Best Jake Sprague Podcasts (2024)

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Jake Guest - Killdeer Farm: EP22 1:35:45

1d ago1:35:45

1:35:45

Send us a Text Message. Today's episode comes to you from Ely Vermont where we visit with Jake Guest of Killdeer Farm. Like many interviews we start with a tour around the farm where we visit his perfectly rectangular fields in sandy soil where he grows carrots and cilantro and spinach. Jake shares a bit about cover cropping, cultivation, and deali…

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Hawk Talk Ep #17: Scott Makway and Brad Campeau 29:59

11d ago29:59

29:59

In this episode of Hawk Talk, hosts Ross Simnor, Jake Morissette, and Connor Jones reunite with former Nite Hawks, Scott Makway, and Brad Campeau. The discussion includes reminiscing about their playing days, memorable stories, and fascinating experiences, such as intense rivalries, road trips, and locker room tales. The hosts and guests reflect on…

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Lisa MacDougall of Mighty Food Farm: EP21 1:41:48

2M ago1:41:48

1:41:48

Send us a Text Message. Today’s episode comes to you from Shaftsbury Vermont, where we visit with Lisa McDougall of Mighty Food Farm. We start off the episode with a tour through her seven greenhouses and glance at some of the equipment that she’s using to farm over 14 acres of vegetables. We then pull up a stool in the greenhouse and have a deeper…

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Hawk Talk Ep #16 - Derek Price 36:02

3M ago36:02

36:02

A hilarious episode with hometown boy, Derek Price. We dive in to how he got his infamous nick name on a road trip to Grand Forks, his awesome Nitehawk debut, and his WHL career. Simmy shows up late and leaves early. Jake rocks a flat brim and Jonesy has a fresh haircut of course, thankfully this is a podcast though... Listen along to hear about De…

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Jacob Mills of McDonald Farm Stand: EP20 1:27:16

3M ago1:27:16

1:27:16

Send us a Text Message. Today’s Episode comes to you from Danville Vermont where we visit with Jacob Mills of McDonald Farm Stand. We start off the show with a tour of a newly built 30x40 wash/pack space. Then continue through several high tunnels and talk about spinach, tomatoes, tulips and more. We talk about field production as well and wrap the…

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Adam's Berry Farm - Berry Farm Business Development : EP19 1:33:23

4M ago1:33:23

1:33:23

Send us a Text Message. Today’s episode comes to you from Charlotte Vermont, where we visit with Adam Hausmann and Jessica Sanford of Adam’s Berry Farm. Today’s visit is part 2. The previous episode was a farm tour and a field walk through the berry plants, high tunnels and barn. This episode shares the growing practices, farming history, and steps…

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Adam's Berry Farm - Field Walk/Farm Tour : EP18 1:36:53

4M ago1:36:53

1:36:53

Send us a Text Message. Today’s episode comes to you from Charlotte Vermont, where we visit with Adam Hausmann and Jessica Sanford of Adams Berry Farm. Our visit today will be split into two episodes, the first one, is a walking tour of his blueberry fields, and strawberry patches, and raspberry plantings. We step inside the high tunnels to look at…

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Hawk Talk Ep #15 - Mike Vlanich 23:54

5M ago23:54

23:54

We are back! Episode #15 with Mike Vlanich, former goalie for parts of three years with the Hawks. Mike gives us the lowdown on how to make a perfect Frosty Tom Collins and how he tried to threat his carpool group leaving the team unless they were bought a new van. Simmy is unable to bring up his penalty minutes record but at least Jake gets a litt…

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John & Peter of Shenk's Berry Farm & Hillside Cultivator: EP17 2:08:11

5M ago2:08:11

2:08:11

Send us a Text Message. Today’s episode comes to you from Lancaster County Pennsylvania in a town called Lititz, where we visit John and Peter Shenk of Shenk’s Berry Farm. While their farm may not ring a bell, you may have seen these guys at a trade show or recognize their side business especially if you are into strawberries as they also run the c…

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Hawk Talk Ep #14 - Trent Sprague + Chris Cuff 24:44

7M ago24:44

24:44

Two big parts of the Nitehawks' first KIJHL title winning season. Chris Cuff + Trent Sprague. One of the best lines in history with Cam Keith, man did these guys know how to play. They talk about their time in the Blue and Orange and also what they are up to now. Jonesy gets made fun of again, Simmy brings up his penalty minute record, and Snaker i…

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Pooh Sprague - Edgewater Farm: EP16 2:32:52

7M ago2:32:52

2:32:52

Send us a Text Message. Today’s episode comes to you from Plainfield, New Hampshire where we visit with Pooh Sprague of Edgewater Farm. This episode is a bit of a ramble as a 50 year career in farming is expected to be! That being said in this episode Pooh Shares: How he got started in the early 70’s Selling bedding plants Labor challenges 100 acre…

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Hawk Talk Ep #13 - Kevin Limbert 33:57

8M ago33:57

33:57

Woah. The fellas got smarter this episode. They caught up with 2002-2004 Alum and hometown boy, Kevin Limbert, just a lowly Yale Grad, and all academic engineering genius. Similar to Matt Damon on Good Will Hunting? Ha! Simmy also brings up his penalty record, again.. Jake doesn't give in on why he wanted to be the only Fruitvale kid to go to RPI a…

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Geo Honigford - Hurricane Flats Farm: EP15 2:07:58

8M ago2:07:58

2:07:58

Send us a Text Message. This episode comes to you from South Royalton Vermont Where we visit with Geo Honigford of Hurricane Flats Farm. He’s grown mixed vegetables, popcorn, and hay for 26 years. He also made the decision to sell his farm just a few years ago and pursue a different career path. I thought this was unique and wanted to chat with him…

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Becca Burke - The Meadow Farmstead: EP14 27:37

9M ago27:37

27:37

Send us a Text Message. Today’s episode comes to you from Au Sable Forks New York where we visit with Becca Burke of The Meadow Farmstead. She’s managed a diversified vegetable farm and CSA for the last few years on the Vermont side of lake Champlain, but finally landed some growing space of her own over in New York. She hit the ground running and …

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Hawk Talk Ep #12 - Cody Franson + Travis Harding 32:10

9M ago32:10

32:10

What a time it was catching up with Franny + Hards. Could have legit chatted for hours with both these guys. Cody talks about his recent #88 jersey retirement, his path from Sicamous to Beaver Valley, and watching the TV show 24... Hards talks about him and Franny's special CCM Vector one-piece sticks and how he taught Franny everything he knows. E…

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The Naked HomeFront - Ryan & Genica: EP13 2:04:11

10M ago2:04:11

2:04:11

Send us a Text Message. Today’s episode comes to you from Hyde Park Vermont where we meet with Ryan Demerast and Genica Breitenbeck. They run two businesses off of their farm of less than 3 acres. Ryan runs Naked Acre Farm, and Genica runs a gardening service business called Home Front Gardens. Together we sat down as they shared their winding path…

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Hawk Talk Ep #11 - Arie Postmus 28:09

10M ago28:09

28:09

Jonesy is joined in a solo mission with Fruitvale's own, Arie Postmus. 'Wagon' played for the Hawks from 2009-2013. He is now the director of hockey operations for the Red Deer Rebels of the WHL. They of course chirp Jake and Simmy behind their backs and also talk about the start of B-Club, Dad fights, Dallas Calvin's Legendary cyclone performance …

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Paul Chamberlin - Chamberlin's Garden & Farm Market: EP12 1:09:07

11M ago1:09:07

1:09:07

Send us a Text Message. Today’s episode comes to you from Underhill Vermont where I interview Paul Chamberlin of Chamberlin’s Garden & Farm Market. This episode hits close to home, because it is home. This summer I took a rainy Saturday morning and sat down to interview my grandpa and capture a few of his favorite farm stories and some of the histo…

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Hawk Talk Ep #10 - Mike Morissette 30:56

12M ago30:56

30:56

What a treat for our tenth episode. We get one of the all time best goalies with one eye. The hammer. MM. Mike played for five years and says he was the reason Rocky got so many wins. Dive in to hear the fellas bullshit about time change and travel, some intramural floor hockey, some alumni news, and how Jonesy and Mike are on IMDB for their acting…

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Love is Love Cooperative Farm: EP:11 59:13

12M ago59:13

59:13

Send us a Text Message. This episode takes us all the way down to Mansfield Georgia where we visit with Monica and Russell of Love is Love Cooperative Farm. Myself and a few other colleges visited in October 2022 as part of a farm tour focused on wash/pack design and produce safety. This project is titled SCRUB, Sanitizing and Cleaning Resources fo…

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Visiting Walker Farm with Jack Manix : EP10 1:11:21

1y ago1:11:21

1:11:21

Send us a Text Message. Today’s episode takes us to East Dummerston Vermont where we visit with Jack Manix of Walker Farm. Jack is celebrating two major milestones this spring when I visited, the first being 50 years of marriage with his wife Karen; and the second milestone is this is also their 50 year farming. This interview gives us a tour of hi…

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Speed Disking Rye with Mark Fasching: EP9 47:05

1y ago47:05

47:05

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we take a ride in the tractor with Mark Fasching of Jericho Settlers Farm as he is incorporating a cover crop of winter rye using a speed disc. He explains how this piece of equipment works, and shares how he uses it to improve the soil health on their farm. We first heard from Mark on episode 3 when he and h…

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Hawk Talk Ep #9 - Dallas Calvin 33:51

1y ago33:51

33:51

Another eppy that is all over the place but a lot of laughs! Impossible to edit as Simmy was on a roll. Keep up as the fellas catch up with the all time Nitehawk leading scorer, Dallas Calvin! They talk about Dal's first few years with the team and what he's up to now. They mention Snaker's traps, Jonesy lifting the Stanley Cup, and a whole lot els…

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Harrison Bardwell - Bardwell Farm: EP8 57:59

1y ago57:59

57:59

Send us a Text Message. Today’s episode comes to you from Hatfield Massachusetts where we visit with Harrison Bardwell of Bardwell Farm. We start off the episode with a tour of his greenhouses, and check out a few of his experiments this year with early peppers and overwintered onions. After that, he shares some of his background that equipped him …

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The Farmer's Share - Trailer 3:41

1y ago3:41

3:41

Send us a Text Message. This episodes gives you an introduction to the show. Learn whos your host, the reason for the show, and what types of farmers will be interviews. Support the Show. Visit the website to see photos/videos from the visit: https://thefarmersshare.com Follow the show on Facebook and Instagram: @thefarmersshare Subscribe to the Yo…

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Hawk Talk Ep #8 - Greg Carson + Barret Jackman 23:03

1y ago23:03

23:03

It's a big one. Some of the toughest Nitehawks of all time! Greg Carson joins the boys with a special surprise guest.. Barret Jackman! Go back 27 years and Cars was the 20 yr old captain and Barret a 15 yr old rookie. The two talk about what they are doing now, and what that special run was like during that 1996/1997 season that led the way to the …

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Kerry Taylor - Brookfield Farm: EP7 55:11

1y ago55:11

55:11

Send us a Text Message. Today's episode comes to you from Amherst Massachusetts, where we visit with Kerry Taylor of Brookfield Farm. (https://www.brookfieldfarm.org) She shares how they run a 500 member CSA, incorporate an intern weeding crew, and shares the challenges of being a new manager for a farm that’s been in the community for over 35 year…

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Hawk Talk Ep #7 - The Burnett's & Shane Drake 44:55

1+ y ago44:55

44:55

Try to keep up as we laugh ourselves silly catching up with alums Jamie and Lucas Burnett and their carpool buddy, one of the best playmakers in Nitehawk history, Shane Drake. We get to know Lucas's alter ego "Seth Sweepstakes" and Draker goes in to how he likes to eat his fruit, decades old. Enjoy the episode!…

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Spring Kick-off: Young Farmer Check-in: EP6 1:17:08

1+ y ago1:17:08

1:17:08

Send us a Text Message. This episode comes to you from 3 different locations in central Vermont where we meet with Henry Webb, John Hirsh and Taylor Mendell. These three young farmer friends of mine have been interviewed by me before and this visit checks in to see how their spring is going so far. I visited the first week of April and this episode…

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Hawk Talk Ep #6 - Eric Volpatti & Dave Colquhoun 26:27

1+ y ago26:27

26:27

The fellas bring it back to the eighties with two of the most important pieces of that decade. Eric (Vulchy) + Dave (Haystack) chat about what minor and junior hockey in the area was like. Vulch tells some jokes, Jonesy talks about some team showers, and Haystack even gives us some trivia! Take a listen and enjoy!…

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Brookdale Farm Supplies - A Tour with Trevor Hardy: EP5 1:22:20

1+ y ago1:22:20

1:22:20

Send us a Text Message. This episode comes to you from Hollis New Hampshire, where we visit with Trevor Hardy of Brookdale Fruit Farm and get a tour of his farm supplies business. This conversation takes you on a walking tour with Andy Chamberlin, Chris Callahan and Hans Estrin as we visit with Trevor and see what equipment he’s got in his building…

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Hawk Talk Ep #5 - Archie McKinnon 26:30

1+ y ago26:30

26:30

The fellas catch up with former Nitehawk Captain, Archie McKinnon. A member of the Nitehawks from 2011-2014, Arch led the team to two KIJHL titles, and don't forget a Keystone Cup too. We get into his life post Nitehawks, the infamous Rossland Carpool, picketing, and Arch also laughs about his best buddy losing some teeth. Enjoy the show!…

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Renovating a Barn to Sustain Indian Line Farm: EP4 44:12

1+ y ago44:12

44:12

Send us a Text Message. Elizabeth Keen and her husband Al have been farming at Indian Line Farm in Great Barrington, MA for over 25 years. After taking a sabbatical in 2016, they had the realization that after 10-15 years “just running the farm” it was time that some things needed to change to make the farm more sustainable in their next phase of l…

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Hawk Talk Ep #4 - Rocky Dickson 18:56

1+ y ago18:56

18:56

His stats aren't kept thank goodness or the future Hawk goalies would have never believed the shoes they'd have to fill! Rocky Dickson joins the guys to chat about fishing, slap-shots, flying oranges, and gobstoppers. His #2 jersey is retired and hangs in the rafters and he is arguably one of the best goalies in not only Nitehawk history but in JR.…

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Hawk Talk Ep #3 - Paul Matteucci 27:53

1+ y ago27:53

27:53

Hereee comes Matteucci!! Simmy and Snake catch up with former Assistant Coach , Paul Matteucci. Incredibly passionate and a wicked sense of humor, you'll never meet a coach more willing to run through a wall his players. 'Tooch' coached for almost 10 years and there are some incredible memories he shares. Him and the fellas catch up on sweatpants, …

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Mark & Christa - Jericho Settlers Farm: EP3 1:51:20

1+ y ago1:51:20

1:51:20

Send us a Text Message. Today’s episode comes to you from Jericho Vermont where we visit with Mark Fasching and Christa Alexander of Jericho Settlers farm. We learn how they grew their farm from selling at their local farmers market, to producing good food year round wholesaling storage crops into Vermont's food system. They share the reasons why t…

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Hawk Talk Ep #2 - Tom Meakes 12:03

2y ago12:03

12:03

Our hosts catch up with Tom Meakes. Known as Teakes to most, he wore many hats for the organization. Not just an equipment manager, he was a masseuse, mechanic, dental assistant, to name a few. He did it all, and was and is an integral pillar of the Nitehawk Community. Enjoy.By Connor Jones

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Justin Rich - Burnt Rock Farm: EP2 2:07:09

1+ y ago2:07:09

2:07:09

Send us a Text Message. This farm visit starts off quickly - literally. Since most of the fields at the home farm are in cover crop this season we jumped on the side by side for a stretched out field tour. After seeing fields of storage crops including onions, potatoes and sweet corn we hop out of the truck and step into the barn where I asked Just…

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Hawk Talk Ep #1 - Dwayne Bouliane 20:33

2y ago20:33

20:33

Our hosts, Simmy, Snaker, and Jonesy catch up with the most dedicated Nitehawk ever. Literally. Dwayne Bouliane won the award five times.By Connor Jones

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Jon Cohen - Deep Meadow Farm: EP1 1:26:53

2y ago1:26:53

1:26:53

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we’re visiting with Jon Cohen of Deep Meadow Farm where they grow ~50acres of mixed vegetables on the Connecticut river in Ascutney Vermont. Our conversation starts off by the farm stand wanders towards the greenhouses before moving to the brassica field. Jon shares what he likes and dislikes about the wizard…

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The Ag Engineering Podcast Concludes: EP77 15:36

2y ago15:36

15:36

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we wrap up the series of The Ag Engineering Podcast, reflect on its growth and introduce what the future of the podcast is going to look like. Ag Engineering Resources: https://go.uvm.edu/ageng -- New Podcast Links The Farmer’s Share https://thefarmersshare.com https://instagram.com/thefarmersshare https://f…

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High Tunnels, Cat Tunnels & Wash Pack Tour of Blue Star Farm: EP76 25:22

2y ago25:22

25:22

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we visit with Sue Decker of Blue Star Farm (http://www.bluestarfarmny.com) and get a tour of high tunnels, caterpillar tunnels and wash pack areas on her farm. The Ag Engineering podcast is a conversation with small scale fruit and vegetable farmers to discuss tools, tips or techniques to improve the sustain…

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Heated Greenhouse Benches at Blue Star Farm: EP75 37:53

2y ago37:53

37:53

Send us a Text Message. The Ag Engineering podcast is a conversation with small scale fruit and vegetable farmers to discuss tools, tips or techniques to improve the sustainability of your farm. In this episode, we visit with Sue Decker of Blue Star Farm (http://www.bluestarfarmny.com) to talk about her heated greenhouse benches. Follow Blue Star F…

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Buying A Farm When FSA Loans or Family isn’t an Option: EP74 53:34

2+ y ago53:34

53:34

Send us a Text Message. The Ag Engineering podcast is a conversation with small scale fruit and vegetable farmers to discuss tools, tips or techniques to improve the sustainability of your farm. In this episode, we visit with Eli Hersh of Honey Field Farm who shares his experience purchasing this farm, and the challenges faced in order to get the b…

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12 Greenhouse Tour - And Each One is Different! EP73 50:20

2+ y ago50:20

50:20

Send us a Text Message. The Ag Engineering podcast is a conversation with small scale fruit and vegetable farmers to discuss tools, tips or techniques to improve the sustainability of your farm. In this episode, we visit with Eli Hersh of Honey Field Farm (https://honeyfieldfarmvt.com) takes us on a tour of his 12 different greenhouses for their be…

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Getting to Know Full Belly Farm (VT): EP72 39:49

2+ y ago39:49

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Send us a Text Message. The Ag Engineering podcast is a conversation with small scale fruit and vegetable farmers to discuss tools, tips or techniques to improve the sustainability of your farm. In this episode, we get to know Stephen Park of Full Belly Farm in Monkton Vermont who shares his experience starting this farm. Visit the show notes for p…

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Mulching Strawberries With A Round Bale Shredder & Overhead Frost Protection: EP 71 36:56

2+ y ago36:56

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Send us a Text Message. The Ag Engineering podcast is a conversation with small scale fruit and vegetable farmers to discuss tools, tips or techniques to improve the sustainability of your farm. In this episode, we visit with Stephen Park of Full Belly Farm in Monkton Vermont who shares his experience mulching strawberries and protecting his crop f…

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Strawberry Production Systems: Matted Row VS. Plasticulture: EP70 29:15

2+ y ago29:15

29:15

Send us a Text Message. The Ag Engineering podcast is a conversation with small scale fruit and vegetable farmers to discuss tools, tips or techniques to improve the sustainability of your farm. In this episode, we visit with Stephen Park of Full Belly Farm in Monkton Vermont who shares his experience with different strawberry growing systems. Visi…

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Ebb & Flow Bottom Watering Rolling Greenhouse Benches: EP69 12:39

2+ y ago12:39

12:39

Send us a Text Message. The Ag Engineering podcast is a conversation with small scale fruit and vegetable farmers to discuss tools, tips or techniques to improve the sustainability of your farm. In this episode, we visit with Stephen Park of Full Belly Farm in Monkton Vermont who shares his experience with the Ebb and Flow rolling greenhouse benche…

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Walking & Talking about Cover Crops, Greenhouse Tools & Bale Shredders: EP68 20:29

2+ y ago20:29

20:29

Send us a Text Message. The Ag Engineering podcast is a conversation with small scale fruit and vegetable farmers to discuss tools, tips or techniques to improve the sustainability of your farm. In this episode, we visit with Stephen Park of Full Belly Farm in Monkton Vermont. This is an intro to the farm where we touch upon cover crops, plastic mu…

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