smallfarmsustainability's podcast

This episode features an interview with Tim Christensen, a Farm Management Specialist at Iowa State University, discussing livestock enterprise budgets and their importance for controlling expenses and maximizing profit in farming operations.

This episode features an interview with Dan Brabeck, an assistant professor of horticulture at Iowa State University, discussing his extensive experience in floral arranging and teaching floral design courses.

This episode features an interview with a horticulture specialist discussing essential fall garden tasks and cleanup for home gardeners.

This episode features an interview with landscape designer Tina Krug about planning landscapes and ornamental features on acreage properties, covering initial design steps and considerations for small farms.

This episode interviews USDA Midwest Climate Hub director Dennis Toddy and Iowa State Extension climatologist Madeline Wiesenberg about climate resilience in agriculture.

This episode features an interview with Catherine DeLong, Water Quality Program Manager at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, discussing a new landowner education program focused on water quality and conservation practices for rural landowners.

This episode features an interview with wildlife specialist Adam Janke discussing the sounds of summer and wildlife conservation in Iowa's working landscapes.

This episode features an interview with Ethan Bowers about an upcoming Meat Processor Life Cycle Workshop that covers the complete business journey from startup to ownership transition for meat processing businesses.

This episode features an interview with Katherine DeLong, Water Quality Program Manager at Iowa State University, discussing the importance and management of private wells in Iowa.

This episode features an interview with wildlife specialist Adam Janke discussing the intersection of grazing practices and wildlife conservation, including updates on chronic wasting disease education and research projects.

This episode features an interview with Carolyn Eadie, a small ruminant specialist, discussing preparations for kidding season on small farms.

This episode features an interview with Shelby Gruss, a forage specialist at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, discussing forage conditions and management tips for small farms in Iowa.

This episode features an interview with Dan Filius, a commercial vegetable extension specialist, discussing his role at Iowa State University and previewing an upcoming greenhouse short course for small farm growers.

This episode interviews a farm management specialist to discuss cybersecurity threats in agriculture, including real-world examples like co-op hacks that forced operations back to paper systems.

This episode features an interview with Dr.

A conversation between an Iowa State University Extension specialist and the State Climatologist of Iowa discussing weather patterns, historical climate data, and their implications for farmers and specialty crop growers in the upcoming growing season.

This episode features an interview with Maury Wills and Benji Diehl about the upcoming Iowa Specialty Crop Growers Association Field Day at Diehl's Orchard, discussing their backgrounds and the event's significance for specialty crop growers.

This episode features an interview with Kit Kovar-Jensen about the Farm Transitions Conference and the work of Iowa State University's Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation and Beginning Farmer Center.

This episode features a discussion with Iowa State University turfgrass experts about managing the turf at Jack Trice Stadium and the roles of extension specialists and athletic grounds managers.

This episode features an interview with Shannon Coleman, an Iowa State University extension specialist, discussing the differences between home-based food and cottage food businesses, including their regulations and classifications.

This episode features an interview with Jamie Hansen, Orchard Manager at Seed Savers Exchange, discussing the organization's mission to preserve heritage seeds and crops through their seed bank and orchards.

This episode features an interview with wildlife biologist Andy Kellner from the Iowa DNR discussing fall depredation considerations for small farms, focusing on wildlife conflicts and crop damage.

This episode features an interview with Krista Hartsook about grant opportunities available through the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program for small-scale farmers.

This episode features an interview with Adam Janke, a Wildlife Specialist at Iowa State University, discussing invasive species and wildlife conservation efforts in Iowa, particularly focusing on how small farms and landowners can manage their properties to support local wildlife.

This episode features an interview with a horticulture specialist discussing spring garden crops like asparagus, rhubarb, and horseradish, focusing on planting and care tips for home gardeners.

This episode features an interview with Matt Russell, State Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency in Iowa, discussing his farming background and the agency's role in supporting small farms.

This episode features an interview with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig discussing the Choose Iowa program, a state brand promoting Iowa-made, Iowa-raised, and Iowa-grown agricultural products.

This episode features an interview with wildlife biologist Andy Kellner about managing coyotes, foxes, and other wildlife issues like urban geese in Iowa, focusing on depredation and nuisance wildlife challenges.

This episode features an interview with a horticulture specialist discussing spring cleanup and preparation techniques for garden and flower beds.

This episode features horticulture experts discussing bramble pruning techniques for blackberries and raspberries as part of a series for beginning fruit farmers.

This episode features an interview with Chelsea Harbach, a plant disease diagnostician at Iowa State University, discussing safe mushroom foraging practices and common mushrooms found across Iowa.

This episode features an interview with Adam Tomes, an extension turfgrass specialist at Iowa State University, discussing summer lawn care practices, ongoing research projects, and his work with athletic fields and robotic mowers.

This episode features an interview with Suzanne Slack, a Fruit Crop Specialist at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, discussing her work with perennial fruit crops and previewing the upcoming Fruit and Vegetable Field Day at the ISU Hort Farm.

This episode features experts discussing essential spring preparation tasks for small fruit farms, including pruning timing and dormant oil applications.

This episode features an interview with wildlife biologist Adam Janke about winter wildlife habitat projects and conservation efforts in Iowa.

This episode features experts from Iowa State University discussing grape pruning techniques and challenges for beginning fruit farmers in Iowa.

This episode features an interview with Randall Kass, a bee extension specialist at Iowa State University, discussing beginning beekeeping in Iowa, including his role, research, and educational initiatives.

This episode features an interview with Seth Farbeck, an organic farmer and Iowa State University student, discussing his use of technology and data analysis to improve decision-making on his family farm in Illinois.

This episode features horticulture experts discussing the timing and techniques for pruning apple trees on small farms in the Midwest, focusing on why February is optimal for this task.

This episode features an interview with Olivia Hanlon and Christy Jensen about the upcoming Iowa Specialty Producers Conference, focusing on the roles of their respective agricultural associations in supporting specialty crop and wine growers in Iowa.

This episode features an interview with Madeline Schultz and interns Riley Sloss and Kylie Allen discussing the upcoming Women in Ag Leadership Conference and their roles in Iowa State University's Women and Ag Program.

This episode features a discussion with a horticulture specialist about fall flower bed considerations, focusing on tender bulbs like cannas and gladiolas that need removal before cold weather.

This episode features an interview with Dan Neeland about the upcoming Small Meat Processors Workshop, created in response to pandemic-related constraints on local meat lockers.

This episode features an interview with Kelsey Willardson from the Center for Rural Affairs discussing crop insurance resources for farmers who don't fit traditional options.

This episode features an interview with Randall Voss, a commercial fruit specialist, discussing seasonal fruit crop updates and concerns about warm winter weather affecting Midwest agriculture.

This episode features an interview with Tyler Harms, a Wildlife Research Biometrician from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, discussing wildlife population monitoring and management in Iowa, with a focus on whitetail deer and bobcats.

This episode features an interview with Ajay Nair, an extension vegetable specialist at Iowa State University, discussing tarping techniques in vegetable crops and updates on current agricultural research trials.

This episode features an interview with Anne Johans, an Extension Program Specialist at Iowa State University, discussing acreage evaluation for small farms.

This episode features experts discussing grape trellising as part of a series on beginning fruit farms, covering setup, environmental factors, and grape species like Vitis vinifera.

Olivia Hamlin interviews Heidi Anderson about the resurgence of bald eagles in Iowa, covering their population growth from near extinction to record numbers, wintering habits around reservoirs, nesting requirements, and tips for observing them.