Best Smallholding Podcasts (2024)

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449. Roger Thurow on Trusting the Wisdom of the World’s Smallholder Farmers 48:05

27d ago48:05

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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” author and journalist Roger Thurow talks about his new book Against the Grain: How Farmers Around the Globe Are Transforming Agriculture to Nourish the World and Heal the Planet. During the conversation, they discuss the link between the environmental and hunger crises, how farmers around the world are turning t…

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Theresa Frost: 68-year-old Ironman, European Aquabike Champion, smallholder, wife of over 40 years, mum of 2, and grandma to 3. Proving age and a double hip replacement are no reasons to slow down. 36:02

25d ago36:02

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In this episode, we have the privilege of chatting with Theresa Frost, a remarkable 68-year-old athlete who shatters stereotypes and redefines what it means to stay active and competitive at any age. Theresa's list of accomplishments is as impressive as it is diverse, including: European Aquabike Champion 2023 Team GB Athlete Barcelona Ironman Fini…

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Forking the Future: building routes to viable change with Tim Frenneaux of Pivot 1:09:06

13m ago1:09:06

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My first guest after the summer break is Tim Frenneaux, whom I first met in his role as Source for the Piʌot project which is a thoroughly engaging and inspiring new concept, that he describes as a people-powered movement for regenerative transformation. As you'll hear, Tim really understands what it is to live - to dance - at the inter-becoming ed…

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Gina Atkinson: From Royal Signals Engineer to Inspirational Fundraiser and Adventurer 47:58

11m ago47:58

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Join us on this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast as we delve into the extraordinary life of Gina Atkinson, a former Royal Signals engineer with a remarkable story of service and resilience. Gina's military career took her to 30 Signal Regiment, where she visited 35 countries during her first five years of service. Following a deeply personal loss …

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Wiltshire Horn sheep breed focus 36:18

3h ago36:18

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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! It's about time that I focused on my own sheep!~ So to celebrate 175 episodes of The Sheep Show Podcast here is a special episode on Wiltshire Horn sheep - enjoy! https://www.wiltshirehorn.org.uk/breed/ https://wiltshirehornaustralia.com.au/ Support the show Want more! Want to show us som…

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The end of the season. Mental health and working in horticulture. 45:02

4h ago45:02

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It's the end of our busy season as Andy and Kate sit down in the studio this week. But we wanted to reframe the chat slightly and talk really honestly about the mental health cost of working in horticulture. We really hope that you enjoy this chat. The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the…

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452. Ken Cook on Why There’s No Better Time to Be an Environmentalist 51:04

19h ago51:04

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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Ken Cook, President and Co-Founder of Environmental Working Group. They talk about getting around the partisan politics that so often stymie progress, a roadmap to reduce contamination from forever chemicals, and why support for climate-smart farming must be preserved. While you’re listening, su…

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Stop killing the planet! Shaping International law so it's on the side of Life – with JoJo Mehta of Stop Ecocide International 1:22:47

7d ago1:22:47

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Can our national and international legal systems be harnessed in service of life, to put the brakes on the worst excesses of capitalism and slow the annihilation of our eco-sphere? Stop Ecocide International exists explicitly to make this happen and this week, we talk to Jojo Mehta, co-founder and Executive Director of the movement. If we're going …

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Nature Based Solutions - In Conversation with Diana Denke [Co-Founder Fair Carbon] 1:00:03

3d ago1:00:03

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I'm delighted to be joined by Diana Denke who has generously offered to bring us an overview of what can be done to bring more financing towards nature. For generations wealth and financial markets have benefited from the extraction and depletion of the natural world to the extent that we're globally facing a crisis of biodiversity loss and ecosyst…

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Josie Fouts: Athlete, mentor, advocate, film maker and tread setter, Josie is trailblazing for mountain biking to be a Paralympic sport! 40:30

3d ago40:30

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Join us on the Tough Girl Podcast as we dive into the inspiring journey of Josie Fouts, an athlete, mentor, advocate, and filmmaker who is leading the charge to make mountain biking a Paralympic sport. Based in San Diego, California, Josie's story is one of resilience, determination, and a relentless pursuit of her passions. Born in Seoul, Korea, a…

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How to forage like a pro (and how you probably already have!) 44:05

4d ago44:05

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This week, Kate chats to foraging expert, author and friend of the pod Adele Nozedar, about the ancient art of foraging, how most people do it without even realising and how it can put you back in touch with nature in the most surprising and wonderful ways. The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believe…

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Review of Heatwave milk warmer 22:35

5d ago22:35

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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! I used the heatwave milk warmer this year to feed my bottle babies. It is distributed in Australia through Shearwell and is a Pyon product from the UK. Here is what I thought! Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters t…

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451. Nikiko Masumoto on Inheriting a Philosophy of Farming 42:12

8d ago42:12

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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with farmer, memory keeper, and artist Nikiko Masumoto of Masumoto Family Farm. During the conversation, they discuss the philosophy of farming, grounded in inclusivity, that Masumoto inherited; the synergy that can emerge when working with family units on the farm; and why tenderness is fierce and s…

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🔒 What I learned from judging sheep at Sheepvention 2024 30:05

9d ago30:05

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Subscriber-only episode Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! What is it like to judge over 100 sheep and 6 breeds of sheep in one day! It was amazing! In this episode I explain my methodology and approach to judging sheep and what I focused on during my judging at Sheepvention 2024. Want more! Want to show us some sheep love…

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The Manic Fire Monkeys Do It Again (and Again): Exploring the wonder of human evolution with Dr Shane Simonsen 1:43:07

9d ago1:43:07

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The climate emergency is impacting our entire eco-sphere. Plants are at the core of every food chain but we have no idea how fast they can adapt to changes that are taking place in decades where once they took Millenia. Which is where human ingenuity and intervention could be game-changing. If we put our minds to it, could we help plants to evolve …

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Jen Benson: Running Coach, Author, and PhD Researcher – The Stories Behind 'The Path We Run' and Her Ultramarathon Adventures 51:30

10d ago51:30

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Jen Benson is a runner, writer, running coach and mum of two. Along with her husband, Sim, she has co-authored 10 books including Smart Running, The Camping Bible, Wild Running and The Adventurer's Guide to Britain. She has an MSc in sport & exercise medicine and is currently a PhD researcher exploring the phenomenology of running. Jen has run more…

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Gardening Jobs for September - such an exciting month 40:12

11d ago40:12

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In this episode, we talk about gardening jobs that you can do during the month of September. We are joined by Jess Gough @happy_smallholding who chats with us about the jobs that she will be doing this month. Take a moment out of your busy day and join us for some lighthearted gardening chat. The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazi…

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Shearing sheep with Chloe the Shearer 49:16

13d ago49:16

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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! What cool opportunity to explore shearing with none other than the famous Chloe! Want to know when to shear, what you need to shear sheep and what breeds are easier to shear - check this episode out! In this episode we explore: How did Chloe become a shearer? How many sheep does she shear…

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450. From Investing in Rural Communities to Corporate Responsibility: Paving the Way for Regenerative Food Systems 45:35

16d ago45:35

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Food Tank, in partnership with Niman Ranch, recently hosted their Education Summit at the annual Hog Farmer Appreciation Celebration, an event that recognizes and honors the contributions of independent family farmers in the U.S. This episode features two conversations from the day. First, Dani speaks with Ambassador Ertharin Cousin, Founder and CE…

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Finding the Courage to Care - Ways to build a Mothering Economy with author Jenny Grettve 1:26:10

16d ago1:26:10

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'Are we [in our WEIRD culture] intelligent enough to be more generous than we have ever been throughout history?' So writes Jenny Grettve, in her new book, 'Mothering Economy'. Jenny is an author, philospher, systems thinker and designer who joined us in Episode #228, talking about the principles and practice of her generative, systems-led design a…

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Nature Connection for Well-Being & Earth Healing - Wayapa Wuurrk Group Chat 59:53

17d ago59:53

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Join me for a group chat with four practitioners of Wayapa Wuurrk exploring the relevance of Indigenous wisdom & nature connection in our modern world. There are many reasons that our lives today have caused disconnection between us and the people and environments around us. And it's too easy to over look the importance of this. I'm joined by three…

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Jo Moseley - Sharing More About Her New Book: 'Stand-Up Paddleboarding in the Lake District: Beautiful Places to Paddleboard in Cumbria 45:25

17d ago45:25

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Jo Moseley, a 59-year-old single mum of two grown-up sons, resides on the edge of the picturesque Yorkshire Dales. In 2019, she achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first woman to paddle-board 162 miles coast to coast from Liverpool to Goole, all while actively contributing to litter cleanup efforts and fundraising for causes close to her …

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The importance of soil health with Becky Searle @sow_much_more 49:51

17d ago49:51

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In this episode, Andy and Kate chat with Becky Searle @sow_much_more about the importance of soil health and the role that it plays in boosting productivity. Join us for a journey into soil health, no-dig gardening and the joy of rescue tortoises. Hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. Leave us a review if you get chance, i…

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Milking sheep on your homestead with Rachel Hester from Whoopsy Daisy Farm 54:55

19d ago54:55

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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Rachel is a power house of knowledge and energy! Not only has she and her husband Kyle set up a sheep milking operation she has written a book about it! Enjoy this episode whether you want to milk your sheep or not! Check out what Rachel is up to on her insta handle @whoopsydaisyfarm And …

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When is a Tree not a Tree? The 'Net Zero' Wood Burning Scam - with Dr Mary Booth of Partnership for Policy Integrity 1:05:12

23d ago1:05:12

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We live in a burning world. As we record, there are record wildfires across the Americas, record temperatures around the world, falling oxygen levels in the oceans and however much supposedly renewable energy we produce, Jevons' Paradox means we keep on burning fossil fuels. This is not a great combination, but even the so called renewables have mo…

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Can you really sow seeds in August? 35:55

27d ago35:55

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In this episode Andy and Kate deep dive into varieties that you can sow and plant during the month of August. Taking advantage of the beautiful growing conditions, the warm soil temperatures and daylight to grow gorgeous flavours while also preparing for the colder months ahead. If you would like to hear a more general chat about gardening jobs for…

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Lambing Diaries 2024 vol 3 26:37

27d ago26:37

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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Patience is a virtue and in this episode we explore how patient we might need to be when breeding maiden ewes - lots of lessons here for me! Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954…

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448. Jason Bade on Getting Beyond Reductionist Food Systems Fixes 42:42

1M ago42:42

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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Jason Bade, a Lecturer at Stanford Law School and the Board Chair for the Alice Waters Institute and Edible Schoolyard Project. They discuss what can be accomplished if eaters learn to become more flexible in their expectations of the food system; the problem with many current approaches to fina…

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A trillion willing helpers: Exploring the microbiome of people and animals with Joe Flanagan of Ingenious Probiotics 1:40:09

1M ago1:40:09

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We know that being kind to our gut biome is crucial to our health, but what about the trillion happy helpers (or not) on our skin, in our lungs, our ears, our mouths… the things we slaughter daily with the ‘cleaning products’ we splash around our homes that not only impact our biomes directly, but leach out into our waterways, soil and the air that…

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The Weather Proof Farm - In Conversation with Niels Corfield [Soil Health & Regen Ag Trainer] 55:53

1M ago55:53

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It's a pleasure to be joined by Niels Corfield who shares insights from his concept of 'The Weatherproof Farm'. It's hard to not have noticed the increase in standing water across farmlands in recent years; fields appearing to contain vast lakes during our wetter seasons. Whilst we might consider ourselves to be at the mercy of changing weather thi…

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Kasia Piatek: Mum from Poland - Embracing Adventure, Overcoming Adversity, and Becoming a Mountain Leader and Rock-Climbing Instructor 33:37

1M ago33:37

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Kasia wears many hats: a Mountain Leader, Rock-Climbing Instructor, and an aspiring alpinist. But above all, she's a lover of adventure. Her story began in 2008 when she left Poland in search of a better life. Little did she know, this journey would lead her to incredible heights—both literally and metaphorically. Life in a new country wasn't easy.…

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Gardening Jobs for August, heat, water and slugs! 47:26

1M ago47:26

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In this episode, we talk about jobs that you can complete in the garden during the month of August. This is such an exciting month in which growing conditions are still perfect and productive. However, its also a month that provides unique challenges to gardeners. The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big …

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447. Mark Kaplan on Forced Labor in the Seafood Industry—and How We Stop It 43:17

1M ago43:17

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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Mark Kaplan, the Co-Founder of Wholechain. They discuss the shocking level of exploitation in seafood supply chains; the importance of blue food for the sustainability of the world’s food systems; and why traceability and transparency matter for the wellbeing of workers, food safety, and food wa…

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