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Our Farms, Our Future

Our Farms, Our Future

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Our Farms, Our Future brings together the sustainable agriculture community for thought-provoking conversations about the state of agriculture, how we got here, and where we're headed. The series is produced by the USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program. Learn more at www.sare.org.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Our Farms, Our Future episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Our Farms, Our Future for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Our Farms, Our Future episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

For this episode, two agricultural engineers discuss adapting innovation on the farm.

Trevor Hardy is manager of one of New England’s largest distributors of agricultural supplies at Brookdale Fruit Farm in Hollis, New Hampshire. Chris Callahan is an agricultural engineer with University of Vermont extension. Both guests say engineering plays a crucial role in synthesizing the newest research and technology with the diversity and complexity of farming practices on the ground.

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Our Farms, Our Future - 026 - Aquaponics - JP Knobloch and Tim Hydar
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04/19/19 • 22 min

For this episode, two aquaponic experts discuss growing food indoors while saving water and minimizing waste. JP Knobloch and Tim Hydar are co-owners of Straw Hat Aquaponics in Ferguson, Missouri. They talk about the trials and tribulations of starting their business, and explain exciting innovations in the aquaponics industry today.

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Our Farms, Our Future - 025 - Building Resilience - Laura Lengnick and Don Teske
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04/05/19 • 26 min

For this episode, our guests discuss implementing shifts in our food system to value the family farmer. Don Teske is a 5th-generation farmer in Northeastern Kansas, and he has seen the livelihood of the average family farmer steadily decrease throughout his career. He's not immune to those industry-wide losses, and has had to reimagine his land-based enterprise throughout the years. Don will be speaking with Laura Lengnick, a soil scientist by trade and the founder of a consulting firm that offers ecosystem-based climate risk management and planning services. Don and Laura both offer creative ideas for farmers to claim their rights to making a living off their land.

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For this episode, our guests discuss the benefits of connecting farmers to diverse metropolitan markets. Becca Jablonski is an Assistant Professor and Food Systems Extension Economist at Colorado State University. She’ll be speaking with Charlie Jackson, Executive Director of the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project, or ASAP, in North Carolina.

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This week's guests are committed to creating food systems that are accessible to all. They emphasize the importance of community organizing and political engagement in the sustainable ag movement. Karen Washington is co-founder of Rise & Root farm in Chester, New York. She splits her time between her farm and the Bronx, where she's known for her community gardening initiatives. Karen will be in conversation with Molly Rockamann, founder of EarthDance urban farm in Ferguson, MO, a suburb of St. Louis.

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For this episode, our guests discuss the role of native pollinators in agriculture. Eric Lee-Mäder is the Pollinator Conservation Co-Director at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation in Seattle, WA. He’ll be speaking with Rachel Coventry, beekeeper at Curtis Orchard and Pumpkin Patch in Champagne, IL.

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Our Farms, Our Future - 013 - Production on Pasture - Greg Brann and Robin Way
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10/05/18 • 29 min

Our guests on this week's show have spent years learning how to create livestock operations that give back to the land. Greg Brann runs grass-fed cattle and sheep on about 220 acres in Southern Kentucky. He’ll be in conversation with Robin Way, who raises cattle and poultry on her grass-based farm near the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland.

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Our Farms, Our Future - 023 - Women In Agriculture - Jen Filipiak and Maud Powell
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03/01/19 • 27 min

For this episode, two women in agriculture discuss their projects to create more access and support for women-identified farmers in the U.S. Jen Filipiak is Midwest Director of the American Farmland Trust, a national organization that seeks to protect farmland and promote sound farming practices. She’ll be speaking with Maud Powell, veggie farmer, Oregon State University extension agent, and coordinator of a Southern-Oregon based growing cooperative.

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For this episode, two academics discuss educating a new generation in sustainable agriculture.

Xiochi Ma, also known as Max, is a graduate student at Washington State University researching efficient irrigation systems for grapevine cultivation in drought-ridden areas. Krista Jacobsen is an agroecologist and professor at University of Kentucky focusing her work on nutrient cycling and soil fertility. For these guests, the university setting is an important one for sparking young people's dedication and passion for sustainable practices no matter what their major course of study might be.

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For this episode, our guests discuss the importance of on-farm research. Dean Baas works for Michigan State University Extension, serves as SARE Coordinator for the state of Michigan, and is on the Midwest Cover Crops Council. He’ll be speaking with Allen Sundermeier from Ohio State Extension. Allen also has a history with SARE as a former co-coordinator for the Ohio program.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Our Farms, Our Future have?

Our Farms, Our Future currently has 28 episodes available.

What topics does Our Farms, Our Future cover?

The podcast is about Research, Natural Sciences, Podcasts, Science, Agriculture and Farming.

What is the most popular episode on Our Farms, Our Future?

The episode title '026 - Aquaponics - JP Knobloch and Tim Hydar' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Our Farms, Our Future?

The average episode length on Our Farms, Our Future is 27 minutes.

How often are episodes of Our Farms, Our Future released?

Episodes of Our Farms, Our Future are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Our Farms, Our Future?

The first episode of Our Farms, Our Future was released on Mar 19, 2018.

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