Episode 006: Jody Jess of Buckhill Homestead Farm

05/25/24 • 43 min

Episode Title and Description: Nissa sits down to talk with Jody Jess of Buckhill Homestead Farm
Introduction: Welcome to the Massachusetts Farm to Table Podcast where we showcase the passionate farmers, food producers, and chefs who are shaping the farm-to-table movement right here in Massachusetts..
Guest Information: Jody is a 4th generation farmer on her property in Westminster. She raises and milks a herd of Kerry Cattle and teaches how to start a small scale raw milk dairy.
Key Discussion Points: We talk about raw milk, cow genetics, natural beekeeping, and the costs of small farming.
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Sponsorship: Our podcast is sponsored by Renaissance Farms Permaculture and The Shop at Renaissance Farms. Sign up for their newsletter and get 15% off your next purchase.
Music Credits:Our theme music is “Eternity” by Leva
Additional Notes: Be sure to watch for the full uncut video interview on Youtube, and our video tours later this season.

Episode Title and Description: Nissa sits down to talk with Jody Jess of Buckhill Homestead Farm
Introduction: Welcome to the Massachusetts Farm to Table Podcast where we showcase the passionate farmers, food producers, and chefs who are shaping the farm-to-table movement right here in Massachusetts..
Guest Information: Jody is a 4th generation farmer on her property in Westminster. She raises and milks a herd of Kerry Cattle and teaches how to start a small scale raw milk dairy.
Key Discussion Points: We talk about raw milk, cow genetics, natural beekeeping, and the costs of small farming.
Links and Resources:
Subscribe and Follow: If you like our podcast, please subscribe, review, and share. Be sure to follow the podcast on Facebook and Instagram. If you’d like to nominate a future guest, drop us a line at [email protected]
Sponsorship: Our podcast is sponsored by Renaissance Farms Permaculture and The Shop at Renaissance Farms. Sign up for their newsletter and get 15% off your next purchase.
Music Credits:Our theme music is “Eternity” by Leva
Additional Notes: Be sure to watch for the full uncut video interview on Youtube, and our video tours later this season.

Episode Title and Description: Nissa sits down to talk with Terri Lawton of Oake Knoll Farms.
Introduction: Welcome to the Massachusetts Farm to Table Podcast where we showcase the passionate farmers, food producers, and chefs who are shaping the farm-to-table movement right here in Massachusetts..
Guest Information: Terri is an 11th generation farmer on her property. She is a graduate of Perdue University’s Agriculture Program and a former dairy inspector for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is a real pleasure to speak with someone who has so much love and enthusiasm for her work.
Key Discussion Points: We talk about her experience of being a woman in a male-dominated field, about attitudes toward farming a a career, and she gives some great advice for anyone interested in becoming a farmer.
Links and Resources:
Subscribe and Follow: If you like our podcast, please subscribe, review, and share. Be sure to follow the podcast on Facebook and Instagram. If you’d like to nominate a future guest, drop us a line at [email protected]
Sponsorship: Our podcast is sponsored by Renaissance Farms Permaculture and The Shop at Renaissance Farms. Sign up for their newsletter and get 15% off your next purchase.
Music Credits:Our theme music is “Eternity” by Leva
Additional Notes: Be sure to watch for the full uncut video interview on Youtube, and our video tours later this season.

Episode Title and Description: Nissa sits down to talk with Lindsey Baird of Oak and Ash Farm in Belchertown. This is Part 1 of a two part podcast.
Introduction: Welcome to the Massachusetts Farm to Table Podcast where we showcase the passionate farmers, food producers, and chefs who are shaping the farm-to-table movement right here in Massachusetts..
Guest Information: Lindsey and her husband Matt farm 7.5 acres using regenerative practices. They offer PYO flowers and herbs, vegetables from their market garden, and pastured poultry and eggs
Key Discussion Points: We talk about the challenges of being a new farmer in a town where farming has been practiced for multiple generations and regenerative ag practices.
Links and Resources:
Subscribe and Follow: If you like our podcast, please subscribe, review, and share. Be sure to follow the podcast on Facebook and Instagram. If you’d like to nominate a future guest, drop us a line at [email protected]
Sponsorship: Our podcast is sponsored by Renaissance Farms Permaculture and The Shop at Renaissance Farms. Sign up for their newsletter and get 15% off your next purchase.
Music Credits:Our theme music is “Eternity” by Leva
Additional Notes: Be sure to watch for the full uncut video interview on Youtube, and our video tours later this season.