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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

Show #1: GRASS FARMING AND HOLISTIC LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT

Farmer Brad — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 06:22:10 GMT

A conversation with Dr. Will Winter on grass farming, holistic livestock management, preventing infectious diseases, mineralization and more. Resources: Dr. Will Winter's site... http://www.willwinter.com Acres USA... http://www.acresusa.com Stockman Grass Farmer... http://stockmangrassfarmer.net/