In this episode of the Soil Sisters Podcast, gain insights into Texas' first resilient farm plan (aka carbon farm plan) with Matt Simon, the farm director at the Refugee Collective Farm in Elgin, Texas. Matt shares the origins of the Refugee Collective, a nonprofit supporting refugee livelihoods through sustainable farming and textile production. He explains the unique features of their 20-acre certified organic farm, which is part of a broader conservation effort. Dig into their resilient farm plan, the use of chickens in cropping systems, large-scale composting methods, and strategies for securing funding for regenerative agricultural projects. The episode also highlights community involvement and the necessity of policy support in advancing regenerative farming practices. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on the future of farming and how regenerative efforts can benefit both the environment and local communities.
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00:00 Welcome to Soil Sisters Podcast
00:36 Introducing Matt Simon and the Refugee Collective Farm
01:49 The Mission and Operations of the Refugee Collective Farm
03:32 Community Supported Agriculture and Refugee Food Access
05:07 Cultural Foods and Value-Added Products
07:51 Resilient Farm Planning and Carbon Sequestration
13:39 Challenges and Benefits of Carbon Farm Planning
20:38 Soil Testing and Organic Matter
25:38 Organic vs Regenerative Farming Practices
34:02 Organic Farming and Tillage Practices
35:23 Introduction to No-Till Farming
39:01 Composting Techniques and Challenges
45:45 Funding and Financial Strategies for Regenerative Farming
51:04 Community and Policy Support for Sustainable Agriculture
55:15 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts
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