Best Locavore Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 002: Sam Staebner of Whittier Farms 37:37

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Show Notes: Episode Title and Description: Nissa sits down to talk with Sam Staebner of Whittier Farms in Sutton. Introduction: Welcome to the Massachusetts Farm to Table Podcast where we showcase the passionate farmers, food producers, and chefs who are shaping the farm-to-table movement right here in Massachusetts.. Guest Information: Sam and her…

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4/18/24 - It's Strawberry Season!!! 16:57

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Jake Carter, Owner & CEO, Southern Belle Farm in McDonough, Georgia, just south of Atlanta. https://www.southernbellefarm.com Southern Belle Farm is an 8-generation family owned 330-acre working farm, open seasonally for fresh produce, berry picking, peach picking,…

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Episode 001: Joanie Walker of Walker Farm at Whortleberry Hill 27:48

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Show Notes: Episode Title and Description: Nissa sits down to talk with Joanie Walker of Walker Farm at Whortleberry Hill in New Braintree. Joanie is a treasure trove of resources for farmers and individuals. Introduction: Welcome to the Massachusetts Farm to Table Podcast where we showcase the passionate farmers, food producers, and chefs who are …

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4/11/24 - Agricultural Ethic for the Future 17:50

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Jerry Apps, author of "On Farms and Rural Communities: An Agricultural Ethic for the Future." https://bookshop.org/p/books/on-farms-and-rural-communities-an-agricultural-ethic-for-the-future-jerry-apps/20186975 Jerry Apps is a former county extension agent and is n…

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Trailer 3:07

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Thanks for listening! If you like this podcast, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell other folks about it. If you'd like to suggest a guest for the podcast, drop us a line at massachusettsfarmtotable@gmail.com Join our Facebook group to connect with farmers, markets, chefs, and food producers as well as other folks in your area who care about…

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4/4/24 - Meet Two Real American Cowboys 13:59

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Steve and Jesse McBee of McBee Farms. www.mcbeefarms.com Their new series on Peacock The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys, is a new reality series that takes viewers behind the scenes of the high-stakes world of farming and ranching in rural Missouri. McBee Far…

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3/28/24 - Boosting Your Farm Through Membership 18:56

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Warren Shaw, President of the Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF https://mfbf.net/ ), a non-profit farming advocacy organization representing almost 3,000 family members across the Commonwealth. In this capacity, he assesses the overall direction and strate…

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3/21/24 - Getting Healthy With Microgreens 18:03

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Tami Purdue, from Sweet Peas Urban Gardens, LLC. www.sweetpeasurbangardens.com & www.triangleunitedgrowers.com Tami is a trained as an accountant, but her own “foodie” journey led her from rapt engagement with entertainment cooking, to organic gardening, to a profo…

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3/14/24 - Beans, Beans, The Musical Fruit 13:20

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Lesley Sykes, founder, and CEO of Primary Beans. www.primarybeans.com Primary Beans is a new, direct-to consumer online dried bean company offering an array of single-origin beans from recent harvests, sourced across North America from climate-conscious farm partne…

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3/7/24 - "Dr. Doom" Says "Exports Could Help Agriculture To A Soft Landing" 18:51

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Dr. Chad E. Hart Professor, Iowa State University Department of Economics Area of Expertise: Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics. Called "Dr. Doom" by some. Heading into 2024, he paints a somewhat more encouraging picture for grain prices than USDA does. Wh…

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2/29/24 - From French Horn To Renowned Carolina Gold Rice 16:34

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Glenn Roberts founder of Anson Mills. www.ansonmills.com. Glenn grew up in San Diego, California, the son of a professional singer and photographer, and a former Southern belle from Edisto, South Carolina. Somewhere along the road Glenn’s overarching interests dist…

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2/22/24 - Young People Helping Young People In Farming 18:16

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to 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, …

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2/15/24 - AI Crop Spraying Drones Are In Your Future 17:15

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Arthur Erickson, CEO and co-founder of Hylio, a Texas-based company that designs, manufactures, and offers agricultural drones that precisely apply liquid and granular inputs to a wide variety of crops. https://www.hyl.io/. These units are extremely easy to use and…

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2/8/24 - Family Effort Creates A Successful Feed Business 17:45

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Magen Allen of J A Farms Feed. www.jafarmsfeed.com Megan, her husband Jeremy, along with their four children, raise cattle, hay, and operate a feed mill and retail store in Bismarck, Arkansas. Magen is also a State Board Member with Arkansas Farm Bureau, Bismarck S…

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2/1/24 - Becoming Successful As An Organic Farmer 18:43

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Jean-Martin Fortier, a farmer, educator, entrepreneur, and best- selling author specializing in organic and biointensive vegetable production. His book, The Market Gardener https://themarketgardener.com has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide to rei…

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1/25/24 - Keeping The Farm A Family Farm 17:56

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Melissa O'Rourke, Farm and Agribusiness Management Specialist at the Iowa State University Extension Service, morourke@iastate.edu . They discuss how the extension offices work, foreign farmland ownership, goat milk, how to keep the farm in the family, being good s…

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1/18/24 - A Successful Organic Dairy Farm Collaborates With Public Schools 19:02

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Peter Miller, an Organic Dairy Farmer from Vernon, VT https://www.vtmillerfarm.com and Harley Sterling, director of nutrition for the Windham Northeast Supervisory Union’s food service program. https://www.universalschoolmealsvt.org/ Learn how Miller Farm collabora…

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1/12/24 - Your Next Home Could Be An "Agrihood" 19:18

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Greg Cohen, who is working with Farmer Doug to crate an "Agrihood," called Baiting Brook Farm. https://baitingbrookfarm.com/. Agrihoods are based around the concept of integrating farms and gardens into neighborhoods, allowing for the development of residential nei…

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12/28/23 - The Rise Of Sustainable Agriculture 19:56

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Anneliese Abbot - Author, Malabar Farm: Louis Bromfield, Friends of the Land, and the Rise of Sustainable Agriculture. http://historyoforganic.com/ She has been researching the history of organic and sustainable agriculture since 2015.…

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12/21/23 - From 4-H Project To Successful Turkey Farm 20:08

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Ronny Lee a 6th generation Farmer who runs Lee Turkey Farm. www.leeturkeyfarm.com The farm was first purchased by Ronny’s great-great-great-grandfather, Clement Updike, in 1868. At peak, the farm-raised 7000 turkeys, which were sold typically live to various place…

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12/14/23 - Committed To Growing Japanese Maples 18:02

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Michael Francis, owner of Maple Ridge Nursery. https://japanesemaplesandconifers.com/ Facebook@japanesemaplesandconifers Michael is a fourth generation nurseryman that has been growing Japanese maples in the Atlanta area his whole life. They grow over 500 different…

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12/7/23 - Making A Living Christmas Tree Farming 20:18

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Gary Steinbrenner & Maryse Laurin of LS Ranch & Farms/Bois D'Arc Christmas Tree Farm. https://boisdarcchristmastreefarm.com/ The ranch/farm was purchased and established in 2012 as a ranch for breeding Registered Texas Longhorns. In 2016, they started the Christmas…

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Buderim Ginger: A Taste of History and Innovation 30:23

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A local Sunshine Coast business has been crafting the finest ginger product since 1941, with an unwavering commitment to quality. It all started with some raw ginger pieces that found their way to Buderim on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. They thrived in the rich volcanic soil and as a result, five Buderim farmers met in the old blacksmith's shop an…

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11/30/23 - Getting The Best Price On Seeds 19:24

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Robby Kluver, Kluver Family Farms. http://kluverfarms.com/ Robby grew up on the family farm in Northfield, MN. After receiving his Masters he found a job working at Monsanto corn research group at Stanton, MN. Then, decided to use my familiarity with the seed indus…

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11/23/23 - Growing Your Own Food 19:00

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Christopher Grallert, President of Green City Growers, a Boston-based urban farming company. https://greencitygrowers.com/ Founded in 2008, Green City Growers’ original mission was to provide home owners with the infrastructure, tools, and education to grow their o…

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11/16/23 - Sustainable Pest Management 19:17

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Dr. Ada Szczepaniec, Associate Professor Department of Agricultural Biology, Colorado State UniversityColorado Center for Sustainable Pest Management. https://agsci.colostate.edu/ Her current work is focused on sustainable approaches to management of pests associat…

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Unleashing the Power of Fermented Foods 33:16

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Welcome to the Locavore podcast. I'm Roz White and this is the podcast where we dig deep into the stories behind the hundreds of locally sourced, artisan, bespoke and innovative products available to you in one location at White's IGA on the Sunshine Coast. Our locavore program was officially launched in 2013 to showcase and highlight to our custom…

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11/9/23 - All About Worms 19:16

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Jocelyn Molyneux, owner of Waste Not Farms Worm Farm. https://wastenotfarms.com/ Unlike some worm farms, Jocelyn Molyneux’s operation doesn’t sell its worms for bait. At Wastenot Farms, more than a million earthworms have been put to work munching through compostab…

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11/2/23 - Tips From A Supermarket Trendwatcher 19:14

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to The Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert. www.supermarketguru.com For more than 25 years, Phil, an expert analyst on consumer behavior, marketing trends, new products and the changing retail landscape, has identified and explained impending trends to consumers and some of…

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10/26/23 - Breeding Donkeys & Raising Tomatoes, For Fun And Profit 18:45

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Kim & Karl Milikowski, owners of Foster Hill Farm and Garden Shop, Stafford Connecticut. www. www.FosterHillFarmAndGarden.com & www.facebook@FosterHillFarm The couple started keeping miniature donkeys in 2008. They initially kept only 2 as pets while they searched …

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10/19/23 - Challenges Of A Seasonal Agritourism Business 19:26

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Cameron and Natalie Andelin of Andelin Family Farm. www.Andelinfamilyfarm.com Cameron and Natalie were married in 1998 and moved to Sparks NV where Cameron had grown up. His family bought a 150 acre farm, and although they lived in town, they raised cattle on the l…

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White's IGA 30 Year Anniversary $30K Giveaway 42:42

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In this episode of the Locavores podcast, Roz and Michael White, founders of White's IGA sit down with Dom Kimber from the Your Biz podcast and discuss their journey into retail, the growth of their business, and the challenges they faced along the way. They share their experiences of balancing parenthood with business, the introduction of new prod…

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10/12/23 - Agritourism Is Booming In The Tennessee Valley 19:18

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Richard Lyon of Lyon Family Farms. https://www.lyonfamilyfarms.com/ Lyon Family Farms is owned and operated by Richard and his wife Shelley Lyon. Richard grew up on his parents’ farm at a time when the family grew primarily 200 acres of Christmas trees. But, today,…

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10/5/23 - Why We Celebrate National 4-H Week 18:23

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Callie Cline, Texas 4-H Marketing & Communications Specialist, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/ Through her current position at the Texas 4-H Youth Development Program, she now have the ability to give back to an organization that…

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9/28/23 - Growing A Healthier, Tastier World – One Vertical Farm At A Time. 19:05

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Aaron Fields, Head of Horticulture at Eden Green Technology. www.edengreen.com He has worked in the horticulture and agriculture industry since 2008. Aaron grew up in a small ag town in Southern Illinois, has worked in traditional farming in Salinas Valley, CA, fla…

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9/21/23 - Growing A Modest Farm Stand To A Large Farm Market 18:28

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Dave Fleming of Shady Brook Farm. www.shadybrookfarm.com In 1913 Shady Brook started as a produce stand off the back of a truck by T. Herman Fleming. The farm expanded to 40 acres, growing crops that were delivered to wholesale markets and grocery stores in the Phi…

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9/14/23 - The History Of Farming, A Gift From The Rockefellers 19:07

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Phillip Ranney, of Billings Farms & Museum. https://billingsfarm.org Owned and operated by The Woodstock Foundation, Inc., a non-profit educational institution founded by Laurance and Mary Rockefeller in 1968, Billings Farm & Museum was established in 1983 to prese…

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9/7/23 - A B&B Where You Learn How To Make Cheese 19:10

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Tom and Martha Brikman who own and operate Cool Cow Cheese and Farmstead Bed and Breakfast. www.coolcowcheese.com Martha & Tom’s Farm, LLC, is a family-owned and operated in Owensville, Missouri, since 2012. Their cows are pampered in every way and that is why they…

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Pioneer Coffee: Locally roasted coffee served with local art. 33:59

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In this episode of the Locavore Podcast, host Roz White welcomes Jo Bennett and Jonathan from Pioneer Coffee. They discuss the origins of Pioneer Coffee, its focus on unique blends and flavour profiles, and its collaboration with Nut Works to create a chocolate-coated coffee bean. The conversation also covers methods of brewing coffee at home, tips…

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8/31/23 - AFF - Why AM Radios In Vehicles Are Crucial In Rural Areas 18:12

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Joe Gill, Farm Director at KASM Radio, in Albany, MN. http://www.mykasm.com/joe-gill/ Joe has been with KASM since 1999. Joe is the current Farm Director and Traffic Manager, and is a member of many Minnesota agricultural organizations. As Farm Director, he covers …

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8/24/23 - AFF - What's New For Farm Aid This year 17:32

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Jennifer Fahy, Farm Aid’s Communications Director. www.farmaid.org Jennifer has been with Farm Aid since 2002 and spends her time sharing stories of farmer heroes, informing people about the challenges family farmers face, and keeping on top of all the farm news. F…

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8/10/23 - AFF - Sugaring, A Joy And A Challenge 19:22

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to David, Donna and Nick Divoky who operate Maple Valley Sugarbush & Farm in Chardon, OH. https://www.maplevalleysugarbush.com/ They are the3rd and 4th generation producing maple syrup on this land. Sugaring can be both a joy and a challenge. One of the Divoky's setba…

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8/3/23 - AFF - A Dream Became A Fulltime Family business 19:57

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to LORI DAVIS from Empty Pockets Ranch. https://www.emptypocketsranchny.com/ Empty Pockets Ranch started in 2016 with a handful of dairy sheep and 24 chickens. What began as a dream of familyhomesteading and self- sufficiency quickly morphed into a full-time business …

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7/27/23 -AFF - Meet Zoe Kent, A 28 Year Old farmer On Fire 19:32

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Zoe Kent, an 8th generation family farmer. At 28, she's the eighth generation in a chain of Buckeye State growers. She stands at the helm of a corn and soybean operation with roots reaching to at least 1820. You can follow her on Instagram - @FarmWithZoe In 2021, s…

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Pomodoras Fine Foods: The Most Versatile and Flavorful Dressings 36:52

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In this podcast episode, Roz White, the host of the Locavore podcast, interviews Jody and Chris Bond, the creators of Pomodoras Fine Foods. They discuss the couple's journey in the hospitality industry, the inspiration behind their handcrafted bell dressings, and the versatility of their products. Jody and Chris share how their dressings can enhanc…

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7/20/23 - AFF - Preventing The Overuse Of Antibiotics 18:53

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Steve Roach, Safe & Healthy Food Program Director and Senior Analyst for Keep Antibiotics Working. https://www.foodanimalconcernstrust.org/ Steve's work at Food Animal Concerns Trust focuses on reducing the human health risks that result from the production of food…

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7/13/23 - AFF - Consider Growing Berries On Your Farm 18:17

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Michael Brown, owner of Pitspone Farm. www.pitsponefarm.com In 2007, Michael started cultivating figs and traditional crops like heirloom tomatoes. Three years later, he turned his passion for gardening toward small fruits and berries. Today, Pitspone Farm in West …

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Go for Zero: The Revolutionary Sustainable Product Line 32:12

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Are you tired of using cleaning products that are harmful to you and the planet? In the Locavore Podcast, host Roz White and guest Ellie Degraeve, founder of Go for Zero, discuss the importance of sustainability and reducing waste in everyday life. Ellie shares her journey to creating a toxin-free, sustainable product line and emphasises the import…

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7/1/23 - AFF - Unleashing Your Full Potential As A Family Farmer, Through Love 16:49

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Monty Moran, author of "No One Is A Stranger" and former CEO of Chipotle. www.loveisfree.com This book is about finding your brilliance: unleashing a fullness and radiance you would've never thought possible, by deepening your connections to the people and the worl…

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6/24/23 - AFF - Managing Spreads And Adding Profit To Crops 37:38

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about how AI is already being designed to operate farms, how Agritourism helps sell product, food labels in grocery stores can be very deceiving and how the wet June has stalled early fruit. Next, we meet thePresident of Grain at Superior Feed Ingredients and regul…

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