The Farm Report
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The Farm Report - Episode 168 - Cows Save the Planet
How do livestock protect the environment? This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks calls up Judith Schwartz, author of Cows Save the Planet to discuss erosion, carbon, and the health of the planet. Tune into this program to hear Judith talk about the natural grazing habits of herbivores like cows, and how these tendencies help keep the ecosystem in check. How do animals contribute to the biodiversity of plant species? Learn more about topsoil; what is topsoil, and how is it created?...
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The Farm Report - Episode 167 - Sidney Phelps of Bonnie...
Spring is near and you know what that means - time to get that home garden into shape! Tune into a plant-based episode of The Farm Report as Erin Fairbanks is joined by Sidney Phelps, Directing Manager of Bonnie Plants. Bonnie Plants is a national plant wholesaler based in Alabama that supplies retail stores all over the United States. Bonnie Plants is a leading provider of plants for your vegetable garden or herb garden. Tune in and learn more about how Bonnie makes sure to source plants as...
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The Farm Report - Episode 166 - John Sharpe and the...
John Sharpe is a world-renowned chef at The Turquoise Room and a churro lamb enthusiast. This week on The Farm Report, John calls in to talk with Erin Fairbanks about his storied history in the restaurant business, and how he ended up in Arizona. Learn about the local and organic farm landscape in Arizona, and how it's different climates make it a surprising terroir. Later, hear John talk about the importance of the churro lamb to Arizona and its indigenous cultures. Find out why the meat of...
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The Farm Report - Episode 165 - Chipotle's Food with...
Fast food on The Farm Report? On this week's episode, Erin Fairbanks is joined in the studio by Joshua Brau of Chipotle to talk about 'Food with Integrity'. Tune in to learn about the restaurant chain's stance on GMO crops, and how they are working to remove them from their menu. Why did founder and CEO Steve Ells decide to source his pork sustainably? Find out how availability and price dictate the amount of organic beans and vegetables that Chipotle can purchase. Find out how the...
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The Farm Report - Episode 164 - Food Law with Jason...
Jason Foscolo knows food law. On this week's episode of The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks invites Jason into the studio to talk about the legal considerations of farming. Tune in to hear why every farmer, whether a beginner or a veteran, should always have a good lawyer on call. How do professionals like Jason help beginning farmers gain access to land, and represent lifelong farmers in contractual selling situations. How did Jason's time as a judge advocate in the Marine Corp. prepare him as...
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The Farm Report - Episode 163 - George Weld & Evan...
George Weld and Evan Hanczor truly embody the farm-to-table movement through their enterprises: Goatfell Farm, Parish Hall, and Egg. This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks digs deeper into the connection between restaurants and farmers with George and Evan. Learn why Parish Hall operates seasonally and locally, and how that affects the consistency of the menu at the Williamsburg restaurant. Find out why George decided to start his own farm, and how visits to the farm remind the staff...
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The Farm Report - Episode 162 - Alex Young of...
Alex Young grows food at Cornman Farms, and cooks it at Zingerman's Roadhouse! On this week's episode of The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks is chatting with Alex about running a farm and a restaurant. What inspired Alex to grow the food for his restaurant himself? Listen in to hear more about the menu at Zingerman's Roadhouse, and their affinity for heritage breeds. What are some of the biggest problems that the restaurant and farm face regarding animal slaughter? Tune in to hear Alex and Erin...
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The Farm Report - Episode 161 - Mary Berry
In 1977, Wendell Berry published The Unsettling of America, a book that started a national and international conversation on the state of agriculture in our country. The Berry Center’s mission is to continue his work by bringing focus, knowledge, and cohesiveness to the work of changing our ruinous industrial agriculture system into a culture that uses nature as the standard, that accepts no permanent damage to the ecosphere, and that takes into consideration human health in local...
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The Farm Report - Episode 160 - Beyond the Peel, Fair...
We're going beyond the peel on this week's episode of The Farm Report as Erin Fairbanks hosts the Banana Coordinator at Equal Exchange, Nicole Vitello. Did you know the banana is actually an herb? Nicole discusses all things banana from organic farming to transport and sale. There's a banana revolution afoot and Nicole shares her knowledge about the radical turn towards fair trade exchange and the market's reaction to this push. The banana has been a staple of the kitchen table for as long...
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The Farm Report - Episode 159 - Fair Trade Coffee with...
How does fair trade works to promote a higher quality coffee? Find out on this week's episode of The Farm Report as Erin Fairbanks is joined by Todd Caspersen, Director of Purchasing for Equal Exchange. Hear about the initiatives Equal Exchange has started to develop common language so that producers, retailers and consumers are all on the same page. Language barriers, personal relationships and honesty are all integral to ensuring that fair trade standards are maintained and upheld, and...
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The Farm Report - Episode 158 - Lucky Lee and Her...
Tasty tomatoes year-round? This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks is joined in the studio by Lucky Lee of Lucky's Real Tomatoes. Tune in to hear Lucky talk about her family's history in the tomato business. What makes Lucky's tomatoes stand out? Find out why restaurant groups like the Union Square Hospitality Group prefer Lucky's. Lucky's has been ahead of the curve in the areas of traceability and quality for decades! Listen in to hear Erin and Lucky talk about the local food...
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The Farm Report - Episode 157 - Chef's Garden with...
From the farm, to tables across the country! Farmer Lee Jones is Erin Fairbanks' guest on this week's installment of The Farm Report. Tune into this episode to hear Farmer Jones talk about the mission of Chef's Garden, and why it's important to grow food that chefs prefer in the kitchen. Hear about the heirloom varieties that Farmer Jones grows at Chef's Garden, and why it's necessary to grow certain crops to boost nutrient levels in the soil. Find out what celebrity chefs purchase from...
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The Farm Report - Episode 156 - Revisiting Brooklyn...
Spring is coming sooner than you think; time to start planting! This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks is talking with President and farmer at the Brooklyn Grange, Ben Flanner. Tune in to hear Ben talk about innovations in farm technology, and how these virtually simple tools can increase productivity for small farmers. Hear about the Grange's expansion to the Brooklyn Navy Yards, and the need for a long-term lease in urban farm security. Hear about Ben's educational retreat to Mexico,...
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The Farm Report - Episode 155 - Claire Marin of Catskill...
Seal the deal with Catskills Provisions! Tune into the Farm Report as Erin Fairbanks sits down with Proprietor, Beekeeper and Forager at Catskill Provisions, Claire Marin. Located in a small corner of the Northwest Catskill Mountains, Catskill Provisions specializes in creating raw, all-natural handmade food products while subscribing to the philosophy that a thriving society makes use of the closest resources around it. Tune in to learn more about their local honey, maple syrup, chocolate...
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The Farm Report - Episode 154 - Erik Hoffner & Orion...
Orion Magazine has been producing thought-provoking, progressive journalism for thirty years. On this week's episode of The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks is chatting with Orion's Outreach Director, Erik Hoffner. Tune in to hear Erik talk about the ecology-focused lens with which Orion views all sorts of social issues. Learn about the magazine's roots in New York City, and why the operation moved to Western Massachusetts. Hear Erik and Erin talk about the unknown health factors of...
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The Farm Report - Episode 153 - Growing in South...
Erin Fairbanks traces the local produce supply in South Carolina on this week's installment of The Farm Report. Tune in to hear Erin talk with Sara Clow, the General Manager for Grow Food Carolina. Grow Food Carolina is a local food wholesaler initiated by the Coastal Conservation League that aims to make local produce widespread. Learn more about South Carolina's growing seasons, and the importance of crop diversity in the state's hot climate. Later, Erin is joined by Matt Settar, the...
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The Farm Report - Episode 152 - Growing in South...
Agriculture is growing in South Carolina; the future is bright! This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks is talking with Hugh E. Weathers, the Commissioner of Agriculture for the state of South Carolina. Learn about the state's top ten cash crops, and hear why South Carolina's ag sector is growing! Hear about the history of agriculture in Commissioner Weathers' family, and how it mirrors farm trends throughout the history of South Carolina. Listen in to hear Commissioner Weathers talk...
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The Farm Report - Episode 151 - Mary Peabody of the...
This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks calls up Mary Peabody, the founding director of the Women's Ag Network and professor at the University of Vermont. Mary Peabody is a Community Economic Development Specialist with University of Vermont Extension, and the New Farmer project. Learn why women are not often counted amongst farmers in the census, and why more women are increasingly getting into the agricultural business. How does Mary assist women who want to start their own farms, and...
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The Farm Report - Episode 150 - Gene Baur of Farm...
The topic of the day is animal rescue on The Farm Report. Erin Fairbanks is talking with Gene Baur, the president and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary. Farm Sanctuary rescues and protects animals from factory farms and abusive situations, and promotes a vegan lifestyle. Tune in to this episode to hear Gene talk about the benefits and reasons for a vegan diet. Learn about breeding practices, and how they have caused damage to the genetic stock for certain species. Tune in to hear Gene express his...
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The Farm Report - Episode 149 - Eric Weltman of Food &...
This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks calls up Eric Weltman of Brooklyn's Food & Water Watch to talk about hydrofracking. Food & Water Watch is a non-profit organization that aims to ensure the safety and accessibility of food and water, and to ensure these basic needs in a sustainable way. Tune in to learn about the harmful side effects of fracking, and the mythology behind the environmental safety of natural gas. Hear about the need for renewable energy in New York state, and how...
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The Farm Report - Episode 148 - Roots with Diane Morgan
On this week's episode of The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks is joined in the studio by cookbook author Diane Morgan. After a curious trip to a Portland farmer's market, Diane was inspired to write a book all about roots and root vegetables entitled Roots: The Definitive Compendium with more than 225 Recipes. Tune into this episode to learn about the different types of roots; what distinguishes a taproot from a tuberous root? How do agricultural practices determine how roots develop? Erin and...
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The Farm Report - Episode 147 - The Food Culture of Chile
The Farm Report takes a trip to Chile this week, as Erin Fairbanks is joined by Felix de Vincente, Chairman of Prochile, and Blas Tomic, Head of Fundacion Imagen de Chile. Learn about the climate, culture and foods of Chile as Felix and Blas talk about the advocacy work they do for the country and what makes it such a special and unique place. What is the average farm size in Chile? What is it like being a farmer in the South American country? Learn how salmon found its way to Chile, and how...
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The Farm Report - Episode 146 - Steve Malinowski of...
Erin Fairbanks continues talking about oyster farming on this week's episode of The Farm Report. Steve Malinowski of Fisher's Island Oyster Farm, Inc. is on the line to set the record straight on oyster breeding. Find out what Steve seeks out in an ideal oyster, and how certain oysters are selected for breeding. Hear about the spawning process, and how to distinguish between male and female oysters. How do oysters differ from other bivalves in terms of reproduction? Later, Steve explains how...
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The Farm Report - Episode 145 - Food & Water Watch and...
This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks is talking with two important guests from the world of food and agriculture. First up is Mark Schlosberg, the National Organizing Director for Food & Water Watch. Tune in to hear Erin and Mark discuss two ballot initiatives from the past election cycle that affect the environment and farming: Question 300 in Colorado, and Proposition 37 in California. Learn how the community of Longmont, Colorado kept hydrofracking out of their town. What...
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The Farm Report - Episode 144 - John Lowell of East...
This week's episode of The Farm Report is all about a different kind of farming- oyster farming! Erin Fairbanks is joined via the phone lines by John Lowell, the owner of the East Dennis Oyster Farm. Tune into this episode to learn why raising oysters is indeed a type of farming! Hear about the different oyster seed stock that John chooses from, and the processes involved in starting an oyster farm. The East Dennis Oyster Farm is a small-scale production; learn why it's important for farmers...
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The Farm Report - Episode 143 - Jim Gerritsen of the...
Today on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks calls up Jim Gerritsen of Wood Prairie Farm, and President of the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association. OSGATA has recently been involved in a lawsuit against Monsanto in order to protect the rights of organic growers that choose not to use genetically engineered seeds. Tune into this episode to learn about the extensiveness of Monsanto's patent rights, and how their "intellectual property" can contaminate organic seed through the air. Learn...
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The Farm Report - Episode 142 - Steve Wood of Poverty...
Erin Fairbanks continues her exploration into the world of apples, orchards and cider on this week's episode of "The Farm Report" with guest Steve Wood of Poverty Lane Orchards and Farnum Hill Cider. Find out how apple picking and orchard development has changed over the years, due to packing machinery, industry demands and consumer trends. Learn what goes into cider production, including growing of the fruit and processing of the cider itself. Discover the differences between heirloom and...
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The Farm Report - Episode 141 - Growing Cider: Eleanor...
Erin Fairbanks is investigating cider as an agricultural product on this week's episode of The Farm Report! Tune in to hear Erin talk with Eleanor Leger of Eden Ice Cider. Eleanor produces ice cider- a higher ABV beverage that is made through cold-concentration processes. Learn more about the processes involved with making ice cider, and why Eleanor and her husband decided to pour their life savings into this business. For farmers and artisans, cider is important to the New England...
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The Farm Report - Episode 140 - Erin's Story & No Goat...
Welcome to a very special episode of The Farm Report. This week, Erin Fairbanks is recounting the events that led her to Heritage Foods USA and the Heritage Radio Network.org. Hear how Erin's college job in Zingerman's deli inspired her to pursue a career in food. Hear how Erin went from working in kitchens at Savoy and Gramercy Tavern to organizing a farm camp at Flying Pigs Farm. Later, Erin talks about the No Goat Left Behind program at Heritage Foods USA, and what it means for small...
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The Farm Report - Episode 139 - Will Harris of White Oak...
Meet Will Harris, the the owner/operator of White Oak Pastures, a multi-generational family farm that was established in 1866 in the small, southwest Georgia community of Bluffton. White Oak Pastures is the only farm in the United States that has both a beef and chicken abattoir on the property. Erin Fairbanks interviews Will on this week's episode of The Farm Report. Mr. Harris explains what inspired him to transition away from the big industrial farming model and back to the humane and...
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The Farm Report - Episode 138 - Growing Beer: Regional...
Welcome to the final installment of The Farm Report's "Growing Beer" series. Today, Erin Fairbanks is talking local and regional ingredients with a wealth of New York state beer and agriculture guests. Carrie Blackmore from Good Nature Brewing calls in to talk about the locally-sourced grains and hops used in Good Nature's brews. Hear why local and regional sourcing works for small-small scale breweries, but why the state industry needs to grow to accommodate larger productions. Next, Erin...
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The Farm Report - Episode 137 - Growing Beer: David...
This week, Erin Fairbanks is once again talking about beer and agriculture with guests David Katleski and Becca Jablonski. David is the president of New York's own Empire Brewing Company and the New York State Brewers Association. Becca is Ph.D. candidate at Cornell University and an agricultural economist. Tune in to hear discussions regarding New York State's Farm Brewery Bill. The bill's aim is to establish beer as an agricultural product in New York, encourage farmers to grow hops and...
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The Farm Report - Episode 136 - Growing Beer: Andrea...
The Farm Report continues its "Growing Beer" series with Andrea Stanley of Valley Malt. Valley Malt, a husband and wife team, helps provide the Northeastern craft and home brewer with artisanal malt from locally grown grains. Learn about the life of a barley farmer and what challenges they are faced with in terms of seasons and harvesting. Andrea explains everything from how to make a batch of malt to the process of combine harvesting. Discover what goes into beer from farm to glass on the...
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The Farm Report - Episode 135 - Growing Beer: Mary Izett...
Welcome to the first installment of The Farm Report's "Growing Beer" special. In this series, your host, Erin Fairbanks, is investigating beer as a value-added, agricultural product. On this episode, Erin is talking beer basics with Mary Izett, President of the New York City Homebrewers Guild and founder of the website, My Life on Craft. Erin and Mary list and explore all of the ingredients of beer- from alpha acids to yeast. Hear about the different roles of the various components of beer....
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The Farm Report - Episode 134 - The Seed Underground...
This week's episode of The Farm Report is a follow-up with Janisse Ray, author of the new book, The Seed Underground. Tune in to hear host Erin Fairbanks and Janisse discuss the need for a return to an ecozoic mindset in regards to food production and conservation. Learn why Janisse thinks that the term "conventional agriculture" should not be used to describe the processes used by large-scale ag. Hear more about the genetic materials of seeds, and how they store information that can protect...
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The Farm Report - Episode 133 - Gardening with Willi...
This week's episode of The Farm Report is all about gardening! Host Erin Fairbanks chats with Willi Galloway, a Portland-based gardener and author of Grow Cook Eat: A Food Lover's Guide to Vegetable Gardening, Including 50 Recipes, Plus Harvesting and Storage Tips. Erin happens to be a novice gardener; tune in to hear Willi's suggestions for good herbs and vegetables for those who are just starting a garden. Learn about some essential gardening tools and their uses. Later, Melissa Metrick,...
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The Farm Report - Episode 132 - The Seed Underground...
On this week's installment of The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks is joined by Janisse Ray to talk about the importance our seed supply. Janisse is the author of the new book, The Seed Underground: A Growing Revolution to Save Food. Tune into this episode to learn about genetic diversity in seed stock, as well as different types of pollination. How has industrialization and urbanization affected the range of seeds in our food system? Learn how to harvest and save seeds, and hear about the two...
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The Farm Report - Episode 131 - Matthew Weingarten,...
This week on The Farm Report, host Erin Fairbanks chats with a group of talented chefs who have also authored two books, Matthew Weingarten and Raquel Pelzel, authors of "Preserving Wild Foods", and Jackson Landers, author of "Eating Aliens". Matthew and Raquel discuss the importance of foraging, utilizing what grows around you and re-imagining some of the wild foods that are often overlooked such as dandelions and mulberries. Jackson encourages listeners to be open minded about the foods...
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The Farm Report - Episode 130 - Feeding Crane Farms
This week on The Farm Report, host Erin Fairbanks checks in with Brian Shaad of Feeding Crane Farms in Sacramento. Brian talks about some of the challenges and benefits of being certified organic, including increased labor and improved quality of produce. Learn about the ins and outs of running a farm in Sacramento, CA including weather, irrigation and marketing. Find out what goes into deciding which vegetables to grow and how home chefs and restaurant chefs can equally benefit from the...
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The Farm Report - Episode 129 - John and Dorothy Priske...
On this week's installment of The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks is interviewing John and Dorothy Priske of Fountain Prairie Farms, located just outside of Madison, Wisconsin. Tune in to hear about the Priskes' start in agriculture; John grew up on a subsistence farm, and later grew bushels of asparagus at his brother's farm. Hear about John and Dorothy's brief stint in industrial agriculture, and why they decided to switch to grass-based, rotational crop farming. Learn why the Priskes decided...
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The Farm Report - Episode 128 - The Fiber Series: From...
On the final installment of The Farm Report's Fiber Series, Erin Fairbanks is checking in with Mary Jeanne Packer of Battenkill Fibers Carding and Spinning Mill. On this episode, Erin and Mary Jeanne are talking about all of the different processes involved with harvesting fiber from animals and turning them into value-added products, like yarn and textiles. Tune in to learn more about the growing demand for locally-produced fiber, and how fiber is processed on different scales. Hear about...
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The Farm Report - Episode 127 - The Fiber Series:...
This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks continues her exploration into the world of agricultural fiber. First on the show, Virginia Scholomiti of Yellow Farm describes the process of breeding and managing flock to produce fleeces of superior quality for hand-spinners and crafters. From artificial insemination to sheep coats, learn about everything it takes to produce high end fiber from sheep. Later on, Andy Rice of Hogget Hill Farm joins the conversation to talk about his work with the...
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The Farm Report - Episode 126 - The Fiber Series: Mary...
Welcome to the first episode of The Farm Report's Fiber Series, hosted by Erin Fairbanks. Erin is talking with a couple of guests so that you can learn more about textiles in the context of agriculture and raising livestock! In the first half of the episode, Erin is talking with Mary Jeanne Packer of Battenkill Fibers Carding and Spinning Mill in Washington County, New York. Tune in to hear about natural wool colors, and the processes involved with selling large quantities of wool to...
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The Farm Report - Episode 126 - Sandor Katz and The Art...
Erin Fairbanks is back for another episode of The Farm Report! On this week's installment, Erin is talking with Sandor Katz, author of the new book The Art of Fermentation. Fermentation is happening all around us: in our food products and in the life cycle! Tune in to hear Erin and Sandor talk about the differences between anaerobic and aerobic composting systems. Sandor also addresses 'the war on bacteria' and the fears that come with fermenting foods at home, stating that there has never...
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The Farm Report - Episode 125 - Revival Market and...
On this episode of The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks is talking with Morgan Weber and Ryan Pera of Revival Market, a free-standing market in Houston that provides fresh, local food to the community at a reasonable price. Tune in to hear about their backgrounds as chefs and farmers, the growing demand for quality domestic charcuterie, recent trends in butchering, and their decision to raise heritage breed Mangalista pigs. Erin also checks in with Stephanie Fisher, an old employee of Heritage...
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The Farm Report - Episode 124 - Atina Diffley
On today's episode of The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks is chatting with Atina Diffley, farmer at Gardens of Eagan outside of Minneapolis/St. Paul, and author of the new book Turn Here Sweet Corn: Organic Farming Works. Tune in to hear Atina recount the experiences of being an organic farmer during a boom of big agriculture, the importance of organic certification, and trying to run and salvage a farm during suburban construction in Minnesota. Atina also explains what is the process of "soil...
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The Farm Report - Episode 123 - Dan and Margot Brooks
This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks interviews the father-daughter duo: Dan and Margot Brooks of Wayward Goose Farm and Consider Bardwell Farm. Dan used to work on a large-scale family dairy farm, and has moved to working with twenty head of cattle. Margot studied Conservation Biology at St. Lawrence University, and has taken this knowledge to work with goats at Consider Bardwell. Tune in to hear about how Margot and Dan work together to make delicious cheeses using both goat and...
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The Farm Report - Episode 122 - The Federation of...
This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks is talking with Mircha King of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives about the Pigford case- a class action lawsuit alleging racial discrimination on the part of the USDA concerning the distribution of loans and credits. Tune in to hear Mircha and Erin discuss the roots of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives in the Civil Rights Movement, the history and intricacies of the Pigford case, and the changes that black farmers see twenty years...
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The Farm Report - Episode 121 - Maple Syrup with David...
This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks is talking maple syrup with David Campbell of Mapleland Farms in Salem, New York. Tune in to hear Erin and David discuss how this year's weird weather has affected maple sap yield in the Northeast. Also, hear about some of the new technologies involved with sap extraction, such as vacuum systems and reverse osmosis machines. Erin and David also talk about what can go wrong in the syrup-making process, the different types of fuels used for cooking...
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The Farm Report - Episode 120 - Hydrofracking...
This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks is joined by wealth of guests to discuss the issue of hydraulic fracturing, better known as hydrofracking. Erin talks with Heather Carlucci-Rodriguez and Alissa Westervelt of Chefs for the Marcellus, a group of New York City chefs and food purveyors raising awareness about the harmful health effects of fracking. Joining via the phone lines is Greg Swartz of Willow Wisp Farm, talking about how hydrofracking circumvents the Clean Water Act via...
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The Farm Report - Episode 119 - Erin Grimley and Steve...
Today on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks talks to Erin Grimley and Steve Blabac of the Root Down Farm. The Root Down Farm is located in western New York, serving the greater Buffalo area as a mixed-vegetable C.S.A. farm. Now in its second Year, the Root Down Farm has doubled its C.S.A. membership! Tune in to hear about how Erin and Steve met working on C.S.A. farms in the northeast, the some of the trials of their first season, and their future plans for the Root Down Farm. This episode is...
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The Farm Report - Episode 118 - Jay Reville of Regional...
On this episode of The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks talks with Jay Reville of Regional Access. Regional Access is a company dedicated to transporting and distributing local meat, dairy, produce, and wine all across New York state. Tune in to hear about the origins of Regional Access and its founder, Gary Redmond. Also, learn about the day-to-day workings of the company, including cold-chain considerations and how the distribution routes operate and intersect. Jay speaks about Regional...
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The Farm Report - Episode 117 - Jamie Jones of the Jones...
It's our second installment of the Jones Family Farm interview, and this time, Erin Fairbanks is talking to Jamie Jones in Shelton, Connecticut. Jamie Jones focused on Plant Science at Cornell University, and began the vineyard at the Jones Family Farm. Tune in to hear about Jamie's experiences at Cornell, his beginnings in the vineyard, and the Jones Family Vineyard and Winery as it is today. Tune in to hear about how the farm is dealing with farm transition, and how his family is working...
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The Farm Report - Episode 116 - Terry Jones of the Jones...
This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks chats with Terry Jones of Jones Family Farms in the White Hills in Shelton, Connecticut. Tune in to hear the history of this seven generation farm! The Jones Family Farms has grown everything from Christmas trees to wine grapes to Terry's specialty- strawberries. Listen in to hear Terry's opinions about seasonal eating, his involvement in the Working Lands Alliance, and the importance of healthy food in schools. This program was brought to you by...
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The Farm Report - Episode 115 - Hemlock Hill Farm
This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks checks in with Laura De Maria of Hemlock Hill Farm in Cortland, New York. Tune in to hear what it's like running a family farm in Westchester Country and what challenges come along with this location both culturally and geographically. Learn more about farm grants, processing and regulations that need to be considered on a small farm, and hear about the different livestock that Laura has at the farm. This program was sponsored by Hearst Ranch....
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The Farm Report - Episode 113 - Feeding the Hungry
This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks talks with Anthony Butler of St. John's Bread and Life, an emergency food provider based out of Bed Stuy, Brooklyn. Tune in to hear Erin and Anthony discuss the importance of local and healthy food providers for poor and hungry populations, the problems with the food stamp program in New York City, and food education in the Bed Stuy community. Also, Anthony tells about how to work with donated food, whether it's squash or lobster. This program was...
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The Farm Report - Episode 114 - Jeanne Hodesh of GrowNYC
This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks checks in with Jeanne Hodesh of GrowNYC. Erin and Jeanne talk about all of the vegetables, cheeses, and meat that will be available at Greenmarkets throughout New York City. Tune in to hear about the some of the new spring garlic, how weather and time changes the taste of maple syrup, and the upcoming availability of goat cheeses and meats. Listen to Jeanne discuss regional grains, home gardening events, and the upcoming Taste of Greenmarket. This...
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The Farm Report - Episode 112 - Beaverkill Trout Hatchery
On this week's episode of The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks is joined by Sherry Shaver of Beaverkill Trout Hatchery. Tune in as Erin continues her series of exploring farming in the Catskills and learn about Sherry's fish farming operation and how she was introduced to this way of life through family tradition. Learn more about water quality, trout species, egg harvesting, and life as a fish farmer. This program was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. "Good water is the key to the whole...
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The Farm Report - Episode 111 - Slope Farms Beef
This week on the Farm Report host Erin Fairbanks talks with Ken Jaffe of Slope Farms Beef. Located in the hilly landscape of Catskills, Jeff and his wife Linda pasture raise a herd of all grass-fed cattle. Learn about how production in upstate New York has transitioned over the years from dairy production to cattle (there's so much grass!) and why hydrofracking would be in fact quite destructive of the local economy. This important episode is sponsored by Hearst Ranch. "I would be out of...
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The Farm Report - Episode 110 - All Abuzz About Bees
This week the Farm Report is abuzz with bees and honey. Joining host Erin Fairbanks is bee lover and owner of Catskill Provisions, Claire Marin, who imparts us with her encyclopedic knowledge of these creatures from mating habits, to how to start your own apiary, to why raw honey is best. Later on Adam Diehl, a maple syrup farmer who supplies Catskill Provisions, with his syrup tells us all about how to tap a maple, especially in this crazy February weather. Finally, tune in for a very...
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The Farm Report - Episode 109 - Cambridge Valley...
This week on the Farm Report get ready to meet Pat McLenithan of Cambridge Valley Livestock, the largest family-owned livestock auction house in New York state. He talks with host Erin Fairbanks about the ins-and-outs of how a livestock auction house works, from when the animal arrives to when it is sold on sale day and everything in between. Learn about why livestock buyers have some of the sharpest eyes around , what a feeder cow is, and even hear Patrick do one of his amazing auctioneer...
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The Farm Report - Episode 108 - Real Time Farms
If you are a farmer, a farm enthusiast, shop at farmers markets of just simply care where your food comes from, Real Time Farms is for you! Tune in to this week's episode of The Farm Report as Erin Fairbanks sits down with the women behind the forward thinking website, Corrina Borden & Lindsay Partridge. Find out what The Food Warriors do and how you can help in their mission to help farmers and consumers bridge the gap between farm and table. Check their website for more! This episode was...
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The Farm Report - Episode 107 - Jesse LaFlamme Pt. 2
This week on the Farm Report we see the return of guest Jesse LaFlamme from Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs. Jesse goes in depth about why big agriculture has gone the way it has with sometimes over 600,000 hens being stuffed in cages in a single barn and why he chooses to keep his chickens cage-free and certified humane. Tune in to learn about the life cycle of chickens and their breeding and laying patterns as well as what exactly a pullet egg is. Remember, an egg a day will keep you...
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The Farm Report - Episode 106 - Ashley Bechman & AgriNews
This week on The Farm Report host Erin Fairbanks talks with Ashley Bechman, a writer for the publication AgriNews of Illinois. They discuss how she is using her education in both communication and agriculture to cover topics that affect local farm families and their businesses. Tune in to learn about the importance of 4H and FFA as well as why sweet potatoes are actually completely different from yams and more nutritious for you than white potatoes. This episode is sponsored by Fairway...
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The Farm Report - Episode 105 - EcoStation NY
This week on The Farm Report keeps it extra local with Maggie Cheney of EcoStation NY. They discuss the various local agriculture programs that she is helping run, from the Bushwick Farm Campus to educational programs on composting at schools in Brooklyn. Tune in to find out how you can join the fight for better agriculture education in New York through volunteerism or many other routes. This episode is sponsored by Heritage Foods USA. "We want to feed the community" --Maggie Cheney on the...
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The Farm Report - Episode 104 - Jesse LaFlamme of Pete &...
This week The Farm Report is pleased to welcome Jesse LaFlamme, head of Pete And Gerry's Organic Eggs, the first Certified Humane egg farm in the country. Pete and Gerry’s is proving commercial farming and organic, humane, sustainable farming are not mutually exclusive. Pete and Gerry’s has realized consistent growth without becoming a factory farm. Jesse recruits small family farms as egg producers, keeping family farmers in business and protecting valuable open space. He combines...
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The Farm Report - Episode 103 - Corbin Hill Farm
This week on The Farm Report host Erin Fairbanks sits down with Dennis Derryck, Tusha Yakovleva, and Sabrina Wilensky of Corbin Hill Farm, which is a for-profit social venture that is trying to re- imagine the relationship between communities, farmers, and investors. Their business model, called farm-sharing, is different than a CSA and allows them to reach out to low-income communities living in “food deserts” in the Bronx and Harlem and provide fresh produce sourced from rural communities...
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The Farm Report - Episode 102 - Wild Flavors
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The Farm Report - Episode 101 - Hot Bread Kitchen
This week The Farm Report trades in the pasture for a trip to the bakery that is the Hot Bread Kitchen. Host Erin Fairbanks sits down with Robin Burger, the business development manager of the Harlem-based non-profit social enterprise to explore how they are creating better lives for low-income women and their families by teaching them the skills necessary to launch food businesses and achieve management track positions in food manufacturing. Tune in to learn about how Hot Bread Kitchen is...
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The Farm Report - Episode 100 - Monica Patel
This week The Farm Report celebrates is 100th episode! Former co-host Heather Hyman calls in and in the studio current host Erin Fairbanks is joined by friend and policy specialist Monica Patel of the Ecology Center. Together the cover a broad range of important and current environmental issues from water rights, herbicides, and indoor air quality. Find out the truth about supposedly 'clean coal' technology, what exactly a watershed is, how an aquifer works, and much more. This centennial...
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The Farm Report - Episode 99 - Highwood Farms
Goatober is almost over, but don't be sad! You can still get your last goat fix on this week's Farm Report. Host Erin Fairbanks talks with farmer Mark Guanzini and his wife Luce who run Highwood Farm up in Spencer, NY. Highwood Farm is also a participating goat farm in Heritage Foods USA's No Goat Left Behind initiative. They talk about the daily life of raising a herd Boer meat goats from the day they are born until they go to market. From how they allow the goats to self-wean, which they...
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The Farm Report - Episode 98 - Nutrition with Kristin...
Certified Holistic Nutritionist Kristin Wartman joins the Farm Report with Erin Fairbanks today to bust some food myths and expose some of the evils of big industry agriculture and food. Find out what makes a healthy diet and hear about some of the common mistakes people make in trying to get healthy. Hear why Kristin thinks food and democracy go hand in hand and why all concerned foodies should be occupying Wall Street and making their voice heard! This episode was sponsored by S. Wallace...
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The Farm Report - Episode 97 - It's Goatober!
It's Goatober and that means this week the Farm Report gives you the inside scoop on goats and the idea behind Heritage Food's No Goat Left Behind program. From the differences between meat and dairy goats, goat nutrition, recipes, and herding Erin Fairbanks and tatiana Stanton, the goat extension specialist for NY state, will guide you on this encyclopedic episode. Learn how goat is being transformed from a niche meat to being served in over 70+ restaurants in New York and the myriad way...
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The Farm Report - Episode 49 - Keshari Das
This week on The Farm Report Heather and Jack sat down with Sattva Catering proprietor Keshari Das. She's a yoga enthusiast who fuses everything from Hinduism and elements of alternative healing to community supported agriculture and the good food movement to create a culinary experience that is truly ideological. Das discusses her tutelage in India and how she came to find cooking the most engaging and successful out of a myriad of attempts to find harmony within herself and the outside...
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The Farm Report - Episode 82 - JustFood City Chicken...
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The Farm Report - Episode 85 - Nick Fantasma
This week on The Farm Report, Nick Fantasma of Paradise Locker Meats joins Erin Fairbanks to break down the world of animal slaughter and processing. Tune in to get an exclusive behind the scenes look at the life of a butcher as Nick explains the differences between commercial and small scale processing and how a humane operation works. This episode was sponsored by Heritage Foods USA.
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The Farm Report - Episode 91 - Christopher Nicolson
This week The Farm Report goes under the sea and talks about salmon with Christopher Nicolson who has been fishing sockeye salmon in the headwaters of Bristol Bay Alaska for over a quarter century and who is currently part of the Heritage Seafood Ventures program. Chris takes us through a day in the life of a salmon fisher and discusses sustainable fishing models as well as the threats to those models such as the Pebble Project and what you can do to help keep sustainable fisheries open....
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The Farm Report - Episode 96 - Salt Water Farm
This installment of The Farm Report brings the story of a city girl who traded it in for starting a farm on the Maine coast. Annemarie Ahearn started Salt Water Farm two years ago not only to grow and produce but to teach people the lost culinary arts; from how to properly pick herbs to making butter to pickling and preserving. Salt Water Farms now offers classes for everyone to learn these skills that seem to have been forgotten. Tune into learn about the best Maine and Salt Water Farm has...
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The Farm Report - Episode 95 - Coffee Part 2
Allen Leibowitz of Zingerman's re-joins The Farm Report with host Erin Fairbanks to talk more about coffee roasting. Learn how to be as thorough as possible when sourcing and buying coffee and find out why sample roasting is so important. Allen takes listeners on a journey through the process of roasting, and explains how coffee goes from bean to store to cup. Pro tip: coffee is best at its freshest! This episode was sponsored by Hearst Ranch.
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The Farm Report - Episode 94 - Coffee: Tree to Roast
This week The Farm Report goes behind the scene of the coffee growing business with Allen Leibowitz of Zingerman's Coffee. Learn about all the different processes that it takes to get from coffee from the trees to the roasters and how the decisions growers, pickers, and producers make separates you big store brand coffee from more artisanal coffee. So tune in and the next time you go to pick up some beans you'll know exactly what you're paying for. This episode is sponsored by S. Wallace...
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The Farm Report - Episode 92 - Hurricane Irene's Effect...
Hurricane Irene destroyed many farms in New York and Seth Jacobs of Slack Hallow Farm calls into this week's episode of The Farm Report with Erin Fairbanks to discuss the challenges farmers are faced with in the aftermath. Find out why tragedy for one farmer could bode well for another and how those affected by the storm are recovering. From livestock loss to chemical contamination, natural disasters do not take kindly to our small farmers. Right now is an ESPECIALLY good time to support...
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The Farm Report - Episode 90 - David Sherman
This week on The Farm Report, Erin is joined by David Sherman, Market Manager of GrowNYC. David tells listeners how he's convinced many Brooklynites to start eating kale and other healthy produce and explains how some of the markets in NYC operate. Tune in to hear more about food access in NYC and the growing trend of farmers markets and CSA's. This episode was sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery.
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The Farm Report - Episode 89 - Manhattan Borough...
On a special episode of The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks is joined by Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer. They discuss the importance of community based farmers markets and how to solve some of the challenges facing small farmers trying to get their product on the tables of families in New York City. This episode was sponsored by Hearst Ranch. Download MP3
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The Farm Report - Episode 88 - American Meat Documentary
This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks is joined by Monica Warek, Outreach Coordinator for the American Meat Documentary premiering this weekend, July 9th and 10th in both Waynesboro and Staunton Virginia. Tune in to learn more about the film and the sustainable farming movement in this country. This episode was sponsored by Hearst Ranch. Download MP3
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The Farm Report - Episode 87 - Margot Brooks
This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks is joined by Margot Brooks of Wayward Goose Farm and formerly of Brooksville Farm. Tune in to learn how Margot decided to enter the world of farming and cheesemaking and what it's like working with the people at Consider Bardwell Farm. Learn more about raw cheese, male goats and why farming isn't as romantic as people think! This episode was sponsored by The Smallholding Festival.
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The Farm Report - Episode 86 - Eagle Bridge Custom Meat
This week on The Farm Report, Erin is joined by Debbie Ball of Eagle Bridge Custom Meat & Smokehouse. Tune in to get a behind the scenes look at slaughter, butchering and processing. Debbie explains what life on the farm is like and what obstacles need to be overcome before getting the livestock processed and sold. This episode was sponsored by Camp Bacon.
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The Farm Report - Episode 84 - Bulich Mushroom Company
This week on The Farm Report, Erin is joined by Michelle Bulich of Bulich Mushroom Company. Michelle explains what it takes to cultivate delicious fungi and how different species require different techniques. Find out how weather plays such an important role and why the farmers market customers become like family. This episode was sponsored by Fairway Market - like no other market.
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The Farm Report - Episode 83 - Tim Patterson
This week on The Farm Report, Erin sits down with Tim Patterson, the Director of Advancement at Sterling College in Vermont. The Topic? Goats, and more specifically the plight of the male goat in the small-farm context. Learn about Tim and Sterling's goat and sustainable farming projects and the goat roadtrip to NYC. Later learn about the differences between meat and dairy goats and Erin's own involvement with the No Goat Left Behind project. This episode is sponsored by Fairway Market.
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The Farm Report - Episode 81 - United Way of NYC & Food...
This week on The Farm Report, Erin talks policy with Carmine Rivetti of United Way of NYC & Carlos Rodriguez of Food Bank For NYC. Tune in to learn more about the constant steps being taken to feed New Yorkers in need and help families through these challenging economic times. Learn more about how programs like food stamps and WIC play into the equation and what's in store for the future of food security in our city. This episode was sponsored by Hearst Ranch.
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The Farm Report - Episode 80 - Jessica Ziehm
This week Erin talks to Jessica Ziehm about the New York dairy industry and how dairy farmers are surviving in today's struggling economy. Being the daughter and wife of dairy farmers, Jessica tells us the in's and out's of the milk production process, from the land where the cows are fed to the finished product we see on the shelves. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market.
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The Farm Report - Episode 79 - John Ameroso
Urban farming pioneer John Ameroso joins Erin Fairbanks on an urban-agriculture themed episode of The Farm Report. John was the County Extension Agent at Cornell University's Cooperative Extension and has had his hand in many agricultural projects across the world. Tune in to learn more about the past, present and future of urban farming and community gardens as John shares his personal story of helping bring good food to those who don't have access to it. This episode was sponsored by The...
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The Farm Report - Episode 78 - Fred Magdoff
This week on Farm Report, Erin talks to Fred Magdoff about food security and sovereignty on both the local and international markets. With 1 in 8 families currently food insecure, how will the growing population be affected by the increase in ethanol and biodiesel fuel that is taking away from our food supply? How are government agencies dealing with this issue and planning for the future? This episode was sponsored by Hearst Ranch - the nations largest single-source supplier of grassfed and...
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The Farm Report - Episode 77 - FreshKills Park
Ever wonder what happened to the FreshKills landfill on Staten Island? The once largest landfill in the country is undergoing a drastic makeover into a public park that will be 2.5 the size of Central Park! Tune in to learn more about this fascinating project on the Farm Report with Erin Fairbanks. Erin is joined by Freshkills Park Land Use and Outreach Manager Carrie Grassi. This episode was sponsored by The Barterhouse
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The Farm Report - Episode 76 - Mapleland Farms
This week on The Farm Report, Erin is joined by David Campbell of Mapleland Farms to talk maple syrup. Find out more about tapping, bottling and all things related to the delicious sugary syrup we all love. Learn why New York state is underutilized as a maple syrup producing region and how regulations and licensing limit the product's true potential. This episode was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. For more information visit www.SurryFarms.com.
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The Farm Report - Episode 75 - The Union Square Grassman
This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fitzpatrick is joined by Stewart Borowsky, The Union Square Grassman. Stewart grows hist wheatgrass and salad greens without any chemicals or fertilizers and sells at the Union Square Green Market. Tune in to learn more about the many uses of wheatgrass, how it's grown and why everybody could use a little more "green" in their life. This episode was sponsored by Fairway Market - like no other market.
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The Farm Report - Episode 74 - No Farms No Food Rally
This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks is joined by David Haight of the American Farmland Trust. David recaps the recent No Farms No Food Rally in Albany and talks about some of the small changes that are being made to improve food access, agricultural programs and farmland protection in our state. Tune in if you were at the rally or if you missed it and learn more about how the changes that need to be made to improve our food system. This episode was sponsored by Cain Vineyard &...
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The Farm Report - Episode 73 - Watershed Agricultural...
This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks talks with Challey Comer, the Farm to Market Manager for the Watershed Agricultural Council. Tune in to learn more about the Catskill region of New York and the policy surrounding our watershed. Learn more about some upcoming conferences an rallies in Albany you can attend if you're interested in improving our agricultural system in New York State. This episode was sponsored by Tabard Inn. For more information visit www.TabardInn.com.
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The Farm Report - Episode 72 - Farming Concrete
This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks is joined by Mara Gittleman of Farming Concrete. Tune in to learn more about this "citizens science project" and how Mara and her colleagues have gathered detailed statistics on all the community farms in New York City. This episode was sponsored by The Museum of Food & Drink .
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The Farm Report - Episode 71 - Janet Britt of...
This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks is joined by Janet Britt, farmer and Easement Steward of the Agricultural Stewardship Association. Tune in to learn more about the ASA, Janet's life on the farm and the origins of Community Supported Agriculture. Find out why young farmers are in such a good position today, and how the "organic revolution" has truly evolved over the years. This episode was sponsored by The Museum of Food & Drink. Learn about the "Get the Ball Rolling" fundraiser...
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The Farm Report - Episode 70 - Maine Lobster Fishing
This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks talks with friend and lobster fisherman Chris Major. Chris takes the winters off to do dairy farming in Vermont, but talks to Erin about his summer life in Maine. Tune in to learn about what it takes to catch lobsters in Maine. Find out how the weight of a lobster can suggest its age and why some spots are considered "birth rights only". This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market.
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The Farm Report - Episode 69 - Slack Hollow Farm
This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks is joined by guest and friend Seth Jacobs of Slack Hollow Farm. Seth talks about the state of the farm right now, how to build soil with crops already in the ground, carrot surfing, weather patterns and more. Tune in to learn more about farming in New York State and the Hudson Valley. This episode was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. For more information visit www.SurryFarms.com
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The Farm Report - Episode 68 - Fred Magdoff
This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks is joined by Fred Magdoff, author of the book "Agriculture and Food in Crisis: Conflict, Resistance, and Renewal". Fred is also an adjunct professor at Cornell and discusses the variety of problems facing our country when it comes to food security. Find out why there is such a price squeeze on crops these days and how Wall Mart manages to sell 20% of the food in this country! This episode was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. For more...
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The Farm Report - Episode 67 - Derek Denckla
This week on The Farm report, Heather Hyman and Erin Fairbanks are joined by friend of the show Derek Denckla. Derek updates us on Farm City and his many other endeavors as he touches on some of the problems facing our food system in the United States today. Tune in to learn more about events that fit in line with Derek's work and find out how you can help. This episode was sponsored by White Oak Pastures. For more information visit www.whiteoakpastures.com
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The Farm Report - Episode 66 - No Farms, No Food!
No Farms, No Food! You've heard the slogan, now hear from the people behind the rally - The American Farmland Trust. David Haight returns to The Farm Report, this time live in studio! Joined by Jen Smalls, David explains the challenges that farmers and farm families facein the New York area.Learn why real estate competition is so fierce and how recent promises from government have not quite gone as planned. This year's No Farms, No Food Rally will take place on March 30th - learn more at...
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The Farm Report - Episode 65 - Jeremy Bloom
This week on The Farm Report, Heather & Erin have a conversation with internet entrepreneur Jeremy Bloom about the intersecting worlds of farming, technology and buying clubs. Jeremy currently runs www.internet-farmer.com. Internet Farmer is a website service for small farms in Maine, as well as other food producers, co-ops, farmer’s markets, buying clubs, non-profits and any organization dealing in local foods. This episode was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. For more information...
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The Farm Report - Episode 64 - Phil Smeltz
Heather & Erin are back in action on the first Farm Report of 2011! Tune in as the show goes back to its roots: the farm. Phil Smeltz of Down to Earth Organics joins the show to explain how he found a way to make a living off of 1/2 acre of land! Tune in and learn more about making farming a profession, why tractors are so important and what it takes to become an agricultural do-it-yourselfer. This episode was sponsored by our friends at Cochon555 - visit www.cochon555.com for more...
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The Farm Report - Episode 63 - Grazin' Angus Acres
This week on The Farm Report, Erin and Heather are joined by Dan Gibson of Grazin' Angus Acres. Grazin Angus Acres is a farm committed to raising the finest quality Grass-Fed and Finished Black Angus in a sustainable 2,000-acre eco-friendly environment. Dan talks about the challenges of raising grassfed and grass finished beef on a farm, and what complications arise when dry aging the meat. Tune in and learn how he transformed from a suit and tie Wall Street life to life on the farm. This...
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The Farm Report - Episode 62 - Changing NYC's Food System
Heather Hyman is back from Miami, and her and Erin Fairbanks explore ways that we can change NYC's Food System on this episode of The Farm Report. They are joined by Gabrielle Blavatsky, a graduate student at NYU Wagner's Graduate School of Public Service. Gabby also works with councilwomen Christine Quinn, and FoodWorks - Quinn's 59 point system to change the way New Yorkers eat. Together, they discuss what issues we face in this state and what we can do to address these issues. Tune in and...
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The Farm Report - Episode 61 - EBT & Farmers Markets
A lot is being said about EBT & Food Stamps being spent at farmers markets, but what does it really entail? Tune in to The Farm Report for a comprehensive view of how greenmarkets can feed food insecure households. Erin Fairbanks is joined by Alexis Stevens, EBT Project Manager for Greenmarket, GrowNYC. Alexis Stevens manages the EBT in Farmers Market Project and various other Food Access Initiatives for Greenmarket/GrowNYC. Before working for Greenmarket she worked as a VISTA for the Hunger...
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The Farm Report - Episode 59 - Corbin Hill Road Farm
This week on The Farm Report Erin and Heather talk to Sabrina Wilensky of Corbin Hill Farms. Sabrina explains the difference between Community Shareholder Farms and CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). It turns out CSFs may be equally if not more important to growing the good food movement, as they don't entail some of the deal-breaking features found in CSAs (like steep initial membership fees). Tune in to hear yet another great idea to improve our food system! This episode was sponsored...
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The Farm Report - Episode 60 - Ben Flanner of Brooklyn...
This week on The Farm Report, Heather & Erin are joined by friend of the station and rooftop farming extraordinaire, Ben Flanner. They discuss the progress of the Brooklyn Grange rooftop farm, and touch upon many of the important elements that help bring fresh and delicious produce from a roof to your mouth. This episode was kindly sponsored by the folks at Cain Five Vineyard & Winery.
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The Farm Report - Episode 58 - Marissa Guggiana
This week on the Farm Report Erin and Heather speak to Marissa Guggiana: journalist, food activist, and author of the book "Primal Cuts: Cooking with America's Best Butchers". The book is part meat manual, part look back at the golden age of butchery, part look forward at the world of sustainable meat and what these trends mean for chefs everywhere. The gang talk about why chefs can benefit from an intimate knowledge of butchery, and why butchers can benefit from an intimate knowledge of the...
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The Farm Report - Episode 57 - Good Food Jobs
This week on The Farm Report Heather and Erin speak to Taylor Cocalis and Dorothy Neagle of GoodFoodJobs.com, a networking and job-listing site for the good food movement. Taylor and Dorothy created the website to help people find "meaningful food jobs"--jobs that don't just deal with food, but sustainable, clean, and ethical food. The website, still in its infancy but already a hit, has an impressive array of culinary and agriculture opportunities available to listeners like you! This...
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The Farm Report - Episode 56 - Scott Bridi
This week on The Farm Report Erin sits down with Scott Bridi of Brooklyn Cured to discuss the wonderful world of charcuterie, whole animal cooking, and how Scott broke into the industry with his cure-crazy artisan skills. Erin and Scott explain why the requisite space, time, and skill necessary for good charcuterie make it relatively hard to find, and how you can be sure the cured meats you're eating are top-notch. This episode was sponsored by White Oak Pastures.
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The Farm Report - Episode 55 - Matt Lorenz Returns
This week on The Farm Report, Heather and Erin sit down with Bushwick's own Matt Lorenz, of the urban gardener non-profit Trees Not Trash. Listen in to learn all about trees, trash, and being green in the modern age. This episode is brought to you by Acme Smoked Fish (www.acmesmokedfish.com)
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The Farm Report - Episode 54 - Battenkill Valley...
This week on the Farm Report, Heather and Erin continue the Report's history of linking farmer with consumer as they speak to Sam Penix of Everyman Espresso and Seth McEachron of Battenkill Valley Creamery. Seth spoke about why he can't distribute his milk himself, and the importance of swift delivery on such a time sensitive product, while Sam lauded the quality of Seth's product and described how the best baristas handle milk and cream in their caffeinated workflow. This episode was...
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The Farm Report - Episode 53 - Green Markets with June...
This week on The Farm Report Heather and Erin talk green markets with someone who knows them better than anyone: June Russell, who inspects farms to make sure they make the grade and are up to snuff so they can join in on the green market fun. June talks about what criteria she looks for in a good, clean farm, why its not always necessary to be organic, and how the green markets change with the seasons. This episode was sponsored by White Oak Pastures.
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The Farm Report - Episode 52 - Katharine Millonzi
This week on The Farm Report Erin and Heather speak to Katharine Millonzi, who is working with the Sustainable Food & Agriculture Program via the Zilkha Center for Environmental Initiatives. Katherine is working to make Williams College entire food program based on companies that source locally, share wages with their workers, and utilize fair trade. Tune in to find out how Katharine and the others at the program are working to help other institutions beyond Williams shy away from one-source...
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The Farm Report - Episode 51 - Angela Miller
This week on The Farm Report Erin and Heather speak to Angela Miller of Consider Bardwell farm. Angela is a former literary agent turned dairy farmer, and is the author of "Hay Fever", a book that chronicles the ups and downs of that life-altering change in trajectory. The gals discuss the day to day of running a dairy farm in Vermont's Champlain Valley: choosing and breeding goats and cows, rotational grazing, steering clear of hormones and pesticides, and finally making cheese by hand....
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The Farm Report - Episode 50 - Derek Denckla
This week on The Farm Report Heather welcomed new co-host Erin Fairbanks to the show. The gals talked to Derek Denckla, author of TheGreenest.net and founder of FarmCity.us, a sort of combination catalyst, aggregator, and promotional tool for sustainable agriculture events. Tune in to find out how Derek's survey of Bushwick revealed a community hungry for more food growth and less condos, and how a lagging economy and the vacant lots left in its wake put this shared dream within reach. This...
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The Farm Report - Episode 48 - Yoga for Foodies
This week on The Farm Report, Heather and special co-host Michaela Best spoke to Dave Romanelli, Yahoo's Wellness Expert and proponent of blurring the boundary between the good food movement and the practice of yoga. Romanelli, or "Yea Dave", gives seminars and writes books extolling the virtues of aligning the worlds of yoga and eating sustainably and intelligently. Tune in for his advice on how to stay happy and healthy without being some sort of food snob. This episode was sponsored by...
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The Farm Report - Episode 47 - Shelley Rogers
Jack and Heather speak with Shelley Rogers, director of "What's Organic About Organic?" (www.whatsorganicmovie.com), about food film and the complexities of the "organic" movement.
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The Farm Report - Episode 46 - Southern Food Culture...
John T. Edge from The Southern Foodways Alliance (http://www.southernfoodways.com) talks about transforming Southern culture through food and food history, and about the universal power of fried chicken.
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The Farm Report - Episode 45 - Rabbits with Colleen Rapp
This week on The Farm Report Heather, along with special guest host Patrick Martins, spoke to Colleen Rapp of the Rare Hare Barn. Colleen is a master of bunny genetics, bunny farming, bunny butchering, and bunny history.
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The Farm Report - Episode 44 - The Greenhorns with...
Heather talks with Severine von Tscharner Fleming from The Greenhorns about her organization and upcoming documentary. Visit www.thegreenhorns.net for more information and listen to Severine's own radio show every Thursday at 2 on HRN.
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The Farm Report - Episode 42 - Brooklyn Grange with Ben...
Ben Flanner from Brooklyn Grange (www.brooklyngrangefarm.com) talks to Heather about their brand new rooftop farm in Long Island City, their fundraiser this Saturday at Roberta's, and their Kickstarter.com campaign.
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The Farm Report - Episode 41 - The Meat Hook with Tom...
Jack and Heather talk to Tom Mylan of Brooklyn's whole-animal butcher shop, The Meat Hook.
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The Farm Report - Episode 40 - Meat Proccesing...
Jack & Heather talk with Mario Fantasma & Jay B Wenther about the new proposed regulations that would seriously hurt meat processors across the country.
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The Farm Report - Episode 39 - Cochon 555 with Brady Lowe
Heather & Jack talk with Brady Lowe about his event Cochon 555. For more information check out www.cochon555.com.
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The Farm Report - Episode 38 - Balanced Menus with Lena...
This week Heather & Jack speak to Lena Brook, who discusses how to improve the menus in our health and learning institutions.
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The Farm Report - Episode 37 - No Farm No Food Rally...
Heather Hyman and guest co-host Patrick Martins have David Haight & Erin Fairbanks on to follow up on the No Farm No Food Rally.
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The Farm Report - Episode 36 - Mail Order with John...
Heather Hyman & Jack Inslee talk to John Hoppin who explains how he revolutionized the mail order system at Heritage Foods USA.
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The Farm Report - Episode 35 - Tunis Sheep with James...
Heather Hyman & Jack Inslee interview James Twomey about his rare breed of Tunis sheep, and what it takes to produce for the Easter season.
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The Farm Report - Episode 34 - Brooklyn Grange & Au Pied...
Heather talks with Gwen Schantz of Brooklyn Grange and the guys from Au Pied de Cochon.
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The Farm Report - Episode 33 - Animal Welfare Approved...
Jack & Heather talk to Brigid Sweeney of Animal Welfare Approved about standards and third party certification. For more information check www.animalwelfareapproved.org
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The Farm Report - Episode 32 - New York Farmland Budget...
What's happening to our farmland in NY? New York Director of The American Farmland Trust David Haight tells us on today's Heritage Report.
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The Farm Report - Episode 31 - The Old Spot Pig with...
Craig Good is this week's guest on The Heritage Report. He tells the story of the Old Spot Pig, and the journey these pigs took from Ohio to his farm in Kansas.
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The Farm Report - Episode 30 - Iroquois White Corn with...
This week on the Heritage Report, Heather and Jack talk to Marty Travis of Spence Farm, supplier to Rick Bayless' Frontera Grill in Chicago, about Iroquois White Corn, an heirloom variety of corn.
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The Farm Report - Episode 29 - Mark Tupper
On this week's Farm Report, Heather interviews Mark Tupper of Triad Fisheries. Mark discusses Triad's sophisticated, humane, and sustainable trolling practices, and the state of the American salmon industry as a whole.
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The Farm Report - Episode 28 - Danny Williamson
On this week's Farm Report: Danny Williamson of Windmill Ranch and Good Shepherd Turkey Ranch talks about his first-class heritage chicken project, the watered-down significance of the term "organic", and what sets heritage chickens apart.
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The Farm Report - Episode 27 - Matt Lorenz Part 2
On this week's episode of the Farm Report, Heather and Lorenzo welcome Matt Lorenz back to the studio to talk about ultra-sophisticated green buildings in the Netherlands and what it will take for eco-architecture to catch on globally.
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The Farm Report - Episode 26 - Charlie Nardozzi
Charlie Nardozzi joins Friday's Farm Report to share his passion and forty plus years experience to answer any and all questions related to growing your own food.
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The Farm Report - Episode 25 - Ken Klemm
On this week' Farm Report, Heather and Lorenzo interview Ken Klemm of The Buffalo Guys. Ken lets us in on his Experimental Farming Project, a program designed to uncover avant garde farming techniques to improve the quality and vitality of American soil.
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The Farm Report - Episode 24 - Chris Mittelstaedt
On this week's Farm Report, Heather and Lorenzo interview Chris Mittelstaedt, CEO and Founder of FruitGuys, a San Francisco based company thwarting the junk food crisis at large offices by delivering locally sourced fruit to replace conventional snacks.
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The Farm Report - Episode 23 - Matt Lorenz
On this week's episode of the Farm Report, Heather and Lorenzo interview Matt Lorenz of Trees not Trash, a non-profit that starts and manages community gardens. Bonus segment: build your own green roof.
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The Farm Report - Episode 22 - Alec Bradford
On this week's Farm Report, Heather interviews Alec Bradford of Leaping Waters Farm, whose work with the rare and tasty Ancient White Cattle has been grabbing headlines in New York City and beyond.
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The Farm Report - Episode 21 - Erin Fairbanks
On this week's Farm Report, Heather and Lorenzo host Erin Fairbanks in-studio. Erin is a farmer, chef, and food activist pioneering a new agri-tourism program for food professionals in upstate New York called Farm Camp.
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The Farm Report - Episode 20 - James Twomey & Lisa Twomey
On this week's Farm Report, Heather interviews Lisa and James Twomey of Sandstone Ridge Farms in LaFarge, Wisconsin. Lisa and James raise heritage Tunis sheep, known for their delicate taste profiles and exceptional wool.
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The Farm Report - Episode 19 - Neil Peterson
On the latest edition of the Heritage Farm Report, Heather & Lorenzo have a conversation with leading pawpaw activist, Neal Peterson. Neal tells us more about this endangered and intensely seasonal fruit, and what the future holds for the pawpaw.
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The Farm Report - Episode 18 - Adam Horwich & Ben Flanner
This week on the Farm Report, Adam Horwich & Ben Flanner talk about Urban Gardening in Greenpoint.
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The Farm Report - Episode 17 - Marge Kilkelly, Kathy...
This week on the Farm Report: Marge Kilkelly of Dragon Fly Cove Farm joins Lorenzo to discuss consortium farming. Marge is part of the Thyme for Goat consortium of Maine along with our guests today Kathy Webb and Wendy Pieh.
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The Farm Report - Episode 16 - Amy Good & Betty Metzger
This week's Farm Report is all about the girls. Heather and Lorenzo talk with Mrs. Good and Mrs. Metzger about the evolving role of the woman on the farm.
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The Farm Report - Episode 15 - Eric Norton & Matt...
This week's Farm Report investigates the problem of the rising average age of farmers in America, the stigmas associated with farming, and how to reverse these trends. Two young Missouri farmers are featured: Eric Norton and Matt Keehaver.
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The Farm Report - Episode 14 - Callene Rapp
Today's July 4th themed Farm Report features Callene Rapp, Chairwoman of The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. Callen speaks on how heritage farmers can gain independence from commodity production, and the urgency of preserving our heirloom breeds.
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The Farm Report - Episode 13 - Mario Fantasma & Dan Purdy
Lorenzo talks slaughter with Mario Fantasma of Paradise Locker Meats and Dan Purdy of Purdy Foods.
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The Farm Report - Episode 12 - Melvin Brown & Neil...
Heather talks to Amaltheia Organic Dairy farmer Melvin Brown and Iowa black hog farmer Neil Kirkhart.
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The Farm Report - Episode 11 - Frank Reese & Kevin Lunny
Lorenzo speaks with renowned poultry farmer Frank Reese of The Good Shepherd Turkey Ranch about Heritage breed chickens and issues of biodiversity. Also on the program, Kevin Lunny of Lunny Ranch in Marin County.
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The Farm Report - Episode 10 - Marty Hill, John Priske &...
Lorenzo in conversation with bison farmer Marty Hill, of Twin Springs Farms in Maryland. Also on the show, John and Dorothy Priske, stewards of the Highland Prairie heritage cattle.
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The Farm Report - Episode 9 - Kevin Lunny & Soni Fitch
Lorenzo speaks with Kevin Lunny of Drakes Bay Family Farms about Oyster Farming and Soni Fitch of Catalpa Farm in Columbia City Indiana about Chickens.
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The Farm Report - Episode 8 - Ken Klemm
Lorenzo speaks with Bison farmer Ken Klemm of Elk Mountain, Wyoming.
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The Farm Report - Episode 7 - Rose Balfiori & Barb Foulke
Lorenzo Ragionieri speaks with Rose Balfiori of Finger Lakes Dexter Creamery about the rare breed Dexter cow and Artisanal cheese making and Barb Foulke of Freddy Guys Hazelnuts in Oregon.
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The Farm Report - Episode 6 - Eric Rapp & Charlotte...
Heritage talks with Eric Rapp of the Rare Hare Barn in Leonn, Kansas. Eric raises rare breed Heritage Rabbits. The second guest is Charlotte Swancy, a young Heritage Berkshire pig farmer of Riverview Farms in Georgia.
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The Farm Report - Episode 5 - Brenda Smith & Larry Sorell
Heritage talks with Larry Sorell, of Lazy S Farms in Kansas, and Brenda Smith of Clayton's in Michigan City, Indiana.
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The Farm Report - Episode 4 - Alec Bradford & Doug...
Heritage talks with Doug Metzger of Good Shepherd Turkey Ranch in Kansas and Alec Bradford of Leaping Waters Farm, Shawsville, Virginia.
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The Farm Report - Episode 3 - Danny Williamson &...
Heritage talks with Danny Williamson of Windmill Ranch and Christopher Nicholson of the Iliamna Fish Company.
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The Farm Report - Episode 2 - Craig Good & Chris Wilson
Heritage talks with Craig Good of Good Farm in Olsburg, Kansas and Chris Wilson of Clover Creek Farm of Northeast Tennessee.
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The Farm Report - Episode 1 - Brian Kenny
Heritage talks with Brian Kenny, Manager of Hearst Ranch Beef Program
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