Future-Facing Farms

By Gannett Plains Region Audio

A St. Cloud Times podcast series on six Minnesota farms at the forefront of conservation and environmental stewardship, made possible with support from the MIT Environmental Solutions Journalism Fe

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How many episodes does Future-Facing Farms have?

The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.

Future-Facing Farms episodes:

October 20, 2021 Future Facing Farms-Ep. 6- How curiosity and joy led two cousins on a journey into regenerative agriculture
Episode 6 - Janski Farms with Nora Hertel and Sarah Kocher

Cousins Daniel and Tyler Janski have been experimenting with cover crops and no-till farming practices for the last four years on their family's St. Augusta, Minn., farm.
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20min
October 20, 2021 Future Facing Farms-Ep. 5- Two Harbors farmers were drawn to tree seedlings project. Here's why
Episode 5 - Chelsea Morning Farm with Nora Hertel and Erik Newland

Cree and Jason Bradley produce maple syrup, raise vegetables, sell spring plants and now raise tree seedlings to help northern Minnesota forests adapt to climate change.
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14min
October 20, 2021 Future Facing Farms-Ep. 4- Little Falls farmer uses cover crops to leave soil better than he found it
Episode 4 - Jason Lorenz's farm with Nora Hertel and Sarah Kocher

Jason Lorenz says every farming magazine these days has an article on sequestering carbon. He enrolled in a program to do that with cover crops his cattle can graze on.
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12min
October 20, 2021 Future Facing Farms-Ep. 3- How a nonprofit Minnesota farm builds up soil for healthy plants, people and planet
Episode 3 - Dream of Wild Health with Nora Hertel and Erik Newland

Rather than feeding plants fertilizer, Jessika Greendeer, a farm manager and seedkeeper, supports the soil so it can support plants.
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12min
October 20, 2021 Future Facing Farms- Ep. 2- Why this Cold Spring farm family opted into a new cover crop pilot program
Episode 2 - Lahr Heritage Acres with Nora Hertel and Sarah Kocher

Larry Lahr and Jen Wagner-Lahr talk about scrutiny and risk in agriculture today. Jen shares why she's excited to be part of a pilot carbon market program.
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21min
October 20, 2021 Future Facing Farms - Ep. 1-How cattle help Todd County farmers restore degraded soil and landscape
Episode 1 - Early Boots Farm with Nora Hertel and Erik Newland

Kate Droske and Tyler Carlson talk about their work on a 200-acre farm and the bigger picture of climate change and agriculture.
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13min

FAQs about Future-Facing Farms:

How many episodes does Future-Facing Farms have?

The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.