The Graziers Grapevine

Hi Friends!

Today we have a compilation of interviews that Cheryl and I did as roving reporters during the 2020 PASA Conference held at the Lancaster County Convention Center. There were a record number of attendees this year (over 2000!). In this episode we talk with Andy and Loni of Terra Field Farm- a fresh cut flower farm in York County. They just finished fencing a former crop field and are excited to bring some animals in to start grazing.

We also talk with Elizabeth Boone. She works on Verdant View Farm . This is her first year doing pastured poultry on her own for family and friends. She discusses her experiences and what brought her to the PASA Conference as well as what she loves about farming.

Last but certainly not least we have Glen Cauffman of Pure American Naturals. He speaks about his advocacy of rotational grazing, his Angora Goat operation, as well as treating your product as value added vs. commodities.

 

This podcast is brought to you by the PAGLC, Capital RC&D, Mountain to Bay Grazing Alliance, The Chesapeake Bay Foundation as well as the National Fish and Wildlife Federation and its funders.

Hi Friends!

Today we have a compilation of interviews that Cheryl and I did as roving reporters during the 2020 PASA Conference held at the Lancaster County Convention Center. There were a record number of attendees this year (over 2000!). In this episode we talk with Andy and Loni of Terra Field Farm- a fresh cut flower farm in York County. They just finished fencing a former crop field and are excited to bring some animals in to start grazing.

We also talk with Elizabeth Boone. She works on Verdant View Farm . This is her first year doing pastured poultry on her own for family and friends. She discusses her experiences and what brought her to the PASA Conference as well as what she loves about farming.

Last but certainly not least we have Glen Cauffman of Pure American Naturals. He speaks about his advocacy of rotational grazing, his Angora Goat operation, as well as treating your product as value added vs. commodities.

 

This podcast is brought to you by the PAGLC, Capital RC&D, Mountain to Bay Grazing Alliance, The Chesapeake Bay Foundation as well as the National Fish and Wildlife Federation and its funders.

Hi friends!!

We’re right back in to our Cover Crop Grazing project series and today we hear from Alan Jaymes who, along with his wife operates Sylvan Angus in Franklin County. Enjoy!!

Hi Friends!

This episode is the second installment of our time at the Franklin County Graziers winter meeting. Hope you enjoy!

Hi Friends!

Today’s episode is a replay of the presentation Beau gave at the recent Franklin County Graziers winter meeting. He discusses how they got involved in farming and setting up their own butchering facility as well as some of the things that needed to be addressed to be come a USDA approved butcher. If you missed the winter meeting, and would like to be added to the Franklin County Graziers group, please email Titus Martin and he will add you to the mailing list!

Hi friends!

In this episode, Cheryl Burns guest hosts an interview with Matt Kehr. They’re speaking as a part of the on-going series discussing the Cover Crop Grazing Project taking place in Franklin and Adams counties.

We’ll hear what’s sparked Matt’s interest in the project, the infrastructure he needs to be part of the project and how it’s been going so far.

This podcast series is supported by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and its funders.

Hi Friends!

Today I speak with Ben Peckman of Slate Ridge Dairy Farm in Chambersburg regarding his involvement in the Cover Crop Grazing Project. We’ll learn how he became involved in the project as well as why.

The events mentioned in the intro can be found on our event calendar.

 

Enjoy the show!

 

This podcast series is supported by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and its funders.

Hi Everyone!

In this episode, I introduce you to Cheryl Burns of Capital RC&D. She’s going to be helping me with several podcasts as we interview and discuss an exciting National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funded project that’s currently taking place with 4 farmers assisting with research on grazing cover crops.

You’ll hear from our first farmer, Josh Ramsburg of Rock Creek Farms in Gettysburg.

More information on this projects as well as the videos Cheryl references can be found on the Capital RC&D website under Grass Roots.

 

Thanks for listening!

 

This podcast series is supported by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and its funders.

Hi Friends!

Today we’re combining our Fridays on the Farm series with our podcast – Graziers Grapevine. We recently had the chance to sit down with Audrey Gay Rodgers during a pasture walk on her farm. She was gracious enough to take time to tell us all about her grass-based dairy operation at Hameau Farm, her Plum Bottom Ayrshires herd, and well as the summer camp she holds on her farm. We hope you enjoy the show!

Hi Friends!

In this episode we sit down with Jessica Matthews, a Dairy Grazing Apprentice at Hameau Farm in Belleville, PA. Jessica talks with us about her experience being part of the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship program offered by PASA.  She talks about what led her to this program. How the experience has changed her (she did a complete 180 from her previous career), and gives us an overview of her day to day life on the farm and what’s up and coming!