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In today's episode we dive into the science of sourdough! We answer frequently asked questions and share what we have learned through research about the sourdough microbiome.

Topics

What is real sourdough? Common terminology

What types of flour are best to use/what we use in our bakery

Bacteria & Fungi (Yeast) in sourdough cultures

Digestion of gluten and other proteins

Pre- vs. Probiotics

Shelf life of sourdough bread.

Referenced Research

The diversity and function of sourdough starter microbiomes - 2021 study out of Tufts University by Elizabeth Landis et al.

Proteolysis by Sourdough Lactic Acid Bacteria: Effects on Wheat Flour Protein Fractions and Gliadin Peptides Involved in Human Cereal Intolerance - Di Cagno et al., 2002

Sourdough Lactic Acid Bacteria Effects on Bread Firmness and Staling - Corsetti et al., 1998

The proteolytic system of Lactobacillus sanfrancisco CB1: purification and characterization of a proteinase, a dipeptidase, and an aminopeptidase - Gobbetti et al., 1996

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Times Stamps

00:01:15 Hummingbird migrations

00:05:15 Spring at the cafe and farm

00:10:15 Rhizoctonia & Phytophthora pathogens

00:12:15 How to combat these outbreaks using trichoderma and anaerobic bacteria

00:13:45 Preferred environments of these pathogens

00:15:25 Greens Harvester Instagram Video

00:18:45 Symptoms of disease outbreaks and how to identify

00:26:15 Terminating $2,000 of crops right before harvest

00:28:45 Farmers are insane optimists and are involved in high-risk careers

00:32:45 Summary of the disease outbreak, causes and our solutions for next crop cycle

00:38:45 Fern Co. fitness; treat farming as fitness

00:52:00 Hey farmers, do things strictly for yourself.

00:53:15 High pH soils and plant nutrition deficiencies

00:57:00 How to identify symptoms of a tomato potassium deficiency

1:00:05 Interveinal chlorosis and necrosis

01:03:35 Tomato Leaf Marginal Necrosis (TLMN) 2020 Japanese study

01:05:15 Link to Tomato Leaflet Diagram and corresponding leaf number positions. Diagram is from the 2020 Japanese study referenced above.

01:07:45 Potassium governs stomatal opening

01:11:00 Turgor pressure and potassium

01:17:15 Potassium and nutrient translocation in plants

01:19:45 Don’t make knee-jerk soil adjustments before you’re confident you know the problem

01:21:25 CORRECTION: Meant to say Montana Technological University in Butte University of Montana Environmental Studies Department

01:22:55 Cornell University Crop Management and Disease Identification Information

Cornell University Symptoms of Common Nutritional Deficiencies in Arugula

Cornell University Diseases Occurring in Winter Greens and their Management

Nutritional Disorders of Tomatoes and Cucumbers

Powdery Mildew on Spinach, University of New Hampshire Extension

01:34:00 Humic Acid Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) from the University of Wisconsin Madison’s Department of Soil Science, Dr. Wayne Kussow

01:40:15 Foliar Spraying your crops for improved plant nutrition

Why is it so damn hard to do things that are good for us?; History of the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) Guidelines; The NOP certification process from a farmer's point of view; Use of the term "organic"; Non-governmental organic movements and certification "add-ons"; Problems with the USDA upholding guidelines spelled out in the NOP; Hydroponic systems becoming certified organic; What is a net-zero farm, and what the hell is beyond organic? The agricultural industry and its many buzz words.

National Organic Program Handbook

The USDA Organic Certification Process

Non-governmental certification add-ons

Regenerative Organic Guidelines

The Real Organic Project

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Jay & Ashlee's chance encounter on independent climbing trips in California. Maintaining an international relationship during Covid-19 border closures and immigration. Starting not one, but two businesses during the pandemic. Hardships of the farming and food service industries. The Sour Doe genesis story. Utilizing local farmer's markets as a means of testing the waters for a business idea. Words of advice for young entrepreneurs.

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Please don't mind the whistling sound in the background. Our wood stove likes to sing a tune while it heats up. If you want to learn more about how to conduct soil tests at home, please visit https://midwestlabs.com/resources/product-sampling-guides Scroll down the page to the "Soil Sampling Pocket Guide" and the "Soil Testing Methods Reference Sheet"

We have no affiliation with Midwest Labs, it is simply the lab that we use for sampling.

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Topics Covered:

• Vole pest pressure in greenhouses, their behavior and how to combat their destructive nature.

• Organic approved pest management methods

• Unexpected pests and their love for beets

• Safe composting of fresh animal manure & human health considerations

• The acronym NPK - Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium concentration in fertilizer

• Nitrogen - Soluble vs. Insoluble

• Producing safe compost

• Spontaneously combusting compost

• Egg shells - Making soluble calcium fertilizer OR composting them

• Unhealthy hens pull Calcium from their bones

• USDA Organic Eggs - Are strictly vegetarian diets good for chickens?

• The need for young people to enter the agricultural industry

• Are raised beds appropriate for your locale?

• Soil testing for at-home gardening