of Charleston, WV and a graduate of W...
06/19/19 - Farmers Refusing to Plant
June 19, 2019 20:41 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBHost and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com reminds us that June is Dairy Month. Go find a local Dairy Farm in your area. Then, news that a number of Midwest Farmers have decided not to plant this year, due to the overabundance of moisture in the soil. Also, news about a video of Fair Oaks Farm, near Chicago, that shows them violently abusing their cows. Next, we meet Michelle Ajamian of Shagbark Seed & Mill. www.shagbarkmill.com Michelle came to Ohio in her 20s to teac...
06/12/19 - The Lie About the Organic Label
June 13, 2019 23:31 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBHost and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com talks about his new Bovine Sanctuary at Eastleigh Farm. Next, news about a new clothing line from Wrangler that uses 100% American grown cotton from Family Farms. Then, we meet Dave Chapman, Executive Director at The Real Organic Project. www.realorganicproject.org The Real Organic Project is a farmer-led movement created to distinguish soil-grown and pasture-raised products under USDA organic. In response to the lack of enfo...
06/05/19 - Soybeans are Suffering
June 11, 2019 13:06 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBHost and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com has news about the growing season being off to a bad start and the trade deal with China continues to look bleak with Soybean Farmers being hurt the most. But there's some good news, Japan is lifting restrictions on US Beef. Next, we meet Michael Foley, a modern advocate for traditional farming and author of "Farming for The Long Haul." www.anothermadfarmer.org Michael believes that Farmers and Consumers need to take the chall...
05/29/19 - Who Owns American Farm Land? - SURPRISE!!!
May 29, 2019 22:34 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBHost and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com reports on who owns American Soil. You might be surprised. Next, Doug welcomes Erik Baum, Farm & Forestry Manager for Land's Sake Farm Stand. www.landssake.org Erik was born and raised in Eastern Massachusetts, and has been farming since he was 16. Land’s Sake is a thriving community dedicated to building meaningful connections between people, the food they eat, and the land. Over the years, Land’s Sake has grown a lot of vege...
05/22/19 - Chickens & Cows Can Save The Planet
May 23, 2019 21:42 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBHost and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com reports on problems with spring planting, the China Trade War and wonders who the Family Farms are not benefiting from the Bail-Outs. Next, we meet Benjamin Fahrer, Principle Ecological Designer at Top Leaf Farms. www.farmtheroof.com Benjamin has an extensive farming background combined with design experience that is extremely valuable to any project wishing to incorporate food growing. Their mission is to engage and partner w...
05/15/19 - White House Tariffs Having Big Effects on The Family Farm
May 16, 2019 17:02 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBHost and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com talks about the weather and how reports indicate that many Family Farmers have not been able to Fertilize. Next, following up on the negative effects of how the White House Tariffs are affecting Family Farmers. Then, we meet Bobbi Wilson, Government Relations Associate for The Wisconsin Farmers Union. www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com Bobbi also has similar duties with Dairy Together. www.dairytogether.com Over the last 10 years, ...
05/08/19 - Beware of the Almighty Woodchuck!
May 09, 2019 13:27 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBHost and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about a new organization for Dairy Farmers, Dairy Together, www.dairytogether.com a movement to rebuild a viable dairy economy for family farmers and rural communities. Next, we meet Ellie Symes, CEO at The Bee Corp. www.thebeecorp.com Along with a few close friends, Ellie launched the Beekeeping Club at IU, with a mission to develop a pollinator-friendly campus. Within its first year, the club generated over ...
05/01/19 - Sheep Farming in Ireland
May 06, 2019 02:31 - 37 minutes - 34 MBHost and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with more news about the many dangers of Glyphosate, a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide and crop desiccant, used to kill weeds, especially annual broadleaf weeds and grasses that compete with crops. About 100 million pounds are applied to U.S. farms and lawns every year, according to the EPA. Next, we meet Kathryn and Jim Powers, who operate Glen Keen Sheep Farm, www.glenkeenfarm.com a large Sheep Farm in Ireland. Glen...
04/24/19 - Census Shows The Number of Farms Fell by 4%
April 30, 2019 15:41 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBHost and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com has news about a controversial question dealing with citizenship on the 2020 census. Farms fell by 4% in this year's census and the number is higher with dairy farms. Next, we meet Brandy Shelley of Shelley Farms. www.shelleyfarms.com Situated on the leased oyster bottom of Bayou Hertesa, Shelley Farms has branched out to explore different methods of farming to perfect a system that provides fast-growing, high-quality oyster...
04/17/19 - More Americans Getting Involved With Gardening
April 24, 2019 02:50 - 38 minutes - 35 MBHost and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com has some good news for the small Dairy Farmers. In other news, Americans have taken a greater interest in growing their own gardens. The exercise is another benefit of working a personal garden. Then, Doug introduces us to Michael Brown, owner of Pitspone Farm. www.pitsponefarm.com In 2007, Michael Brown started cultivating figs and traditional crops like heirloom tomatoes. Three years later, he turned his passion for gardeni...
04/10/19 - Family Farmers Are Tired of Being Told to Tighten The Belt
April 16, 2019 22:51 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBHost and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com has news about labor issues affecting the Small Farmer. Next, Doug welcomes Jack Algiere, Farm Director at Stone Barns Center. www.stonebarnscenter.org Jack oversees the extensive and diverse farming operations, integrating multispecies pastured livestock, grains, field crops, greenhouse, fruit, flowers and compost in a four-season agroecological system. Jack is a leader in the farm’s innovation programs and is integrally invo...
03/27/19 - Is The Organic Label Fraudulent?
March 28, 2019 19:25 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBAmerican Family Farmer and Host Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about how the label "Organic" could be fraudulent. Imported produce and meat products may not have requirements that we have here to be called "Organic." Next, Doug welcomes Kevin Skunes, chairman of the Corn Board of the National Corn Growers Association. www.ncga.com Kevin, his wife Betty, and their two sons grow corn and soybeans near Arthur, North Dakota. The National Corn Growers Association represents ne...
03/20/19 - Organic Food Industry is Booming
March 20, 2019 19:18 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBHost and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com has news that the Organic Food Industry is growing by leaps and bounds, but only 5% of our food supply is Organic. Next, Doug welcomes Hannah Breckbill who co-owns Humble Hands Harvest, www.humblehandsharvest.com which is a worker-owned co-operative farm. They grow 2+ acres of organic vegetables, grass-finished sheep, pastured pork, and fruit and nut trees. She grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska, but has only been farming since 20...
03/13/19 - Will The 15% Budget Cuts The President's Requesting Affect Your Family Farm?
March 14, 2019 17:21 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBAmerican Family Farmer and Host Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com talks about the news of President Trump's new budget. He's asked all departments of the Government to cut back by 15%. How will this trickle down to the American Family Farmer? Next, he welcomes Francis Chester, who, with his family owns and operates Cestari Sheep & Wool Company. www.cestarisheep.com They have a farm in Virginia, where they raise sheep for wool that they use in their yarn. They also source wool from reputable...
03/06/19 - Have you Considered Orange Corn?
March 07, 2019 18:31 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBAmerican Family Farmer and Host Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about Orange Corn and why you may want to consider growing it. Next, National Family Farm Coalition member Dena Huff www.nffc.net joins Doug to discuss a number of issues that are being addressed by the agency today. Dena represents the Northern Plains Resource Council. She raises sheep, cattle, alfalfa, corn, and edible dry beans, among other crops, on her farm in Glendive, Montana since 1979. NFFC is work...
02/27/19 - Know Your Rights to Clean Water
February 28, 2019 02:22 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBHost and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news that there may be hope on the horizon for Dairy Farmers in the third or fourth quarter. Predictions are that prices could rise by then. Next, Doug welcomes Will Hendrick, Staff Attorney & Manager, North Carolina Pure Farms, Pure Waters Campaign www.waterkeeper.org and Soren Rundquist, Director of Spatial Analysis for Environmental Working Group. www.ewg.org Waterkeeper Alliance strengthens and grows a global n...
02/20/19 - New Dating App for Cows?
February 21, 2019 23:04 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBHost and American Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about the good and the bad in the future of farming. Also news about why farmers and ranchers are becoming more dependent on Government assistance. Then, the biggest news of the week; a dating service for cows https://www.sellmylivestock.co.uk/ . Next, we meet Gene Baur, President of Farm Sanctuary. www.farmsanctuary.org Farm Sanctuary was founded to combat the abuses of factory farming and encourage a new awareness...
02/13/19 - New Help is Available For Young Farmers
February 18, 2019 17:46 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBHost and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan, www.eastleighfarm.com begins with a look at how Rural American hospitals and schools are closing and so far there has been no real reaction from the Federal Government. Next, Doug introduces Holly Rippon-Butler, who is Land Access Program Director for the National Young Farmers Coalition. www.youngfarmers.org Holly grew up on her family’s multi-generation dairy and beef farm in Upstate New York, where she continues to farm with her parents. She h...
02/06/19 - Becoming A Successful Ranch, by Doing Things the Old-Fashioned Way
February 11, 2019 20:56 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBHost and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about the State of The Union Address and references to farmers and ranchers. Next, we meet Tony Weber, who, along with his wife Michelle, own and operate a small, successful farm, Weber Ranch. www.weberranchllc.com They have no secrets, you can visit them anytime. They let animals live like animals. “Pigs need to express their pigness.” Cows and sheep eat grass, chickens thrive on pasture, and pigs desperately...
01/30/19 - Women In Agriculture, Springing Up In Record Numbers
January 30, 2019 23:04 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBHost and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan, www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about bad weather warnings and reminders about checking the snow-load frequently on your animal shelters. Also, a reminder to check animal food sources with regularity. Next, we meet Lisa Kivirist, author of: "Soil Sisters: A Toolkit For Women Farmers." https://www.amazon.com/Soil-Sisters-Toolkit-Women-Farmers/dp/0865718059 Women in agriculture are sprouting up in record numbers, but they face a host of disti...
01/23/19 - The President Recently Promised to Increase Annual Farm Net Income by $4-Billion
January 24, 2019 17:44 - 36 minutes - 32.9 MBHost and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com reports news that President Trump recently claimed that he will increase the annual farm net income by $4,000,000,000. Doug wonders how he might do that. Next, Doug welcomes Ken Iverson, who runs the Wooden Shoe family farm in Woodburn, OR. www.woodenshoe.com The farm began in 1950 and by 2001 changed the name to Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm. They have greatly expanded their operation to include taking bulb orders, cut flowers, pott...
01/16/19 - Who's Getting A Portion of The $60-Million Aid, Included In The New Farm Bill?
January 16, 2019 18:28 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBHost and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com has news about the 120 Specialty Crop Organizations benefiting from the new Farm Bill. There's $60-million dollars available, and none of it is going to benefit the Dairy Farmer. Next, Doug welcomes Evan Kruse, a fourth-generation farmer at Kruse Farms www.krusefarms.com from Roseburg, OR. They grow several types of fruits and operate a huge Farmer's Market. Then, Doug opines about how the Government Shutdown is beginning to ...
01/09/19 - Learn All About Hemp, As A Cash Crop
January 10, 2019 19:03 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBHost and Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com has news about how the New Tax Laws will affect The Family Farm. Next, we meet Bruce Perlowin, CEO of Hemp, Inc. www.hempinc.com Bruce has always been an entrepreneur. His passion for business started at the young age of seven when he began shining shoes door-to-door. He created an empire. Called, “The Company”, his operation had a business plan, investors, and employees, their product just happened to be illegal, Marijuana. As Chief E...
01/02/19 - Dogs Help Handicapped Farmers
January 03, 2019 22:16 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBHost and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about the second round of trade payments, and milk prices are going higher. Next, Doug welcomes Jackie Allenbrand who started P.H.A.R.M. Dog USA, Pets Helping Agriculture in Rural Missouri www.pharmdog.org . They train dogs, primarily labs or lab mixes, to do a variety of helpful tasks such as retrieving or picking up dropped tools, opening a latch gate system, carrying buckets, as well as standing and bracing...
12/26/18 - What is Farm To Fork?
January 01, 2019 21:27 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBHost and Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com has more news about the new Farm Bill and why Family Farmers are upset about it. Next Doug welcomes former turkey farmer and broadcaster Darrell Anderson. Darrell hosts a weekly radio feature called "Farm to Fork." www.northshoreproductions.com The feature deals with a wide range of topics affecting the American Family Farmer. Finally, Doug opines with his view of what 2019 may hold for the farming community.
12/13/18 - Meet Country Artist and Family Farmer, Ben Rue
December 13, 2018 18:51 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBHost and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news and opinion about how the American Family Farmer is getting screwed by the brand new Farm Bill. Next, meet Country Singer and Family Farmer Ben Rue http://www.benruemusic.com/ Ben came to Nashville by way of small-town in Oregon, where he grew up the youngest of three brothers on his family’s 2000-acre grass seed farm. Driving a combine since he was 11, Rue wasn’t one to shy from the hard work of the farm, ...
12/05/18 - Suicide Prevention For Family Farmers
December 05, 2018 14:14 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBHost Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarms.com has news about how the Family Farm is in trouble. Next, Doug welcomes Darla Tyler-McSherry who started "Ask In Earnest" www.askinernest.org after her father died of an apparent suicide. "I believe that my dad was born to be a farmer. He spent his entire life working the land, caring for the animals, providing for his family, and providing food for countless people over the course of his lifetime. Like all other farmers, he experienced numerous chall...
11/28/18 - People Are Moving Closer To Their Sources of Food
December 03, 2018 21:07 - 37 minutes - 34 MBFirst, Host/Farmer Doug Stephan talks about his personal farm, Eastleigh Farm http://www.eastleighfarm.com . Next, the news from The White House, that President Trump wants more aide for needy farmers. Doug wonders who will decide who the "needy" farms are. Doug Welcomes Steve Nygren from Serenbe http://www.serenbe.com . Serenbe’s is an "AGRI-HOOD," consisting of a community of hamlets that have complementary commercial centers focused on the elements of a well-lived life: arts for inspiratio...
11/21/18 - Meet a Woman Who Sang and Danced Around Her Beef Cattle, But Never Took Them to Slaughter
November 29, 2018 22:56 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBHost and Family Farmer Doug Stephan wwww.eastleighfarm.com reports news that the average Thanksgiving dinner costs about $21-Dollars, but the Family Farmer only receives about $9-dollars of that. There's also news about how Family Farmers can make money with the NFU's Carbon Credit Program. Next, we meet Renee King-Sonnen, the Rowdy Girl of Rowdy Girl Sanctuary www.rowdygirlsanctuary.org. It all started with a little 2-month-old baby calf that her husband wanted her to care for, hoping that s...
11/14/18 - Robots May Soon be Harvesting Your Crops
November 14, 2018 20:44 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBHost and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com offers news about how Family Farmers are reacting to the Midterm Election and how they are investigating alternative markets for their products. Next, Doug welcomes Paul Bissett, Chief Operating Officer of Harvest Croo Robotics www.harvestcroo.com . Paul is a Wall Street bond trader, PhD in Computational Science, Naval Oceanographer, who says: "This year a half-million dollars of crop was left on the ground at one farm because...
11/07/18 - How The Midterm Election Will Affect The Family Farm
November 08, 2018 21:43 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBHost/American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com takes a look ahead at the winter's weather forecast and the effect it will have on next year's crops. Also, a look back at the mid-term election and it's effects for the American Family Farmer. Next, Doug welcomes Lauren Palmer, owner and chief farmer at Bloombury Organic Farm. http://www.bloomsburyfarms.com/ Lauren, who holds a bachelor’s in social work and a master’s in management, couples her background in social work with a li...
11/01/18 - Learn How to Charge The Prices You Want For Your Farm's Yield
November 01, 2018 19:04 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBHost/Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com has news about the FDA's recommendations for the labeling of meat. Next, Doug welcomes Michael Olsen, agriculture consultant and author for the book, "MetroFarm, The Guide to Growing for Profit In or Near the City." https://metrofarm.com/ Michael has been consulting for specialty agriculture projects –big and small – around the world for over three decades. His book provides instruction on how to charge the prices you for your produce and ...
10/24/18 - Which Fast Food Restaurants Use Meat Containing Growth Hormones?
October 25, 2018 19:13 - 33 minutes - 31 MBHost/Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com has news about growing Hemp and Hemp Farming. Next, Doug welcomes Attila Agoston, who with his wife and young children operate Mountain View Farm, in Neersville, VA. http://mvf-organics.com/index.html . Mountain View Farm is located a few miles from the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers. They lease their farmland from the Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship, a 900 acre nature preserve. They grow USDA Certified Or...
10/17/18 - Drug Addiction, Rising on the Farm
October 17, 2018 19:11 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBHost/Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com offers news about how the wet weather and the new trade deal are related. Then, news about how drug addiction is increasing on Family Farms. Next, Doug welcomes Baker/Family Farmer, Shana Amsterdam. https://www.facebook.com/pg/talkingbreads/about/?ref=page_internal She and her husband Joe are the Owners/Bakers at Talking Breads Bakery, in Shermansdale, Pennsylvania. They are dedicated to providing a wide variety of breads using only th...
10/10/18 - New Opportunities For American Farmers in England, Scotland and Ireland
October 10, 2018 15:50 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBHost Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com has good news for American Family Farmers about trade opportunities in England, Scotland and Ireland, due to The President's new trade deals. Next, Doug welcomes Lucille Benoit https://keepthecows.com/. Few have had the milk stool in the barn that she's been privileged to have for more than 30 years. She has known good cows, bad ones, clean ones and messy ones, the ones who are the best and brightest and the ones who have died from incurable diseases. I...
10/3/18 - Good News For Family Farmers From New Tariffs
October 03, 2018 16:01 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBHost Doug Stephan https://eastleighfarm.wixsite.com/eastleighfarm has good news for Family Farmers coming from The White House. Next, Doug welcomes Gerit Quealy, https://www.botanicalshakespeare.com/ author/editor of Botanical Shakespeare from HarperDesign /HarperCollins. As a journalist, she has covered everything from lipstick to Shakespeare. The book is a one-of-a-kind color compendium of the ALL the named plants that appear in the entire canon attributed to William Shakespeare, accompani...
9/26/18 - Can You Answer The Question: What Is Real Meat?
September 26, 2018 21:55 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBHost/Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com has news about the Tester-Hagen Amendment http://farmandranchfreedom.org/analysis-of-the-tester-hagan-amendment/ and what it takes to qualify for assistance. Next, Doug welcomes Jennifer Fahy, Communications Director for Farm Aid https://www.farmaid.org/ . Jennifer has been with Farm Aid since 2002. She loves to spread the word about good food from family farms and the important work of Farm Aid. According to Jennifer, the best part of...
9/19/18 - Why Does One Family Now Control 80% of USA Milk Production?
September 19, 2018 19:04 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBHost Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com goes over agri-news and finds that one family controls 80% of the milk production today. Next, Doug welcomes Nony Dutton, who oversees the operations of FRESHFARM's 15 farmers markets that serve over 150 local farmers and producers. http://freshfarm.org/index.html Nony is a strong advocate for local sourcing practices and that healthy, sustainable food should be available to everyone. FRESHFARM is a non-profit that promotes sustainable agriculture a...