Farm Report
109 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThe Farm and Reefer Report Podcast is an introspective look at the technical practices and community aspects of Regenerative Farming as it applies to Fresh Vegetables and Craft Cannabis. Coming to you directly from the Emerald Triangle of Mendocino County in California, our host Casey O'Neil, directs you through the how, but most importantly the why, of Commercial Cannabis and Produce Production
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Episodes
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 45- Say the Hard and Important Things to Yourself and Out Loud
June 20, 2019 01:27 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBListen to Casey O'Neill talk about the reality and the struggle of the traditional farmer in the cannabis market place, the reality of farming and the creation of food partnerships...Oh and cannabis policy.
Canopy Edition: Ep.14- Growing into Cannabis and I am Thankful.
June 09, 2019 19:58 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MBListen to Dan Turbyfill talk about his experience of he and his fiancé transforming their life at Arizona State University into a life in the Emerald Triangle after decades of working in the public sector. This is a real heartfelt, feel-good interview full of personal struggles and triumph. It was a real pleasure to sit with Dan of Truby & Co.
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 44 – Knowing the Process: Dive In and get Deeper.
June 05, 2019 13:11 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBWe've got a new episode of the Farm & #Reefer Report Ep. 44-Knowing the Process: Dive In and get Deeper, with Casey O'Neill! Don't forget, you can listen right here on Facebook with our Podcast Tab...or, as always, you can download us on iTunes, Google #Music, and SoundCloud. Thank you for your support. #GreatSuccess. Amber O'Neill Meeka Ferretta Joey Vandermei C3Innovate Web Design KPFN "The Puffin" 105.1 FM KLLG 97.9 Willits Hometown Radio
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 43 – An Inch of Rain in May is Worth More Than Ten in December
May 22, 2019 13:34 - 56 minutes - 25.7 MBDiversified Farming, Environmental Care and Local Cannabis Policy
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 42 – Boom, Boom, Jam, Jam, GO TIME! From Winter to August already!
May 08, 2019 02:00 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBWe've got a new episode of the Farm & #Reefer Report Ep. 42 Boom, Boom, Jam, Jam Go Time: From Winter to August Already!–with Casey O'Neill! Don't forget, you can listen right here on Facebook with our Podcast Tab...or, as always, you can download us on iTunes, Google #Music, and SoundCloud. Thank you for your support. #GreatSuccess. Amber O'Neill Meeka Ferretta Joey Vandermei C3Innovate Web Design KPFN "The Puffin" 105.1 FM KLLG 97.9 Willits Hometown Radio
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 41- Prep and Plant- Busy Bees on the Farm
April 23, 2019 19:01 - 49 minutes - 22.5 MBWe've got a new episode of the Farm & #Reefer Report-EP. 41 Prep and Plan, with Casey O'Neill! Don't forget, you can listen right here on Facebook with our Podcast Tab...or, as always, you can download us on iTunes, Google #Music, and SoundCloud. Thank you for your support. #GreatSuccess. Amber O'Neill Meeka Ferretta Joey Vandermei C3Innovate Web Design KPFN "The Puffin" 105.1 FM KLLG 97.9 Willits Hometown Radio
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 40 – I work, I strive and I try: Small Farms and Local Combining Districts.
April 08, 2019 02:04 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MBWe've got a new episode of the Farm & #Reefer Report –I work, I strive and I try: Small Farms and Local Combining Districts, with Casey O'Neill! Don't forget, you can listen right here on Facebook with our Podcast Tab...or, as always, you can download us on iTunes, Google #Music, and SoundCloud. Thank you for your support. #GreatSuccess. Amber O'Neill Meeka Ferretta Joey Vandermei C3Innovate Web Design KPFN "The Puffin" 105.1 FM KLLG 97.9 Willits Hometown Radio
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 39 – Striving for Balance, Farming Practices and Congressional Policy
March 25, 2019 02:10 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBListen to Casey explore his own practice of balance, the current farm practices that are working and policy work.
Canopy Edition: Ep.13- Growing Up Cannabis and I am The Farmer's Wife and I am The Farmer
March 15, 2019 20:16 - 1 hour - 101 MBListen Heather and Steve from Tokin Terps Farms in Mendocino County share how they navigate the compliance process and how their roles have evolved over the course of the process. We can all learn a thing or two from this couple that has been married 20 years on how to trust and set goals during this transition into the regulated market place.
Canopy Edition: Ep. 12 Paths Crossing: Casey and Meeka talk Cannabis and Mental Health
March 13, 2019 03:50 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBBalance and timing is everything. Current cannabis policy in Mendocino County, Taxes, Transferability, Enforcement, and Mental Health.
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 38 – Just Barely Made It: Food Rituals and Cannabis Permits
March 10, 2019 23:25 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBEnjoy Casey O'Neill talk food rituals, cannabis permits, and cannabis policy.
Canopy Edition: Ep.11- Growing Up Cannabis and I am a Fisherman: Ted Blair
March 03, 2019 18:26 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MBGood Morning. This is the second of “The 5-gallon bucket project.” This project includes volunteer interviews with two simple mission: Create Understanding and Conversations. I am passionate about three things: Mental Health, Cannabis Regulation and Policies that promote the community wellbeing. I am grateful to Casey O’Neill for teaching me how to advocate, interview and to be brave enough to speak out. I hope you enjoy our candid conversations.
Farm and Reefer Report Ep. 37- Sledding into Spring Time Farming
February 24, 2019 15:53 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBListen to your host Casey O'Neill talk contrary farming, cannabis policy, hemp and the duality of man all with enthusiasm and passion.
Canopy Edition: Ep 10- Growing Up Cannabis and I am a Civic Leader: Chris Anderson
February 16, 2019 18:22 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBAnother Happy Snow Day here in Mendocino. This is the first of “The 5-gallon bucket project.” This project will include volunteer interviews with two simple mission: Create Understanding and Conversations. I am passionate about three things: Mental Health, Cannabis Regulation, and Policies that promote the community wellbeing. I am grateful to Casey O’Neill for teaching me how to advocate, interview and to be brave enough to speak out. I hope you enjoy our candid conversations.
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 36- Happy Farmer Happy Family
February 10, 2019 14:57 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBTake a winter day to plan, think and create change. Listen to Casey O'Neill talk about implementing upgrades, discovering core values and of course a little cannabis policy.
Canopy Session Ep.9- Growing up Cannabis
February 04, 2019 17:06 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBListen to a Mendo Momma and a Humboldt Honey talk life, love, culture and mental health.
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 35 - Being a Policy Wonk and Advocate
January 28, 2019 14:29 - 44 minutes - 60.4 MBMeasurable Success in the process of normalization and the tools we need to ride the wave of change.
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 34-So You Think That This Is Still Going To Work?
January 11, 2019 13:42 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBCasey O'Neill gives us the first show of 2019 with farming plans, local cannabis ordinances and pure heart for farming and community in rural Mendocino county.
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 33- The Lens of Reverence: How to make lemonade out of lemons
December 30, 2018 03:50 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBCasey O'Neill end the year with the ceremony, the ritual and the reverence needed to move into 2019.
Canopy Session Ep. 8- Food for Thought-Kernels of Insight.
December 06, 2018 04:43 - 1 hour - 28 MBCasey O'Neill and Meeka Ferretta sit down to discuss issues related to the cannabis community, local politics and how we are facing the changes.
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 32- My Favorite Things.
November 30, 2018 01:56 - 44 minutes - 20.2 MBListen to Casey O’Neill discuss; Books, Cooperatives, Strategic Planning and Local Policy.
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 31- Soap Box to Policy Wonk
November 20, 2018 00:09 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBNo rain Yet! Farming into winter! State and County Deadlines and Mendocino Board of Supervisors meeting Nov- 16-2018 recap.
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 30-Farming: Cover Crops, Firewood, Cannabis and Creativity
October 22, 2018 20:36 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBCasey sits down and talks about the farm day and aspects of cannabis and creativity. Most farmers in the country pay for the privilege of farming with an off-farm job! What a fundamental flaw, when we are up before light and out past dark!
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 29- Shaking Off The Era of Prohibition
October 10, 2018 03:08 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBAs we strive for balance there will be the compromise that is inherent in life. It sometimes seems easiar to be a hardline ideologist! Figure out what you believe in and go out and fight for it. Farming provides a connection to humans and food that is a balance between seasons and effort.
Canopy Session Ep. 7 Mind, Body and Cannabis:
September 23, 2018 00:04 - 52 minutes - 24 MBWe are a tough strong community and we are learning to adapt! As government grinds on in our names we are finding our language and voice to participate to express our values. Stay tuned till the end for a special anniversary audio cameo!
Farm & Reefer Report Episode 28: The Labor of love that is farming
September 20, 2018 18:52 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBFarmer's dreams and plans are all ways changing. Conversations about the dominant crop of cannabis and culture. Note: Please stay with us as I learn to edit this show, Meeka.
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 27: Cannabis Normalization
September 15, 2018 20:43 - 50 minutes - 22.9 MBCannabis Normalization is going to take a long time! Be happy about buying from small farms and supporting community. Nothing I love more than buying from farmers markets
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 26 - A New Normal: Fire Awareness, Responsibilities, and Prevention
August 15, 2018 20:27 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBCasey sits down and talks about making 10,000 ponds a reality, state policy, local policy, a roadmap to a farmer co-op, and much more. Great Success!
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 25 - Baseline of Stability: Local Economic Transactions
August 03, 2018 02:13 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBCasey sits down and talks about public policy, state policy, engaging the cannabis regulatory process, local food system, improving as a farmer, Good Farm Fund Fundraiser, philosophy, and much more. Great Success!
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 24 - Transitioning Cannabis Farmer: The Emotional Rollercoaster
July 27, 2018 18:09 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBCasey sits down and talks about local food production, the board of supervisors meeting, Cannabis Cooperative Association, the cannabis regulatory process, and much more. Great Success!
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 23 - Policy vs Politics: Following The Money
July 25, 2018 20:25 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBCasey sits down and talks state legislature, county permitting processes, overlay zones for commercial cultivation, working groups, Mendo Lake Food Hub, and much more. Great Success!
Canopy Session Ep. 6 - Adverserial Stances: Being Judgement Free
July 03, 2018 05:43 - 44 minutes - 41 MBCasey O'Neill and Meeka Ferretta sit down to discuss the issues of assessing biases and judgement, how the local cannabis farmer moves forward, and learning to be judgement free with adversaries.
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 22 - Cannabis: A Journey Towards Normalization
June 22, 2018 01:48 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBCasey sits down and takes a deep look at farming philosophy, rural economies, local cannabis policy, state cannabis policy, and much more. Great Success!
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 21 - The Social Contract Of Food
May 24, 2018 06:56 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBCasey sits down and takes a deep look at farming philosophy, being a better farmer for community and land, engaging in the process, local cannabis policy, and much more. Great Success!
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 20 - Pairing Efficiency With Heart Truth
May 08, 2018 06:03 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBCasey sits down and talks about the slippery slope of efficiency, philosophy, Cal Growers Policy Call, local cannabis regulation, engaging in participation, small farm survival, small business, and much more. Great Success!
Canopy Session Ep. 5 - That's Bullsh*t
May 03, 2018 18:56 - 59 minutes - 54 MB-WARNING: This Episode Contains Explicit Language- Casey O'Neill and Meeka Ferretta sit down to have a philosophical yet practical discussion about how to carry our values, philosophies, and ethos from the past... into the present regulated cannabis culture.
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 19 - The Little Things Indeed
April 22, 2018 06:46 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBCasey sits down and talks about Cannabis Policy, local and state regulation, philosophical questions regarding methodolgies of small farm survival vs industrial processes, and much more. Great Success!
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 18 - Heading to Sacramento
April 06, 2018 07:13 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBCasey sits down and talks about Cannabis Policy, Upcoming Cannabis Infor and Resource Events, Cal Growers Board Meeting, Assembly Bill 3157, the Excise and Cultivation Tax Reduction Bill, and much more. Great Success!
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 17 - Shoot For The Moon
March 29, 2018 06:24 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBCasey sits down and talks about cannabis permitting, local cannabis public policy, Mendocino County cannabis regulation, local water policy, farming, and much more. Great Success!
Canopy Session Ep. 4 - Values, Philosophies, and Ethos
March 16, 2018 07:31 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBCasey O'Neill and Meeka Ferretta sit down to have a philosophical yet practical discussion about how to carry our values, philosophies, and ethos from the past... into the present regulated cannabis culture.
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 16 - Prayin' For Rain
March 09, 2018 07:03 - 56 minutes - 51.2 MBCasey sits down and talks about tools of communication, robust cannabis dialogue, engaging government, the cannabis homestead ethos, the paradigm shift for cannabis, Cal Growers lawsuit against the State, and much more. Great Success!
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 15 - Weed Country: The Land of Cannabis
February 23, 2018 07:52 - 56 minutes - 52 MBCasey sits down and talks about cannabis policy, local policy, micro-business licensing, zoning, barriers to business entry, marketing/peripherals of CannaBusiness, and much more. Great Success!
Reefer Report Ep 14 - False Spring, Cannabis, and Veggies
February 09, 2018 20:03 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBJoin Casey O'Neill as he discusses opportunities for the cannabis vendor, local/state cannabis policy, the farming cycle, barriers to entry for small farms, Speed Dating with Distributors Event, and much more.
Reefer Report Ep 13 - Participating In The System
February 02, 2018 21:02 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBJoin Casey O'Neill as he continues to discuss the Cannabis regulation process, local Cannabis policy, local policy, state license, planning commission, and much more.
Reefer Report Ep. 12 - California Legalizes Cannabis
January 12, 2018 18:37 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MBJoin Casey O'Neill as he continues to discuss the Cannabis regulation process, local Cannabis policy, the Cannabis industry, legalized Cannabis in California, and much more.
Reefer Report Ep. 11 - Cannabis Transition
December 28, 2017 19:28 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBJoin Casey O'Neill as he continues to discuss cannabis regulation process, local policy process, the cannabis industry, values of 21st century agriculture, and much more.
Reefer Report Ep. 10 - Taking Care Of Ourselves
December 14, 2017 19:24 - 50 minutes - 46 MBJoin Casey O'Neill as he talks continues to discuss cannabis policy, local policy process, cannabis industry, taking care of ourselves, and much more.
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 9: State Cannabis Cultivation Requirements
December 01, 2017 18:04 - 56 minutes - 52 MBJoin Casey as he talks about the new State Required Regulatory Process for California Cannabis Cultivators.
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 8: Cannabis Cultivation
November 19, 2017 04:57 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBJoin Casey as he talks about cash crops, small farms, market access, public policies, cannabis community/culture, educating policy makers, cannabis cultivation ordinance, state cultivation licensing, the Mendocino County Growers Alliance, and much more!
Farm & Reefer Report Ep. 7 - Cannabis: The Golden Goose
November 03, 2017 15:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBCasey sits down and talks about rapidly changing cannabis policy, cannabis normalization, licensing, permitting, cannabis working groups, county and state taxes, track and trace, and much more. Great Success!