Conversations from the Field features interviews with sustainable agriculture leaders form around the country. It is designed to highlight successful practices, creative programs, and progressive ideas, and to encourage readers to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the sustainable ag movement. We welcome your feedback on Conversations from the Field.
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LARHEA PEPPER
Organic Exchange and Patrick Madden Award Winner |
Terry and LaRhea Pepper of O’Donnell, Texas, were among the first U.S. producers of organic cotton and co-founded the Texas Organic Cotton Marketing Cooperative, which established Texas as an international leader in organic cotton production. Read More » |
by Tammy Hinman
May 23, 2008 |
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DAVE WILSON
Research Agronomist
The Rodale Institute |
Dave Wilson is The Rodale Institute’s (TRI) Research Agronomist in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Dave conducts research on organic farming systems at the 300-acre Rodale Institute farm. Read More » |
by Andy Pressman
April 04, 2008 |
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JEFF MOYER
Farm Manager
The Rodale Institute |
Jeff Moyer has worked with The Rodale Institute for more than 30 years. NCAT Program Specialist Andy Pressman talked with Moyer about reduced and no-till practices and the invention of the cover crop roller. Read More » |
by Andy Pressman
January 29, 2008 |
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KATHRYN HUTCHISON
VISTA volunteer and AERO staff member |
Kathryn Hutchison is a VISTA volunteer working with the Alternative Energy Resources Organization (AERO) in Helena, Montana. Her efforts in 2007 resulted in several nascent community gardens throughout Montana’s capital city. Read More » |
by Tammy Hinman
August 17, 2007 |
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RICH PIROG
Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University |
Pirog's work on food miles, ecolabels, and place-based foods has been publicized in magazines and media outlets across the globe and is often cited in college courses that focus on food systems and sustainable ag. Read More » |
by Tammy Hinman
June 19, 2007 |
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EUGENE CANALES
Farm Equipment Idea Man |
In 1973 Eugene Canales bought land near the little Sacramento Valley town of Gridley, California. He wanted to farm, but lived in San Francisco where he worked for the federal government. At first he only came up to his land on weekends. Read More » |
by Karen Van Epen
May 7, 2007 |
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DEBI KELLY
The Missouri Alternatives Center
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Debi Kelly is the Project Manager for the Missouri Alternatives Center (MAC). She provides information and resources to Missouri farmers, Extension staff, government personnel and others. Read More » |
by Tammy Hinman
April 25, 2007 |
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MIKEL LUND
A History of Innovation |
Lund talks about his involvement with the NRCS CSP program and his life as an organic farmer in northeastern Montana. Read More » |
By Jeff Schahczenski
February 12, 2007 |
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MOLLY BEVERLY
Local Foods Champion in the Radically Changing West |
Molly Beverly is considered a pioneer in her region for procuring, using, and advocating local and sustainable foods. Read More » |
by Tammy Hinman
October 15, 2006 |
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HEIFER RANCH
CSA Serves as Model for Southern Producers |
For over 60 years, Heifer International has worked with communities to end hunger and poverty and to care for the earth. Heifer has three learning centers that provide experiential learning for youth and adults and provide working examples of the type of sustainable ag they support around the world. Read More » |
by Margo Hale
September 21, 2006 |
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TRACY FRISCH
The Regional Farm & Food Project |
The Regional Farm & Food Project (RFFP) is a member supported, farmer focused, non-profit organization serving New York's greater Hudson-Mohawk Valley foodshed. Read More » |
by Tammy Hinman
August 3, 2006 |
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JOSH SLOTNIK
Local Foods and Sustainability |
Josh Slotnick, a community farm director and sustainable agriculture educator, to discuss the importance of local foods and sustainable agriculture. Read More » |
by John Webb
March 28, 2006 |
