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R2Kast - People in Food and Farming/All InR2Kast 357 – Rhona Forbes on TikTok, teaching, and smashing stereotypes in ag 📱🐄Today we welcome Rhona Forbes onto the R2Kast! 🎙️From biology teacher to TikTok star, Rhona is bringing fresh energy to the Scottish Young Farmers scene! Based in Edinburgh, she’s not only part of Ed Jack (Edinburgh JAC) but the brains behind what might just be the most entertaining young farmers account in Scotland. Rhona tells us how she’s used social media to break stereotypes, boost membership, and make young farming look cool (and chaotic!) 🎬✨We also dive into her journey into teaching, navigating professionalism while keeping the “blue hair” identity alive (and why the...2025-07-251h 08
R2Kast - People in Food and Farming/All InR2Kast 352 – Alison Milne on policy, psychology, and championing the next generationToday we welcome Alison Milne onto the R2Kast! 🎙️ A powerful voice in Scottish agriculture, Alison shares how her journey from NFUS to the SRU board reflects her deep love for rural life — even if she was never quite a natural with a baler! 🚜💼We dive into her career, from studying psychology and management to holding director-level roles at NFU Scotland. Alison explains how her passion for future-proofing the industry led to founding the NextGen programme — boosting succession and developing young rural leaders. 🌱👩🌾Alison reflects on growing up on a mixed arable and sheep farm, and how enthus...2025-07-111h 01
R2Kast - People in Food and Farming/All InR2Kast 336 - Amy Stewart on Vet Nursing, Farm Life and Authenticity OnlineToday we welcome Amy Stewart onto the R2Kast! 🎙️ A farmer’s daughter and soon-to-be qualified veterinary nurse, Amy brings heartfelt honesty as she shares her dual world of livestock and labs. From early pig-handling memories to family debates over sheep bandages, it’s a tale of passion and practicality. 🐷🐑Amy opens up about her experience in vet nursing — from OSCE assessments to emotional moments with clients — while reflecting on the value of empathy, community, and support among friends in agriculture. Her perspective offers a refreshing take on resilience in animal care. 🩺❤️We explore Amy’s social media...2025-05-2656 min
R2Kast - People in Food and Farming/All InR2Kast 330 - James Kennedy on East Lothian Farming, Young Farmers Revival and Building Leadership in AgricultureToday we welcome James Kennedy onto the R2Kast! 🎙️ A mixed farmer from East Lothian, James shares his journey from Northern Ireland to building a 650-hectare beef and arable operation in Scotland. With a strong focus on efficient systems and full traceability, James opens up about balancing crop rotations, clubroot issues, and trialling new break crops like winter beans. 🚜🌾We dive into the evolution of East Lothian Young Farmers under James’ leadership. Starting with just six members, he played a key role in rebuilding the club to nearly 30, highlighting the power of perseverance, personal touches, and meaningful ev...2025-05-091h 08
R2Kast - People in Food and Farming/All InR2Kast 322 - Michael Rolfe on Engineering, Precision Ag, and Young Farmers LeadershipToday we welcome Michael Rolfe onto the R2Kast! 🎙️ Known to many as Mikey, Michael is a proud Lanarkshire lad with a passion for agricultural engineering. From helping his dad in the workshop to leading at the West Region level of SAYFC, Mikey’s journey is one of dedication, pride in workmanship, and lifelong learning. 🔧🌾We delve into Mikey’s route into ag engineering, from a school work experience placement to an apprenticeship that’s taken him to France and back. Now a key technician at Hamilton Ross Group, Mikey shares his expertise in precision agriculture, GPS, and the grow...2025-04-181h 01
R2Kast - People in Food and Farming/All InR2Kast 316 - Euan Bremner on Farming in Caithness, Harper Adams, and SAYFC LeadershipToday, we welcome Euan Bremner onto the R2Kast! 🎙️ From the northernmost tip of mainland Scotland to working on massive arable farms in England and Australia, Euan’s journey in agriculture has been shaped by a mix of home, travel, and leadership. 🌍🚜Euan grew up on his family’s beef and sheep farm in Caithness but initially wasn’t certain about a farming career. Instead, he pursued agricultural mechanisation at Harper Adams, which led him to placements on large-scale arable estates. 🌾 His time in Lincolnshire, working on a 14,000-acre farm, opened his eyes to precision farming, large-scale operatio...2025-03-311h 08
R2Kast - People in Food and Farming/All InR2Kast 311 - Joanne Hall on Architecture, Travel, and Young FarmersToday, we welcome Joanne Hall onto the R2Kast! 🎙️ Joanne’s journey is nothing short of fascinating—from studying architecture to travelling the world and making a huge impact in the Young Farmers community. 🌍✨Joanne shares her experience pursuing a six-year architecture degree at Glasgow School of Art 🏛️ and how her career led her to working with the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland. Alongside her passion for architecture, she discovered a love for marketing and social media while living in Benbecula, where she also ran a Highland dance school! 💃🌊Beyond her professional career, Joanne has travel...2025-03-1758 min
R2Kast - People in Food and Farming/All InR2Kast 310 - Colin and Yasmine on Sheep, Markets, and TravelToday we welcome my dad, Colin Currie, back for his second appearance on the podcast and my partner, Yasmine, for her first! 🏡🎤 We chat about our journey into farming, from Colin’s lifelong connection to the land to Yas’ unexpected route into shepherding after a childhood love for animals. 🐏💚Colin updates us on his ongoing mission to visit every livestock market in the UK, sharing highlights and insights from his experiences across the country. 📍🚜 He also reminisces about his time as Chair of Arran Young Farmers 40 years ago and the importance of youth organisations in rural communities. 🌾🧑🌾2025-03-1459 min
R2Kast - People in Food and Farming/All InR2Kast 308 - Craig Davidson & Jeff Miller on Ag Education in the UK & US Today we welcome Craig Davison and Jeff Miller onto the R2Kast! 🎙️ This episode dives into agricultural education, a topic that’s booming in the UK but has been well-established in the US for years. 🌾📚 With Craig’s experience in Scotland and Jeff’s academic leadership in Arkansas, we explore the contrasts and opportunities in ag education between the two nations.Craig shares his journey from Scotland to the US, where he immersed himself in high school agriculture programs, FFA, and hands-on learning that shaped his career. 🐄🌱 His insights into education pathways and how early exposure to agriculture can crea...2025-03-101h 05
R2Kast - People in Food and Farming/All InR2Kast 281 - Christmas Special where Ed Interviews Wallace on his 2024Today’s episode of the R2Kast is a bit of a twist! Ed takes over the host’s chair for this Christmas Special, diving into a year in the life of Wallace Currie. 🎄Wallace reflects on a whirlwind 2024, covering everything from Nuffield travels to exciting developments in education and podcasting. The conversation takes us behind the scenes of his adventures, offering a unique perspective on the ups and downs of an incredible year. 🌍Ed and Wallace also touch on Wallace’s efforts in promoting rural education, his time with Young Farmers, and some persona...2024-12-231h 01
R2Kast - People in Food and Farming/All InR2Kast 275 - Izak van Heerden on Language Mastery, Nuffield Insights, and Agri-LeadersToday we welcome Izak van Heerden onto the R2Kast. Izak, a true polyglot, impresses with his fluency in multiple languages, adding depth to his international work in agriculture. His ability to connect with people across linguistic boundaries has allowed him to build strong relationships and gain insights from diverse agricultural communities around the world. 🌍Izak shares his journey as a Nuffield Scholar, discussing the invaluable experiences and knowledge he gained through the program. He explains how the scholarship broadened his perspective on agriculture, from innovative practices to sustainable approaches, and how it shaped his vision for...2024-12-0657 min
R2Kast - People in Food and Farming/All InR2Kast 272 - Emily Drinkall on High-Energy Farming Content, Generational Values, and Social Media SuccessToday we welcome Emily Drinkall onto the R2Kast. At just 22, Emily has gained attention for her erratic, high-energy approach to creating short-form content that captures the wild and unfiltered side of farm life. Her style is bold and engaging, but what impressed me even more was her deep respect for previous generations and the strong moral values she carries. 🌾Emily discusses how her family’s farming legacy has shaped her, sharing stories of the influence her parents and grandparents have had on her perspective. Despite her modern approach to content creation, she values the traditions and h...2024-11-2957 min
R2Kast - People in Food and Farming/All InR2Kast 261 - Iona Smith on Beef and Sheep Farming, Women in Agriculture, and MentorshipToday we welcome Iona Smith onto the R2Kast. Iona shares her experiences as a beef and sheep farmer in Scotland, discussing the challenges and rewards of working in the agricultural sector. With a deep-rooted passion for livestock farming, she offers insights into managing both cattle and sheep while juggling the demands of running a farm. 🐑Iona also talks about her career in the offshore wind industry, balancing her work in renewable energy with her responsibilities on the farm. She explains how working in offshore wind complements her passion for sustainability, allowing her to contribute both to...2024-10-281h 00
The Spokesman Speaks: Ag Insights for Your Farm and FamilyImportant reminders for livestock farmers and a conversation with young farm leader Zac PrestonWelcome to Episode 172 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, Brian Waddingham of the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers shares timely reminders for livestock farmers who may face DNR or EPA inspections. Later in the episode, we chat with Zac Preston, a young farmer from Warren County who’s helping create opportunities for his peers across the state, as chair of Iowa Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer Advisory Committee. Resources mentioned in this episode: • Contact the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers by calling 800-932-2436 or visiting SupportFarmers.com. • Save the date for Iowa Far...2024-10-2126 minThe Spokesman Speaks: Ag Insights for Your Farm and FamilyImportant reminders for livestock farmers and a conversation with young farm leader Zac PrestonWelcome to Episode 172 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, Brian Waddingham of the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers shares timely reminders for livestock farmers who may face DNR or EPA inspections. Later in the episode, we chat with Zac Preston, a young farmer from Warren County who’s helping create opportunities for his peers across the state, as chair of Iowa Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer Advisory Committee. Resources mentioned in this episode: • Contact the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers by calling 800-932-2436 or visiting SupportFarmers.com. • Save the date for Iowa Far...2024-10-2126 min
R2Kast - People in Food and Farming/All InR2Kast 240 - Nuffield Next Generation with Bronagh Dempster, Ewan McKracken, and Kirsten HenryIn this special episode of R2Kast, we welcome Bronagh Dempster, Ewan McKracken, and Kirsten Henry, pioneers of the Nuffield Next Generation Scholarship. These young leaders share their experiences as the first cohort in this innovative programme, designed to shape the future of agriculture 🌾.We dive into their personal journeys, from dairy farming challenges to balancing full-time jobs and farming responsibilities 🐄.Additionally, the trio discusses their experiences travelling across the UK, visiting diverse farming operations and gaining invaluable insights 🚜.Enjoy!#NuffieldScholarship #NextGenFarmers #AgricultureLeadership #FarmingInnovation #YoungFarmers #UKFarming #DairyFarming #Sustainab...2024-08-301h 13
The Permaculture PodcastNatural Resources Conservation Service with Rebecca AndersonRebecca Anderson joins Mary and Andrew to discuss her work with National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and government body under the purview of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Steeped in Permaculture, with a degree in Environmental Science and Resource Management, and time as a Woofer, Rebecca shares what the NRCS provides and what she does in her job to support anyone interested in conserving soil, water, and other natural resources with technical and financial support.
As a permaculture practitioner, I recommend listening to this conversation because assistance from NRCS is free and isn’t ju...2024-08-1055 min
The Farm ReportEpisode 5: Land Access Now!Access to land is the number one challenge facing the next generation of farmers in the US. Centuries of discrimination and land theft have put this resource out of reach of farmers who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Everyday in the US we lose 2,000 acres of viable farmland to development. With millions of acres on the verge of changing hands, the Farm Bill is our best chance to ensure this land transitions equitably to the next generation of farmers. We’ll dig into the land access challenges farmers face, how the One Million Acres for the Future ca...2024-02-2139 min
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Ranching Reboot#136 The Silent Roar: Unveiling the Impact of Industrial Agriculture, an Interview with Jess Brockman
Journey into the realms of regenerative agriculture with Brian and Jess in this week's episode of Ranching Reboot. Discover the hurdles and hopes of young farmers, the unsung heroes of food production, and the transformative power of sustainable land management practices. Whether it's the discourse on water scarcity or the discourse on diversified operations, this episode unveils the real stories shaping the agricultural landscape.
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Young Farmers PodcastBuilding Climate Resilience: 2023 Farm Bill Part 3This is the third episode of our 2023 Farm Bill series, digging into the farm policy that will affect the next generation of farmers and ranchers.We’ve been asking how 1,000 pages of federal policy can provide tangible benefits and support to beginning and BIPOC farmers, our communities, and the environment. And in this episode, we're joined by Mario Holguin and Julieta Saucedo of La Semilla Food Center, and Ana Moran, Water Organizer at the National Young Farmers Coalition. La Semilla Food Center, based in Anthony, New Mexico, has a mission “to foster a healthy, self-reliant, fair...2023-09-1545 min
Young Farmers PodcastSolving the Land Access Crisis: 2023 Farm Bill Part 2This is the second episode of a six-part series focused on the one thing everyone in our network – from farmers to policymakers, organizers to corporate partners – is laser-focused on right now: the 2023 Farm Bill.In this episode, we're joined by Dãnia Davy, Director of Land Retention and Advocacy for the Federation of Southern Cooperatives, and Alita Kelly, Land Organizing Director at the National Young Farmers Coalition. Throughout our conversation we’ll explore some of the ways that the 2023 Farm Bill can directly address the land access crisis happening right now in the US.We end our...2023-07-1942 min
Young Farmers PodcastMaking it Work for Young Farmers: 2023 Farm Bill Part 1This is the first episode of a new six-part series focused on the one thing everyone in our network – from farmers to policymakers, organizers to corporate partners – seems to be laser focused on right now: the 2023 Farm Bill.We're joined by Billy Hackett, Policy Specialist for the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), for a high-level overview of the farm bill. We know... 1,000 pages of federal policy, how exciting, right?! But we’re here to convince you that this bill is the most important piece of legislation shaping the future of food in this country, and that it affect...2023-04-2736 min
Our Growing ExperimentEpisode 37 - Called to FarmingBri convinced Wade to start Farming and Wade convinced Bri to move to Sudbury. Wade and Bri started Good Hand Farm in the Whitefish area and are looking forward to their first season of growing produce to firstly feed themselves and then sell their surplus. They are starting small and will be experimenting with different Permaculture Principles. We are excited to follow their growing season and are happy to meet more young farmers who see the importance of growing your own food and putting your goals into action! Wade and Bri answered the call and you can check out their...2023-04-0557 min
Girl and The Gov, The PodcastThe Farm Bill, Challenges Facing Farmers, Farming x Social Justice, and more with Vanessa Garcia Polanco, Policy Campaigns Co-Director at National Young Farmers CoalitionIt’s the year of the farm bill i.e. the year that it expires [it needs to be renewed and brought back to the table every five years. It’s a bill that is both complicated yet considerably bipartisan and we’d tell you what it does and for who, but that would ruin the plot of the episode wouldn’t it? In this episode and interview, we walked through the farm bill and its future with Vanessa Garcia Polanco, Policy Campaigns Co-Director at National Young Farmers Coalition. We also got into the current state of agriculture in the US a...2023-03-0849 min
Regeneration RisingMichelle Hughes on Becoming a Force for ChangeQuivira Coalition's Taylor Muglia sits down with Michelle Hughes, the Operations and Impact Director at National Young Farmers Coalition. Michelle speaks about her background in farming and livestock production and how she transitioned to advocacy work, then became staff at NYFC. She talks about the challenges and successes of weaving racial equity into an agricultural organization, and how accountability must be a part of that system. Michelle also speaks about her experience on the Equity Commission at USDA and how each young farmer can find their voice.
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2023-01-1932 minRegeneration RisingEpisode 17 - National Young Farmers Coalition Land Advocacy Fellows on Land Access for BIPOC and Beginning AgrariansThe National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC) Land Advocacy Fellowship is a two-year advocacy and leadership fellowship for current and aspiring young farmers and ranchers. In this episode, host Taylor Muglia sits down with Benú Amun-Ra, Tanisha Diggs, and Óscar Vital, three Fellows from right here in Colorado. They talk about their land access goals, how it can be even harder for BIPOC to access agricultural land, capital, and resources, and they share their policy suggestions for the 2023 Farm Bill as a part of the One Million Acres for the Future Campaign—an initiative to ensure that land is equitably tran...2022-10-3150 min
Young Farmer PodcastNational Young Farmers SurveyCarolina Mueller of the National Young Farmers Coalition talks about the National Young Farmer Survey and how it will help shape the 2023 Farm Bill. National Young Farmers SurveyYoungFarmers.org2022-03-1632 min
Young Farmers PodcastGetting on the Land with the Hoosier Young Farmers CoalitionToday we're coming to you with a special episode from our Hoosier Young Farmers Chapter. The Hoosier chapter just released their own podcast series which shares the voices of farmers from across the state, farmers you might not think of when you picture the farmers of Indiana. This episode features stories about the challenge of acquiring affordable, quality land for farming, and some of the creative ways these farmers have managed to get on the land. You can listen to the rest of the Hoosier Young Farmer Podcast at hoosieryfc.org/stories.Land access is the number 1...2021-12-1319 min
Heartland Stories RadioSophie Ackoff: Young Farmers and Their FutureSophie Ackoff is the Co-Executive Director of the National Young Farmers Coalition and has mobilized young farmers and their supporters for policy change since 2012. In 2019, she was named one of 25 Leaders in Food and Agriculture to Watch by the Food Tank. Tune in to learn more about: - Sophie's story about organizing farmers; - About the National Young Farmers Coalition and the integration of farmers of color into the coalition; - Why immigration reform is critical for farmworkers; - The current access to land issue for young farmers; ...2021-11-0929 min
Movement Matters with Colin KirtsSeason 4 Ep. 24 | Vote OHanlon On November 2ndConnor OHanlon is a candidate for Tax Collector in Doylestown Township and currently serves as the Chairman of the Democratic Committee. Connor works as an Auditor in the field of public accounting and primarily specializes in audits of SEC companies in the online gaming and casino industry. He is a graduate from Penn State University as well as an alumni of the Central Bucks School District. Connor believes that electing a fresh generation of leadership will encourage more young people to return to their roots to give back to their communities here in Bucks County. Connor is also a strength...2021-10-152h 42
Young Farmers Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Plan - Financial SustainabilityIn this episode we hear from farmers, Chris Edwards and Ellen Polishuk, about tracking the financial sustainability on farms, including what information should be tracked, why it is useful, and how to track it. As you listen, we encourage you to follow along with our Food Safety Plan template, located at www.youngfarmers.org/fsma-resources.2021-10-1445 minYoung Farmers Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Plan - Daily(ish) Farm ChoresIn this episode, we hear from farmers, Keely Curliss and Mariah Foley, about how they organize the daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly chores with their farm crews on their farm, how they keep track of all of the activities they do throughout the day, and how to train employees through verbal trainings and SOPs to ensure that chores are completed sufficiently. As you listen, we encourage you to follow along with our Food Safety Plan Template, located at www.youngfarmers.org/fsma-resources.2021-10-1442 minYoung Farmers Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Plan - Preventative MaintenanceIn this episode, we hear from farmers Lindy Kloepfer and Daniel Guzman about the importance of preventative maintenance of everyday equipment on the farm. We also chat with Rahul Anand about the food safety considerations to keep in mind with wash stations and walk-in coolers. As you listen, we encourage you to follow along with our Food Safety Plan Template, located at www.youngfarmers.org/fsma-resources. 2021-10-1445 minYoung Farmers Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Plan - Water Testing and QualityIn this episode, we talk with farmers, Brent Biles and Rachel Kimpton, about the important role water plays on our farms, especially as it relates to food safety. We discuss water testing, wash water protocols, sanitizers, SOPs for washing produce, and much more. As you listen, we encourage you to follow along with our Food Safety Plan Template, located at www.youngfarmers.org/fsma-resources.2021-10-1442 minYoung Farmers Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Plan - Soil HealthIn this episode, we chat with farmers, Ellen Baird and Jennifer Ghigarelli, about building soil health, incorporating compost, amendments, manures and livestock rotation and how all of these factors plays an important role in understanding food safety risk on the farm. As you listen, we encourage you to follow along with our Food Safety Plan Template, located at www.youngfarmers.org/fsma-resources/2021-10-1445 minYoung Farmers Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Plan - The Farm and its LocationIn this episode, we chat with the farmers from Love is Love Cooperative Farm about farm mapping and how considering the farm and its location (neighbors, prior land use) can help shape food safety on the farm. As you listen, we encourage you to follow along with our Food Safety Plan Template, located at www.youngfarmers.org/fsma-resources/2021-10-1426 minYoung Farmers Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Plan - Community Contacts + Employee HealthIn this episode, we talk with farmer Gianna Costa about how she keeps track of all the people who make the farm go, including suppliers, employees, neighbors and other contacts. We also chat with farmer Stacey Carlberg about how employee training and management can help create a culture of food safety on your farm. As you listen, we encourage you to follow along with our Food Safety Plan Template, located at www.youngfarmers.org/fsma-resources/2021-10-1446 minYoung Farmers Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Plan - Goal SettingIn this episode, we talk with farmers, Kelly Skillingstead and Julia Asherman, about how they set goals and expectations on their farms and how that can influence and impact food safety practices. As you listen, we encourage you to follow along with our Food Safety Plan Template, located at www.youngfarmers.org/fsma-resources/2021-10-1442 min
AgVic TalkIf you can't measure it, you can't manage it with Nick BlandfordGippsland sheep farmer, former climate researcher and climate change advocate Nick Blandford firmly believes that Australian agriculture can adapt to climate change.Discover how he is using his knowledge of climate change science to work with his local community and inform his business decisions, ensuring that soil health, emissions and profitability are all integrated in his business model.In this episode, Nick explains why he is investing time into climate adaption and the importance of working with the community.Find out more about the...2021-10-0113 min
AgVic TalkLearning from other people’s experiences, mistakes and successes with Sammy Mitchell and Andrew BellYoung farmer, Samantha Mitchell, is now running the family property in the southern Mallee, but she knows there are still plenty of things she needs to learn. That is why she applied to be a part of the Young Farmer and New Entrant Mentoring Program.She has been paired with Andrew Bell, who has been offering her guidance while she works to employee her first staff member. In this episode, they explain the steps they have been following and Andrew provides his thoughts on why his 40-year working relationship with his employee has been...2021-09-2119 min
AgVic TalkYou don't have to come from a family farm to make your dreams come true with Tamara PabstYou don’t have to come from a family farm or inherit property to make a career in the agricultural industry.Tamara Pabst made her suburban dreams of becoming a farmer a reality. She now owns her own farm near Lurg in North East Victoria.In this episode find out how a city girl has ended up becoming a sheep farmer.Find out more about the opportunities and support available for young farmers through Agriculture Victoria: vic.gov.au/youngfarmers...2021-09-1010 min
AgVic TalkSetting clear boundaries and expectations when working with family with Emma Hawker and Tristan SchillingEarly succession planning and earning off-farm income have been important for young farmers Emma and Tristan as they establish themselves and their farming business.Building their farming enterprise up from scratch has taken hard work and a fair bit of sacrifice, however Emma and Tristan have left no stone unturned to fulfil their ambitions in agriculture.Find out more about the opportunities and support available for young farmers through Agriculture Victoria: vic.gov.au/youngfarmersJoin the Young Farmers Network community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/youngfarmersnetwork/2021-08-2514 min
AgVic TalkTaking on the books and advocating for the dairy industry with Jess KnightJess Knight is a young dairy farmer from Stratford in central Gippsland. Jess tells us about her somewhat unconventional pathway into farming, and how a passion for agriculture and a can-do attitude has resulted in her transformation into a confident farm business manager and community leader.Jess shares her experience and tips for running the business side of the farm and talks about the value of taking on new challenges – including sitting on the Young Farmers Advisory Council.Find out more about the opportunities and support available for young fa...2021-07-2212 min
Young Farmers PodcastWhat does it mean to be accountable?Jessica Manly talks with Equity and Organizational Change Director and Accountability Report author Michelle A. T. Hughes about what it means for the National Young Farmers Coalition to be accountable to its farmers, partners, and its racial equity commitments. Read the report at www.youngfarmers.org/2020accountabilityreport and join us for our first accountability report webinar on Wednesday June 23, 2021 at 4pm by registering here.Young Farmers Racial Equity Toolkit: https://www.youngfarmers.org/resource/racialequitytoolkit/.Edited by Hannah Beal.Michelle A. T. Hughes is a former large-scale hog farmer from New H...2021-06-2227 min
HysteriaToxic Freedom w. Sophie AckoffThis week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the upcoming Biden Joint Session address not to be confused with the State of the Union Address, breakdown the administration’s American Family Plan, get into the ratfuck NY Post story about Kamala Harris and casually wish Rudy Giuliani ill. Plus, Sophie Ackoff co-executive director of the National Young Farmers Coalition stops by to discuss the importance of the farming industry and how we can foster a new generation of young diverse farmers. Then, Tien Tran and Julissa Arce join to talk about the new CDC mask guidelines and the impending an...2021-04-291h 16
Young Farmers Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Subject Matter Expert Interview: Group GAP Certification with Farmer Roberto Meza from Emerald Gardens in CO, Part 2As part of our food safety focus group series, we also wanted to include some in-depth conversations with subject matter experts about topics that seemed particularly relevant for your farms. In this interview, we chat with farmer and Young Farmers board member Roberto Meza from Emerald Gardens in CO about Group GAP certification. This is a two-part conversation, and in this second part, we'll explore Roberto’s experience during the audit.
Visit youngfarmers.org/foodsafety for more information about our food safety work and resources.
The National Young Farmers Coalition is a national advocacy network of...2021-02-1833 minYoung Farmers Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Subject Matter Expert Interview: Group GAP Certification with Farmer Roberto Meza from Emerald Gardens in CO, Part 1As part of our food safety focus group series, we also wanted to include some in-depth conversations with subject matter experts about topics that seemed particularly relevant for your farms. In this interview, we chat with farmer and Young Farmers board member Roberto Meza from Emerald Gardens in CO about Group GAP certification. This is a two-part conversation, and in this first part, we'll explore to lead up to the audit at Emerald Gardens.
Visit youngfarmers.org/foodsafety for more information about our food safety work and resources.
The National Young Farmers Coalition is a...2021-02-1831 minYoung Farmers Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Subject Matter Expert Interview: Cleaning & Sanitizing with Dr. Ruth Petran formerly with EcolabAs part of our food safety focus group series, we also wanted to include some in-depth conversations with subject matter experts about topics that seemed particularly relevant for your farms. This is a recording of an interview with Dr. Ruth Petran, formerly with Ecolab, about cleaning and sanitizing and considerations for the farm environment.
Visit youngfarmers.org/foodsafety for more information about our food safety work and resources.
The National Young Farmers Coalition is a national advocacy network of young farmers fighting for the future of agriculture. We change policy, build networks, and provide...2021-02-1846 minYoung Farmers Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Subject Matter Expert Interview: Hygienic/Sanitary Design with Chris Callahan and Andy Chamberlain from UVM ExtensionAs part of our food safety focus group series, we also wanted to include some in-depth conversations with subject matter experts about topics that seemed particularly relevant for your farms. This is a recording of an interview with Agricultural Engineers Chris Callahan and Andy Chamberlain from the University of Vermont Extension about hygienic and sanitary design for produce farms.
Visit youngfarmers.org/foodsafety for more information about our food safety work and resources.
The National Young Farmers Coalition is a national advocacy network of young farmers fighting for the future of agriculture. We change policy...2021-02-1843 minYoung Farmers Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Farmer Focus Group 17: Postharvest Produce Safety & RecordkeepingThis is a recording of the National Young Farmers Coalition's seventeenth 2020 Food Safety Farmer Focus Group. Recorded on September 2, 2020 and facilitated by Food Safety Educators Maggie Kaiser, Billy Mitchell, Cara Fraver, and farmer Anita Adalja with the Agri-Cultura Cooperative Network in Albuquerque, this episode focuses on postharvest produce safety and recordkeeping.
Visit youngfarmers.org/foodsafety for more information about our food safety work and resources.
The National Young Farmers Coalition is a national advocacy network of young farmers fighting for the future of agriculture. We change policy, build networks, and provide business services to ensure...2021-02-1823 minYoung Farmers Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Farmer Focus Group 14: Developing a Farm Food Safety Plan using the Young Farmers GuidebookThis is a recording of the National Young Farmers Coalition's fourteenth 2020 Food Safety Farmer Focus Group. Recorded on August 24, 2020 and facilitated by Food Safety Educator Billy Mitchell, Bre Sliker, and farmer Mariah Foley with Rockbottom Ranch in Colorado, this episode focuses on utilizing A Small Farmers Practical Guide to Food Safety to develop a farm food safety plan.
Visit youngfarmers.org/foodsafety for more information about our food safety work and resources.
The National Young Farmers Coalition is a national advocacy network of young farmers fighting for the future of agriculture. We change policy...2021-02-1036 min
Young Farmers PodcastWAYFC Takeover Finale: Ariana de Leña on Tools for Dealing with Farmer Stress and AnxietyAri de Leña is a farmer at Kamayan Farm is a vegetable, flower, medicinal herb, and education farm just east of Seattle on Snoqualmie People’s land. In this conversation we dive into what it looks like to deal with stress and anxiety while being ‘August tired’. Because Ari and Elizabeth really get into the heart of stress and anxiety we decided to split our conversation into two parts. If you haven't listened to Part 1, we encourage you to go back and do so now! In Part 2, Ari shares some real-life strategies on how to manage stress and anxiety...2021-02-0117 min
The Atlanta Foodcast: A Food PodcastGeorgia Natural Groceries in the Pandemic & Bilal Sarwari, National Young Farmers CoalitionOn this week’s episode of the Atlanta Foodcast, we’re talking to the managers and owner three Georgia cooperative and independent natural groceries: Ahzjah Simons of Atlanta’s Sevananda Natural Foods Co-Op, Kara Brown and Theo Horne of Athens’ Daily Groceries Co-op, and Kristin Russell of Savannah’s Brighter Day Natural Foods (and the Sentient Bean). Our conversation focuses on the background of these local food institutions and how they’ve met the challenges of doing business, protecting their staff, and serving customers during the pandemic as well as the ...2021-01-2600 min
Young Farmers PodcastWAYFC Takeover 6: Ariana de Leña on Farmer Stress and Anxiety (Part 1)Ari de Leña is a farmer at Kamayan Farm is a vegetable, flower, medicinal herb, and education farm just east of Seattle on Snoqualmie People’s land. In this conversation we dive into what it looks like to deal with stress and anxiety while being ‘August tired’. Because Ari and Elizabeth really get into the heart of stress and anxiety we decided to split our conversation into two parts. In the first episode we focus on the ‘big picture’ and make connections between current conditions for farmers and how it affects our mental wellness. Please take care of yourself an...2021-01-2242 min
Young Farmers PodcastWAYFC Takeover 5: Vero Vergara of Sweet Hollow FarmVero Vergara is a nonbinary, disabled, brown, queer farmer and food systems cultural worker based on Coast Salish territories. Vero is a founding worker-owner of Sweet Hollow Farm in Woodinville, WA. They work at the intersection of autonomous food systems building and liberatory community care. Learn more about Sweet Hollow Farm at their website: www.sweethollow.farm or their Instagram account: @sweethollowfarm. Some folks that are mentioned in this podcast are: Karen Washington: https://www.riseandrootfarm.com/karen-washington Leah Penniman: https://www.soulfirefarm.org/meet-the-farmers/ Mai Nguyen: http://farmermai.com/farmer/ Rowan White: https://sierraseeds.org/rowens-story/ A...2021-01-1349 min
Young Farmers PodcastFood Safety Part 2: Lean and Clean with Ellen PolishukIn part 2 of our produce safety series, Young Farmers' Produce Safety Manager, Maggie Kaiser, talks with Ellen Polishuk about integrating Lean Farming principles into your farm's food safety plan. Visit youngfarmers.org/foodsafety for our online produce safety resource library and all of our food safety workshop episodes.Become a National Young Farmers Coalition member today for major discounts on produce safety supplies and gear! Join at youngfarmers.org/join for $35/year or $5/month.Produced in partnership with the National Farmers Union.https://www.planttoprofit.com/The Lean Farm: h...2020-12-2232 minYoung Farmers Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Farmer Focus Group 16: Food Safety for Urban Aggregation and DistributionThis is a recording of the National Young Farmers Coalition's fifteenth 2020 Food Safety Farmer Focus Group. Recorded on August 27, 2020 and facilitated by Food Safety Educator Maggie Kaiser and farmer Raqueeb Bey with Black Urban Gardeners & Farmers of Pittsburgh Cooperative (BUGS-FPC), this episode focuses on produce safety for urban aggregation and distribution.
Visit youngfarmers.org/foodsafety for more information about our food safety work and resources.
The National Young Farmers Coalition is a national advocacy network of young farmers fighting for the future of agriculture. We change policy, build networks, and provide business services to...2020-12-2235 minYoung Farmers Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Farmer Focus Group 15: Produce Safety MisconceptionsThis is a recording of the National Young Farmers Coalition's fifteenth 2020 Food Safety Farmer Focus Group. Recorded on August 26, 2020 and facilitated by Food Safety Trainers Maggie Kaiser and Billy Mitchell (National Farmers Union) and farmer and produce safety educator Damian Valdez in CA, this episode focuses on some of the misconceptions about produce safety on small- and large-scale farms.
Visit youngfarmers.org/foodsafety for more information about our food safety work and resources.
The National Young Farmers Coalition is a national advocacy network of young farmers fighting for the future of agriculture. We change policy...2020-12-2140 minYoung Farmers Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Farmer Focus Group 13: Lean & Clean (Produce Safety when Applying Lean Farming Concepts)This is a recording of the National Young Farmers Coalition's thirteenth 2020 Food Safety Farmer Focus Group. Recorded on July 13, 2020 and facilitated by Food Safety Trainers Maggie Kaiser and Billy Mitchell (National Farmers Union) and farmer Ellen Polishuk from Plant to Profit in MD, this episode focuses on how to think about produce safety when applying the lean farming framework to your operation.
Visit youngfarmers.org/foodsafety for more information about our food safety work and resources.
The National Young Farmers Coalition is a national advocacy network of young farmers fighting for the future of agriculture...2020-12-2143 minYoung Farmers Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Farmer Focus Group 12: Produce Safety for Educational FarmsThis is a recording of the National Young Farmers Coalition's twelfth 2020 Food Safety Farmer Focus Group. Recorded on August 11, 2020 and facilitated by Food Safety Trainers Maggie Kaiser and Billy Mitchell (National Farmers Union) and farmer Paul Krysik from Windy City Harvest in IL, this episode focuses on produce safety practices for educational farms and those that work with volunteers.
Visit youngfarmers.org/foodsafety for more information about our food safety work and resources.
The National Young Farmers Coalition is a national advocacy network of young farmers fighting for the future of agriculture. We change policy...2020-12-2140 minYoung Farmers Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Farmer Focus Group 11: Produce Safety Building Blocks in Year 1This is a recording of the National Young Farmers Coalition's eleventh 2020 Food Safety Farmer Focus Group. Recorded on August 6, 2020 and facilitated by Food Safety Trainers Maggie Kaiser and Billy Mitchell (National Farmers Union) and farmer Oscar Chavez from Microledon Farm in SC, this episode focuses on the building blocks of produce safety during year one on new land.
Visit youngfarmers.org/foodsafety for more information about our food safety work and resources.
The National Young Farmers Coalition is a national advocacy network of young farmers fighting for the future of agriculture. We change policy, build...2020-12-2123 minYoung Farmers Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Farmer Focus Group 10: Creating a Culture of Produce Safety on Your FarmThis is a recording of the National Young Farmers Coalition's tenth 2020 Food Safety Farmer Focus Group. Recorded on August 4, 2020 and facilitated by Food Safety Trainers Maggie Kaiser and Billy Mitchell (National Farmers Union) and farmer Roberto Meza from Emerald Gardens Microgreens in CO, this episode focuses on how to create a culture of produce on your farm.
Visit youngfarmers.org/foodsafety for more information about our food safety work and resources.
The National Young Farmers Coalition is a national advocacy network of young farmers fighting for the future of agriculture. We change policy, build...2020-12-2136 minYoung Farmers Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Farmer Focus Group 9: Scaling Up Produce Safety Practices with Your Farm OperationThis is a recording of the National Young Farmers Coalition's ninth 2020 Food Safety Farmer Focus Group. Recorded on July 27, 2020 and facilitated by Food Safety Trainers Maggie Kaiser and Billy Mitchell (National Farmers Union) and farmer Scott Chang-Fleeman from Shao Shan Farm in CA, this episode focuses on how to scale up produce safety practices as your farm business grows.
Visit youngfarmers.org/foodsafety for more information about our food safety work and resources.
The National Young Farmers Coalition is a national advocacy network of young farmers fighting for the future of agriculture. We change...2020-12-2141 minYoung Farmers Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Farmer Focus Group 8: Making SOPs that Work for Your FarmThis is a recording of the National Young Farmers Coalition's eighth 2020 Food Safety Farmer Focus Group. Recorded on July 23, 2020 and facilitated by Food Safety Trainers Maggie Kaiser and Billy Mitchell (National Farmers Union) and farmer Josh Hardin from Southern Grown in AR, this episode focuses on developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that work for your farm.
Visit youngfarmers.org/foodsafety for more information about our food safety work and resources.
The National Young Farmers Coalition is a national advocacy network of young farmers fighting for the future of agriculture. We change policy, build networks, and...2020-12-2141 minYoung Farmers Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Farmer Focus Group 7: Produce Safety for Hydroponic OperationsThis is a recording of the National Young Farmers Coalition's seventh 2020 Food Safety Farmer Focus Group. Recorded on July 13, 2020 and facilitated by Food Safety Trainers Maggie Kaiser and Billy Mitchell (National Farmers Union) and farmer Srah Ann Horton from Square Roots Grow in NY, this episode focuses on produce safety practices and considerations for hydroponic operations.
Visit youngfarmers.org/foodsafety for more information about our food safety work and resources.
The National Young Farmers Coalition is a national advocacy network of young farmers fighting for the future of agriculture. We change policy, build networks, and...2020-12-2149 minYoung Farmers Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Farmer Focus Group 6: Produce Safety for Urban FarmsThis is a recording of the National Young Farmers Coalition's sixth 2020 Food Safety Farmer Focus Group. Recorded on July 9, 2020 and facilitated by Food Safety Trainers Maggie Kaiser and Billy Mitchell (National Farmers Union) and farmer Germaine Jenkins from Fresh Future Farm in SC, this episode focuses on food safety practices for urban farms.
Visit youngfarmers.org/foodsafety for more information about our food safety work and resources.
The National Young Farmers Coalition is a national advocacy network of young farmers fighting for the future of agriculture. We change policy, build networks, and provide business services...2020-12-2142 min
Young Farmers Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Farmer Focus Group 1: CSA/Farmshare Distribution during COVID-19This is a recording of the National Young Farmers Coalition's first 2020 Food Safety Farmer Focus Group. Recorded on June 10, 2020 and facilitated by Food Safety Trainer Maggie Kaiser and farmer D. of Rock Steady Farm and Flowers in NY. This episode focuses on food safety best practices for CSA and farmshare distribution during COVID-19.
Visit youngfarmers.org/focusgroups for more information about our food safety work and farmer focus groups.
The National Young Farmers Coalition is a national advocacy network of young farmers fighting for the future of agriculture. We change policy, build networks, and...2020-12-2131 minYoung Farmers Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Farmer Focus Group 5: Produce Safety for Farm to SchoolThis is a recording of the National Young Farmers Coalition's fifth 2020 Food Safety Farmer Focus Group. Recorded on July 8, 2020 and facilitated by Food Safety Trainers Maggie Kaiser and Billy Mitchell (National Farmers Union) and farmer Sarah Simon of Maine Farmland Trust (formerly Common Ground Farm in NY), this episode focuses on produce safety practices for participating in the Farm to School program.
Visit youngfarmers.org/foodsafety for more information about our food safety work and resources.
The National Young Farmers Coalition is a national advocacy network of young farmers fighting for the future of...2020-12-2138 minYoung Farmers PodcastFood Safety Part 1: Scaling Up with Scott Chang-FleemanThis week and next we'll be talking about an often overlooked, and sometimes daunting, part of farming: *food safety*! Part 1 is a conversation with Scott Chang-Fleeman, owner of Shao Shan Farm in Marin County, who grows Asian heritage vegetables. It's interesting because it seems produce safety really clicks with Scott, as does farming in general, and he has a natural ability to assess risk. He has scaled his operation quickly and considers produce safety every step of the way. Plus he’s just really got his shit together... Enjoy! Become a member of the National You...2020-12-1733 min
Young Farmers PodcastWAYFC Takeover 4: Miles Griffin and Amanda Doughty on Farmer Mental HealthMiles Griffin and Amanda Doughty currently live on 20 acres in Twisp, Washington. Amanda is alicensed therapist, who works off the farm full-time but loves a good Saturday weeding session. Miles is the owner and operator of Posterity Farm, producing pastured turkeys, wholesale organic garlic, and diversified vegetables. Miles and Amanda find deep interest in the intersection of their professions, especially the contrast between the risk factors that farmers face and the inherent therapeutic benefits of their practices. Miles and Amanda hope to one day use their experiences to develop a farm therapyprogram that...2020-11-1737 min
Young Farmers PodcastWAYFC Takeover 3: Nyema Clark of Nurturing RootsNyema Clark is the Executive Director and Farm Queen at Nurturing Roots, a farm and community garden committed to addressing food justice issues in the Beacon Hill Neighborhood in Seattle. Nyema dives into their grow-your-own program Nurturing Your Roots at Home and we talk about how farmers and food-growers can prepare for the long haul in the midst of pandemic. In the episode we talk briefly about Living Well Kent, a group of Kent residents and community-based organizations united to achieve health equity through policy, systems, and environmental change. To learn more about Nyema and Nurturing Roots you check...2020-09-1637 min
AgVic TalkGetting a foot in the door using drones on-farm with Clay GowersClay Gowers a Young Farmer from the Millewa works in his family's broadacre cropping operation. Clay tells us how Agriculture Victoria's Upskill and Invest Young Farmer Scholarship gave him the opportunity to pursue his passion for Ag Tech – specifically using drones on-farm. Having almost completed his three training courses funded by the scholarship, his next step is to invest the second half of his funds into an Ag drone of his own.Find out more about the Upskill and Invest Young Farmer Scholarship and other support for Young Farmers: vic.gov.au/youngfarmers...2020-09-0214 min
Young Farmers PodcastWAYFC Takeover 1: John Wesley and the Seattle BIPOC Organic Food BankJohn Wesley is a curator, cultural ambassador, and community organizer. He is passionate about designing and producing experiences that connect diverse cultures and cultivate joy. JW is the founder and director of Seattle Bipoc Organic Food Bank; an organization dedicated to providing everyone with clean water and organic food. Their strategy is centered around outreach to the most vulnerable and underserved communities, beginning with the BIPOC community. Their goal is to help connect individuals and families to sustainable ecosystems, instead of merely focusing on short term solution. #foodcomesfromfarms Emma Shorr, a WAYFC Board member, and John share a...2020-08-2527 min
AgVic TalkTurn a dream to farm into reality with Sarah McLeanSarah McLean a young beef farmer from Purnim, near Warrnambool. Sarah tells us how the Agriculture Victoria's Upskill and Invest Young Farmer Scholarship has helped to make her dream of running a farm a reality. Sarah used the scholarship to complete the Resource Consulting Services (RCS) Grazing and Farming for Profit course and invest in farm safety by installing a new cattle crush. Sarah has been a member of the Young Farmer Advisory Council since 2017 and is the newly elected chair for 2020. Find out more about the Upskill and Invest Young Farmer Scholarship and other support for Young Farmers...2020-08-2012 minYoung Farmers Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Farmer Focus Group 4: Managing Produce Safety Risks of Rotating Livestock through Produce Fields/OrchardsThis is a recording of the National Young Farmers Coalition's first 2020 Food Safety Farmer Focus Group. Recorded on June 23, 2020 and facilitated by Food Safety Trainers Maggie Kaiser and Billy Mitchell and farmer Harrison Topp from Topp Fruits, LLC in CO. This episode focuses on good agriculturas practices (GAPs) for rotating livestock through produce fields and orchards.
Visit youngfarmers.org/focusgroups for more information about our food safety work and farmer focus groups.
The National Young Farmers Coalition is a national advocacy network of young farmers fighting for the future of agriculture. We change policy...2020-07-1026 minYoung Farmers Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Farmer Focus Group 3: CSA/Farmshare Distribution during COVID-19This is a recording of the National Young Farmers Coalition's first 2020 Food Safety Farmer Focus Group. Recorded on June 17, 2020 and facilitated by Food Safety Trainers Maggie Kaiser and Billy Mitchell and farmers Annie and Cheryl from River Queen Greens in LA. This episode focuses on food safety best practices for CSA and farmshare distribution during COVID-19.
Visit youngfarmers.org/focusgroups for more information about our food safety work and farmer focus groups.
The National Young Farmers Coalition is a national advocacy network of young farmers fighting for the future of agriculture. We...2020-07-0239 minYoung Farmers Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Farmer Focus Group 2: Worker Training & Produce SafetyThis is a recording of the National Young Farmers Coalition's second 2020 Food Safety Farmer Focus Group. Recorded on June 12, 2020 and facilitated by Food Safety Trainers Maggie Kaiser and Billy Mitchell and farmer Jenny of Jenny Jack Farm in GA. This episode focuses on how to incorporate food safety best practices into worker trainings.
Visit youngfarmers.org/focusgroups for more information about our food safety work and farmer focus groups.
The National Young Farmers Coalition is a national advocacy network of young farmers fighting for the future of agriculture. We change policy, build...2020-07-0228 min
Young Farmers PodcastLooking Back on a Decade of Young FarmersWe turn the mic on Lindsey this week for the finale episode of our first season of the Young Farmers Podcast. The National Young Farmers Coalition's Sophie Ackoff, VP of Policy and Campaigns, and Holly Rippon-Butler, Land Access Program Director, join Lindsey in the studio to talk about the early years of the Coalition, big wins, favorite memories, and what's next.
National Young Farmers Coalition website
www.youngfarmers.org
Become a member of the National Young Farmers Coalition
youngfarmers.org/join
Farm Generations Cooperative
https://www.farmgenerations.coop/
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Young Farmers PodcastWho Owns U.S. Farmland?The biggest problem faced by farmers across the country is access to land. Who owns it, who rents it—it all has a big impact on the kind of food we grow and who has economic opportunity in rural communities.
Young Farmers' Land Access Program Director, Holly Rippon-Butler, sits down with Megan Horst, professor of urban studies and planning at Portland State University, to talk about who owns U.S. farmland, and whether or not this is shifting.
More research on land access and ownership:
https://civileats.com/2019/01/25/new-research-explores-the-ongoing-impact-of-racism-on-the-u-s-farming-landscape/
https://www.th...2019-05-2119 min
Young Farmers Podcast"Growing Pennsylvania's Future" with Karen Gardner"We need to understand the challenges young farmers are facing regionally in order to create solutions." Lindsey checks in with Karen Gardner, National Young Farmers Coalition's Pennsylvania Policy Associate, about what she's hearing from beginning farmers in PA, and the upcoming Pennsylvania Young Farmers Report, "Growing Pennsylvania’s Future: Challenges Facing Young Farmers and Recommendations to Address Them." Join the #morefarmers movement at youngfarmes.org/join. The Pennsylvania Young Farmers Report hits the internet later this month!
Become a member and join the #morefarmers movement at youngfarmers.org/morefarmers
Recorded at the studios of Radio Ki...2019-05-0928 min
Young Farmers PodcastKate Greenberg: Young Farmer Becomes Colorado's Commissioner of AgricultureLindsey talks with Kate Greenberg, Colorado's new Commissioner of Agriculture, and former Western Program Director with the National Young Farmers Coalition. Lindsey and Kate check in about what it's been like to be the youngest person, and first woman, to hold this role in Colorado, as well as Colorado's plans to address climate change, land access barriers, and to support its next generation of farmers and ranchers.Kate's advice to young people looking to move into roles of leadership in food and agriculture? "Just do it." Surround yourself with people that love and support you, and don't...2019-04-3020 min
Young Farmers PodcastCensus Results Are In: We Need #MOREFARMERSLast week, the USDA's NASS released the results of the 2017 Census of Agriculture, the first count in over five years of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who run them. What do we know now about the state of agriculture in this country? Lindsey talks with Erin Foster West, Young Farmers' federal policy director, about the rise in female farmers, decrease in farmers of color, and what the 6.4 million data points mean for the future of farming.
The 2017 Census of Agriculture: https://www.nass.usda.gov/
Young Farmers Census press release: https://www...2019-04-1615 min
American Family Farmer02/13/19 - New Help is Available For Young FarmersHost and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan, www.eastleighfarm.com begins with a look at how Rural American hospitals and schools are closing and so far there has been no real reaction from the Federal Government. Next, Doug introduces Holly Rippon-Butler, who is Land Access Program Director for the National Young Farmers Coalition. www.youngfarmers.org Holly grew up on her family’s multi-generation dairy and beef farm in Upstate New York, where she continues to farm with her parents. She has focused her work on the intersection of food, farmland protection, and policy. The National Young Farmers Coalition supports pr...2019-02-1835 minAmerican Family Farmer02/13/19 - New Help is Available For Young FarmersHost and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan, www.eastleighfarm.com begins with a look at how Rural American hospitals and schools are closing and so far there has been no real reaction from the Federal Government. Next, Doug introduces Holly Rippon-Butler, who is Land Access Program Director for the National Young Farmers Coalition. www.youngfarmers.org Holly grew up on her family’s multi-generation dairy and beef farm in Upstate New York, where she continues to farm with her parents. She has focused her work on the intersection of food, farmland protection, and policy. The National Young Farmers Coalition supports pr...2019-02-1835 min
Young Farmers PodcastThe Young Farmers Valentine's Lovecast!Happy Valentine's Day, y'all! To celebrate, we're talking with some of our farmers about L.O.V.E. We’ve got some tips from a couple that have been farming together for 44 years, a story of finding a farm partner and true love on “The Tinder,” and a surprise Valentine’s message for a certain Young Farmers Podcast host.
Recorded at Radio Kingston, edited by Hannah Beal, music by Tom Daly and "Memories in Love (ID 1144)" by Lobo Loco.
Featuring:
Two Bear Farm, Whitefish, MT: http://twobearfarm.com/
Abbie Corse, The Corse Fa...2019-02-1431 min
Young Farmers PodcastFrom Loss to Action Part 2 with the Washington Young Farmers Coalition, Farm Aid, and the National Farmers UnionWarning: This episode deals with topics surrounding suicide, and may not be appropriate for all audiences.
Suicide rates among farmers and farm workers are among the highest of any occupation in the United States (CDC data). In part two of this series on farmer mental health, we talk to members of the Washington Young Farmers Coalition about the organizing they launched in response to the loss of founding member Justin McClane in 2017. We also hear from Matt Perdue of the National Farmers Union, Joe Schroeder of Farm Aid, and journalist Debbie Weingarten, author of the pivotal Guardian...2019-02-0825 min
Young Farmers PodcastFarm Bill Politics 7: We Have a Deal! Listener Q&A and Young Farmer Wins with Andrew BahrenburgAfter months of waiting, we have a farm bill! Just before 10pm on December 10th, the 2018 Farm Bill dropped. The next day, the Senate passed it through in a landslide, and on Wednesday, the House followed suit. Andrew Bahrenburg, NYFC's National Policy Director, fields some listener questions about what it all means for young farmers and the future of ag. Lindsey is joined in the studio with podcast editor Hannah Beal and NYFC's Communications Director, Jessica Manly.
For NYFC's detailed analysis on young farmer wins in the bill: https://www.youngfarmers.org/2018/12/farmbillforthefuture/
Please rate...2018-12-1427 min
Young Farmers PodcastLeah Penniman on "Farming While Black"This week, NYFC's Michelle Hughes interviews Leah Penniman, co-founder of Soul Fire Farm, food justice activist, and author of the new book "Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm’s Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land." Leah talks about her history, her spirituality, and her work training the next generation of black and brown farmers to build a more sustainable and equitable food system.
“Black people have a history in regenerative agriculture that is not circumscribed by slavery, share cropping, and tenant farming. We have tens of thousands of years of history innovating and coming up with dign...2018-11-0936 min
Young Farmers PodcastWelcome to the Young Farmers Podcast!The internet is flooded with food photos, recipes and diet advice, partisan news, and farmer-inspired fashion, but who is listening to the farmers themselves? Farmers grow your food and manage nearly half of all land on Earth. It's time to pay attention to the policies, programs, and events that are shaping the future of agriculture. Our host, Lindsey Lusher Shute, co-founder of the National Young Farmers Coalition, provides a fresh, farmer-centric take on food and farm policy. We talk with policy makers, experts and advocates, and, of course, farmers, about the most critical issues facing farming in the U...2018-10-1801 min
Young Farmers PodcastHow did so many pigs end up in a floodplain?Hurricane Florence has been a disaster on many levels, leaving economic, social, and environmental destruction in its path across the Carolinas. In North Carolina, a locus of global pork production, continued flooding has also led to a livestock death toll in the millions. This week, Lindsey interviews Tom Philpott, former farmer, and current food and ag correspondent for Mother Jones, about the complex future of confinement meat production in the U.S., and the clean up poultry and hog producers face in the storm’s aftermath.
Mother Jones:
https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2018/09/2-weeks-after-florence-we-still-dont-know-how-toxic-carolina-waterways-are/
Th...2018-10-0531 min
Young Farmers PodcastFacing Disaster, Head-OnHurricane Florence has caused an estimated $1 billion in damages to farms in the Carolinas, and the destruction continues. Lindsey interviews Davon Goodwin, a North Carolina farmer and manager of the Sandhills AGInnovation Center, to find out what it looks like on the ground, how farmers are trying to recover from the losses, and what can be done to build resilience to natural disasters in the future.
AND, the farm bill expires September 30th. Ryan McCrimmon of Politico's Morning Agriculture gives us the rundown on what to expect by, and after, the deadline.
Politico Morning Agriculture:2018-09-2835 min
Young Farmers PodcastClimate and the Future of Farming with Dr. Nathan MuellerCan farmers save the planet?
We all know that the weather impacts agriculture, but farmers are also changing the weather. Dr. Nathan Mueller, head of the Mueller Lab and Assistant Professor of Earth System Science at the University of California, Irvine, walks us through cutting edge research on the complex and interesting relationship between agriculture and climate, and some of the powerful ways farmers can steer global environmental change.
The Mueller Lab:
https://www.ess.uci.edu/~nmueller/people.html
Climate Change and Agriculture:
https://www.ess.uci.edu/~nmueller/research...2018-09-2335 min
Young Farmers PodcastFarm Bill Politics 4: Down to the WireAs the September 30th farm bill expiration date looms, Lindsey checks back in for a status update with NYFC's National Policy Director, Andrew Bahrenburg. What do the "Fab Four" have to do with farm bill conference negotiations? Will Congress pass a final farm bill in time? And what will happen to the programs young farmers rely on if they don't?
Take action, and tell your Representatives that we need a #farmbillnow. Text "FARM" to 40649 today.
For more about the farm bill programs young farmers rely on:
https://www.youngfarmers.org/2018/09/beginning-farmer-and-rancher-training-programs-in-danger-of-farm-bill-cuts/
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Young Farmers Podcast"Water is Scarce, Water is Rare""If we don't start doing things differently, there won't be agriculture to pass down."
Climate change is a hot-button political issue, but in the Western U.S., no one can deny that the drought and above average temperatures are real. Mike Nolan, a young farmer in Mancos, Colorado, gives an insider perspective on farming in extreme weather conditions, building resilience, and shares how an innovative conservation policy idea that started over beers and ended up in the Senate farm bill.
What is the path forward for farmers in the arid West?
Mountain Roots...2018-09-0736 min
Young Farmers PodcastOG Weather NerdsIt's hard to imagine anyone thinking more about the weather than farmers, but then again, there's Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg of USDA’s agricultural weather and assessments group. This week, Lindsey talks with Mark about the ways that drought, extreme weather, and the changing climate are impacting farmers and agricultural production globally and here at home. Mark also talks about "the blob," building farm weather resilience, and how farmers can keep track of it all.
Mark Brusberg
https://www.usda.gov/oce/forum/2018/bios/Mark_Brusberg.pdf
US Drought Monitor
https://droughtmonitor.unl.ed...2018-08-3123 min
Young Farmers PodcastAn Extraordinarily Difficult, Uphill Battle.Commodity farmers across the nation are struggling under the weight of low prices and tariffs, resulting in bankruptcies and crisis in farm country. In this second conversation with Roger Johnson, farmer and president of the National Farmers Union, we talk about how putting controls on production may be the toughest and most important battle for the future of agriculture.
Episode Transcript
Lindsey: Hey, this is the Young Farmers Podcast. I’m Lindsey Lusher Shute.
In our last episode, Roger Johnson, President of the National Farmers Union, walked us through how US commodity producers fa...2018-08-2430 min
Young Farmers PodcastTrade Wars Aren't CoolPresident Trump's trade war is sending U.S. agricultural markets into shock. Roger Johnson, farmer and president of the National Farmers Union, talks us through the situation on farms, the $12 billion bailout, and what it all means for the future of U.S. agriculture.
Episode Transcript
Hey, this is the Young Farmers Podcast. I’m Lindsey Lusher Shute.
Okay, let me tell you about this trade war. On March 8th, President Donald Trump put tariffs on steel and aluminum from all countries except Canada and Mexico. In response, on April 2nd, Chine put ta...2018-08-1732 min
MiddayMID-DAY Thursday, October 19, 2017Today on MidDay ... Market numbers commentary with Dewey Nelson ... Bryce Doeschot with Deputy State Fire Marshal Public Information Officer Alyssa Sanders with a checklist for avoiding fires during harvest season ... A useful new online tool for young farmers to locate land now up at findingfarmland.youngfarmers.org2017-10-1900 min
KPFA - Terra VerdeNext Gen Ag: The New Farmers MovementThe US Department of Agriculture estimates that 70% of the nation’s private farm and ranch land will change hands over the next couple decades as an older generation of American food producers retires. A younger generation of farmers and ranchers is stepping up with startup operations that aim for both ecological and economic sustainability. Today Laura Garzon Chica (@EarthMediaArts) talks to three leaders of the new farmers movement: Kate Greenberg of the National Young Farmers Coalition (www.youngfarmers.org @NYFCNYFC), Megan Fehrman of Rogue Farm Corps (roguefarmcorps.org @roguefarmcorps), and Jennifer Hashley of the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (www.nes...2015-04-1704 min