In this episode of the Amber Waves Farmcast, founders Katie and Amanda share their journey from a failed first wheat crop in 2009 to creating a thriving grain farm on Long Island. Despite launching during the gluten-free craze and economic recession, they persevered to build a vertically integrated operation that grows, mills, and bakes with local grains. Highlights include their pizza farm dreams, support from mentors, milling demonstrations, and the story behind their name. The episode offers insights into wheat varieties, sustainable farming practices, and the joy of creating community connections through food. 03:00 Why Wheat?06:00 Learning Through Failure & Switching to Winter Wheat08:00 Harvesting, Processing & Cleaning Wheat09:30 Influence on the Local Farming Community11:00 Trying to Grow Wheat During the Gluten-Free Craze13:00 Flavor, Terroir & Sourdough Culture16:30 Funding the Farm Through the Baker Foundation19:30 Gratitude to Early Supporters21:30 The Name "Amber Waves"24:00 Funny Montauk Market Stories26:30 Milling & Flour Types30:00 Whole Wheat Flour Explained33:00 Vertical Integration at Amber Waves35:30 Pizza Farm & Food Memory39:00 Rye Flour, Texture, and Baking Preferences42:30 Growing Perennial Wheat (Kernza)44:30 Straw vs. Hay & Clover Crop Strategy47:30 Wrapping the Wheat Harvest49:00 Teaching Grains to New Farmers

Join us for our latest conversation with Julie Resnick, co-founder of Feed Feed, as she shares her journey through food, farming, and community building.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to Julie Resnick02:14 - CSA Experience: Julie's journey with Community Supported Agriculture08:37 - Zucchini Cooking Techniques: Creative ways to use abundant summer squash15:22 - Potato Harvesting: The joy of digging for treasure at the farm18:45 - East vs West Coast Food: Comparing flavors and regional differences23:10 - Farmer Collaboration: How growers support each other26:35 - Cut Flowers Market: The growing trend of locally grown and dried flowers32:18 - Origin Story of Feed Feed: Building a digital food community39:47 - Evolution of Social Media: Authenticity in food content creation45:26 - Current Food Trends: High-protein dishes and viral cooking hacks52:03 - Raising Food-Conscious Kids: Introducing children to diverse foodsIn this episode, Julie discusses the importance of community-supported agriculture and shares personal cooking tips for seasonal produce. She highlights the evolution of her business, Feed Feed, which now connects millions of food enthusiasts worldwide, and emphasizes the value of authenticity in digital content.#FoodCommunity #JulieResnick #FeedFeed #FarmToTable #CSA #SeasonalCooking

Join us for a heartfelt conversation with fourth-generation farmer, content creator, and New York Times bestselling author Kaleb Wyse in this episode of the AW Farmcast! Kaleb shares his journey from growing up on an Iowa farm to becoming a beloved voice for seasonal living and gardening.

🌱✨ "Growing up on a farm gave me a unique perspective on food, community, and creativity. It's not just about the crops we plant, but the stories we share and the connections we make."

In this episode, we explore:

00:00 Introduction to Kaleb Wyse

02:15 Growing up as a fourth-generation farmer

05:38 Transitioning from accounting to creative farming

08:22 Gardening techniques and "chop and drop" method

12:45 Climate zones and changing seasons

15:30 Managing pests organically in the garden

19:12 The beauty of imperfect produce

23:15 Quick pickles and food preservation

27:40 Giardiniera and seasonal vegetables

29:44 Creative solutions for zucchini overload

35:18 The importance of seasonal living

39:56 Connecting food, family, and community

Whether you're an experienced gardener or just starting your food journey, Kaleb's warm wisdom and practical advice will inspire you to embrace seasonal living wherever you are.

🔗 Get Kaleb's book: "There's Always Room at the Table"

🔗 Follow Kaleb: @kalebwyse

🔗 Visit us: amberwavesfarm.com

#SeasonalLiving #FarmToTable #KalebWyse #CSATips #OrganicFarming #FarmLife #Gardening #Podcast #AmberWavesFarm

Join us as we explore the bounty of July produce in our first farmcast!

Katie and Amanda share their expertise on seasonal vegetables, discussing growing techniques, culinary uses, and the joys of farm-fresh eating. From freshly harvested garlic and onions to vibrant Swiss chard and the season's first cherry tomatoes, this episode is a celebration of summer's harvest and the passion behind organic farming.

Don't miss this deep dive into July's harvest bounty! Follow Amber Waves Farm on Instagram and listen to the full episode on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.