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The Farm Report is a show about the people, processes, and policies that shape how food is produced today. From the latest agricultural innovations to the day-to-day challenges of running a viable bus... more
FAQs about The Farm Report:How many episodes does The Farm Report have?The podcast currently has 415 episodes available.
April 07, 2011Episode 75: The Union Square GrassmanThis week on The Farm Report, Erin Fitzpatrick is joined by Stewart Borowsky, The Union Square Grassman. Stewart grows hist wheatgrass and salad greens without any chemicals or fertilizers and sells at the Union Square Green Market. Tune in to learn more about the many uses of wheatgrass, how its grown and why everybody could use a little more green in their life. This episode was sponsored by Fairway Market - like no other market....more33minPlay
March 31, 2011Episode 74: No Farms No Food RallyThis week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks is joined by David Haight of the American Farmland Trust. David recaps the recent No Farms No Food Rally in Albany and talks about some of the small changes that are being made to improve food access, agricultural programs and farmland protection in our state. Tune in if you were at the rally or if you missed it and learn more about how the changes that need to be made to improve our food system. This episode was sponsored by Cain Vineyard and Winery....more32minPlay
March 24, 2011Episode 73: Watershed Agricultural CouncilThis week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks talks with Challey Comer, the Farm to Market Manager for the Watershed Agricultural Council. Tune in to learn more about the Catskill region of New York and the policy surrounding our watershed. Learn more about some upcoming conferences an rallies in Albany you can attend if youre interested in improving our agricultural system in New York State. This episode was sponsored by Tabard Inn. For more information visit www.TabardInn.com....more34minPlay
March 17, 2011Episode 72: Farming ConcreteThis week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks is joined by Mara Gittleman of Farming Concrete. Tune in to learn more about this citizens science project and how Mara and her colleagues have gathered detailed statistics on all the community farms in New York City. This episode was sponsored by The Museum of Food and Drink ....more33minPlay
March 10, 2011Episode 71: Janet Britt of Agricultural Stewardship AssociationThis week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks is joined by Janet Britt, farmer and Easement Steward of the Agricultural Stewardship Association. Tune in to learn more about the ASA, Janets life on the farm and the origins of Community Supported Agriculture. Find out why young farmers are in such a good position today, and how the organic revolution has truly evolved over the years. This episode was sponsored by The Museum of Food and Drink. Learn about the Get the Ball Rolling fundraiser here....more34minPlay
March 03, 2011Episode 70: Maine Lobster FishingThis week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks talks with friend and lobster fisherman Chris Major. Chris takes the winters off to do dairy farming in Vermont, but talks to Erin about his summer life in Maine. Tune in to learn about what it takes to catch lobsters in Maine. Find out how the weight of a lobster can suggest its age and why some spots are considered birth rights only. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market....more35minPlay
February 24, 2011Episode 69: Slack Hollow FarmThis week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks is joined by guest and friend Seth Jacobs of Slack Hollow Farm. Seth talks about the state of the farm right now, how to build soil with crops already in the ground, carrot surfing, weather patterns and more. Tune in to learn more about farming in New York State and the Hudson Valley. This episode was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards and Sons. For more information visit www.SurryFarms.com...more35minPlay
February 17, 2011Episode 68: Fred MagdoffThis week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks is joined by Fred Magdoff, author of the book Agriculture and Food in Crisis: 
Conflict, Resistance, and Renewal. Fred is also an adjunct professor at Cornell and discusses the variety of problems facing our country when it comes to food security. Find out why there is such a price squeeze on crops these days and how Wall Mart manages to sell 20% of the food in this country! This episode was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards and Sons. For more information visit www.surryfarms.com...more34minPlay
February 13, 2011Episode 67: Derek DencklaThis week on The Farm report, Heather Hyman and Erin Fairbanks are joined by friend of the show Derek Denckla. Derek updates us on Farm City and his many other endeavors as he touches on some of the problems facing our food system in the United States today. Tune in to learn more about events that fit in line with Dereks work and find out how you can help. This episode was sponsored by White Oak Pastures. For more information visit www.whiteoakpastures.com...more30minPlay
February 03, 2011Episode 66: No Farms, No Food!No Farms, No Food! Youve heard the slogan, now hear from the people behind the rally - The American Farmland Trust. David Haight returns to The Farm Report, this time live in studio! Joined by Jen Smalls, David explains the challenges that farmers and farm families facein the New York area.Learn why real estate competition is so fierce and how recent promises from government have not quite gone as planned. This years No Farms, No Food Rally will take place on March 30th - learn more at FarmLang.org....more32minPlay
FAQs about The Farm Report:How many episodes does The Farm Report have?The podcast currently has 415 episodes available.