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Fencerow Conversations WVAgriWomen
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A collection of interviews to help tell the story of West Virginia women in agriculture. We will share their goals, their struggles, and most importantly their voices as important parts of the agricultural community. Each podcast features a different woman who has been influential in building the growing network of West Virginia’s women in agriculture.
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Lumber Jackin' Lady Makes Shift to Sweet Syrup
Kate Fotos from Future Generations University joins Katie Lukini to talk lumber jacking & sugar bushes. Learn tips on selecting and using chainsaws and opportunities available to West Virginian's for maple and walnut syrup production. Learn more at: https://www.future.edu/maple/
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Young Farmers and their Important Role
Join us this week as we discuss the joys of farming and the important role of young farmers in the Farm Bureau. Katie and Rochelle interview Mariah Hatton. She is an active member of the Farm Bureau's Young Farmer and Rancher Association and raises beef in Monongalia County, WV. More at: wvfarm.org
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Food and Farm Coalition
This month Liz and Katie sat down with two representatives of the West Virginia Food & Farm Coalition to hear what they’re up to. Spoiler alert: it’s A LOT! Please excuse the hubbub in the background, we were in the ballroom at the Charleston Civic Center during the Small Farms Conference and you can hear the tradeshow (and dinner setup) all around us.
Bethany Lewis and Sierra Cox tell us what’s going on with farming issues in the legislature, talk about how to get SNAP benefits at your local farmer’s market, and share lots of great programs and upcoming events.
You can find more information about Bethany and Sierra's work online at: www.wvfoodandfarm.org
By calling: 304-926-0567
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WV Small Farm Conference 2020
Take a sneak peak at what you'll find at the 2020 WV Small Farm Conference! Katie Luckini interviews Lisa Jones and Tom McConnell at the WVU Small Farm Center. Hear teasers about this year and future years, as well as some history.
Don't miss The 2020 WV Small Farm Conference at the Charleston Civic Center, February 19th-22nd. In-depth trainings will occur on Feb 19th and include the Produce Safety Act (PSA) Grower Training and Better Process Control School. For more information please visit: https://extension.wvu.edu/conferences/small-farm-conference -
Conversing over a Farm to Table Dinner
We're back with a fast action podcast. Please forgive our choppy start as we're learning lessons on the fly about recording. Catch the fun of a farm to table event. Learn what it takes to host a successful agritourism operation (hint food helps) and listen to what the attendees appreciated most from our farm to table dinner.
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Jane Tabb - Change Makes it Work
Reporting from the WV State Dairy Show Terry Stutler interviews Jane Tabb. Jane has learned that change is the only constant on her farm and it is essential to keeping a farm viable through the generations. From dairy to finished beef, from wheat to corn, soybeans, hay and and now compost the farm adapts to meet the needs of the next generation market. She notes public relations are critical and is active with her role of county commissioner and several local boards.