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Join Rick and Elara of Backyard Green Films as we traverse the U.S on a green adventure! We travel throughout the land in our travel trailer (nicknamed Bessie), on a mission to share the stories, dedication, and wisdom of America's stewards of sustainable agriculture who've followed their own 'call of the land.' From scientists to geneticists to organic farmers and ranchers - plus a bounty of interesting folks we meet along the way, each voice is uniquely diverse, and each story compels us to uncover, discover, and share. Please become a Patreon member and help support our podcast. Copy and paste the link in your browser. https://www.patreon.com/agriCulturePodcast

  1. 5d ago

    Ep 257 Taking a Greyhound on the Hudson River Line

    Send us Fan Mail These days we’re feeling weary and broke, and we think a lot of it is Brent’s fault.   If you know your market terms, you may have guessed that we’re talking about Brent Crude, and the appalling cost of fuel.  And while it’s painful for consumers to fill the gas tank, we can comfortably say that those in business, particularly agriculture, have been hit hard.  The cost of oil impacts nearly everything in a farmer’s world, and many are finding it difficult to stay afloat. So today, we’re going back to a simpler transport time (and putting all of our references into one hull).  Emma Foster from Hudson River Maritime Museum takes us on a tour of one of most finely crafted museums we’ve visited (though to just call it a museum falls a bit short in describing this delightful place). By the way, in the intro you’ll learn that Brent has a goose, and the goose is British.  Aren’t you curious now? Links: https://www.hrmm.org/ Support the show

    Ep 257 Taking a Greyhound on the Hudson River Line

  2. Aug 26

    Ep 256 Kevin Oldenburg: Wheels and New Deals with FDR the Tree Farmer

    Send us Fan Mail Love him or hate him, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, mostly known as FDR, was a person known for many things -- being the longest serving President; being born into the wealthy elite class, yet remembering the little people; defying expectations by running the country from a wheelchair; marrying extremely well by bagging Eleanor, a much-loved lady; and the alphabet soup of social programs that put people back to work during the dustbowl, Depression and dark gloom of World Wars.  The New Deal, The TVA, SEC, AAA, WPA, CCC and FLSA, among others, are on his list.   And if you don’t think any of those letters might apply to you in the current age?  If you collect Social Security, are entitled to minimum wage, or have more banking confidence from the FDIC, you might want to read up on this guy.  Or you can listen in today, as we visit with Park Ranger Kevin Oldenburg. And the funny part?  The title that FDR said was most satisfying…is "Tree Farmer."  Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_D._Roosevelt https://www.fdrlibrary.org/ https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/1600/presidents/franklindroosevelt Support the show

    Ep 256 Kevin Oldenburg: Wheels and New Deals with FDR the Tree Farmer

  3. Jul 30

    Ep 255 The Rugged F Sharp

    Send us Fan Mail Look Sharp, people!  Dr. Frank Sharp, that is, a Longhorn rancher from .  This guy not only is integral to the Cattlemen’s Texas Longhorn Conservancy (CTLR), but he also knows his stuff, as he “wrote his doctoral dissertation on Texas Longhorn cattle, his research focusing on Texas Longhorn history, symbolism, genetics, and preservation.”  We hope you follow our links to visit the CTLR’s website, to learn more. This week we go back in time to 2001, and the Backyard Green Films adventure we called “The Mas Vacas Tour.”  We came away from our Texas filming trip with a better understanding of the rugged piece of agricultural history known as the original Texas Longhorn.  And this time, that critter has a bigger anniversary than the little one we celebrate -- over 500 years of adaptation and rugged survival. Links: https://www.ctlc.org/about/leadership/sharp-frank/ https://www.ctlc.org/texas-long-horn-conservancy/history/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Longhorn   Support the show

    Ep 255 The Rugged F Sharp

  4. Jul 1

    Ep 254 Bobbin and Weavin’ with the Magnificent MacAusland’s

    Send us Fan Mail I love Canada!  That’s been the refrain in the car on this trip.  We’ve been Milling About on the Emerald Isle, our new co-opted name for Prince Edward Island, the Canadian province.  We stayed in Belfast (the PEI one, not the other one), and enjoyed a phenomenal week touring the gentle green fields of potatoes, birdwatching and shell finding, chatting in yarn shops, learning the ins and outs of spot welding at the Belfast Mini Mill, and eating Haddock daily, served by wonderfully hospitable locals (did we mention we love Canada?).   We also had a reverence- and awe-inspiring tour of MacAusland’s Woollen Mill, from Monica MacAusland herself.  This business started producing woolen yarn in 1902, and is still going - famous for the MacAusland Blanket.   We stepped back in time for this one, and hope you join us for a visit to a production facility that feels more like a church.  Just what we expected from Oh, we love Canada.   Links: https://www.macauslandswoollenmills.com/ https://latlonconnect.app/ https://www.tourismpei.com/  https://minimills.net/ https://www.tourismpei.com/attractions/selkirk-scottish-cultural-and-heritage-centre Support the show

    Ep 254 Bobbin and Weavin’ with the Magnificent MacAusland’s

  5. Jun 10

    Ep 253 Susan's Shire: CNCH - - Guild Summary

    Send us Fan Mail "Shire" and "guild" refer to a wide variety of subjects, ranging from Tolkien's fictional hobbit homeland to real-world administrative districts in the UK, video game factions, and even historic trades. But, today we are talking about CNCH, otherwise known as Conference of Northern California Handweavers. Don't let the name fool you.  According to their website, The Conference of Northern California Handweavers, Inc. was founded in 1953 to further the art and appreciation of the craft of handweaving.  Today the member Guilds of CNCH embrace all fiber arts associated with weaving.  Our membership includes not only weavers, but also dyers, basketmakers, and spinners. Today, Susan is going to tell us all about the guild, the yearly conference, and what all they offer. So, sit back and enjoy The Shire! Links: https://www.cnch.org/about-2/ https://www.cnch.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shire https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guild Support the show

    Ep 253 Susan's Shire: CNCH - - Guild Summary

  6. May 31

    Ep 252 The Aquifer Progression, The Hades Factor and The Road to Ogallala

    Send us Fan Mail We all know that water is precious, and that the soil is important, but do we really know what happens when we take both of them for granted?  We should know our history, because the Dust Bowl occurred less than a century ago.  We might start treating the Ogallala Aquifer like the source that waters 25% of the agricultural production in the entire country, instead of like a drinking fountain in the school cafeteria.  We might also remember that conservation is self-preservation, and not just a hashtag. As the Dust Bowl has shown us, soil and water and the interactions between the two are critical.  Lauren Drum is here today to talk about it.  She works for the Dutchess County Soil & Water Conservation District doing testing, program implementation, and education for the Hudson Valley community.  After all, New York takes its Black Dirt deposits very seriously.  All that lovely, fertile muck took aeons to get there, .   Links: https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/united-states-history-primary-source-timeline/great-depression-and-world-war-ii-1929-1945/dust-bowl/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depopulation_of_the_Great_Plains https://lacusveris.com/The%20Hi-Line%20and%20the%20Yellowstone%20Trail/The%20Buffalo%20Commons/From%20Dust%20to%20Dust.shtml https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/statistics/ https://www.nass.usda.gov/Data_Visualization/Commodity/index.php https://www.britannica.com/biography/Dorothea-Lange https://depts.washington.edu/moving1/dustbowl_migration.shtml https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Migrant_Mother https://www.britannica.com/place/Dust-Bowl https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Plains https://topostreets.com/top-10-largest-aquifers-in-the-world/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogallala_Aquifer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Ludlum_bibliography https://grokipedia.com/page/Black_Dirt_Region Support the show

    Ep 252 The Aquifer Progression, The Hades Factor and The Road to Ogallala

  7. Apr 27

    Ep 251 Farm To Film Fest: Are We In Heaven? Nope - We're in Iowa.

    Send us Fan Mail We just returned from Iowa, after attending the Farm to Film Fest. Our film "A Connecticut Farmer and the King's Cow", was selected as one of the films to screen over the weekend event. The thing that stood out us, while in the town of Washington, was that it's obvious at this festival and the town itself, is that they love the arts. You know we gotta say it "Are we in Heaven?  Nope - We're in Iowa. Links: https://www.farmtofilmfest.org/ Support the show

    Ep 251 Farm To Film Fest: Are We In Heaven? Nope - We're in Iowa.

  8. Apr 9

    Ep 250 Susan's Shire: But I Would Walk Five Hundred Miles...For Art

    Send us Fan Mail I just returned from my journey to Scotland and loved every minute that I spent there. From the cobbled streets of Edinburgh, to the Glen Cruitten House, and of course my workshop with Moy Mackay. I'm so excited to share my stories with you on this episode. Links: https://glencruittenhouse.com/dev/ https://www.moymackay.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinburgh Support the show

    Ep 250 Susan's Shire: But I Would Walk Five Hundred Miles...For Art
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Join Rick and Elara of Backyard Green Films as we traverse the U.S on a green adventure! We travel throughout the land in our travel trailer (nicknamed Bessie), on a mission to share the stories, dedication, and wisdom of America's stewards of sustainable agriculture who've followed their own 'call of the land.' From scientists to geneticists to organic farmers and ranchers - plus a bounty of interesting folks we meet along the way, each voice is uniquely diverse, and each story compels us to uncover, discover, and share. Please become a Patreon member and help support our podcast. Copy and paste the link in your browser. https://www.patreon.com/agriCulturePodcast

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    agri-Culture
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    257
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