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    Explore "farm" with insightful episodes like "La Minita 2024", "Benjamin Omet: Everything is up to Fate | Ep.11", "SwineCast 1254, At The Meeting – Markets Will Drive More Hard Decisions in 2024 – Mark Greenwood", "12/14/23 - Committed To Growing Japanese Maples" and "12/7/23 - Making A Living Christmas Tree Farming" from podcasts like ""AA Cafe Podcast", "AgWarriors", "At The Meeting... Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison", "American Family Farmer" and "American Family Farmer"" and more!

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    La Minita 2024

    La Minita 2024

    January 20-25 Mark and Brian traveled down to Costa Rica to visit Hacienda La Minita. It was Mark's first foray into coffee territory. And La Minita was Brian's first origin trip in 2005. Here they chronicle some of the details of the trip, observations, and takeaways. To purchase a pound of La Minita, go to DoubleShotCoffee.com.

    Read more about the trip at DoubleShotCoffee.com/blogs/newsletter

    Benjamin Omet: Everything is up to Fate | Ep.11

    Benjamin Omet: Everything is up to Fate | Ep.11
    Benjamin Omet sat down with us to discuss his origins and path from student in France to business owner in the USA.

    Benjamin Omet and his wife Elizabeth Omet, run Protexia, a company that provides "The Best Farm & Ranch Supplies both sides of the Mississippi". Their products and customer service is truly unmatched and it was a pleasure to have an opportunity to sit down with a friend and chat.

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    SwineCast 1254, At The Meeting – Markets Will Drive More Hard Decisions in 2024 – Mark Greenwood

    SwineCast 1254, At The Meeting – Markets Will Drive More Hard Decisions in 2024 – Mark Greenwood
    SwineCast 1254 Show Notes: U.S. swine producers will face continued economic challenges for the first portion of 2024, with a reduction in feed costs arriving by summer. But producers will still need to improve herd health and make their production systems more efficient if they are to survive. The At The Meeting team welcomes back …

    12/14/23 - Committed To Growing Japanese Maples

    12/14/23 - Committed To Growing Japanese Maples
    Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Michael Francis, owner of Maple Ridge Nursery. https://japanesemaplesandconifers.com/ Facebook@japanesemaplesandconifers
    Michael is a fourth generation nurseryman that has been growing Japanese maples in the Atlanta area his whole life. They grow over 500 different varieties of Japanese maples, as well as hundreds of varieties of rare and unusual conifers. They have an online store and they ship trees all over the country.

    12/7/23 - Making A Living Christmas Tree Farming

    12/7/23 - Making A Living Christmas Tree Farming
    Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Gary Steinbrenner & Maryse Laurin of LS Ranch & Farms/Bois D'Arc Christmas Tree Farm. https://boisdarcchristmastreefarm.com/ The ranch/farm was purchased and established in 2012 as a ranch for breeding Registered Texas Longhorns. In 2016, they started the Christmas Tree Farm, with a lot of love, dedication, patience, and hard work. All of their trees are organically grown.No pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers are used. Maryse and Gary explain how they got started.

    9/7/23 - A B&B Where You Learn How To Make Cheese

    9/7/23 - A B&B Where You Learn How To Make Cheese
    Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Tom and Martha Brikman who own and operate Cool Cow Cheese and Farmstead Bed and Breakfast. www.coolcowcheese.com Martha & Tom’s Farm, LLC, is a family-owned and operated in Owensville, Missouri, since 2012. Their cows are pampered in every way and that is why they call them "Cool Cows." The B&B offers five room choices in the 3,000 sq foot barn, where you get to help with the cheese-making process.

    7/20/23 - AFF - Preventing The Overuse Of Antibiotics

    7/20/23 - AFF - Preventing The Overuse Of Antibiotics
    Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Steve Roach, Safe & Healthy Food Program Director and Senior Analyst for Keep Antibiotics Working. https://www.foodanimalconcernstrust.org/ Steve's work at Food Animal Concerns Trust focuses on reducing the human health risks that result from the production of food animals including risks from foodborne illness, dangerous drug residues, and antibiotic resistance. He says that partnering with and investing in humane farmers is one of the best ways to make a difference in the lives of food-producing animals and in reducing antibiotic overuse.

    5/4/23 - AFF - From Hobby Farming To Profit

    5/4/23 - AFF - From Hobby Farming To Profit
    Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about how John Deere is balking a adhering to Right-To-Repair mandates, Colorado has introduced laws to hold them to it, new energy efficient and electric tractors being developed by John Deere. Next, we meet Rachel Stallard from Roaring Acres Farm. www.roaringacres.com Roaring Acres is what many in the industry refer to as a “Hobby Farm,” because they do not farm as their primary income. Rachel is a mom to three kids, a rescue hound, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, a writer and she’s restoring 35 acres of wilderness. Another goal is emergency preparedness and shares many tips on being prepared and how to get started. Finally, Farmer Doug has more thoughts on the state of veterinary care and advises seeking holistic alternatives to reduce use of drugs and antibodies.

    Making Money on YouTube with Charlotte Ashley Farms

    Making Money on YouTube with Charlotte Ashley Farms

    What would you buy for your farm if you made money on YouTube? In this episode, we find out what was top of Charlotte Ashley's shopping list. 

    The idea of promoting women in agriculture has been around for a while now, but what does this concept mean in practice on a farm? Does being female make life easier or more challenging when in comes to agriculture? With her characteristic transparency, Charlotte answers our questions honestly, confirming indeed that there is nothing she doesn't post on her channel.

    Plus, we see how she fares in this week's time challenge! Where will she end up on the leader board?!

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    4/27/23 - AFF - Modernizing A Multigenerational Farm To Maximize Profits

    4/27/23 - AFF - Modernizing A Multigenerational Farm To Maximize Profits
    Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about our current window for planting corn and beans, how Immigration patterns are effecting the Family Farmer, consumers don't understand why egg prices are going up, much of the rate hikes can be attributed to hundreds of thousands of chickens that have had to be killed due to Bird Flu season. Next, we meet Matt Kroul of Kroul Farms. www.kroulfarms.com Matt had a successful football career as a member of the Iowa Hawkeyes football team and then, went on to play 3 seasons for the NY Jets. In 2012, Matt returned to the farm full time. It had been a traditional multigenerational row crop and cattle/pigs farm until the early 90’s when Matt’s parents began to diversify. They added a pumpkin patch, large produce garden, greenhouses for flowers, chicken coop, and firewood business. Kroul Farms plants almost 20 acres of fresh produce each year and pick it all summer long. Finally, Farmer Doug opines about the lack of rural large animal veterinarians.

    SwineCast 1230, At The Meeting – Tools to Fight PRRSv: Too Soon to Admit Defeat – Dr. Scott Dee and Dr. Reid Philips

    SwineCast 1230, At The Meeting – Tools to Fight PRRSv: Too Soon to Admit Defeat – Dr. Scott Dee and Dr. Reid Philips
    SwineCast 1230 Show Notes: Decades of hard work have produced a wide assortment of tools to fight the spread of PRRSv. Success and failure and no silver bullets have discouraged many – leaving the impression that the PRRSv cannot be eliminated. The At The Meeting team documents how far the pig industry has come with …

    3/9/23 - AFF - Empowering Women And People Of Color In Farming

    3/9/23 - AFF - Empowering Women And People Of Color In Farming
    Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about a USDA report that shows our country’s largest farms are providing 20% of the crops and smaller farms account for the rest, a long time Kentucky farm is suspending its horse racing operations due to the inability to hire skilled staff, an Ohio mink farm has been vandalized and 40k mink go free. Next, we meet Kesha Cobb, Arkansas National Women in Agriculture Association Chairperson. https://www.nwiaa.org/ She is a Mother, Minister, Motivational Speaker, Author, Philanthropist, Financial Empowerment Advocate, Entrepreneur and Human Rights Activist. She talks about her own farming activities and explains how NWIAA works to empower Women and People of Color to become successful farmers. Finally, Farmer Doug opines about the need to have clear job descriptions for all workers on your farm.

    Piggy Who?

    Piggy Who?
    In the pig pen, on the farm, two pigs are introduced to a third. But, try as they might, nobody can remember the new pig's name.
    Written especially for this podcast by Simon.

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    S3|E10 Batten Down the Hatches

    S3|E10 Batten Down the Hatches

    We shift our focus from understanding the past and present to trying to predict and prepare for the future. Experts weigh in with actions that producers can take now as we enter uncharted financial waters… but will they?

    Featured Guests: Curt Covington (AgAmerica), Thomas Hoenig (Former President, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City), Jim Knuth (Farm Credit Services of America)

    S3|E4 Where Credit is Due

    S3|E4 Where Credit is Due

    Get to know the story of Farm Credit: why it was founded, how it works, and how it has both failed and succeeded.How is the Farm Credit system different from banks? What really sets Farm Credit apart is not how it lends its money, but how it gets funds in the first place. Plus: the story behind the bail out.

    Featured guests: Jim Farrell (Farrell Growth Group), Jim Knuth (Farm Credit Services of America), Curt Covington (AgAmerica), Mike Boehlje (Purdue University Department of Agricultural Economics). 

    10/06/22 - The Growing Epidemic Of Suicides On The Farm

    10/06/22 - The Growing Epidemic Of Suicides On The Farm
    Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with the latest Agricultural News, including what you can expect to pay for Thanksgiving dinner this year, New York governor wants to impose limits of 40 hours per week for farm workers, farm accidents are on the rise and the world's largest corn maze pays tribute to James Bond films. Next, we meet Dr. Julie Marfell & Laura Weddle. Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death among Americans. Unfortunately, farmers experience an even worse toll. From 2004 to 2017, 109 Kentucky farmers died by suicide, with those over 64 most at risk. Currently, stressors are the highest they have been in years, with producers suffering with supply chain issues, changing weather patterns and increasing input prices. However, the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and College of Nursing are working to address these issues through a joint program coined BARN, or Bring Action Right Now. We learn all about their unique program. Finally, Farmer Doug opines about safety on the farm.

    Why I Want Land & A Farm

    Why I Want Land & A Farm

    The evolution of my wacky ways. This is episode is as scattered as my gardening life. Welcome in! We'll discuss everything from plants, animals, composting and rain barrels.

    Please email your life evolution story! Has anything gone from hobby to income? Did you love something small as a kid that has grown into a full time way of living? 

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    09/22/22 - Farmers Helping Farmers In Times Of Tragedy

    09/22/22 - Farmers Helping Farmers In Times Of Tragedy
    Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with the latest Agricultural News, including news about the narrowly avoided train strike and the current lack of young farmers, with today's average age being 60. Next, we meet Meg Plucinski of D & M Family Farms, in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. https://www.dmfamilyfarm.com/They are a small, organic dairy farm in Southeastern Wisconsin, and operate their 300-acres where their animals are grazed, intensively on well-maintained, award-winning pastures. They also raise chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, sheep, goats, pigs, and cattle. A devastating fire recently burned their barn to the ground. without a place to milk the cows, D & M Family Farm is at a standstill. "Everything we worked for this summer is gone and our income is gone." When the fire broke out, neighbors lined the road with their trucks to help relocate the cows. The help didn't stop there, friends, neighbors, and
    even strangers all jumped in to lend a helping hand. Looking ahead she said things are a little uncertain, but she's hopeful they will rebuild and continue their dream. A fundraiser has been set up to help the Plucinski's rebuild and continue D & M Family Farm.

    08/25/22 - Keeping The Farm In The Family

    08/25/22 - Keeping The Farm In The Family
    Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with the latest Agricultural News, including: an update on the drought and how it's affecting Texas, apple crops late in Minnesota and the Indiana Hosier Homestead Awards. Next. Doug introduces us to Melissa O'Rourke, Farm and Agribusiness Management Specialist at the Iowa State University Extension Service, morourke@iastate.edu . They discuss how the extension offices work, foreign farmland ownership, goat milk, how to keep the farm in the family, being good stewards of the land and women in farming.