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KMUD - The Choice is YoursThe Real Scoop on DairyIn Dirt on the Milky Way, we took a hard look at the dairy industry and its impact on farmers and health. In this episode, 2nd of a 3 parts series, we’re bringing it closer to home, getting the inside scoops from a local regenerative farmer. Cody Nicholson Stratton of Foggy Bottoms Boys farm in Ferndale, CA, joins us to break down what sustainable dairy looks like—compared to what Big Milk is doing elsewhere.
We dive into manure management strategies that reduce methane emissions, the role of different cow breeds, and what makes Humboldt County dairy uniq...
2025-02-2855 min
Flipping the TableS6 - Ep#6 - Dairy in California: Opportunities and Challenges Today and TomorrowNutritionist and leader of the Dairy Council of California, Amy DeLisio, and 6th generation organic dairy farmer from Humboldt County, Cody Nicholson Stratton, dialogue with Michael around the opportunities and challenges related to nutrition and the environment faced by California's gargantuan dairy industry.
2024-06-1950 min
Ringside: An American Dairy Goat PodcastAgvocacy with Cody Nicholson Stratton of the Foggy Bottoms BoysSend us a textListen in the this dairy goat awareness week special as we talk to Cody from the Foggy Bottoms Boys about agvocacy and his farm!The Foggy Bottoms Boys
2024-06-1144 minRingside: An American Dairy Goat PodcastAgvocacy with Cody Nicholson Stratton of the Foggy Bottoms BoysSend us a textListen in the this dairy goat awareness week special as we talk to Cody from the Foggy Bottoms Boys about agvocacy and his farm!The Foggy Bottoms Boys
2024-06-1144 min
Barnyard LanguageOldie but Goodie- Foggy Bottoms BoysCody and Thomas Nicholson Stratton are raising their son to be the seventh generation on their regenerative grass-fed beef, dairy, lamb, wool, and egg operation in northern California. Balancing all these operations with off-farm work and managing a multi-generational farm as well as running very active social media accounts is clearly a labor of love and laughter for these three guys. Thank you for joining us today on Barnyard Language. If you enjoy the show, we encourage you to support us by becoming a patron. Go to Patreon to make a small monthly donation to help cover...
2023-08-241h 15
Sorting Pen: The California Cattleman PodcastS3 E7: Sorting through the work the California Cattle Council is fundingTune into this episode to hear an industry update from the California Cattle Council. Recorded just after their spring meeting in the middle of March, Council chair Cody Nicholson-Stratton and Council Executive Director Justin Oldfield join Katie to talk about that meeting, the work the Cattle Council is funding and key priorities of the Council moving through the rest this year.Text us your comments, feedback and episode ideas!
2023-04-0323 min
The Humboldt ChroniclesTrad Ag Vs Canna AgFor August, we set out to explore some of the differences between traditional agriculture and cannabis farming. Our guest is Cody Nicholson Stratton, a 6th generation family farmer with Foggy Bottoms Boys farm in Ferndale.
2022-08-1839 min
Seen & HerdS3E22: Taking a Step BackThis week we welcome back Tiffany LaMendola, our contract Economist with Blimling/Ever.Ag for a market update, and we re-share a sit-down interview with WUD Board member Cody Nicholson-Stratton from June of 2020.
To learn more about the Foggy Bottoms Boys: https://www.foggybottomsboys.com/
2022-06-0421 minBarnyard LanguageThe Endless Energy Machine w/ The Foggy Bottoms BoysCody and Thomas Nicholson Stratton are raising their son to be the seventh generation on their regenerative grass-fed beef, dairy, lamb, wool, and egg operation in northern California. Balancing all these operations with off-farm work and managing a multi-generational farm as well as running very active social media accounts is clearly a labor of love and laughter for these three guys.
2022-04-121h 14
Lost Coast OutpostFoggy Bottoms Boys Thomas and Cody Nicholson StrattonThis week the Outpost is joined by two self-described "fabulously gay farmers" Thomas and Cody Nicholas Stratton -- better known as the Foggy Bottoms Boys -- who talk about life on their sixth generation Ferndale Farm, their products, marketing strategies, their popular TikTok videos and the support they've received from the farming community.
2021-11-1300 min
Grazing Grass Podcast sharing Regenerative Ag Storiese39. The Foggy Bottoms Boys StoryIn this episode of The Grazing Grass Podcast, Cal talks with Thomas & Cody Nicholson Stratton of Foggy Bottoms Boys! Another must listen episode! We talk their journey and what they are doing now with a dive into fiber production for the Overgrazing Section. Full show notes available at https://www.grazinggrass.com/episodes/39.
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2021-09-221h 26
Seen & HerdS2E5: Kickstart my HeartToday we bring you a market update with our contract economist, Tiffany LaMendola of Blimling and we re-broadcast this week's Virtual Kitchen Table meeting where California Cattle Council executive director Justin Oldfield and Board Members Jennifer Beretta, Cody Nicholson Stratton and Tyler Rebiero join WUD CEO Anja Raudabaugh and Director of Leg. Affairs, Jason Bryant, to discuss a recent partnership between CCC and WUD.
For more information about the California Cattle Council: https://calcattlecouncil.org/
2021-02-101h 22
Wool Academy with Elisabeth van Delden#122 Cody Nicholson-Stratton about diversified livestock and local food systemsCody Nicholson-Stratton shares the story of how he and his husband Thomas were looking to diversify their family's farm and promote sustainability for future generations. Together with two more generations living and working on the farm, the two expanded the farm to include rabbits, chickens, sheep, goats, and grass-fed beef. They pride themselves in bringing food and fiber that has been ethically raised in a climate beneficial system to the local consumers; providing nutrient-dense protein, luxurious fiber, and preserving open landscapes for future generations.
2021-01-281h 16Seen & HerdEpisode 25: Fresh Air is Out ThereEpisode 25 is full of late-summer updates for producers to absorb while they put in tractor hours harvesting, fertilizing and planting this weekend. Annie brings us a robust market update, complete with some quota/CDFA hearing news, we chat with Cody Nicholson-Stratton, WUD board member and California Cattle Council (CCC) Vice-Chair, to update listeners on what CCC has been up to this summer, and we re-run Paul Sousa's weekly "WUD Kitchen Table Webinar" which discusses the important information about the CV Salts process. We round out the episode with a short Q&A with Annie on the USDA's CFAP 2.0 funding round.
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2020-09-2643 minSeen & HerdEpisode 9: Be Proud of Who You AreWe kick off Episode 9 with an introduction to WUD Board member Trevor Nutcher of Gustine. WUD economist Annie AcMoody brings us a very positive market update, Paul Sousa and Darby chat about new enforcement parameters in Water Board Region 5, we chat with Cody Nicholson-Stratton, WUD Board member and Humboldt County Dairyman about what it's like to be part of a non-traditional dairy family, and finally, Darby and I tackle a member question on a hot industry topic. Feedback, content requests and questions can be submitted to wud.pod@gmail.com.
2020-06-0645 min
The Chicken Lady & That Gay FarmerQ&A: You Ask and We Sorta AnswerThis week The Chicken Lady and That Gay Farmer sit down to answer your questions. Of course they get sidetracked a bit along the way. Thank you everyone who sent us questions and if we missed yours this time we will get it in a future episode.
2020-06-0131 minThe Chicken Lady & That Gay FarmerThe Woody ChickenAs we begin to come out of quarantine Cody and Vanessa sit down to kibitz about whats happening on their farms these days. Hint, its chickens! The great Cornish Rock vs Freedom Ranger debate is resumed and Cody talks about his meat.
2020-05-2833 minThe Chicken Lady & That Gay FarmerRough Cut: Save a Steak, Eat a BrisketIs there going to be a meat shortage? What cuts should I buy if my favorites aren’t in the case? Is it better to buy local? In this special episode Cody joins California cattle producers Dave Daly and Julie Morris along with grocer Chelsea Minor on a panel discussion to answer these questions and more about the California beef supply chain. They take an in-depth look at the effects COVID-19 has had on the cattle industry and what that means for all of us as consumers.
2020-05-0733 minThe Chicken Lady & That Gay FarmerQuestion Everyone But MeCody and Vanessa call each other up and discuss how social distancing and sheltering in place has changed life on the farm. Vanessa shares her experience as a reluctant homeschool parent and Cody touches upon his new found love for The Tiger King.
2020-04-0634 minThe Chicken Lady & That Gay FarmerBoar Taint and Zip TiesJoin us this week for a little distraction while social distancing as The Chicken Lady discuses how she came to farming and what all she is doing on her crazy one acre farm. Vanessa shares a few ideas on how everyone can grow food on minimal land or a patio. Cody shares his love of mending fences with zip ties and learns that boar taint is not the name of a seedy bar. Then he answers the listener question of the week about “the little hat” and why he wears it.
*note: due to COVID-19 and our state...
2020-03-2345 minThe Chicken Lady & That Gay FarmerThe Cheese CornerThis week Vanessa and Cody sit down to compress 32 years plus 100 into 32 minutes plus a few. Cody explains how his family began their farming legacy. How has the farm changed over the years? What changes each generation has made to remain sustainable? They delve into the present diversification of the farm as it navigates the current market challenges and what he hopes for the future. Hop on and join us for a little journey, with a detour into the world of cheese!
2020-03-1639 minThe Chicken Lady & That Gay FarmerNot a Street Name FamilyThis week the farmers sit down to kibitz about life in a town with a population of 1,200 people. Vanessa discusses her experience moving to a town where families have streets named after them; and Cody talks about being the “gay farmer”.
2020-03-0922 minThe Chicken Lady & That Gay FarmerNot a Street Name FamilyThis week the farmers sit down to kibitz about life in a town with a population of 1,200 people. Vanessa discusses her experience moving to a town where families have streets named after them; and Cody talks about being the “gay farmer”.
2020-03-0922 minThe Chicken Lady & That Gay FarmerThe Glitzy GoatThis week the farmers kibitz about "free" livestock. Vanessa questions Cody on the evolving goat situation at Foggy Bottoms Boys. Cody discusses plans for biologic weed-control, how its led to a new product on farm, why rabbit may be back on the menu and that he may have finally lost it.
2020-03-0127 minThe Chicken Lady & That Gay FarmerDark Duck MagicThis week Cody and Vanessa sit down to discuss Vanessa’s chicken habit and what exactly she is doing with all these birds. The tables turn when the Foggy Bottoms Duck Situation of 2018 is brought up and Cody announces his Purim costume... it’s a chicken!
2020-02-2433 minThe Chicken Lady & That Gay FarmerIts a Podcast!Welcome to the first episode of "The Chicken Lady and That Gay Farmer". Vanessa and Cody sit down to introduce themselves before any farm related disasters occur.
2020-02-2404 min
Local WoolEpisode 13 - Two Men and a Tiny Farmer with Cody Nicholson StrattonCody Nicholson Stratton of Foggy Bottoms Boys gives us a glimpse of life as a seventh generation dairy farmer, an angora rabbit herder, and Romeldale shepherd (all while raising a young son).
2019-12-2859 min