Entries by Rich Myers

Climate Beneficial Fiber Partnership: Introduction for Producers

The Climate Beneficial Fiber Partnership is working with wool, alpaca, and cotton growers – primarily in nine states – to accelerate the adoption of conservation-agriculture practices that benefit the climate, strengthen on-farm resilience, and build regional fiber systems. The partnership team will provide enrolled producers with technical assistance and $18 million in direct incentive payments […]

Urban Garden Tips with Echo Global Farms

This video shares some of the innovative and affordable urban agriculture techniques practiced by Echo Global Farms near Fort Myers, Florida. It explores practical methods such as wicking beds, tire gardens, and using recycled materials to create thriving gardens in urban areas. Creative techniques highlighted in the video are useful for those with limited financial […]

Episode 354. The Rich Heritage of Chicken Breeds

In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Tyler Jenkins talks with Richard Udale and Anne Fanatico in an enlightening conversation about the world of poultry breeding, genetics, and the rich history of the chicken. Richard and Anne, both renowned experts in the field, discuss the evolution of various chicken breeds […]

Episode 353. A Closer Look at Draft Horses

In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Tracy Mumma talks with her husband, David Sturman, and daughter, Lina Sturman, about using draft horses on the farm. They discuss some of the jobs horses can do, including logging and agritourism, and some of the different hitches that can help make effective […]

Episode 352. Principles Before Practices with Jenny Pluhar

In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Darron Gaus joins Peggy Sechrist, a pioneer in the organic beef industry in Texas and a long- time Holistic Management International educator.  Darron, who is based in Victoria, Texas, co-leads a working group with Peggy in Texas as part of NCAT’s Soil for […]

Episode 351. The Home-Scale Forest Garden with Dani Baker

In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Gabriella Soto-Velez talks with author and farmer Dani Baker. Since her retirement from another career and subsequent inspiration from an Extension class on permaculture, Dani has become well known for her takes on creating “resilient edible landscapes.” She and Gabriella discuss the benefits […]

Episode 350. Mid-Scale Biodigester with Matt Steiman of Dickinson College

In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Northeast Coordinator and Agriculture Specialist Chris Lent talks to Matt Steiman, the Farm Energy and Livestock Manager at Dickinson College Organic Farm in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, about the farm’s new biodigester.  A farm-based biodigester can turn cow manure and food waste into natural gas to produce electricity […]

Container Production of Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms with Care2Grow Farm

In this video, Russell Hollander of Care2Grow Farm in Naples, Florida, guides us through the captivating journey of medicinal and gourmet mushroom cultivation, unveiling the intricate process from substrate to harvest. Explore the incredible potential of mushrooms and discover additional streams of income that mushroom production can offer! This video was also produced by the […]