AgriCulture, a national award-winning production, is not a podcast about raising crops or cows but how farmers navigate challenges and cultivate meaningful lives. They tell their stories, struggles and satisfactions from the farm in Arkansas.
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A podcast where we discuss anything, everything, and all things related to certified organic food in Arkansas.
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The Farm Answers podcast takes a deeper look at projects funded by the United States Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (USDA-NIFA BFRDP) and how they are reaching beginning farmers and ranchers. In each episode, we sit down and talk with project directors… as they share their stories and discuss how their project has made a lasting impact on beginning farmers and ranchers. Join us as we learn more about th ...
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Welcome to Ozark Natural Foods The Co-Op Podcast, where we delve into the fresh and vibrant world of organic living, sustainability, and community wellness! Join us as we explore the lush landscapes of Northwest Arkansas and the Ozarks, showcasing local farmers, artisans, and environmental enthusiasts who are shaping the future of ethical consumption. In each episode, our host engages with ONF Employees, Board Members, Members, local community members, agriculture experts, and food lovers to ...
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The Solomon Success podcast is dedicated to the timeless wisdom of King Solomon and the Book of Proverbs in order to maximize one’s business and life. To our advantage, we can find King Solomon’s financial strategies in addition to many life philosophies documented in biblical scriptures. Focusing on these enduring fundamentals of success allows us to bypass the “get-rich-quick” schemes that cause many to stumble on their journey toward success. Our concern is not only spiritual in nature, b ...
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She earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree, but more important to Beverly Scott Chapple are her son and living near him on a family farm. Hear her heritage and joy while shelling purple hull peas in the shade just outside the dwindling delta town of Cotton Plant.By Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation
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Bill Hlubik, Trevor Styles & Linnea Eberly - Rutgers University Extension
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In This Episode Bill Hlubik, Trevor Styles, and Linnea Eberly of Rutgers University Extension share their three phase training program for beginning farmers. Links rubeginnerfarmer.rutgers.edu [website] @RUReadytoFarm [Facebook] @RUReadytoFarm [Instagram] RU Ready to Farm on CBS NewsBy Center for Farm Financial Management
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Henry English - University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
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In This Episode Henry English of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff shares their beginning farmer class, workshops, and direct assistance opportunities for beginning farmers. Links uapb.edu/small-farm-program [website] @UAPB.SAFHS [Facebook] @UAPB_SAFHS [Instagram] @UAPB_SAFHS [X]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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Send us a Text Message. Anthony and Nena from the Spring Creek Food Hub join us today to answer the question: Should I get certified. It's a tough question with no simple answers. Visit the Spring Creek Food Hub Online Interested in selling to the Spring Creek Food Hub, talk to Nena Hammer at: nhammer@springcreekfoodhub.org. Find us online at Arkan…
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Before Bill Clinton or Mike Huckabee, Hope was known for world-record watermelons and its annual festival returns this weekend offering a “slice of the good life.” Lifelong resident Paul Henley and his wife Dolly share interesting farmer and entertaining festival stories on this episode of AgriCulture.…
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Jessica Groskopf - University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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In This Episode Jessica Groskopf of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln shares how their Women in Agriculture program is benefiting beginning farmers. Links cap.unl.edu [website] @NEWomenInAg [Facebook] @NEWomenInAg [Instagram] @NEWomenInAg [X]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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Send us a Text Message. Spider mites have emerged and Stilt Bugs? That's a new one for me. Plus a discussion on weed management strategies around building sites and organic herbicides. Ground Covers for Arkansas Find us online at ArkansasOrganic.org Center for Arkansas Farms and Food YouTubeBy Division-of-Agriculture
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A tick bite causing temporary blindness and a permanent allergy to meats and dairy, opened Dr. Karen Ballard’s eyes to what was right in front of her. Hear the Jackson County farmer passionately share her discovery while cooking surprisingly delicious, soy-based dishes on this episode of AgriCulture.…
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Matt Gordon, Megan Fehrman & Andrew Collins-Anderson - Rogue Farm Corps
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In This Episode Matt Gordon, Megan Fehrman, and Andrew Collins-Anderson of Rogue Farm Corps share their resource guide, equity literacy curriculum, and land connection program for Oregon's beginning farmers. Links roguefarmcorps.org [website] ocfsn.org [OCFSN website] @RogueFarmCorps [Facebook] @RogueFarmCorps [Instagram] @RogueFarmCorps [X]…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we talk about sprayer options for insects, recovering from spring wet conditions, and a very random deep dive into cultivators and cultivator tractors. Find us online at ArkansasOrganic.org Center for Arkansas Farms and Food YouTubeBy Division-of-Agriculture
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Fewer youths are pursuing farming careers. The average age of American farmers is 58 (20 years older than the citizen average). Anna Sweat, a 17-year-old raised on Sweat Farms in Southwest Arkansas, admits she has considered other lifestyles but plans to earn a degree in ag business. Hear her story and her dad’s tips on keeping the next generation …
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Ken Olson - South Dakota State University
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In This Episode Ken Olson of South Dakota State University shares how their intensive educational programs are reaching beginning farmers and ranchers. Links extension.sdstate.edu [website] extension.sdstate.edu/beefsd [BeefSD website] extension.sdstate.edu/agritourismsd-program [AgritourismSD website] @SDSUExtension [Facebook] @SDSUExtension [Inst…
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024 Agronomics of organic corn and soybeans
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Joe Schafer from Winrock International and Kelly Cartwright and Lanny Ashlock from the Natural Soy and Grain Alliance join us to talk about the challenges of organic corn and soybean production in Arkansas and provide strategies for success. See episode 19 for the introduction to this discussion. Project Det…
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Arkansas families are feeling it. Grocery costs are approaching a 30-percent increase since January 2020. Conway County’s Ashley Flickinger says it’s devouring her family-of-five’s budget and Arkansas Pork Producers Association director Jerry Masters offers insight to the increases in this episode of AgriCulture.…
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One in five Arkansas children is hungry, yet the state’s hunters annually harvest 200,000 deer. Hot Spring County farmer Ronnie Ritter says he has a "calling" to get more venison to famished kids. Heart-wrenching stories drive Ritter as Director of Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry. Hear his stories and how you can help in this episode of AgriCul…
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Andy Larson & Sarah Larson - Food Finance Institute
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In This Episode Andy Larson and Sarah Larson of the Food Finance Institute share their financial coaching program for beginning farmers. Links foodfinanceinstitute.org [website] @FFIEdibleAlpha [Facebook] @FoodFinanceInstitute [LinkedIn]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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Tears and Triumphs of a Minority Farmer, Part 2
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Industrious Ellis Bell flew alone at night for 45 years in a 1956 Cessna to successfully run a Forrest City farm and St. Louis insurance business. Hear his turbulent ascent to vocational victories and heart to help other minorities on this episode of the national award-winning AgriCulture podcast.By Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation
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Growing up on a Forrest City farm in the 1940s shaped Ellis Bell. The challenges Bell faced couldn’t stop a strong and studious mind, laser-like focus and two parents from propelling him to a 2023 Arkansas Ag Hall of Fame induction. Hear the hurt, tears and triumphs on this episode of the national-award winning AgriCulture podcast.…
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In This Episode Kenneth White of the Segar Advocacy Institute shares their farmer meetings and on-site farming events for beginning farmers. Links segarai.org [website] @SegarAdvocacyInstitute [Facebook] @SegarAIOrg [Instagram] @SegarAdvocacyInstitute [LinkedIn]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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Send us a Text Message. Drought to Flood! In this episode we catch up on how the roller crimped cover crop at CAFF turned out, my thoughts on what happened, and Cailin's plan moving forward. Plus, insect updates from NWA. Find us online at ArkansasOrganic.org Center for Arkansas Farms and Food YouTube…
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Eva Henderson, affectionately known by thousands as “Granny,” lived 87 years on the Buffalo River but was removed from her farm in 1972 by the government. She was one of about 2,000 displaced when the Buffalo became a National River. Her great-grandson Randy Gibbins remembers and is concerned it could soon happen to others, too. A visit with Gibbin…
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Progress, Population Plow Buffalo River Farms
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Armed U.S. Marshals ushered Susan Halsted’s grandparents from their Buffalo River farm in 1972 when it became a National River. Hear Halsted’s heartbreak, and her concerns about recent talks of another possible river re-designation. Cattleman Bob Shofner, a life-long resident of booming Northwest Arkansas, understands more people present challenges…
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In This Episode Britt Calendo of the Chicago Botanic Garden-Windy City Harvest discusses their work with beginning farmers through an apprenticeship program, food safety training, and a farm incubator program. Links chicagobotanic.org/urbanagriculture [website] @WindyCityHarvest [Facebook] @WindyCityHarvest [Instagram] @WCHProduce [X]…
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America’s First National River Might Require a Permit
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Does the Buffalo River need more protection? Will it remain free to fish and hunt? Billy Bell would arguably be the best person to ask. Hear what he says sustains it and what could destroy it in episode three of our 5-part series on the past and future of the Buffalo River.By Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation
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Hard Start, Farm Struggles Raise a Wise MOM
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Seven months pregnant while unloading an 18-wheeler load of chickens is part of Belinda Wright’s motherhood story. Hear her mom-wise stories and heart on this special Mother’s Day edition of AgriCulture.By Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation
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Mothers raising children on the farm own interesting stories and perspective. North Little Rock rancher Libbie Dougan overcame much to raise three daughters and shares her laughs and wisdom on the special Mother's Day weekend edition of AgriCulture.By Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode I deep dive into organic approved insecticides. There's more than just Pyganic and Neem! Find us online at ArkansasOrganic.org Center for Arkansas Farms and Food YouTubeBy Division-of-Agriculture
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171: The Solomon Success Blueprint: Building Wealth with Timeless Wisdom with Scott Florida
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Welcome to the Solomon Success show, where we uncover timeless insights from King Solomon and the Bible for business and investing. Amidst a sea of false promises, let's refocus on enduring principles for a life of peace and prosperity. I'm Scott Florida, guest hosting for Jason Hartman. Drawing from my 30 years of pastoral and entrepreneurial expe…
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Jack Tinsley and his siblings’ Buffalo River re-designation resentment goes back half a century. Hear the trauma of being evicted as children from their family farm in 1972 when the Buffalo became America’s first national river, and their concerns about another possible re-designation. Listen to episode 2 of a 5-part series on the past and future o…
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In This Episode Lori Stern of Marbleseed shares their organic farming conference, farmer-to-farmer mentorship program, field days, and farmer advancement fund. Links marbleseed.org [website] @Marbleseed [Facebook] @Marbleseedorg [Instagram]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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Farmers and residents in the Buffalo River area of North Arkansas are troubled. Discussion of a possible re-designation of the National River in late October drew more than 1,200 for a community meeting in Jasper (population 547). Longtime Searcy County residents Randy Clark and Bonnie Cash Glidewell attended, and in this debut episode of AgriCultu…
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Send us a Text Message. Its Rambling Time! In this episode we talk seasonal insects, cicada, roller crimping cover crop, and more! Riley joins as a special guest the second half of the show! Insect Pest Monitoring Growing Your Farm Short Course Find us online at ArkansasOrganic.org Center for Arkansas Farms and Food YouTube…
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Julius Kolawole & Karen Spiller - Southern New England Farmers of Color Collaborative
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In This Episode Julius Kolawole and Karen Spiller of SNEFCC share their land access course, farmer circles, and stipend program for beginning farmers of color. Links snefcc.carrd.co [website] @SouthernNewEnglandFarmersofColor [Facebook] @snefarmersofcolor [Instagram]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Riley joins me to talk about spring crops in high tunnels. Dr. Ayanava Majumdar insect screening and IPM website Find us online at ArkansasOrganic.org Center for Arkansas Farms and Food YouTube
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In This Episode Julieta Saucedo of La Semilla Food Center discusses their beginning farmer fellowship program. Links lasemillafoodcenter.org [website] @LaSemillaFoodCenter [Facebook] @LaSemillaFoodCenter [Instagram]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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019 Limitations of growing row crops in the mid-south.
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Send us a Text Message. Back from spring break finally! In this episode, Joe Schafer from Winrock International and Kelly Cartwright from the Natural Soy and Grain Alliance join us to talk about the challenges of organic row crop corn and soybean production in Arkansas and what they are doing to support farmers. This episode kicks off a series as w…
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In This Episode Sarah Campbell and Aimee Swenson of the USDA join Curtis Mahnken and Megan Engel of the BFRDP Clearinghouse to discuss resources for beginning farmers and ranchers. Links Farmers.gov [website] @FarmersGov [Facebook] @FarmersGov [Instagram] @FarmersGov [X] @FarmersGov [YouTube]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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About The Show: "We're not here just to show up, we're here to make a difference in people's lives." - Dennis Hanley Welcome to a fresh and invigorating episode of Ozark Natural Foods, The Co-Op Podcast, where we dive into the heart of Northwest Arkansas' food scene. In this episode, host Randy Wilburn is thrilled to welcome two pivotal figures ste…
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In This Episode Ethan Page of Central Wyoming College discusses their crop production practicum, farm business course, and farm incubator for beginning farmers. Links cwc.edu/regenerative-farming/ [website] @CentralWyomingCollege [Facebook] @CWC_Rustlers [Instagram] @Alpine_Science_Institute_CWC [Instagram]…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Lee Goldsmith from Native Legacy Tree and Perennial Nursery joins me to talk about seed priming and sanitation and how these practices can improve seed germination in the greenhouse and field. Lee's FB page. https://www.facebook.com/NativeLegacyTrees/?locale=zh_TW Find us online at ArkansasOrganic.org Center…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Luke and I each give our top 5 tips for successfully growing transplants. We recorded this episode in the greenhouse so there is a bit of echo. Find us online at ArkansasOrganic.org Center for Arkansas Farms and Food YouTubeBy Division-of-Agriculture
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Send us a Text Message. In this month's rambling we talk about variety trials, soil potassium mining, and spring weather. Find us online at ArkansasOrganic.org Center for Arkansas Farms and Food YouTube
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Simon Ellis - Marine and Environmental Research Institute of Pohnpei
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In This Episode Simon Ellis of the Marine and Environmental Research Institute of Pohnpei discusses their work providing training and technical assistance to beginning aquaculture farmers. Links meripmicronesia.org [website] @MERIPFSM [Facebook]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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015 starting an organic orchard part 3 - Impact of climate change
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Send us a Text Message. Guy Ames from Ames Orchard and Nursery and formerly NCAT joins us in this episode to discuss how climate change is impacting our ability to grow fruit crops here in Arkansas. NCAT Publication Library Find us online at ArkansasOrganic.org Center for Arkansas Farms and Food YouTube…
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In This Episode Paul Shinneman of Plant It Forward discusses farming with PIF and the PIF Food Hub. Links plantitforward.farm [website] @PlantItForwardFarms [Facebook] @PlantItForward [Instagram]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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014 Starting an organic orchard part 2 - apples
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Maury Wills from Wills Family Orchard joins us to talk about growing organic apples organically. We discuss some of the major pest challenges and talk strategies for success. https://willsfamilyorchard.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WillsFamilyOrchard/ Find us online at ArkansasOrganic.org Center for Arkansas…
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Send us a Text Message. This three pat series takes a look at the ins and outs of starting an organic orchard in Arkansas. In this episode we talk about the basic challenges of growing fruits in Arkansas and which ones does best here. Find us online at ArkansasOrganic.org Center for Arkansas Farms and Food YouTube…
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In This Episode Susie Marshall of GROW North Texas discusses their Farm Success webinar series for beginning farmers. Links grownorthtexas.org [website] @GROWNorthTexas [Facebook] @GROWNorthTexas [Instagram]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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012 Starting an organic vegetable farm part 4
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Send us a Text Message. It's tool time! In this episode, Jonathan McArthur joins us to discuss the essential tools for a new organic vegetable farm. This is part 4, and the last on this subject for awhile. Find us online at ArkansasOrganic.org Center for Arkansas Farms and Food YouTube
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011 Starting an organic vegetable farm part 3
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jonathan McArthur joins us to discuss the basics of starting an organic vegetable farm. Part 3, discusses building permanent beds. Find us online at ArkansasOrganic.org Center for Arkansas Farms and Food YouTube
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