The Farmers Beet

Community Alliance with Family Farmers

The Farmers Beet is a education podcast hosted by Community Alliance with Family Farmers, with 38 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Community Alliance with Family Farmers hosts The Farmers Beet, a education show with 38 episodes published.

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  The Legacy of Biologically Integrated Orchard Systems (BIOS) in Walnuts: Part 2

  Jul 8, 202539 minS0

  <p>In this episode we continue the conversation on the impact of Biologically Integrated Orchard Systems (BIOS) in Linden, California. You’ll hear from the father and son duos of Colombini Ranch and Chinchiolo Farming Company about the impact BIOS had on the different generations of their farm, and why they continue to follow BIOS practices like cover cropping and integrated pest management. Growers elaborate on the walnut market challenges and how adaptation is crucial to the growth and future of their farms. Funding for this podcast is possible by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Pe...

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  The Legacy of Biologically Integrated Orchard Systems (BIOS) in Walnuts Part 1

  Jun 18, 202537 minS5

  Chris and Christy Locke on their orchard (left) and Chris Locke holding IPM Innovator Award from the Department of Pesticide Regulation (right).Jeannine Lowrimore shows prototypes of pheromone dispensers used in the early days of mating disruption. (Photo by Nolan Kirby)<p >The Biologically Integrated Orchard Systems (BIOS) project has brought together growers, scientists, farm advisors, and pest control advisors with the goal of implementing farm practices to reduce dependence on chemical inputs.  In this episode we head down to the Northern San Joaquin region to interview early BIOS collaborating growers, Chris and Christy Locke, and PCA, Jeannine Lowrimore, who s...

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  Urban Agriculture in Orange County: Gospel Swamp Farm and The Ecology Center

  Aug 16, 202433 minS5

  Samuel Guitron of Gospel Swamp Farm. <p> </p> Emma Centeno and Johnny Wilson at The Ecology Center. <p>In this episode we travel to Southern California to meet with Samuel Guitron of Gospel Swamp Farm in Santa Ana and Johnny Wilson from The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano to talk all about Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, in urban farms. You’ll also hear about how soil health is monitored using potatoes at Gospel Swamp Farm, how wheat and rice bran are being used to manage soil-borne pathogens at The Ecology Center, and so much more.</p> <p>Episode Res...

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  FUELS MANAGEMENT AND POLICY CONCERNS IN CA- A CONVERSATION WITH BETH REYNOLDS OF THE GOAT GIRLS, COLE BUSH OF GRAZING SCHOOL OF THE WEST, AND SENATOR MONIQUE LIMÓN

  Dec 8, 202343 minS4

  <p></p> <p>In this episode we connect with Beth Reynolds of The Goat Girls, a woman owned and operated contract grazing operation located on California’s Central Coast to learn about her successes and challenges with long term viability of the targeted grazing industry, especially as it relates to fire preparedness and fuels management.</p> <p >Over the last decade, California has experienced the most dangerous, destructive, and environmentally hazardous wildfires in the history of the state. Prescribed grazing is a versatile and ecologically-based wildfire mitigation strategy with scientifically proven benefits to our environment, soil, and greenhouse gas reduction goa...

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  CRECE Urban Farm Collective, Spreadwing Farm, and Dave Runsten, Water Policy Director at CAFF

  Aug 7, 202338 minS4

  <p>In this episode we delve into all things on-farm composting, from its production to its use and relevant agricultural policies. We hear from Abel Ruiz at CRECE Farming Collective in Santa Ana about their use of various composting methods at a small scale. Liz Schroeder of Spreadwing Farm in Rumsey shares about their use of compost on an organic farm, from considerations around sourcing compost to its application. Dave Runsten, CAFF’s Water Policy Director, also provides an update on the state of composting policy in California. </p> <p><b>Show Notes</b></p> <p>CRECE Urban Farm Collective: htt...

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