NOFA Podcast

This week on the NOFA/Mass Podcast we are talking all about critters and climate change. We go over the facts versus the myths of what livestock have to do with climate change and how some farmers are helping to heal the planet. Plus another rousing call to action from Marty and my interview with Ben Goldfarb the author and beaver believer who shares with us all about how beavers may save the world! I’m not even kidding…

This week on the NOFA/Mass podcast we are talking about the oldest trick in the book… gleaning! That’s taking one farmer's trash and using for the treasure it is! The history, significance, some crazy things farmers have repurposed and why gleaning is a great practice for low and no-till farmers. We will also be having an inspirational chat with Danny Botkin of Laughing Dog Farm in Gill all about how he uses the regenerative power of gleaning on his farm. And guess what guys I have a farm hack, for real

This week on the NOFA/Mass podcast we are getting down and dirty and talking about soil...AGAIN! Some new takes on why healthy soil makes for healthier food and a healthier planet. The world of things under your feet making soil better and the top 5 ways to get more worms in your soil. We talk to Caro Rozell NOFA/Mass Soil Carbon Testing Technician about how she nerds out on soil tests and Farm Hacks and Fails are back with a trashy fail and a pumped up hack!

This week on the NOFA/Mass podcast it’s all about the farm bill baby! And that is because we are going to be joining Congressman Jim McGovern on his farm tour of the NOFA/Mass headquarters Many Hands Organic Farm in Barre MA! We will talk about what the farm bill is and why we need to have folks like McGovern in our corner. I will also be introducing a heroic new segment “Marty’s Call to Action!” Stick around folks because we are only gonna talk about this bill every five years…

This week on the NOFA/Mass podcast we are going to be reliving the glory of the NOFA Summer Conference! This past weekend hundreds of farmers came together to learn for some amazing presenters. Including our keynote speakers Rowen White and Eric Holt-Giménez. In this episode, you will hear excerpts from those talks as well as a very seedy farm fail and a heartfelt farm hack.

This week on the NOFA/Mass podcast we are talking about farms where you would least expect them. In the city! I’ll take you through some history of farming in cities and surprising benefits. We'll hear my interview with NOFA/Mass’s own Anna Gilbert-Muhammad about the work she has done building gardens up from scratch. And why she will always ask what your favorite food is first and maybe hire a dj! And this week it’s just those sweet sweet hacks! Stick around, because today is all about urban farms.

Today is the fourth of July and as we celebrate our country's independence we are going to be talking about the often rebellious, problematic and patriotic history of farming in the USA. And especially here in MA as we chat with Cathy Stanton of Tufts University about the very specific history of New England farming. So, stand on up! Put your hand on your heart and let's pledge allegiance to organic farming!

This week on the NOFA/Mass Podcast we are really gonna let ourselves go to seed... I don't mean that I’m going to grow out my hair and beard all Rip Van Winkle Style! We are actually talking about seed saving! I’ll give you my hot takes on taking up seed saving and the top 5 reasons you should start saving your own seeds for your garden, homestead or farm. Plus my talk with Bill Braun of Ivory Silo Farm all about the politics and practices of his life as a seed saver. And as always our farm hacks and fa

This week we are going to take a deep dive into a system of farm and garden design that aims to be a holistic approach to food production, land stewardship and even how we interact with other people. Permaculture! We will hear my chat with Jono Niger the author of The Permaculture Promise all about the principals and the zones. Plus this week's Farm Hack that is a super space saver and our Farm Fail that is a crazy time waster! So, get ready to observe the patterns cuz we are going to get Permaculture-y!

This week on the NOFA/Mass Podcast we are feeling the summertime vibes folks! I’m talking sunglasses, bare feet, swimming holes, singing around bonfires and the best part of summer that encompasses all these things AND is all about Organic Farming and sustainable living... It’s the 44th NOFA Summer Conference!! We will hear some workshop titles, get an intro to our keynoters and I’ll also be having a chat with Julie Rawson the Executive Director of NOFA/MA all about the history of the Summer Conferen