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By Iowa State Universtiy Extension and Outreach Small Farm Sustainability

What's smallfarmsustainability's podcast about?

This show is a production of the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Small Farm Sustainability program. We will be discussing all things small farm, acreage living, and sustainable agriculture related.

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smallfarmsustainability's podcast episodes:

03.21.2024
Episode 229: Livestock Enterprise Budgets
In this episode, Olivia interviews Tim Christensen, Farm Management Specialist with Iowa State Extension and Outreach. Tune in as we discuss some of the tools available through Iowa State University's Ag Decision Maker! One useful tool you can find on...
03.13.2024
Episode 228: Small Meat Processor Workshop
Tune in as Olivia interviews Dan Nieland, Small Business Education Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. In this episode, They discuss the upcoming Small Meat Processor Workshop that will take place on April 25, 2024, at the Hansen...
03.08.2024
Episode 227: Fruit Crop Update
Tune in as Olivia interviews Radall Vos, Commercial Fruit Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. In this episode, we discuss what is going on with fruit crops this year and how has this warm front effected the plants?...
03.03.2024
Episode 226: Landowner Education Program
Tune in as Olivia interviews Catherine DeLong, Water Quality Program Manager with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. In this episode, we discuss the new Landowner Education Program being offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach! This unique learning...
02.16.2024
Episode 225: Crop Insurance Options
Tune in as Christa interviews Kelsey Willardson, Policy Associate for the Center for Rural Affairs. In this episode, we dive into the world of crop insurance, focusing on tailored options for organic and specialty crop growers. Gain valuable insights to...
02.09.2024
Episode 224 - Lawn and Ornamental Planning on the Acreage
Join Olivia in an engaging conversation with Tina Krug, Assistant Teaching Professor at Iowa State University. In this episode, we delve into the world of lawn and ornamental planning as we anticipate the arrival of spring. Explore visually stunning alternatives...
01.12.2024
Episode 223: Kidding Preparations
Tune in as Olivia interviews Carolyn Ihde, Iowa State University and University of Wisconsin Small Ruminant Specialist. In this episode, we discuss important things to keep in mind when going into the kidding season! From before the birth, all the...
01.03.2024
Episode 222: Farm Transitions Conference
Tune in as Christa interviews Kitt Tovar-Jensen, Staff Attorney with the Center for Agricultural Law & Taxation at Iowa State University. In this episode, we discuss the importance of planning for farm transitions as well as the Farm Transitions Conference...
12.28.2023
Episode 221: Turfgrass and the Cyclone Field
Tune in as Olivia interviews Adam Thoms, Assistant Professor and Iowa State University Extension & Outreach Turfgrass Specialist, Joe Hill, Manager of Turf & Grounds with Iowa State University Athletics, and Michael Young, Assistant Manager of Turf & Grounds with Iowa...
12.21.2023
Episode 220: Cyber Security
Tune in as Christa interviews Alexis Stevens, Farm Management Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. In this episode, we discuss the importance of cyber security and how even our small farm business could be at risk. Alexis gives...
12.14.2023
Episode 219: Historical Apples and Seed Savers
Tune in as Olivia interviews Jamie Hanson, Orchard Manager at Seed Savers Exchange. In this episode we learn about Seed Savers and their efforts to saving historic apples! Did you know you can actual visit their orchard in Decorah, Iowa...
12.08.2023
Episode 218: Winter Wildlife Habitat
Tune in as Olivia interviews Adam Janke, Wildlife Specialist with Iowa State University Extension & Outreach. In this episode they discuss winter wildlife habitat! What can we do to enrich wildlife habitat this winter, as well as things we can...
12.04.2023
Episode 217: 2024 Iowa Specialty Producers Conference
In this episode, Christa interviews Olivia Hanlon, Executive Secretary with the Iowa Specialty Crop Grower's Association, as well as Christie Jensen, Executive Director of the Iowa Wine Grower's Association. Tune in as they discuss the 2024 Iowa Specialty Producers Conference...
11.03.2023
Episode 216: Women in Ag Leadership Conference
In this episode, Olivia interviews Madeline Schultz, Women in Ag Program Manager with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, as well as Rylee Sloss & Kiley Allan, interns with the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Women in Ag Program. Tune...
10.24.2023
Episode 215: Fall Bulbs and Cold Weather Planning for Flower Beds
Do you have flower beds around your yard? In this episode, Olivia interviews Aaron Steil, Consumer Horticulture Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, where they discuss what we should be doing this fall to get our flower beds ready...
10.18.2023
Episode 214: Whitetail Deer and Bobcats in Iowa
In this episode, Olivia interviews Tyler Harms, Wildlife Biometrician with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Listen in as they discuss whitetail deer and bobcat populations in Iowa and discover where to look if you're hoping to see a bobcat!...
10.06.2023
Episode 213: Fall Garden Tasks
In this episode, Olivia interviews Aaron Steil, Consumer Horticulture Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Tune in as they talk about garden tasks in the fall and Aaron gives some tips and reasons why some things are better done...
09.22.2023
Episode 212: Fall Depredation Consideration
In this episode, Olivia interviews Andy Kellner, Wildlife Biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Tune in as they discuss some considerations folks can take when it comes to wildlife and depredation. There are resources for landowners who have problem...
09.13.2023
Episode 211: Invasive Species
In this episode, Olivia interviews Adam Janke, Associate Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist for Iowa State University. Tune in to learn more about different invasive species around Iowa, whether that's plants, animals, or bugs, Adam is full of knowledge! ...
09.07.2023
Episode 210: Choose Iowa with Secretary Mike Naig
In this episode, Olivia interviews Secretary Mike Naig about their Choose Iowa Program. Tune in to learn more about how you can become a member and/or if you could take advantage of the Choose Iowa Grant opportunity! Episode Links: ...
09.01.2023
Episode 209: Greenhouse Short Course
In this episode, Olivia interviews Dan Fillius, Commercial Vegetable and Specialty Crop Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Listen in as they discuss the eighth annual Greenhouse Short Course that will be held September 13, 2023, in the...
08.18.2023
Episode 208: SARE Grant Opportunities
In this episode, Olivia interviews Christa Hartsook, Small Farms Program Coordinator with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the State Coordinator for the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE). Listen in as they discuss the grant opportunities SARE...
07.27.2023
Episode 207: Iowa State University Fruit and Vegetable Field Day
In this episode, Olivia interviews Suzanne Slack, Fuit Crop Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Tune in as they discuss the Iowa State University Fruit and Vegetable Field day happening August 8, 2023, at the Iowa State University...
07.10.2023
Episode 206: Rodale Institute Midwest Organic Center Field Day
In this episode, Olivia interviews Dr. Jean Contina, Research Director with the Rodale Institute Midwest Organic Center. Tune in as they discuss the Rodale Institute Midwest Organic Center Field Day coming up in august! Episode Links: • Registration: https://rodaleinstitute.org/midwest-organic-center-field-day/
07.07.2023
Episode 205: Iowa Specialty Crop Growers Association (ISCGA) Field Day
In this episode, Olivia interviews Maury Wills, Iowa Specialty Crop Growers Association (ISCGA), Board President and Benji Deal, ISCGA Board Member and Head Cider Maker at Deal's Orchard. Tune in as they discuss the upcoming ISCGA Field Day that will be held...
06.19.2023
Episode 204: Floral Arranging
What are your favorite flowers? In this episode, Olivia interviews Dan Brabec, Assistant Professor of Practice with Iowa State University Horticulture Department. Tune in as they discuss cut flower arrangements, how to make them last longer, and what you can...
06.08.2023
Episode 203: Sounds of Summer
In this episode, Olivia interviews Adam Janke, Wildlife Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Tune in as they share some sounds that may or may not be familiar to you, and learn how you can identify some common...
05.26.2023
Episode 202:Tarping in Vegetable Crops
In this episode, Olivia interviews Ajay Nair, Commercial Horticulture Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Tune in as the discuss what some of the benefits may be with tarping your vegetable plots, and what Ajay and his team...
05.16.2023
Episode 201: Spring Garden Crops
Tune in as Olivia interviews Aaron Steil, Consumer Horticulture Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. In this episode, they discuss a few different spring garden crops, including rhubarb, asparagus, and horse reddish! Episode Links: • Horticulture and...
05.11.2023
Episode 200: USDA Farm Service Agency
In this episode, Christa interviews Matt Russell, State Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Iowa. Tune in as they talk about the USDA FSA, the importance of having a relationship with your local FSA, and what...
04.28.2023
Episode 199: Private Wells in Iowa
If you have a private water well, do you get it tested every year? Did you know Iowa has a water well program that allows private well owners to have their private well water tested for free? Tune in as...
04.19.2023
Episode 198: Safe Mushroom Foraging
Do you know the best practices when mushroom foraging? Tune in as Olivia interviews Chelsea Harbach, Plant Disease Diagnostician in Iowa State University's Plant & Insect Diagnostic Clinic. They discuss tips when it comes to foraging for mushrooms and even...
04.14.2023
Episode 197: Coyotes and Foxes in Iowa
Do you have coyotes or foxes around your farm? Or maybe you even see/hear them around town! Tune in as Olivia interviews Andy Kellner, Wildlife Biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. They discuss why you may see these creatures...
04.07.2023
Episode 196: Recent Weather and Coming Growing Season Outlook
We’re happy to share a podcast from our friends, Dan Fillius, ISU Extension Horticulture Field Specialist, and Dr. Justin Glisan, Iowa’s State Climatologist. This episode is the pilot episode and gives a recap of weather this past winter, how it...
04.07.2023
Episode 195: Beginning Fruit Farms: Episode 10- Getting Your Small Fruit Farm Ready for Spring
In this episode of the Beginning Fruit Farm Series, Suzanne Slack, Assistant Professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University specializing in perennial fruit crops, Brandon Carpenter, Agriculture Specialist with Iowa State Horticulture Research Station, and Liv Meyer, a graduate student...
04.04.2023
Episode 194: Spring Clean-Up in Gardens and Flower Beds
Do you have a backyard garden, or maybe a flower bed or two? Do you know what you should do in the spring to get them cleaned up and ready for planting? In this episode, Olivia interviews Aaron Steil, Consumer...
04.01.2023
Episode 193: Beginning Fruit Farms: Episode 9- Grape Pruning
In this episode of the Beginning Fruit Farm Series, Suzanne Slack, Assistant Professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University specializing in perennial fruit crops, Randall Vos, Commercial Fruit Crop Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and Liv Meyer,...
03.27.2023
Episode 192: Innovations in Organic Agriculture
We're bringing you a very special episode with guest host Dr. Kathleen Delate. Tune in as she interviews 4 organic farmers and an organic researcher engaged in organic technologies that may offer some value in organic operations. As with all...
03.22.2023
Episode 191: Beginning Fruit Farms: Episode 8- Apple Tree Pruning
In this episode of the Beginning Fruit Farm Series, Suzanne Slack, Assistant Professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University specializing in perennial fruit crops, Brandon Carpenter, Agriculture Specialist with Iowa State Horticulture Research Station, and Liv Meyer, a graduate student...
03.17.2023
Episode 190: Beginning Fruit Farms: Episode 7- Bramble Pruning
In this episode of the Beginning Fruit Farm Series, Suzanne Slack, Assistant Professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University specializing in perennial fruit crops, Brandon Carpenter, Agriculture Specialist with Iowa State Horticulture Research Station, and Liv Meyer, a graduate student...
03.14.2023
Episode 189: Considerations When Purchasing an Acreage
Are you considering buying an acreage? You should keep a handful of things in mind before doing so! There are also plenty of resources you can research before committing to a property. In this episode, Olivia interviews Ann Johanns, Extension...
03.11.2023
Episode 188: Beginning Fruit Farms: Episode 6- Grape Trellising
Olivia is again joined by Suzanne Slack, Assistant Professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University specializing in perennial fruit crops, Brandon Carpenter, Agriculture Specialist with Iowa State Horticulture Research Station, and Liv Meyer, a graduate student in the department of...
03.07.2023
Episode 187: Bald Eagles in Iowa
Have you been noticing more Bald Eagles in Iowa lately? In today's episode, Olivia interviews Heidi Anderson, a Naturalist with Polk County Conservation, and we're talking about Bald Eagles! Where can we go to see them, what should we do...
03.01.2023
Episode 186: Shed Hunting
It's that time of year again when we can go out and shed hunt! If you're interested in shed hunting but don't know where to start, or maybe you're just looking for a few tips on where to find them,...
02.25.2023
Episode 185: Winter Weather Preparedness
Winters in Iowa can be really challenging! How do you prepare for them and keep yourself, your family, and your farm safe? In this episode, Olivia interviews Brandi Janssen, Director of the Iowa Center for Agricultural Safety and Health. Tune...
02.13.2023
Episode 184: 2023 Iowa Specialty Producers Conference
In this episode, Olivia interviews Kendra Meyer, Executive Secretary for the Iowa Specialty Crop Growers Association and Christie Jensen, Executive Director for the Iowa Wine Growers Association. Tune in to hear all about the upcoming 2023 Iowa Specialty Producers Conference!...
02.08.2023
Episode 183: Beginning Fruit Farms: Episode 5 - Apple Trellising
Olivia is joined by Suzanne Slack, Assistant Professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University specializing in perennial fruit crops, Brandon Carpenter, Agriculture Specialist with Iowa State Horticulture Research Station, and Liv Meyer, a graduate student in the department of Horticulture...
02.03.2023
Episode 182: Backyard Chickens
Egg prices are rising, and the idea of having backyard chickens is gaining popularity! In this episode, Olivia interviews our very own Christa Hartsook, Small Farms Program Coordinator with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Christa shares her professional knowledge...
02.01.2023
Episode 181: Beginning Fruit Farms: Episode 4 - Raspberry and Blackberry Trellising
You want to start producing raspberries and/or blackberries, but what does the trellising systems look like for them? In this episode, Olivia is joined by Suzanne Slack, Assistant Professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University specializing in perennial fruit crops,...
01.24.2023
Episode 180: Beginning Fruit Farms: Episode 3 - What is a Trellis and Why Do I Need It?
Do you really need a trellis on your fruit farm? In this episode, Olivia is joined by Suzanne Slack, Assistant Professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University specializing in perennial fruit crops, Brandon Carpenter, Agriculture Specialist with Iowa State Horticulture...

What's smallfarmsustainability's podcast about?

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smallfarmsustainability's podcast episodes:

Episode 229: Livestock Enterprise Budgets

Episode 228: Small Meat Processor Workshop

Episode 227: Fruit Crop Update

Episode 226: Landowner Education Program

Episode 225: Crop Insurance Options

Episode 224 - Lawn and Ornamental Planning on the Acreage

Episode 223: Kidding Preparations

Episode 222: Farm Transitions Conference

Episode 221: Turfgrass and the Cyclone Field

Episode 220: Cyber Security

Episode 219: Historical Apples and Seed Savers

Episode 218: Winter Wildlife Habitat

Episode 217: 2024 Iowa Specialty Producers Conference

Episode 216: Women in Ag Leadership Conference

Episode 215: Fall Bulbs and Cold Weather Planning for Flower Beds

Episode 214: Whitetail Deer and Bobcats in Iowa

Episode 213: Fall Garden Tasks

Episode 212: Fall Depredation Consideration

Episode 211: Invasive Species

Episode 210: Choose Iowa with Secretary Mike Naig

Episode 209: Greenhouse Short Course

Episode 208: SARE Grant Opportunities

Episode 207: Iowa State University Fruit and Vegetable Field Day

Episode 206: Rodale Institute Midwest Organic Center Field Day

Episode 205: Iowa Specialty Crop Growers Association (ISCGA) Field Day

Episode 204: Floral Arranging

Episode 203: Sounds of Summer

Episode 202:Tarping in Vegetable Crops

Episode 201: Spring Garden Crops

Episode 200: USDA Farm Service Agency

Episode 199: Private Wells in Iowa

Episode 198: Safe Mushroom Foraging

Episode 197: Coyotes and Foxes in Iowa

Episode 196: Recent Weather and Coming Growing Season Outlook

Episode 195: Beginning Fruit Farms: Episode 10- Getting Your Small Fruit Farm Ready for Spring

Episode 194: Spring Clean-Up in Gardens and Flower Beds

Episode 193: Beginning Fruit Farms: Episode 9- Grape Pruning

Episode 192: Innovations in Organic Agriculture

Episode 191: Beginning Fruit Farms: Episode 8- Apple Tree Pruning

Episode 190: Beginning Fruit Farms: Episode 7- Bramble Pruning

Episode 189: Considerations When Purchasing an Acreage

Episode 188: Beginning Fruit Farms: Episode 6- Grape Trellising

Episode 187: Bald Eagles in Iowa

Episode 186: Shed Hunting

Episode 185: Winter Weather Preparedness

Episode 184: 2023 Iowa Specialty Producers Conference

Episode 183: Beginning Fruit Farms: Episode 5 - Apple Trellising

Episode 182: Backyard Chickens

Episode 181: Beginning Fruit Farms: Episode 4 - Raspberry and Blackberry Trellising

Episode 180: Beginning Fruit Farms: Episode 3 - What is a Trellis and Why Do I Need It?