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A weekly look at trends in Family Farming and Healthy Eating.
American Family Farmer
American Family Farmer
25 SEP 2024 · 9/25/24 - Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan http://www.eastleighfarm.com/ introduces us to Bruce Surprenant of Surprenant’s Berry Farm (http://surprenantsberryfarm.com), specializing in turning his berries into value-added products of jams and jellies. Bruce’s farm makes more than 150 products using his own berries and other products from farms, made in the licensed food processing kitchen in the farmhouse that’s been in his wife’s family since 1904. Bruce started his farming journey in the summer of 1962, but that was also the same time his mom taught him about cooking. Sometimes we believe our path is set, only to find we must pivot and discover something better. Bruce shares the incredible story of his farm.Â
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18 SEP 2024 · 9/18/24 - Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan http://www.eastleighfarm.com/ introduces us to Paul Stecker from Maple Lane Farm (http://MapleLaneFarmVT.com). As a family-owned farm, they’re dedicated to providing nourishment while cultivating nutritious food and supporting strong food systems by promoting sustainable farming practices. The discussion covers hurdles of selling raw milk (which includes the continuous flow of misinformation), the pride of being a family farm, and the benefit of pure maple syrup. Maple Lane Farm is owned by Kristine and Paul Stecker, located in Cabot, Vermont, and continues a dedication of preserving the land while offering a wide range of farm products. Paul believes that diversity is key to surviving market fluctuations and protecting their land. Maple Lane Farm now proudly showcases British White cattle, raw milk from organic A1A2 Jerseys, pure maple products, and more.Â
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11 SEP 2024 · 9/11/24 - Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan http://www.eastleighfarm.com/ introduces us to Kyle Elliot; Director, Weather Information Center at Millersville University (http://millersville.edu). With a B.S. in Meteorology from Millersville University and an M.S. in Meteorology from Penn State University, Kyle previously worked at AccuWeathe as an operational forecaster before joining MIllersville Meteorology. His primary focus is on weather analysis, media meteorology and the development of internet-based weather resources. Together, Doug and Kyle discuss what goes into a weather forecast, the tools of a meteorologist, and upcoming weather predictions. It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss.Â
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4 SEP 2024 · 9/4/24 - Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan http://www.eastleighfarm.com/ introduces us to a family farm inspired by a sunset. Ashley and Jesse Fields of Fields Fields Blueberries (http://fieldsfieldsblueberries.com) are successful second generation family farmers, growing organic wild blueberries, in Maine. They farm while keeping the berries and their surroundings in their most natural state. The farm was started by Eliot Field, a sunset chaser who timed his drive home from work to see the sun setting over Blinn Hill. Eliot decided to see if the landowner was willing to sell the property (she was), which came with the added bonus of a wild blueberry field. Together with Doug, Ashley and Jesse discuss the amazing benefits of blueberries, how Fields Fields Blueberries offers them year round, and why we shouldn’t be sleeping on blueberry leaves either.Â
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28 AUG 2024 · 8/28/24 - Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan http://www.eastleighfarm.com/ introduces us to Rocky Goodnow with Forest Economic Advisors (FEA). As the Vice President of Timber, Rocky leads the development of FEA’s timber econometric models, which are used in the analysis of future demand on wood fiber resources, regional timber supplies and timber values. Headquartered in Littleton, MA (with offices globally), FEA was formed when it was recognized that there was a need in the industry for impartial, exhaustive analysis, accessible data and customized consulting. FEA markets knowledge and data through analytical products that cover the forest product industry. These include Monthly Advisors and newsletters for near-term analysis, the Quarterly Forecasting Service for a longer-term outlook and an extensive historical database, as well as the industry's only comprehensive, up-to-date, mill-level capacity reports, categorized by sector. Anyone with a lot of land could learn from this lucrative business. Learn more on getFEA.com.Â
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21 AUG 2024 · 8/21/24 - Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan http://www.eastleighfarm.com/ introduces us to Jackson Madnick, inventor and CEO of Pearl’s Premium Ultra Low Maintenance Lawn Seed, a company inspired and named after Jackson’s mom. What sets Pearl’s Premium apart from other lawn seeds is that, rather than mowing on a weekly basis, the grass doesn’t need mowed for 4-6 weeks. Chemical-free and a solution that’s eco-friendly, this is a sustainable, non-GMO option for family farmers, hobby farmers, agrihoods and anyone with a lawn. You can learn more on PearlsPremium.com.Â
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14 AUG 2024 · 8/14/24 - Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan http://www.eastleighfarm.com/ welcomes back Jennifer Fahy, Communications Director with Farm Aid, to discuss the annual event and ongoing efforts to assist family farmers in our beautiful country. Farm Aid was started in 1985 by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp during the height of the farm crisis in an effort to bring people together and raise awareness for farmers and remind us all we’re not alone in the struggles and why it’s important to continue to be connected with each other. In 2001, Dave Matthews came on board and then, recently, Margo Price joined, too. Since 1985, Farm Aid has answered 1-800-FARM-AID to provide immediate and effective support services to farm families in crisis. Now Farm Aid’s online Farmer Resource Network connects farmers to an extensive network of organizations across the country that help farmers find the resources they need to access new markets, transition to more sustainable and profitable farming practices, and survive natural disasters. Tickets for this year’s Farm Aid, set for September 21 in NY, can be bought at http://LiveNation.com with prices ranging from $85-$325. Learn more about Farm Aid on FarmAid.org. Â
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7 AUG 2024 · 8/7/24 - Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan http://www.eastleighfarm.com/ introduces us to Shane Kanneberg of Vine and Virtue Farm (http://vineandvirtuefarm.com) in Wisconsin, a family farm expanding and trying new things with a focus on fresh veggie, chicken, and eggs the way nature intended to nourish your family and soul. Vine and Virtue Farm doesn’t use heavy tillage, herbicides or chemical fertilizers. They choose the natural approach to farming. Shane and his wife, Kenna, developed Vine and Virtue Farm in 2022 knowing how good it feels to eat really good food.Â
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31 JUL 2024 · 7/31/24 - Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan http://www.eastleighfarm.com/ introduces us to Mike DellaGalla, Co-Founder & CEO of Solar Collective (https://solarcollective.energy). The conversation includes: Agri-solar/Agrivoltaics, the idea of collocating solar equipment on active farmland that remains farmable. By using solar as an ag product, Solar Collective can help farmers generate long-term, reliable income. They focus on smaller projects on family farms across the US with a particular focus on Massachusetts.Â
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24 JUL 2024 · 7/24/24 - Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan http://www.eastleighfarm.com/ introduces us to Ben Brown, a Senior Research Associate with the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI). Ben’s love of farming and passion for teaching comes as no surprise when you realize he grew up in a family of teachers and farmers, and blending the two together paves new roads in farming’s future. A believer of healthy farming, Ben teaches farm management classes at Missouri University. His work as an ag economist, Ben helps farmers, ranchers, and ag lenders, break down market trends, public policy and farm finances while also helping farmers and ag specialists make decisions for the farming success. You can learn more on fapri.missouri.edu, and find Ben X (FKA Twitter) @BenBrownMU.Â
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A weekly look at trends in Family Farming and Healthy Eating.
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