In today’s episode, the second of two parts, hear Katie Kulla from Oakhill Organics in Oregon talk about how farmers who have just had a baby can smooth the transition into parenthood while keeping the farm running. This conversation is an elaboration on Katie’s article "Birth and postpartum healing for the farmer" from Growing for Market Magazine. Part 1 of the podcast (and the article) discusses how preparations in the lead up to a baby can help get farmers ready for the new arrival, as well as keep the farm running as smoothly as possible.

Katie has written 3 articles on the subject of farming and parenting for Growing For Market Magazine & interviewed many farmers on the subject. She brings her own experiences parenting & farming in Yamhill County, Oregon with her husband and two homeschooled kids to the conversation. This episode focuses on the time after the baby arrives, in order to help smooth the addition of a new member to the farm and family.

In Shop Talk with Neversink Farm, we chat about new tools, old tools, how they can benefit your farm and tips to use them successfully with Conor Crickmore of Neversink Tools, which manufactures tools for farmers.

In this episode of Shop Talk, we discuss the long history of wire weeders, and their recent resurgence in popularity. For beds that have been kept clean of deeply established weeds, they offer a less aggressive, more efficient way to get weeds at the germination stage, and quickly keep beds weed-free.

Thanks to our collaborator on this podcast Neversink Farm. They make this podcast free to everyone with their generous support. For tools designed and made by farmers, check out www.NeversinkTools.com

GFM Articles Mentioned:

"Farming and pregnancy: Balancing the physical and emotional demands" By Katie Kulla

"Birth and postpartum healing for the farmer" By Katie Kulla

Connect With Guest:

Website: www.KatieKulla.com

Instagram: @katiekulla

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