Welcome to Generative AI 101, your go-to podcast for learning the basics of generative artificial intelligence in easy-to-understand, bite-sized episodes. Join host Emily Laird to explore key concepts, applications, and ethical considerations, making AI accessible for everyone.
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Emily Harrington, here! Mom, wife, retired communications liaison and Champaign, IL native bringing you a podcast from kitchen table studios in the ever evolving sometimes- boring-flatlands of Champaign-Urbana. HyperLocal(s) is a weekly pod where townies and transplants share their tales of tears and triumphs, losses and wins. The podcast was born out of a dormant journalism background mixed with genuine curiosity and the ability to listen without judgement. With two sons now in school, it’s ...
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The No-Till Growers Podcast Network (formerly known as The No-Till Market Garden Podcast) is a nuts and bolts (and earthworms and microbes) look at how to run a productive, profitable no-till market garden for small and mid-sized farmers. It's also where you can hear everything else No-Till Growers produces.
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Author, TV writer, and comedian Emily Winter interviews other performers about their personal experiences with the paranormal. Theme music by Kevin Macleod.
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Making Conversation is a bi-weekly (but sometimes weekly) podcast where we celebrate the act of making in all its forms. We spotlight the incredible individuals powering our creative community, dive into need-to-know stories of craft and its history, and explore issues deeply rooted in our values of diversity and inclusion–all while sharing what it's like to build a startup at the intersection of technology and crafts and the first social marketplace for makers, crafters, and artists.
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The Daily Gardener is a podcast about Garden History and Literature. The podcast celebrates the garden in an "on this day" format and every episode features a Garden Book. Episodes are released M-F.
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This show amplifies voices and solutions to regenerate our planet and social systems. Each week, we invite you on a journey to work through the climate crisis and create an environmentally sound future for all. Move from interest to action and turn your curiosity about regenerative, circular living into actions that are part of the long-term solution to create a better world. Listen to this for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, and most major podcast platforms. You'll h ...
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Kaitlyn Cornell. Fat Chance and Weight-Loss Drug Talk.
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Disordered eating and eating disorders have changed in terms of language, scope and target demographic. What used to be a common topic in library books and after school specials is now talked about less as other mental health topics take center stage. However, more than ever with social media, weight loss drugs and misinformation, disordered eating…
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In this episode of Generative AI 101, we explore the modern marvel that is ChatGPT. Discover what "GPT" stands for and how this "Generative Pre-trained Transformer" operates, processing text like a high-powered engine. Learn what ChatGPT can do, from generating human-like responses to engaging in multi-language conversations and analyzing vast text…
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The Art of Kaizen + Holistic Management on a Growing, Year-Round Vegetable Farm with Max & Katie of Winter Kissed Farm
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As their farm name suggests, Montana farmers Max Smith and Katie Madden of Winter Kissed Farm focus on growing vegetable crops year-round, especially during the winter seasons. On 15 acres and at 3,500 feet in elevation, they use multiple high-tunnels and caterpillar-tunnels to grow crops and sell them through a CSA, an online store, and to some ar…
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In this episode of Generative AI 101, go on an insider’s tour of a large language model (LLM). Discover how each component, from the transformer architecture and positional encoding to the multi-head attention layers and feed-forward neural networks, contributes to creating intelligent, coherent text. We’ll explore tokenization and resource managem…
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Why Small-Scale Climate Solutions Won't Work | Dr. Robert Eberhart (Stanford PhD)
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Due to the sheer scale of the climate crisis, many efforts dedicated to environmental preservation seem all for naught. Small-scale climate solutions, even though established with good intentions, cannot simply catch up with today’s rapid ecological decline. Let us hear from Dr. Robert Eberhart, associate professor of management at the University o…
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In this episode of Generative AI 101, we explore the intricate process of training Large Language Models (LLMs). Imagine training a brilliant student with the entire internet as their textbook—books, academic papers, Wikipedia, social media posts, and code repositories. We’ll cover the stages of data collection, cleaning, and tokenization. Learn ho…
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Austin Beaty. Fishing Over Hunting Philosophy and the GOAT of Quote.
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Insurance is supposed to be dry. Not a lot of flair, color and charisma involved. Austin bucks that stereotype. His education in communications and creative outlets bring a fresh perspective to the industry, and sales, in general. Listen as this Southern Illinois boy meets even more southern girl and builds a family and a business here in C-U. By d…
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The Evolution of Large Language Models (LLMs)
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In this episode of Generative AI 101, we trace the evolution of Large Language Models (LLMs) from their early, simplistic beginnings to the sophisticated powerhouses they are today. Starting with basic models that struggled with coherence, we'll see how the introduction of transformers in 2017 revolutionized the field. Discover how models like GPT-…
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An Inspiring Veteran Farmer on Self, Family, & Community Care with Elizabeth Keen of Indian Line Farm
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Elizabeth Keen of Indian Line Farm in Western Massachusetts, has been farming for 27 years and began her farm with her husband on land that was the birthplace of the CSA model popularized by Robyn Van En in 1986. Stewarding this important property, Elizabeth started her CSA with 12 member shares in 1997, which has since grown to 250 members, plus s…
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In this episode of Generative AI 101, we explore Large Language Models (LLMs) and their significance. Imagine chatting with an AI that feels almost human—you're likely interacting with an LLM. These models, trained on massive datasets, understand and generate text with impressive accuracy. With billions of parameters, they handle a wide range of ta…
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Embracing Herbal Medicine With Jane Barlow Christensen
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There are so many plants in the wild and cultivated spaces that can support our health and wellness. That’s why we should learn to depend more on herbal medicine instead of swiftly seeking medical treatment in times of sickness and disease. In this episode, we hear from Jane Barlow Christensen, a master herbalist and owner of Barlow Herbal Specialt…
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Natural Language Processing Techniques & Concepts
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In this episode of Generative AI 101, we explore the core techniques and methods in Natural Language Processing (NLP). Starting with rule-based approaches that rely on handcrafted rules, we move to statistical models that learn patterns from vast amounts of data. We'll explain n-gram models and their limitations before diving into the revolution br…
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Andrew & Emily Harrington. We’ve Run Out of Content and What’s the One Thing We Don’t Know About Each Other.
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This pod is an oldie but a goodie. We pushed this episode back to release the Boston ep for timeliness reasons. When we have nothing left to talk about, we play a game. Art imitating life. We do this sometimes when walking or waiting impatiently for something. Listen as my husband and "Tales From Two Townies" segment star talk "bringing the funk, u…
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In this episode of Generative AI 101, we break down the fundamental concepts of Natural Language Processing (NLP). Imagine trying to read a book that's one long, unbroken string of text—impossible, right? That’s where tokenization comes in, breaking text into manageable chunks. We’ll also cover stemming and lemmatization, techniques for reducing wo…
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Beginning a New Farm with Intentionality w/ Ellie & Dan of Small Holding Farm
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Ellie Goldstein and Dan Bryant of Small Holding Farm in Morganton, North Carolina, were recommended by a fan of the show as young, new, year-round farmers. Ellie and Dan started their farm in 2020 during the early months of the pandemic. Ellie has a background in psychology and works part-time in the mental health field and Dan is a certified arbor…
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The History of Natural Language Processing (NLP)
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In this episode of Generative AI 101, we journey through the captivating history of Natural Language Processing (NLP), from Alan Turing's pioneering question "Can machines think?" to the game-changing advancements of modern AI. Discover how NLP evolved from early rule-based systems and statistical methods to the revolutionary introduction of machin…
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Let's explore Natural Language Processing (NLP). Picture this: you’re chatting with your phone, asking it to find the nearest pizza joint, and it not only understands you but also provides a list of places with mouth-watering photos. That’s NLP in action. We'll explain how NLP allows machines to interpret and respond to human language naturally, li…
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Transformers Mini Series: How do Transformers Process Text?
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In this episode of Generative AI 101, we explore how Transformers break down text into tokens. Imagine turning a big, colorful pile of Lego blocks into individual pieces to build something cool—this is what tokenization does for AI models. Emily explains tokens, and how they work, and shows you why they’re the magic behind GenAI’s impressive output…
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Transformers Mini Series: How do Transformers work?
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In part two of our Transformer mini-series, we peel back the layers to uncover the mechanics that make Transformers the rock stars of the AI world. Think of this episode as your backstage pass to understanding how these models operate. We’ll break down the self-attention mechanism, comparing it to having superhuman hearing at a party, and explore t…
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Jennifer Shelby. Finding Love at a Tailgate and Bringing Hollywood to Central Illinois.
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Another That's What She Said cohort visits Kitchen Table Studios. She is smart, powerful, commanding and confident in her abilities and talents. Jen is no stranger to business, grief and going after what she wants. Listen as this Arizona born, Champaign raised, fixture in our community shares her opinion of our little-big community, her love of ani…
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In this episode, we discover the fascinating world of Transformers. Imagine it's the early days of AI, with RNNs and LSTMs doing the heavy lifting, but struggling with long-range dependencies like forgetful grandparents. Enter the Transformer model—a revolutionary architecture introduced in 2017 by Google’s "Attention is All You Need" paper. Transf…
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Year-round Growing on an Island with Aidan Feeney of Fog Town Farm on Nantucket Island
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Aidan Feeney of Fog Town Farm is located on Nantucket Island, 30 miles off of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Growing up on Nantucket as an outdoor enthusiast and working in landscaping and doing tree work during high school, Aidan became inspired to learn about agriculture and spent time in New York and in Vermont in college working on farms. In 2019, he…
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Overcoming Climate Anxiety Through Collaboration With Laird Christensen
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As the climate crisis continues to worsen, it seems our personal efforts to mitigate its adverse effects are all for naught. This causes everyone to feel climate anxiety, with so many pushed to not even care at all. Laird Christensen, PhD is here to emphasize the utmost need for collective action to create massive waves of change at a national and …
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A Replay In Memoriam of Dr. Wallace J Nichols | Blue Mind: I Wish You Water
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In honor of J, and my spirit animal, the sea turtle I am reposting this interview with him. His indelible mark in my life will continue to make a positive impact in the world. I will continue to bring the principles of the Blue Mind Movement to fruition through my work with this show, and as I explore the possibility of earning my PhD in Sustainabi…
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Deep Learning Mini Series: What are Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)?
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In this episode of our deep learning mini-series, we explore Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs). Imagine reading a mystery novel, keeping track of all the clues and characters—RNNs are like your super-intelligent reading buddy, remembering past events to make sense of the present. Perfect for processing sequences of data like text and speech, RNNs ar…
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Deep Learning Mini Series: What are Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs)?
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In our latest deep learning mini-series episode, we unravel the mysteries of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs). Imagine you're at an art gallery with a robot that can analyze every brushstroke and tell you what the artist had for breakfast. That’s CNNs for you—the eagle-eyed inspectors of the neural network family, adept at interpreting visual d…
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Deep Learning Mini Series: What is a Neural Network?
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In this episode of Generative AI 101, we kick off our deep learning mini-series with Neural Networks 101. Think of neural networks as the brain behind the operation, minus the forgetfulness. We’ll break down the basics, from neurons and layers to weights and biases, and explain how these algorithms mimic the human brain. We’ll also dive into real-w…
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Compassion And Climate Change With Dr. Sebastienne Grant
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Despite countless efforts to preserve the environment, many still feel hopeless about addressing the adverse impact of climate change. As members of this society, what can we do to secure a better future? In this episode, Corinna Bellizzi sits down with distinguished psychologist Dr. Sebastienne Grant to discuss the importance of compassion to indi…
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Machine Learning Mini Series - What is Reinforcement Learning?
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In this episode of our machine learning mini-series, we explore the world of Reinforcement Learning (RL). Think of RL as the rebellious teenager of the machine learning family, eager to learn through trial and error. We’ll break down the basics: from agents and environments to actions, rewards, and policies. Using engaging analogies like training a…
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Connor Block. Breeding the Horse and Falling off the Bull.
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Unfiltered. He warned me. This sweet guy isn't afraid to speak his mind, speak the truth and raise a little hell once in a while. Please excuse the MIC sounds, we did our best with the remote location. Listen as this proud Villa Grove born-and-raised seasonal farmer, horseman and new business owner talks about his family farm, "Team Block," assisti…
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Machine Learning Mini Series - What is Unsupervised Learning?
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Join us as we explore unsupervised learning in our Machine Learning mini-series. Imagine being at a lively party, figuring out who’s who without any introductions—that’s unsupervised learning in action. This episode covers how algorithms identify patterns and group data without labeled examples. We’ll dig into key applications like customer segment…
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Nearly 20 Years of Four-Season Farming Done Well with Nate & Gabrielle of Six River Farm
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Nate & Gabrielle of Six River Farm are located just north of Portland, ME. As early apprentices of Paul and Sandy Arnold of Pleasant Valley Farm—also former guests on the show—Nate and Gabrielle are now in their 18th! year of farming. Starting Six River Farm in 2007, on 2.5 acres of leased land, AND utilizing a collective farm model with four farms…
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Machine Learning Mini Series - What is Supervised Learning?
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Let's continue our Machine Learning mini series by exploring the fascinating world of supervised learning. Imagine training a puppy—teaching it commands with treats, the really good kind. That's the essence of supervised learning: using labeled data (input-output pairs) to train algorithms to make accurate predictions on new data. Learn key aspects…
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Machine Learning Mini Series - What is Machine Learning?
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Let's demystify the captivating world of machine learning - in this first of a mini series on machine learning! Discover the differences between AI and machine learning, explore how algorithms work, and see real-world applications like Netflix recommendations and self-driving cars come to life. Whether you're an AI enthusiast or just curious about …
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Decoding AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning
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Have you ever wondered what distinguishes AI from machine learning or deep learning? By the end of this episode, you’ll not only have a clear understanding of these pivotal terms but also be equipped to dazzle your peers with your newfound insights. Episode Highlights: Artificial Intelligence (AI): Discover how AI, the master chef of the tech kitch…
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Shifting To Whole Foods Plant Based Diet With Dr. Maria Jose Hummel
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What and how we eat does not only impact our health but our environment as well. Corinna Bellizzi sits down with nutritionist and health educator Dr. Maria Jose Hummel to talk about the benefits of adopting a mostly whole foods plant based diet. Dr. Maria explains how eating more plants and organic food can mitigate the destruction caused by animal…
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Bridgett Evenson-Laird. Big Changes Cause Big Breakdowns and Taking off the Mask.
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Authentic, sweet, vulnerable and warm. She is everything you'd want in a teacher, her first vocation. She is everything you'd want in a realtor, her career now. Listen as this townie talks about switching careers, her ultimate purpose of helping people, building the life that you want, low level anxiety and spells of sadness turning into debilitati…
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This week we explore the fascinating evolution of generative AI, from its origins with the Turing Test to the transformative advancements in neural networks, GANs, and transformers. Discover how these breakthroughs have integrated AI into our daily lives, revolutionizing fields like healthcare, education, and entertainment. I want to hear from you!…
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Blooms During the Coldest and Darkest Months of the Year with Emily of Von Trapp Flowers & Emily of Little Farmhouse Flowers
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Today, I have TWO guests, Emily Von-Trapp of Von Trapp Flowers in VT and Linda D’arco of Little Farmhouse Flowers in NY. Emily and Linda each operate their own cut flower businesses with a focus on wholesale and winter flower bulb forcing AND they collaborate to teach flower farmers how to bring beautiful flowers to bloom during the coldest and dar…
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Growing into your purpose—Meet crochet artist & Making engineer Abi Santiago w/ Ashley Yousling, ep. 163
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The universe definitely brought this fabulous human to Making. Ashley chats with our crochet-loving engineer all about her journey in craft, her path to leadership and computer sciences, and how we were so lucky to have Abi join the team. To know Abi is to love Abi! Grab your WIP and hit play. :) Abi's crochet website If you're in Seattle, catch he…
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Step into the world of Generative AI with Generative AI 101! Hosted by Emily Laird, a university lecturer and AI aficionado, this podcast answers one key question: What is Generative AI? Emily breaks down the complex concepts behind tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E, showing how they create human-like text and stunning images. Perfect for students, pro…
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Rehumanizing Higher Education With Emily Alicia Affolter, PhD
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The education system is designed to shape knowledgeable, responsible, and well-rounded individuals. However, higher education is currently suffering from various problems that unfortunately lead to discrimination, stereotyping, and unfair culture. Corinna Bellizzi chats with Dr. Emily Alicia Affolter, who is on a mission to bring back the human asp…
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Patrick Stokes. A Different Kind of Interview and Seán’s Fight Against Tragedy.
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Because of sound quality and the irreplaceable connection that comes with face-to-face interviews, I avoid Zoom and phone interviews at all costs. However, if something or someone’s message trumps those variables, I make an exception. That’s the case for Patrick Stokes and his son, Seán. Listen to a recall of May 17, 2024 when Patrick got a call no…
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Building a Year-Round, Family-Focused Farm in the South with Ray Tyler of Rose Creek Farms
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Over the last 14 years, Ray Tyler of Rose Creek Farms has been passionate about developing growing systems to successfully grow and sell certified organic produce fifty-two weeks a year in western Tennessee. Along with his wife Ashley and six homeschooled children, he is committed to creating a family-focused farm that allows for a sustainable and …
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