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Food Safety Enhancement Act - HR2749

Farmer Brad — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:36:33 GMT

On July 19, 2009, Farmer Brad is a special guest on the "Natural Way" with Howard Garrett, the Dirt Dr. Learn about this fast moving bill that may jeopardize our local food supply and organic farming across America. Links: http://www.farmtoconsumer.org

Judith McGeary - National Animal ID System (NAIS)

Farmer Brad — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:33:15 GMT

Farmer Brad interviews Judith McGeary, founder and Exec. Director of the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA). Judith is an attorney and recognized expert on the National Animal ID System (NAIS). How will NAIS impact small farmers and our freedom of choice concerning local fresh food? What can we do about it? Resources: Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA)... http//:www.farmandranchfreedom.org Organic Consumers Assoc. TAKE ACTION: STOP NAIS! http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/642/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=26665 What is the National Animal Identification System & Why It Should Be Rejected. Watch this informative video... http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_16869.cfm

Market Growers Symposium - Feb 26 & 27

Farmer Brad — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 02:04:35 GMT

The Texas Dept of Ag promotes our up-coming Market Growers Symposium, this Feb. More details online at http://www.homesweetfarm.com/Workshop.htm

John Ikerd - Small Farms Are Real Farms - Part 2

Farmer Brad — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:07:04 GMT

We give a farm update and discuss recent successful events in the area; followed by the second part of our interview with John Ikerd... Resources: John Ikerd's website and articles... http://web.missouri.edu/ikerdj/ Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA)... http://farmandranchfreedom.org Food and Sustainable Prosperity for the Houston Region, Sept. 4, 2008... http://www.houstonfood.net

John Ikerd - Small Farms Are Real Farms - Part 1

Farmer Brad — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:01:58 GMT

Farmer Brad interviews John Ikerd, Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Economics at the University of Missouri, he has written extensively on how sustainable farming practices affect and are affected by industrialization, the environment, economics, and communities. He now spends his time writing and speaking out on issues related to sustainable agriculture with an emphasis on the economics of sustainability. Resources: John Ikerd's website and articles... http://web.missouri.edu/ikerdj/ John Ikerd's 2008 Shivvers Lecture, Family Farms in an Era of Global Uncertainty... http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/news/pastevents/ikerd/ikerd.htm Conference: Food and Sustainable Prosperity for the Houston Region, Sept. 4, 2008... http://www.houstonfood.net/ Small Farms Are Real Farms by John Ikerd... http://www.acresusa.com/books/closeup.asp?prodid=1640&catid=27&pcid=2

Killer Tomatoes

Farmer Brad — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:18:11 GMT

Farmer Brad and Jenny discuss righteous food and the concern over killer tomatoes in the market place. Are local tomatoes safe? You betcha! Come out to our up-coming Heirloom Tomato Festival, June 22, 2008. More info here... http://www.homesweetfarm.com/hsf_market_days.htm

Show #4: The War On Bugs

Farmer Brad — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:43:14 GMT

Farmer Brad interviews Dr. Will Allen, author of The War On Bugs. Will is an organic farming visionary. A true activist, entrepreneur, and expert, he understands the complexities of farming first hand and the impact that commercialization has had... His new book is just released, The War On Bugs, "The secret history of pesticides revealed: how farmers and consumers have been conned by government, industry, and war-mongering jargon into choosing toxic food." Resources: Will Allen's website: http://www.thewaronbugsbook.com/ Will Allen's farm, Ceder Circle Farm: http://www.cedarcirclefarm.org/home.html Get the book: http://www.chelseagreen.com/2007/items/waronbugs The Center for Food Safety: http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/ The Organic Consumer Association: http://www.organicconsumers.org/

Show #3: CSAs and CNG

Farmer Brad — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:46:44 GMT

Farmer Brad discusses the basics of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and interviews Alice Varon, Exec. Dir. of Certified Natural Grown. Learn about the proposed USDA regulations on the "Natural Label", along with the grassroots alternative program, Certified Naturally Grown (CNG). Another tool to assure the integrity of the local food revolution! Resources: Robin Van En Center... http://www.wilson.edu/wilson/asp/content.asp?id=804 Local Harvest... http://www.localharvest.org/ TOFGA Local Food Locator... http://www.tofga.org/index.php?page=34 The Real Dirt on Farmer John (movie)... http://www.farmerjohnmovie.com/FJhome.html Certified Naturally Grown website... http://www.naturallygrown.org/ Sustainable Agriculture Coalition... http://www.sustainableagriculturecoalition.org/

Show #2, Part 2: Interview with Amanda Love, The Barefoot Cook

Farmer Brad — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:49:03 GMT

My conversation with Amanda Love, The Barefoot Cook discussing the benefits of a traditional diet using seasonal whole foods and naturally preserved foods through fermentation. Resources: http://www.soothininfusion.com/ http://www.westonaprice.org/ http://www.wildfermentation.com/

Show #2, part 1: Amending the New Farm

Farmer Brad — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 13:55:36 GMT

Part 1: Farmer Brad discusses the soil amendments needed to start a new farm. By investing in the soil bank, you can turn neglected farmland into fertile soil, creating long-term food production for your community. For Soil Tests: http://www.loganlabs.com http://www.txplant-soillab.com For Suppliers: http://www.tofga.org/index.php?page=51&pp=4&lang=51