Posts Tagged ‘Nebraska’
Food costs, farming, & Mother Nature: Episode 88
Paula Peterson is a farmer from eastern Nebraska and she loves to share the story of their Tom Peterson Farm. As a mom and grandma, she knows how painful 11% inflation in food has been in 2022. Paula understands peoples concerns and wants to create conversations to address them.
Read MoreGood Soil Is Like Chocolate Cake: Episode 75
Sustainable farming is a hot topic – but was does sustainable even mean? In this episode Michele and Eliz welcome regenerative farmer Steve Tucker to discuss why he changed the way he farms and why great soil is like chocolate cake. He farms in southwest Nebraska with his wife and three kids on their diversified regenerative farm. Steve’s innovation has been important as the farm has moved from a wheat/summer fallow rotation to 14 different crops and several different ag enterprises.
Read MoreHow can a farmer grow organic & GMO food on thousands of acres?
What does “a sustainable farm” look like? Why would a farmer decide to farm organically, raise GMOs or grow conventional crops. How does food bullying happen in agriculture between farmers?
Read MoreThe Human Element of Farmers: Sports Obsession & Oscar Dresses
Speaking up for agriculture is not just about connecting “The Public” with “The Farm.” Agvocacy becomes most effective when we add a human voice to the farm, says Nebraska farmer Zach Hunnicutt. He uses his sports obsession to connect with people through Twitter – and even has made an CNBC appearance. Learn more from this great guest post of a dad, Cornhusker, tech head – and farmer.
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