The Thriving Farmer Podcast
289 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 283 ratingsIf you’re looking to build a profitable farm that works, The Thriving Farmer Podcast is for you. Learn the latest tricks and strategies from successful farmers, strategize with in-depth interviews with leaders in the industry, and connect with stories of farmers just like you. With over 15 years of farming background, your host Michael Kilpatrick has the experience and authority to bring you practical advice, ask the hard questions, tease out the gold nuggets, and help share what it’s really like to build a truly profitable, sustainable farm. In the interviews, we focus on building farms that last, setting up your systems, knowing your customers, building your team, and treading that ever-challenging work/family/life balance.
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137. Rachel Armstrong on Building Legal Resilience for Your Farm
July 20, 2021 14:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBDoes your farm have the right legal structures in place to protect your livelihood and to keep your farm thriving? We’re joined on the show today by Rachel Armstrong, Founder and Executive Director of Farm Commons located in Duluth, Minnesota. Farm Commons’ mission is to empower agricultural communities to resolve their own legal vulnerabilities, within an ecosystem of support. A single legal vulnerability can make or break a farm. But farmers, ranchers, and agriculture communities alrea...
136. Nick Carter on Bringing the Farmers Market to Shoppers & Vendors
July 13, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBHave you considered taking your thriving farm into cyberspace? Today we’re joined by Nick Carter of Market Wagon in Indianapolis, Indiana. Market Wagon is a start-up team carrying out this mission using cutting-edge shopping and supply chain technology, proprietary fulfillment processes, and innovative logistics approaches. Their mission is to enable local food producers to compete successfully in local and regional markets. Currently they operate over a dozen hubs serving ten states and ...
135. Maggie Cheney on Food Equity and Cultivating an Inclusive Community
July 06, 2021 14:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBHave you ever considered farming for a target audience that isn’t “everyone who eats”? Today we’re joined by Maggie Cheney, co-founder of Rock Steady Farm in Millerton, New York. Maggie and her partner, D, both hoped the Millerton farm could increase food equity in the food system and create safer spaces for LGBTQIA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual/ally queer) and BIPOC (black, indigenous and people of color) farmers to thrive. Almost six years...
134. Lisa and Zoe on Connecting Small Farmers to Communities in Fiji
June 29, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBDo you hold both farming and humanity dear to your heart? Today we’re taking a bit of a different direction with the show. We’re joined by The Paisley Twins, Lisa and Zoe. Lisa and Zoe are the founders of Aggie Global, a platform that connects small farms to big markets to boost farmer income and address poverty in developing countries. Growing up in the outskirts of Sydney, Zoe and Lisa were exposed to country and urban living, which sparked their passion for the outdoors and food. In 201...
133. Elliot Seldner on Diversification, Community, and Business Pivots
June 22, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBToday on the Thriving Farmer Podcast we’re pleased to host Elliot Seldner of Fair Share Farm. Located in the Piedmont of North Carolina, Fair Share Farm operates on five acres producing USDA GAP Certified greens, roots, garnish, and other specialty items. They host a traditional farm, a restaurant, an online store as well as a farmers market and deal in a wide variety of innovative, exceptional produce.They also grow microgreens, salad greens, and specialty produce for chefs in their commun...
132. Evan Folds on Life Force, Growing Soil, and the Power of Regenerative Agriculture
June 15, 2021 14:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBHave you given consideration to the foundations of your farm, and your diet? Today on the Thriving Farmer Podcast we’re proud to host Evan Folds, aka “The Soil Doctor” of Be Agriculture located in Wilmington, North Carolina. Evan got his start in agriculture by starting a retail garden center called Progressive Gardens in 2002 that specialized in hydroponic and beyond organic gardening techniques, including composting, aquaponics, urban farming, compost tea, organic lawn care, and so much...
131. Sunshine Vortigern on Building and Growing Their Farm Through Customizable CSA
June 08, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBHave you and your spouse ever considered dropping everything to build a farm together from the ground up? Today we’re happy to have Sunshine Vortigern of Round Right Farm on the show. Operating out of Cranesville, West Virginia, Round Right Farm is owned and operated by Sunshine and her husband, Steve. When they first bought the farm, it had no buildings or any other kind of infrastructure. Now a full and thriving farm, Sunshine and Steve are proud to be a part of the local food movement ...
130. Jan Van Der Heide on Seed Breeding for Growing Success
June 01, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBHow much do you really know about the vast universe of vegetable breeding? Today we’re joined by a long-time acquaintance of mine, Jan van der Heide of Bejo Seeds, located in Oceano, California. Bejo is a leading company in breeding, production, and sales of vegetable seeds. With operations in more than thirty countries, Bejo is an internationally oriented family business. Their 1,900 employees are dedicated to developing the best vegetable varieties for the present and the future. They p...
129. Michael Kilpatrick - So You Want to be a Farmer?
May 25, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBAre you newly interested in pursuing an agricultural profession? Do you have countless questions for which you could really use some answers? Today I’ll be taking a break from the traditional interview style podcast to answer a few questions I received from someone who’s interested in getting into the farming life. I take a comprehensive dive into the fundamentals of what it takes (as well as what you’ll have to put up with) to have a thriving career in agriculture. If you’ve found that ag...
128.Lyndsay Biehl on Horticulture, Flowers, and Community
May 18, 2021 14:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBDo you love flowers? Do you love farming? If so, have you considered starting a flower farm? Today we’re joined by Lyndsay Biehl of Wildroot Flower Co, located in Marietta, Ohio. Not long after achieving her degree in horticulture, Lyndsay realized the aspect of horticulture that held her passion was gardening and growing. In 2016, she decided to put her passion before her fears by planting her first seeds and starting a flower farm. Wildroot Flower Co grows specialty cut flowers, using su...
127. Lindsey Lusher Shute on Growing Online Sales in a Digital World Using the Co-op Model
May 11, 2021 14:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBHow is the farming world adapting to, utilizing, and merging with the digital world? We’re joined today by CEO and founder of the Farm Generations Cooperative and Co-founder of the National Young Farmers Coalition, Lindsey Lusher Shute. Lindsey is a fellow farm podcaster as well, hosting the Young Farmers Podcast! She is also the founder of the GrownBy app, a farmer-designed, farmer-owned app created for selling farm products directly to consumers. An Ohio native, Lindsey first developed ...
126. Woody DeLauder on Small Scale Farming for Big Impact and Profitability
May 04, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBHave you considered the notion that having a ton of land is not imperative to thrive? We’re joined today by Woody DeLauder of Rootbound Farms LLC, a small suburban farm located in Southern Maryland. Rootbound grows in-season produce using no-till growing methods. They grow fresh foods and make soap, kimchi, and other handmade goods for the local Maryland community. Tune in to learn all about what it takes to be a small, yet thriving farm! You’ll hear: What Woody’s Youtube channel...
125. Erik Lomen on Innovating Mushroom Cultivation
April 27, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBHave you ever considered a fun alternative to traditional farming? Fungi, that is! Joining us today on the Thriving Farmer Podcast is the founder of Maine Cap N’ Stem, Erik Lomen. Maine Cap N’ Stem started in 2014, cultivating a variety of gourmet mushrooms from spore to store below the streets of Portland Maine. Within a year, their fresh mushroom production expanded from less than 200 sq ft to a 3,000 sq ft facility in Westbrook, Maine. In 2016, Maine Cap N’ Stem decided to drop out of t...
124.Ed Rau on Sustainability, Research, and Greener Futures through New Cultivars
April 20, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBHave you ever considered adding Moringa or Hoodia plants to your farm’s production? Joining us today is Ed Rau, founding owner and President of Sustainable Bioresources. Sustainable Bioresources is a small business primarily engaged in research and development of new cultivars of plants for organic, sustainable cultivation as crops, educational purposes, and uses in new proprietary products including drugs, nutraceuticals, foods, and biopesticides. Their capabilities also include provision...
123. Kate and Grant on Pastured Animals, Vermicompost, and Pivoting to a Grocery Store Model
April 13, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBWhy is proper composting so important to a farm’s success, and how can you make sure you have the right compost for the best outcomes? Today we’re happy to host Grant and Kate Estrade of Laughing Buddha Nursery in Metairie, Louisiana. In 2003, Grant started Laughing Buddha Nursery out of a simple desire to be his own boss and run a retail shop that met a community need - the then fledgling but growing demand for organic gardening supplies. After Katrina struck the area in 2005, people w...
122. Jeff Moyer on No-Till Regenerative Organic
April 06, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBWhat are the responsibilities of being CEO of one of the largest institutions dedicated to organic farming? Joining us today is the CEO of Rodale, Jeff Moyer. Rodale Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to growing the organic movement through rigorous research, farmer training, and consumer education. Widely recognized as a founder of the modern organic movement, Rodale Institute has been a global leader in regenerative organic agriculture for over 70 years. Jeff has served the Ins...
121. Allyssa and Chase on Permaculture, Pigs, Poultry, and More!
March 30, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBWhen you have a dream of owning and operating a multipurpose farm, what can you do to make that dream a reality? Our guests had exactly that dream, and their determination and gusto will certainly be expansive for those with the same aspirations! Today we’re joined by Chase Renninger and Allyssa Ferguson of Woodland Valley Farms in Jackson, South Carolina. Chase opened Woodland Valley Farms in December 2016 with the goal of providing access to beyond organic foods, free of chemicals, and f...
120. Bonus Episode - Bob Rimol on the Current Volatility in the Greenhouse Industry
March 26, 2021 12:41 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBWhat challenges are you facing as a farmer during these turbulent times? On this bonus episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, we’re joined by Bob Rimol owner and founder of Rimol Greenhouse Systems in Hooksett, NH. His passion for gardening and agriculture led him to the University of Vermont where he graduated with a degree in Agricultural and Resource Economics. But Bob isn’t here today to talk about himself and his journey. His goal here is to shed some light on recent changes in supp...
119. Stan Bialecki on Profitable Farming in Colder Climates
March 23, 2021 14:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBWhat does it take to build a thriving farm in cold, harsh climates? Joining us today on the Thriving Farmer Podcast is Stan Bialecki of Bialecki Farms. Stan and his wife, Amy, are the owners and operators of Bialecki Farms. They’re located in the northeast mountains of Pennsylvania, which they’ve lovingly dubbed “Alaska, Pennsylvania.” Beginning the homestead with the intention to grow for their family, now with over 20 years of farming experience, they proudly grow fresh, local vegetable...
118. Emily Newman on Soil Health and Transitioning to Organic
March 16, 2021 14:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBAre you having trouble getting a grasp on the delicate science of soil health? If so, you’re certainly not alone and we’ve got your back! Today on the Thriving Farmer Podcast we’re joined by Emily Newman, Organic Soil Consultant at Rodale Institute. Emily helps farmers navigate organic compliance as they transition to certified organic. She holds a B.S. in Environmental Resource Management, focusing in Soil Science, from Pennsylvania State University and is currently pursuing an M.B.A. in...
117. Drew Sample on Building Relationships with Organic Sales Strategies
March 09, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBWonder what it’s like to go from corporate America to starting a farm business? Today we’re joined by Drew Sample of Capital City Greens, located in Columbus, Ohio. Drew started his urban farm in 2015 after determining that he “needed to get outside more” and finding that urban gardening was his best path forward. Drew focuses on soil-grown, chemical-free microgreens and 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef. Drew details his unique processes, his journey to spending more time in the grea...
116. Tim Petersen on Responsible Ranching from Beef to Bone Broth
March 02, 2021 15:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBHave you ever wondered about ranching versus farming? What are the structural differences, and what kinds of opportunities can those differences provide? On today’s episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast we’re joined by Tim Peterson of Arizona Grass Raised Beef. The cattle on the Arizona Grass Raised Beef ranch spend their lives foraging for naturally occurring grasses on free-range ranch land, while soaking up the Arizona sunshine and living their best life...the way nature intended. Thei...
Ep 115. Bonus Episode - Amy Crone on Using MarketLink to Accept SNAP at the Farmers Market
February 24, 2021 15:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBWhat is MarketLink and how can you use it to leverage your farm’s profitability and help your community at the same time? Joining us for this special bonus episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast is Amy Crone, Project Manager of MarketLink. MarketLink is a program of the National Association of Farmers Market Nutrition Program (NAFMNP). In partnership with the USDA and Novo Dia Group, MarketLink assists direct marketing farmers and farmers markets with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...
114. Jackson Holt on Profiting from Carrot Cultivation
February 23, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBHave you ever considered embarking on your dream farming journey solo? On today's episode, we’re joined by Jackson Holt, the owner/operator of Phoenix Farm, located in McLeansville, NC. He grows fruits, vegetables, and plant starts without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, and offers his products to the local community in North Carolina to be picked up on-farm. Amazingly, he runs the entire operation practically by himself, while still keeping up with premium farming standard...
113. Lisa Manning on Hosting RV Travelers on Your Farm with Harvest Hosts
February 16, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBMost of us know that farms can be very scenic, serene, and fun! Have you ever considered monetizing that atmosphere to recharge the batteries of travel-worn RVers? This week, Lisa Manning, head of member success, joins us to talk about what she and Harvest Hosts do for the community. Harvest Hosts’ goal is to change the way RVers adventure. They offer a truly unique way for RVers to meet other travelers, stay overnight in gorgeous settings, and create memories that can’t be made in a reta...
112. Lex & Beth on Turning a Homestead into a Thriving Farm Business
February 09, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBIs your personal farming hobby outgrowing your need for crops? Ever thought of monetizing the surplus? Our guests this week sure have, and they took it a couple steps further as they grew a full thriving farm! This week’s Thriving Farmer Podcast proudly features Lex and Beth Antoinc of Providence Hill Farm. Providence Hill Farm is a family run regenerative vegetable farm nestled in the heart of King Township between Nobleton and Schomberg, Ontario. Their unique regenerative methods focus ...
111. Kim Goodling on Profitable Shepherding
February 02, 2021 15:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBJoining us today is Kim Goodling, owner of Vermont Grand View Farm. Vermont Grand View focuses on low impact sustainable farming with attention to raising high quality Gotland sheep, which conform to Swedish standards, and producing heirloom wool products. They’re passionate about sharing their farm with others with wide-open arms to all guests to their rural community who wish to experience farm life. Tune in to find out all about farming with sheep and the surprising diversity within the f...
110. Ellen Rawley on Value Added Farm Finance
January 26, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBWhat is the Value Added Producer Grant, what can it do for your farm, and what does it take to be eligible for it? Joining us today is creative agriculture strategist Ellen Rawley. Ellen works with farms doing custom product development, product launches, trafficking and certifications, and much more. She works with local & artisan food products made in-house or by real-food co-packers as well as branded products for retail stores (brick and mortar & online). As some of you know, the Valu...
109. Howard Prussack on Four Decades of Profitable Farming
January 19, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBWhat’s the oldest thriving organic farm in Vermont and how have they grown throughout the years? Find out today from Howard Prussack of High Meadows Farm, located just a short drive from the center of Putney, Vermont. High Meadows Farm is a 65 Acre farm of rolling hills and fertile soils, surrounded by oak and maple woodlands. As Vermont’s oldest certified organic farm, High Meadows has been providing the community and greater New England with premium organic vegetables and potted plants ...
108. Matthew Hayes on Operating a Self-Sustaining, Lean Farm
January 12, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBWhat do you get when you combine solutions for both environmental and social issues? Organic farming, of course! Joining us today is Matthew Hayes of Zsamboki Biokert located in Zsámbok, Hungary. The mission at Zsamboki is to involve as many people as possible in the mysteries of organic farming. Matthew and the Zsamboki team pride themselves in growing quality goods with the least possible damage to the environment, keeping CO2 emissions low. They also focus on the diverse members of thei...
107. Iain Tolhurst on Stockfree Vegetable Production in the UK
January 05, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBWhat does it take to thrive as an organic, stockfree, community-interest farm? Quite a lot, but as our guest today shows, it’s a climbable mountain. Joining us today is Iain Tolhurst of Tolhurst Organic located in south Oxfordshire, UK. Tolhurst Organic, one of the longest running organic vegetable farms in England, supplies in-season organic vegetables and fruit delivered to local neighborhoods weekly, via a neighborhood rep scenario. Almost all vegetables are harvested the day of delive...
106. Daron Babcock on Regenerating Communities through Urban Farming
December 29, 2020 15:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBHow can farming heal communities? Daron Babcock, Executive Director of Bonton Farms, is our guest this week and we’ll talk about how he regenerates his community with the largest urban farm in the United States! Operating out of Bonton in Dallas, Texas, Bonton Farms is driven by the mission to restore lives, create jobs, and ignite hope in a once forgotten and neglected neighborhood with some of the most marginalized people. What started out as a garden in a small lot has grown into two f...
105. Michelle Patten on Farming Financials
December 22, 2020 15:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBAre you on top of the financial fitness of your farm? For today’s episode, we speak to Michelle Patten of Patten Bookkeeping and Consulting. Michelle Patten is a lover of agriculture and business. She combines her passions through Patten Bookkeeping & Consulting, which profited in the first year and has seen growth each year since. Michelle is a certified “ranch kid” with all the childhood memories of hard work and fun to go along with it. She raises farm-to-table grass fed beef at Fightin...
104. Ethan Norvell on Hydroponic Farming
December 15, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBWhat are hydroponics and how does a hydroponic farm thrive? Joining us today is Ethan Norvell, manager of Salad Days Produce located in Flora, Mississippi. Family owned and operated, Salad Days is a hydroponic farm that specializes in growing pesticide-free produce and is able to supply a wide variety of lettuce 365 days a year. Their specially designed re-circulating hydroponic methods save land, conserve water, eliminate agricultural runoff and chemical pesticides, and offer the benefits...
103. Sam McLemore on Turning a Hobby into a Bountiful Farm Business
December 08, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBHave you ever considered turning your vegetable growing hobby into a full-time career? Today we are joined by Sam McLemore of Bountiful Harvest Farms in Starkville, Mississippi. Bountiful Harvest Farms was started by Sam and his wife, Isabel, in the Spring of 2011. What started as a desire to grow vegetables for their family turned into a new career for Sam and an adventure to grow vegetables for the Starkville area. After working in the landscape business for a while, Sam decided that he ...
102. What I've Learned From 30 Different Speakers All About Mushrooms!
November 30, 2020 15:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBHave you ever considered the thought that mushrooms may have a bit more to offer than just unsightly, unsettling, unwanted growths on your farm? On this special episode, we’re discussing our upcoming Mushroom Summit. While you might think mushrooms are just weird fungus that have no place on your farm, well, I would passionately disagree! The mycological kingdom holds an integral place in our health, on our tables, and so much more. We have some amazing experts to share with the world, who...
101. Adam and Jordan on Thriving Mycologically
November 24, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBHave you ever considered taking a completely different kind of farming journey? Adam Cohen and Jordan Jent join us today from Texas Fungus, hailing from Fort Worth and supplying all of Northern Texas. Jordan started Texas Fungus in the Fall of 2016 and now grows the most premium mushrooms in the area and beyond. The original farm began in a one-car garage and has since relocated to Arlington, TX in a 2,000 sq.ft. facility after Jordan partnered with Adam in January 2019. The farm has been ...
100. Paul and Sandy Arnold on 30+ Years of Successful Organic Farming
November 17, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBHave you had experienced, competent, professional mentors throughout your farming journey? If not, it could make all the difference in how you run your farm! Joining me today on this special 100th episode for the Thriving Farmer Podcast, are two of my long time personal mentors, Paul and Sandy Arnold. They are the owners and founders of Pleasant Valley Farm. Pleasant Valley is a small, family run farm. For over 30 years they have provided their community with the freshest, highest quality ...
99. Luke Groce on Scaling Pasture-Based Livestock Eco-Harmoniously
November 10, 2020 15:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBWhat career path should you consider if you’re passionate about bringing high quality nutritious meals to your community’s tables and creating a quality-rich environment for animal livelihood? Joining us today on the Thriving Farmer Podcast is Luke Groce of Groce Family Farm. Luke started Groce Family Farm near Louisville, KY soon after he got married to Katherine in 2009. In their first four years of farming, they focussed on chemical free vegetables. They soon came to believe that their ...
98. Casey Ostwinch on Building Soil for Thriving Crops
November 03, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBHow do experienced farmers go about building the most healthy, fertile soil possible to yield the highest quality and quantity produce? Joining us on today’s podcast is Casey Ostwinch of Honey Tree Farm, a Certified Naturally Grown, four-season bio-intensive market garden located in Conover, North Carolina. Casey and his wife Tori use human scale techniques that allow them to focus on building healthy soil that will yield fresh, local, quality produce. Casey first started in landscaping ...
98. Casey Ostwinch on Quickly Building a Profitable Farm
November 03, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBHow do experienced farmers go about building the most healthy, fertile soil possible to yield the highest quality and quantity produce? Joining us on today’s podcast is Casey Ostwinch of Honey Tree Farm, a Certified Naturally Grown, four-season bio-intensive market garden located in Conover, North Carolina. Casey and his wife Tori use human scale techniques that allow them to focus on building healthy soil that will yield fresh, local, quality produce. Casey first started in landscaping ...
97. Marissa Paykos on Compassionate Animal Farming
October 27, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBCan you run an animal-based farm and simultaneously be passionate about animal welfare? Our guest today proves that those two things aren’t a direct conflict of interests. Marissa Paykos of Hardeeville, South Carolina joins us today to tell us all about her farming operation, Whippoorwill Farms. Whippoorwill is a small farm with plans on making a BIG impact! It’s a 40 acre raw plot of land turned into a family farm offering premium fresh butchered chicken, rabbit, and pork as well as fresh...
96. Allie Barker on Thriving in an Atypical Farming Climate
October 20, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBEver wondered what it’s like to run a farm in extreme climates? Hailing from Alaska, Allie Barker of Chugach Farm joins us for today’s episode. Chugach Farm’s mission is to support biological and soil health by nurturing plants and animals to provide an abundance of nutrient-dense food, empower the community to re-connect to local food systems, enable personal health and wellness through herbal medicine, food as medicine and energy-efficiency, adopt food storage methods that maintain year...
95. Sarah Conley on Mastering the Art of Garlic
October 13, 2020 14:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBLocated on just shy of 10 acres in Kaneville, Illinois, the Conley family has been an integral part of the community for generations. Sarah Conley, the owner and operator at Conley Farms Inc, is passionate about growing the best possible garlic products with integrity and hard work. She dedicated her farming journey to mastery of the single crop she deals in, and boy does it show! She is a retired police officer who currently works as a firefighter/EMT. Conley Farms Inc. sells prepared garl...
94. Rodger Wasson: A Conversation on All Things Farming
October 06, 2020 14:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBWhat do you get when you merge two of the most riveting and educational farming podcasts out there? Well, a riveting and educational duel podcast, of course! On today’s episode we’re switching gears a little bit. The Thriving Farmer Podcast and the Farm to Table Talk Podcast sit at the same table today to pick each other’s brains. Farm To Table Talk, hosted by Rodger Wasson, is a virtual table for conversations about ideas, insights, and journeys of chefs, farmers, policymakers, researcher...
93. Mike Dickson on Fit Farming
September 29, 2020 14:00 - 55 minutes - 99.6 MBHave you ever thought about dropping your current vocation and selling your possessions to start fresh and start a farm? That notion certainly crossed the mind of our guest today! Joining us today is Mike “The Fit Farmer” Dickson, former natural bodybuilder and personal trainer turned farmer/homesteader. Mike and his wife Lacie sold almost everything they owned, left their 2600 sq ft house in the city, and started a new life in a 700 sq ft YURT in the country. They (and their three childre...
92. Michael Kilpatrick on Winter Prosperity
September 22, 2020 14:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBIt’s Winter. You run a farm. How do you most efficiently extend your growing season? Winter farming has historically proposed many challenges. Oftentimes, Winter has meant it’s time to “hunker down and weather the storm” until more bountiful climates return. However, it doesn’t have to be a time to run, hide, and hope for the best. Many farmers have adopted practices that allow them to thrive year-round. You, too, can adopt a model for your farm that prolongs your season of prosperity, ever...
Ep 91. Simon and Neil on Distribution of Local Food to Increase Direct-to-Consumer Demand
September 15, 2020 14:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBWhere should farmers turn when they seek to nail down long-term economic stability? If you are worried about the long view of your farm during these uncertain times, have we got a show for you! Today, we’re joined by Simon Huntley and Neil Stauffer of Harvie. Simon is founder and CEO of Harvie and Neil manages Harvie Farms Pittsburgh. Harvie helps farmers connect to their local market and grow sales with a technology platform that makes it easy and convenient for consumers to buy from thei...
91. Simon and Neil on Distribution of Local Food to Increase Direct-to-Consumer Demand
September 15, 2020 14:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBWhere should farmers turn when they seek to nail down long-term economic stability? If you are worried about the long view of your farm during these uncertain times, have we got a show for you! Today, we’re joined by Simon Huntley and Neil Stauffer of Harvie. Simon is founder and CEO of Harvie and Neil manages Harvie Farms Pittsburgh. Harvie helps farmers connect to their local market and grow sales with a technology platform that makes it easy and convenient for consumers to buy from thei...
90. Jean Howard on Herbalism and Holistic Health
September 08, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBWho’s the most active, passionate, health-conscious farmer and herbalist in Virginia? Jean Howard, co-owner and operator of CA & J Farm, is among the most eclectically active individuals we’ve yet come across in the farming community, and she’s far removed from any signs of slowing down. Jean is an avid health enthusiast that even the most seasoned health expert could learn a thing or fifty from. Jean loves to share the immense knowledge she has gathered throughout her journey in hopes of...