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CRECE Urban Farm Collective, Spreadwing Farm, and CAFF’s Dave Runsten podcast episode

CRECE Urban Farm Collective, Spreadwing Farm, and CAFF’s Dave Runsten podcast episode

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 […]

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Farmers Beet Podcast on Integrated Crop Livestock Systems with Eatwell Farm – Dixon and Pasture42 – Guinda

Farmers Beet Podcast on Integrated Crop Livestock Systems with Eatwell Farm – Dixon and Pasture42 – Guinda

In this episode, we learn about integrated crop livestock management from two Northern California Farms. First, we hear from Lorraine Walker of Eatwell Farm in Dixon, CA, where they incorporate […]

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Episode 3: First Rain Farm- Nevada City

Episode 3: First Rain Farm- Nevada City

In this episode, we travel to First Rain Farm in Nevada County, where Tim Van Wagner is integrating a number of effective wildfire preparation methods on his property, as well […]

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Episode 2: Wild Oat Hollow Penngrove, CA

Episode 2: Wild Oat Hollow Penngrove, CA

In this episode, Sarah Keiser of Wild Oat Hollow in Penngrove, CA describes her entry into ranching and how her love of the land positioned her to become a leader […]

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New Podcast Season: Farmer Stories of Wildfire Recovery & Preparedness

New Podcast Season: Farmer Stories of Wildfire Recovery & Preparedness

CAFF’s Wildfire Resilience Program provides specialized recovery and preparedness resources for small farms and communities in California impacted by wildfire and those seeking to prepare against future threats. One of […]

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Episode 1: Turkey Tail Farm – Yankee Hill

Episode 1: Turkey Tail Farm – Yankee Hill

In this episode we visit Cheetah Tchudi at his diversified operation in Yankee Hill, Butte County, CA. Cheetah shares his experience surviving the 2018 Paradise wildfire, and some methods for […]

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Luna’s Farm Podcast Episode (en Español)

Luna’s Farm Podcast Episode (en Español)

Dear listeners, click here to listen to our last episode of the season. We hope you enjoy this special episode in Spanish hosted by our podcast producer, Jaime Roque. In […]

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Luna’s Farm Podcast Episode (en Español)

Luna’s Farm Podcast Episode (en Español)

Queridas oyentes, este es nuestro último episodio de la temporada. Esperamos que disfrute de este episodio especial en español presentado por el productor de nuestro podcast, Jaime Roque. En este […]

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Stone’s Throw Farm Podcast Episode

Stone’s Throw Farm Podcast Episode

In this episode we visit Stone’s Throw Farm, an organic vegetable and flower farm located in Colfax, California. We sat down with Bryanna Eisenhut, co-owner and operator of Stone’s Throw, […]

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Vitis and Ovis Farm Podcast Episode

Vitis and Ovis Farm Podcast Episode

In this episode we visit Vitis and Ovis Farm, a multi-generational Swiss-American-Ethiopian family farm located in the Capay Valley and specializing in pastured duck eggs, fruit and medicinal herbs. We […]

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Sherman Produce Podcast Episode

Sherman Produce Podcast Episode

In this episode we visit Donald Sherman at his farm in Kerman, California. Donald owns and operates Sherman Produce, a year-round diversified vegetable farm and produce market distributing throughout Fresno […]

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Urban Tilth Podcast Episode

Urban Tilth Podcast Episode

In this episode we visit Urban Tilth, a community-based organization in Richmond, California. We learn about the organization’s mission and programs to cultivate agriculture and build a more sustainable, healthy […]

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Sysourath Farms Podcast Episode

Sysourath Farms Podcast Episode

In this episode we visit Sysourath Farms in Fresno, California. Veomany Sysourath, a second generation farmer, shares about her family’s history emigrating to the United States, working in agriculture and […]

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Steve Fukagawa Farms Podcast Episode

Steve Fukagawa Farms Podcast Episode

In this episode we visit Steve Fukagawa Farms in Kingsburg, California. Steve Fukagawa is a third generation Japanese farmer, growing organically in the San Joaquin Valley. We learn about Steve’s […]

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Interview with Daniel Karp, Associate Professor at UC Davis Podcast Episode

Interview with Daniel Karp, Associate Professor at UC Davis Podcast Episode

In this episode we interview Daniel Karp, Ph.D., Associate Professor at UC Davis studying conservation in working landscapes. Danny describes his research related to wildlife habitat conservation and bird activity […]

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Jacobs Farm / del Cabo Podcast Episode

Jacobs Farm / del Cabo Podcast Episode

In this episode we visit Jacobs Farm / del Cabo in Watsonville, California. Larry Jacobs, one of the co-founders, tells us about the company history and relationship with growers in […]

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Coastal Roots Farm Podcast Episode

Coastal Roots Farm Podcast Episode

In this episode we visit Coastal Roots Farm in Encinitas, California. We learn about the farm’s mission to connect agriculture, education and ancient Jewish wisdom. The farmers give us a […]

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Fresno Freedom School Podcast Episode

Fresno Freedom School Podcast Episode

In this episode we hear from Dr. Floyd D. Harris Jr. of Fresno Freedom School in Fresno, California. We learn about the organization’s history and mission to connect Fresno’s youth […]

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Soil Born Farms Podcast Episode

Soil Born Farms Podcast Episode

In this episode we interview Tyler Stowers, the farm manager at Soil Born Farms in Rancho Cordova, California. We learn about the organization’s history and growth, how they integrate food […]

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New Natives Podcast Episode

New Natives Podcast Episode

In this episode we visit Ken Kimes at New Natives Farm in Santa Cruz County. We learn how New Natives pivoted during the beginnings of the COVID-19 pandemic and their […]

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Hillview Farms Podcast Episode

Hillview Farms Podcast Episode

In this episode we visit Shanon and Michael Whamond at their farm in Placer County, CA. We learn about Shanon and Michael’s farming journey, recent challenges and their farm’s food […]

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Bai Thao Farms Podcast Episode

Bai Thao Farms Podcast Episode

In this episode we visit Bai Thao at her farm in Sanger, CA. We learn about Bai’s family history in agriculture and her farming and food safety practices, including water […]

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Full Belly Farm Podcast Episode

Full Belly Farm Podcast Episode

SHOW NOTES: Full Belly Farm website: http://fullbellyfarm.com/ Full Belly Farm instagram: @full_belly_farm https://www.instagram.com/full_belly_farm/ FDA FSMA pdf of law: https://www.fda.gov/food/guidanceregulation/fsma/ucm334114.htm Hotsy Hot Water Pressure Washer: http://www.hotsy.com/Hot_Water_Pressure_Washers See page 133 of Martin’s Produce Supply’s online catalogue […]

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Fortalecimiento de granjas y comunidades a través de ventas directas al consumidor  – Episodio 4 con orador invitado de “Radio Organic”

Fortalecimiento de granjas y comunidades a través de ventas directas al consumidor – Episodio 4 con orador invitado de “Radio Organic”

En el episodio final de nuestro ciclo piloto, la Fundación CCOF charlará con Bertha Magaña de Magaña Farm y Tania Zuñiga de Kitchen Table Advisors para descubrir cómo vender directamente […]

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Strengthening Farms and Communities Through Direct-to-Consumer Sales  – “Radio Organic” Guest Episode 4

Strengthening Farms and Communities Through Direct-to-Consumer Sales – “Radio Organic” Guest Episode 4

In the final episode of our pilot series, the CCOF Foundation will chat with Bertha Magaña of Magaña Farm and Tania Zuñiga of Kitchen Table Advisors to discover how selling […]

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Transición a orgánico debido a la demanda del cliente – Episodio 3 con orador invitado de “Radio Organic”

Transición a orgánico debido a la demanda del cliente – Episodio 3 con orador invitado de “Radio Organic”

En nuestro tercer episodio, acompañe a la Fundación CCOF en su charla con Patricia Rodriguez de Rodriguez Farms sobre cómo los clientes del mercado de agricultores los instaron a que […]

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Conocer las tendencias del mercado a través de las ventas directas al consumidor – Episodio 2 con orador invitado de “Radio Organic”

Conocer las tendencias del mercado a través de las ventas directas al consumidor – Episodio 2 con orador invitado de “Radio Organic”

En nuestro segundo episodio, la Fundación CCOF charlará con John y Kyle Garrone de Far West Fungi. Escuche cómo aprovechan sus puntos de venta directos al consumidor para conocer las […]

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Keeping Tabs on Market Trends via Direct-to-Consumer Sales – “Radio Organic” Guest Episode 2

Keeping Tabs on Market Trends via Direct-to-Consumer Sales – “Radio Organic” Guest Episode 2

In our second episode the CCOF Foundation will chat with John and Kyle Garrone of Far West Fungi. Hear how they leverage their direct-to-consumer sales outlets to keep tabs on […]

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Repensar los sistemas de facturación y ventas agrícolas –Episodio 1 con orador invitado de “Radio Organic”

Repensar los sistemas de facturación y ventas agrícolas –Episodio 1 con orador invitado de “Radio Organic”

En nuestro primer episodio, acompañe a la Fundación CCOF en su charla con Joe Schirmer de Dirty Girl Produce donde analizaremos el nuevo enfoque de Schirmer en cuanto a la […]

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Rethinking Farm Sales and Invoicing Systems – Guest Episode 1 English

Rethinking Farm Sales and Invoicing Systems – Guest Episode 1 English

In our premier episode, join the CCOF Foundation for a conversation with Joe Schirmer of Dirty Girl Produce where we’ll discuss Schirmer’s new approach to produce sales and invoicing systems. […]

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Redshed Farm Podcast Episode

Redshed Farm Podcast Episode

Photo from Red Shed Farm SHOW NOTES: Red Shed Farm website: http://www.redshedfarming.com/ Red Shed Farm instagram: @redshedfarm https://www.instagram.com/redshedfarm/ FDA FSMA pdf of law: https://www.fda.gov/food/guidanceregulation/fsma/ucm334114.htm SARE “Farmer’s Guide to Business Structures” – book is […]

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Foothill Roots Farm Podcast Episode

Foothill Roots Farm Podcast Episode

Episode 3: Foothill Roots Farm – Meadow Vista Photo from Foothill Roots Farm SHOW NOTES: Foothill Roots Farm website: https://foothillrootsfarm.com/ Foothill Roots Farm instagram: @foothillrootsfarm https://www.instagram.com/foothillrootsfarm/ FDA FSMA pdf of law: https://www.fda.gov/food/guidanceregulation/fsma/ucm334114.htm University […]

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Live Oak Farm Podcast Episode

Live Oak Farm Podcast Episode

SHOW NOTES: FDA FSMA pdf of law: https://www.fda.gov/food/guidanceregulation/fsma/ucm334114.htm Live Oak Farm’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/liveoakfarmpetaluma/ Instagram: @liveoakfarmpetaluma https://www.instagram.com/liveoakfarmpetaluma/ Compost thermometer: https://reotemp.com/compost/heavy-duty-compost-thermometer/ Compost turner – Sittler machine: http://www.globalrepair.ca/compost%20testimonies.htm Find PSA’s free sanitizer excel tool “PSA Labeled Sanitizers […]

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