The Farming Podcast

I discuss the how’s and why’s of increasing ecological diversity on your farm.  Increasing diversity can improve your productivity and profitability as well as make a more beautiful and enjoyable farm. Mentioned in the Show Farm of the Day: Owens Farm in Sunbury, Pennsylvania Silvopasture Birds eating flies around my cattle Greg Judy on Small […]

In this episode I discuss why I use foundationless frames in my bee hives.  I explain the problems I had early on with foundationless frames, what I love about them, and tips for success with foundationless frames.   Mentioned in the Show Farm of the Day: Hudspeth River Ranch Michael Bush’s Website How to build […]

              There are so many advantages to a perennial pasture based farm.  Learn how pasture based farming can make your operation more productive, profitable and enjoyable. Mentioned in the Show Farm of the Day: Peaceful Meadows Farm in North Carolina 12 Reasons to Choose Perennial Pasture Based Farming Dirt […]

Here are my updates from the farm for July 2020. Farm of the Day: Pleasant Valley Beef Mentioned in the Show High Tensile Wire Roller/Unroller Berta 34″ Flail Mower Tree/Post Puller Ventrac Tough Cut in Action Greg Judy’s Video on Reducing Face Flies

In this episode I discuss 2 secret’s for beekeeping success that I learned from Michael Bush’s book “The Practical Beekeeper”.  Enjoy the show! Mentioned in the Show Farm of the Day: Broad Arrow Farm The Practical Beekeeper by Michael Bush

Quitting your job to start farming is not an easy thing to do. Checkout this episode for some practical tips on how to do it successfully. Mentioned in the show You Can Farm by Joel Salatin Farm of the Day: Caledonia Farm Deep Work by Cal Newport

In this episode I talk about the importance of creative thinking on the farm. This is an important skill to have for a more productive and profitable farm. Mentioned In The Show You Can Farm by Joel Salatin Freeplane – Free program for mindmapping Farm of the Day: Hilltop Pastures Family Farm

In today’s episode I talk about how the coronavirus has affected me and our farm.  I also talk about setting up security cameras for catching livestock predators and more. Mentioned in the Show My tech consulting business Garber Computer. Nourse Farms Inexpensive security camera with alerts

I give a 2020 update on my farming.  I talk about beef fat, tallow soap, and keeping wild birds out of your chicken house.  Enjoy the show! Mentioned in the Show Farm of the Day: Legacy Ranch in Oklahoma Tallow Soap Recipe How to keep birds out of your chicken coop Fiskars Splitting Axe (Lightweight […]

Is there an easy way to load cattle? Yes. Loading cattle doesn’t need to be a stressful rodeo, unless you enjoy that. With the proper cattle, loading system and understanding of low stress handling techniques, loading cattle can be easy and fun. Mentioned in the Show Video of Berta Flail Mower on BCS tractor Bud […]