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Community Alliance with Family Farmers

Community Alliance with Family Farmers

  1. 08/07/2025

    The Legacy of Biologically Integrated Orchard Systems (BIOS) in Walnuts: Part 2

    In this episode we continue the conversation on the impact of Biologically Integrated Orchard Systems (BIOS) in Linden, California. You’ll hear from the father and son duos of Colombini Ranch and Chinchiolo Farming Company about the impact BIOS had on the different generations of their farm, and why they continue to follow BIOS practices like cover cropping and integrated pest management. Source

    39 min

  2. 18/06/2025

    The Legacy of Biologically Integrated Orchard Systems (BIOS) in Walnuts Part 1

    The Biologically Integrated Orchard Systems (BIOS) project has brought together growers, scientists, farm advisors, and pest control advisors with the goal of implementing farm practices to reduce dependence on chemical inputs. In this episode we head down to the Northern San Joaquin region to interview early BIOS collaborating growers, Chris and Christy Locke, and PCA, Jeannine Lowrimore… Source

    37 min

  3. 16/08/2024

    Urban Agriculture in Orange County: Gospel Swamp Farm and The Ecology Center

    In this episode we travel to Southern California to meet with Samuel Guitron of Gospel Swamp Farm in Santa Ana and Johnny Wilson from The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano to talk all about Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, in urban farms. You’ll also hear about how soil health is monitored using potatoes at Gospel Swamp Farm, how wheat and rice bran are being used to manage soil-borne… Source

    33 min

  4. 09/12/2023

    FUELS MANAGEMENT AND POLICY CONCERNS IN CA- A CONVERSATION WITH BETH REYNOLDS OF THE GOAT GIRLS, COLE BUSH OF GRAZING SCHOOL OF THE WEST, AND SENATOR MONIQUE LIMÓN

    In this episode we connect with Beth Reynolds of The Goat Girls, a woman owned and operated contract grazing operation located on California’s Central Coast to learn about her successes and challenges with long term viability of the targeted grazing industry, especially as it relates to fire preparedness and fuels management. Over the last decade, California has experienced the most dangerous… Source

    43 min

  5. 07/08/2023

    CRECE Urban Farm Collective, Spreadwing Farm, and Dave Runsten, Water Policy Director at CAFF

    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 Santa Ana about their use of various composting methods at a small scale. Liz Schroeder of Spreadwing Farm in Rumsey shares about their use of compost on an organic farm, from considerations around sourcing compost to… Source

    38 min

  6. 18/05/2023

    Eatwell Farm and Pasture 42

    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 laying hens into their diversified vegetable production, and also touch on soil health and fertility management. Ken Walker of Pasture 42 in Guinda, CA then walks us through how they incorporate sheep and… Source

    27 min

  7. 14/12/2022

    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 as those of his neighbors and surrounding community. By combining targeted ecological grazing and prescribed burns, Tim is able to rehabilitate overgrown forests in the foothills to productive foraging systems that support… Source

    26 min

  8. 30/11/2022

    Wild Oat Hollow, Penngrove

    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 in developing and supporting community grazing cooperatives. Join us as Sarah shares her experience with wildfires in Sonoma County and how grazing is making a difference for regional wildfire protection and preparedness… Source

    27 min
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Community Alliance with Family Farmers

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  • Creator
    Community Alliance with Family Farmers
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Farmers Beet