Organics Unpacked Episode #22: Interview with Andy Jordan, Owner of Jordan Associates

Today, organic cotton only constitutes less than one-half of 1% of all cotton grown globally. With the demand for organic cotton growing day by day, savvy organic growers are looking to enter this promising space. Still, there are many questions surrounding the future of organic cotton, which we aim to unpack this week, with special guest Andy Jordan. Andy is an agronomist working to find more effective methods for growing organic cotton. He is the owner of Jordan Associates and also works on sustainability standards for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol.

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Learn more about the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol: www.trustuscotton.org

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Organics Unpacked Episode #21: Interview with Loran Kaiser, General Manager, & Stan Buman, Business Development Manager, of Avé Organics

On this week’s Organics Unpacked podcast, Tom interviews Loran Kaiser and Stan Buman, members of the Avé Organics team. They discuss several new OMRI approved products that could be game changers for organic growers, including a liquid nitrogen called TerraPreme and a dry chicken manure called VydaTilth. This special panel was co-hosted by the Iowa Organic Association.

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Organics Unpacked Episode #20: Interview with Ryan Koory, Vice President of Economics at Mercaris

For the 20th edition of Organics Unpacked, we welcome back our very first guest, Ryan Koory. In our discussion, Ryan breaks down marketing trends for several organic commodities, especially soybeans, which have risen in price considerably over the past year. Using market trends and data analysis, he identifies the key drivers in the soybean market and the organic sector at large. Ryan serves as the Vice President of Economics at Mercaris, a market research company for organic and non-GMO commodities.

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Organics Unpacked Episode #19: Interview with Israel Morales, Executive Director of Sustainable Operations at JV Farms Organic

We welcome award-winning organic farmer Israel Morales for an in-depth discussion of organic agriculture, including transitioning conventional farms and educating the next generation of growers. Based in the Salinas Valley of California, Israel has over 40 years of farming experience and was recently named Organic Farmer of the Year by the Organic Trade Association. He currently serves as Executive Director of Sustainable Operations at JV Farms Organic.

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Learn more about JV Farms Organic: www.jvsmithcompanies.com/jv-farms-organic

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Organics Unpacked Episode #18: Interview with Nicole Atchison, CEO of Puris Holdings

This week, we welcome Nicole Atchison, CEO of PURIS Holdings, a plant-based food company. Nicole discusses the rapid adoption of plant-based protein, including peas, and how her company has met growing consumer demand for plant-based and organic foods that taste great.

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Organics Unpacked Episode #17: Interview with Roz Lehman, Executive Director at the Iowa Organic Association

What does it take to grow and support organic communities? According to Roz Lehman, Executive Director at the Iowa Organic Association (IOA), it takes the spirit of a grassroots movement. Before joining the IOA, Roz had worked for years in the nonprofit industry, and she has brought that same mission-oriented mindset to the organic community. She joins Organics Unpacked to discuss the IOA’s work at both the local and national levels, including policy/legislation, community engagement and education/outreach.

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Organics Unpacked Episode #16: Interview with Kate Tully, Associate Professor in the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources at the University of Maryland

Is there a perfect combination of best management practices for organic farmers? That’s what Dr. Kate Tully, a professor at the University of Maryland, set out to find in her new study on increasing soil organic carbon. Kate joins Organics Unpacked to share her findings and discuss the University of Maryland’s expanding role in the world of organic agriculture.

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Organics Unpacked Episode #15: Interview with Logan Petrey Linkenhoger, Organics Ranch Manager at Grimmway Farms

National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) member Logan Petrey Linkenhoger joins Organics Unpacked to explain the board’s work and impact on the National Organic Program. As the Organics Ranch Manager at Grimmway Farms, Logan also discusses the growing market share of organic vegetables, as well as future challenges in organic farming.

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Organics Unpacked Episode #14: Interview with Gary Robison, Co-Owner of Plains Innovation

Do you have to be a rocket scientist to build a manure spreader? It doesn’t hurt. At least that was the case for farmer Gary Robison. Along with his son Joey and another relative with ties to NASA, Gary developed a hyper-accurate manure spreader, using variable-rate technology and hydraulics. Gary is a co-owner of Plains Innovation.

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Organics Unpacked Episode #13: Interview with Greg Binford, National Director of Advanced Agronomic Training at Wilbur-Ellis Company

In this episode, we welcome Greg Binford, National Director of Advanced Agronomic Training at Wilbur-Ellis Company. Greg breaks down the inner workings of the nitrogen cycle and explains how organic growers can better time their nitrogen usage. Wilbur-Ellis is the fourth largest ag retailer in the United States.

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