Regional updates from the farm by: Ann Miller (Fredericksburg, OH) Abbie Corse (Whitingham, VT) Jolynn McClelland (Petaluma, CA) We were unable to connect with Melissa Weyland this month. We will feature these four women in ag every other month to give updates from their farms. Sponsored by Byron Seeds and SoilBiotics

We don’t have our usual conversation episode today because I wanted to release an episode to let people know what my co-host Mike’s wife, Martha and the whole Kline family are going through after a cancer diagnosis. I also want to share how people can help. A link to the GoFundMe is below and thank you to anyone who can help as well as all of those who added their well wishes. https://gofund.me/3670bbe9

Megan Thomas, Economist with Mercaris, joins to give the latest updates from the organic marketplace. Topics discussed: Impact of drought throughout the country Organic grain prices Organic grain import report Organic livestock inventories Sponsored by Byron Seeds and Mercaris

Regional updates from the farm by: Corby Groen (Lyndon, WA) Chris Hoffner (Mount Ulla, NC) Eric Beiler (Croghan, NY) Marlin Eash (Shipshewana, IN) These four farmers will join us every other month to give on-farm updates from their areas. Sponsored by Byron Seeds and SoilBiotics

This is part two of our visit to Uncle Matt’s Organics in Clermont, FL.  Benny McLean is Matt & Ben’s father and got into the citrus business with his father. He talks to us about that history and some of the hardships and lessons learned along the way. He is the Head of Production with Uncle Matt’s. Ben McLean, Head of Research at Uncle Matt’s, then brings us up to today on the agronomy behind growing citrus. He has taken those lessons learned from his father and grandfather to continue to improve the quality of fruit and potential disease resistance. Uncle Matt’s is a story of perseverance and thank you to Matt, Benny and Ben for sharing. This episode is brought to you by Byron Seeds.

Ryan Koory, Director of Economics at Mercaris, joins to give the latest updates from the organic marketplace. Topics discussed: Regional impacts of drought Imports of organic grains Organic grain prices Sponsored by Byron Seeds and Mercaris

Regional Updates from the farm by: Melissa Weyland (Neenah, WI) Jolynn McClelland (Petaluma, CA) Abbie Corse (Whitingham, VT) Ann Miller (Fredericksburg, OH) We will feature these four women in organic ag every other month to give updates from their farms. Sponsored by Byron Seeds and SoilBiotics

Matt McLean is the founder and CEO of Uncle Matt’s Organic in Clermont, Florida. Matt joins us to talk about building a brand, dealing with adversity and the twists and turns the business has taken to get where it is today. This episode is part 1 of 2. Next month we will have Ben and Benny McLean of Uncle Matt’s Organics to talk about the agronomic side of growing oranges. This episode is sponsored by Byron Seeds.

Ryan Koory, Director of Economics at Mercaris, joins to give the latest updates from the organic marketplace. Topics discussed: Organic dairy report Organic soybean shortage in United States Organic grain prices Sponsored by Byron Seeds and Mercaris

Regional updates from the farm by: Chris Hoffner (Mount Ulla, NC) Marlin Eash (Shipshewana, IN) Corby Groen (Lyndon, WA) Eric Beiler (Croghan, NY) These four farmers will join us every other month to give on-farm updates from their areas. Sponsored by Byron Seeds and SoilBiotics.

Hugh Kent, owner of King Grove Organic Farm in Eustis, FL, joins us to give the history of the farm, moving from citrus to blueberries and the Real Organic Project.  This episode is brought to you by Byron Seeds.

Ryan Koory, Director of Economics at Mercaris, joins to give the latest updates from the organic marketplace. Topics discussed: Drought conditions setting in Organic Livestock market update Organic grain imports and pricing impacts Sponsored by Mercaris and Byron Seeds

Regional Updates from the farm by: Ann Miller (Fredericksburg, OH) Jolynn McClelland (Petaluma, CA) Abbie Corse (Whitingham, VT) Melissa Weyland (Neenah, WI) We will feature these four women in organic ag every other month to give updates from their farms. Sponsored by Byron Seeds and SoilBiotics

Marcus Yoder, Executive Director at the Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center in Ohio, joins us to walk through the 2000 years of history that have led to the Anabaptists in America today.  This history follows the cyclorama mural called Behalt, which is housed at the Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center. A quick video tour can be found on our YouTube page. This episode is brought to you by Byron Seeds.

Ryan Koory, Director of Economics at Mercaris, joins to give the latest updates from the organic marketplace. Topics Discussed: Spring weather update Organic soybean market impacted by imports Organic corn market rising Sponsored by Mercaris and Byron Seeds

Regional updates from the farm by: Marlin Eash (Shipshewana, IN) Chris Hoffner (Mount Ulla, NC) Eric Beiler (Croghan, NY) Corby Groen (Lynden, WA) These four farmers will be joining us every other month to give on-farm updates from their areas. Sponsored by Byron Seeds and SoilBiotics

It's sugaring season! Steve Sommers of Millersburg, OH joins us to talk us through the process of tapping trees, gathering sap and making maple syrup. Video of the process can be found on our YouTube page This episode is brought to you by Byron Seeds

Ryan Koory, Director of Economics at Mercaris, joins to give the latest updates from the organic marketplace. Topics Discussed: Weather impacting crops India equivalency agreement update Cargill/Rodale/Bill & Evans transitioning acres to organic Sponsored by Mercaris and Byron Seeds

Regional Updates from the farm by: Ann Miller (Fredericksburg, OH) Jolynn McClelland (Petaluma, CA) Abbie Corse (Whitingham, VT) Melissa Weyland (Neenah) We will feature these four women in organic ag every other month to give updates from their farm. Sponsored by Byron Seeds and SoilBiotics

John Kempf, Founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture, expert in the biological systems of farming and a strong voice of regenerative agriculture, joins us to talk about carbon, photosynthesis being the engine that drives the whole system and being stewards of the land. More on John at:  https://www.advancingecoag.com/john His Podcast is: http://regenerativeagriculturepodcast.com/ This is episode is brought to you by Byron Seeds

Ryan Koory, Director of Economics at Mercaris, joins to give the latest updates from the organic marketplace. Topics Discussed: Organic livestock markets India equivalency agreement ending Organic corn pricing and outlook Sponsored by Mercaris and Byron Seeds

Regional updates from the farm by: Marlin Eash (Shipshewana, IN) Eric Beiler (Croghan, NY) Chris Hoffner (Mt Ulla, NC) Corby Groen (Lynden, WA) These four farmers will be joining us every other month to give on-farm updates from their areas. Sponsored by SoilBiotics and Byron Seeds

Nathan and Jessica Williams are Organic Dairy Farmers in Kentucky. They join us to tell their story about making career changes from being professionals living in Louisville to deciding to move back home to farm and raise their family.

Today it's just Mike and Bryan talking about starting Back to the Roots Podcast and what the plans for 2021 are. This is  available in video on YouTube as well: https://youtu.be/B55ZTjcYZ54 Back to our regular schedule next week!

Ryan Koory, Director of Economics at Mercaris, joins to give the latest updates from the organic marketplace. Topics Discussed: Slow Markets to end year Organic vs Conventional Corn Prices Items to Watch in 2021

Sam Dobson (North Carolina), Thomas Heckman (Ohio), John Ihm (Wisconsin) and Jon Bansen (Oregon) join us to discuss their farming year of 2020. They give us an overview of their year, tell us about some positives and negatives and ask questions of each other. Thanks to Sam, Thomas, John and Jon for their time in 2020! 

Elmwood Stock Farm is a certified organic farm in Georgetown, KY. They have a CSA, beef, poultry, pigs, turkeys and lambs. Mac Stone of Elmwood sits down with us to discuss their operation and what they have learned and implemented over their years being organic. https://elmwoodstockfarm.com/

Ryan Koory, Director of Economics at Mercaris, joins to give the latest updates from the organic marketplace. Topics Discussed 2020 Harvest Update Organic Fluid Dairy Sales Levelling off of Imports Organic Grain Pricing

Regional updates from the farm by: Thomas Heckman (Ohio) Jon Bansen (Oregon) Sam Dobson (North Carolina) John Ihm (Wisconsin)

Mary Berry is the Executive Director and Founder of the Berry Center and daughter of Wendell Berry. She joins us to discuss the mission of the Berry Center, history of agriculture in Kentucky and what we can learn from that history to support rural communities into the future. https://berrycenter.org/

Ryan Koory, Director of Economics at Mercaris, joins to give the latest updates from the organic marketplace. Topics Discussed: 2020 Harvest Status Organic Broiler and Turkey Production Organic Trade Update Organic Grain Price Outlook

Regional updates from the farm by: Sam Dobson (North Carolina) Jon Bansen (Oregon) Thomas Heckman (Ohio) John Ihm (Wisconsin)

Charlie Eselgroth, organic dairy farmer from Greenfield, OH, joins us to talk about his introduction to organic cropping, starting to dairy at 50 years old and the learning curve of managing dairy cows versus beef cows.

Ryan Koory, Director of Economics at Mercaris, joins to give the latest updates from the organic marketplace. Topics Discussed: 2020 Harvest Outlook Organic Grain Imports Organic Livestock Market Organic Grain Pricing

Regional updates from the farm by: Jon Bansen (Oregon) Thomas Heckman (Ohio) John Ihm (Wisconsin) Sam Dobson (North Carolina)

Joel Mecklenburg of Noble Organic Grains grows seed corn, hemp, soybeans, wheat, hay and cover crops on 1200 acres in Noble County, Indiana. He joins us to discuss his growing practices, observations and ideas.

Ryan Koory, Director of Economics at Mercaris, gives the latest updates from the organic marketplace. Topics Discussed: Impact of Iowa Storms on Organic Corn Crop Organic Livestock Trends Organic Grain Imports Organic Grain Pricing

Regional updates from the farm by: Jon Bansen (Oregon) Sam Dobson (North Carolina) John Ihm (Wisconsin) Thomas Heckman (Ohio)

Christine DeJesus is the  Director of Cultivation at Galenas Cannabis. She joins us to discuss growing cannabis using soil and all organic practices, transferring knowledge from market vegetable farming to cannabis growing and the "food, medicine, food" cycle. https://galenas.com/

Ryan Koory, Director of Economics at Mercaris, gives the latest updates from the organic marketplace. Topics Discussed: Weather Conditions Effect on Crops Organic Broiler Numbers Import Update Organic Grain Pricing

Regional updates from the farm by: John Ihm (Wisconsin) Jon Banson (Oregon) Sam Dobson (North Carolina) Thomas Heckman (Ohio)  

David Kline, author and farmer from Holmes County, OH, joins us to talk about the joys of working with nature through farming. Books by David Kline: Great Possessions: An Amish Farmers Journal Scratching the Woodchuck: Nature on an Amish Farm Letters From Larksong: An Amish Naturalist Explores His Organic Farm The Round of a Country Year: A Farmer's Day Book

Ryan Koory, Director of Economics at Mercaris, joins us to give the latest updates from the organic marketplace Topics Discussed: Planting Progress Livestock Updates Imports Organic Grain Pricing Organic Trade Association Report

Regional updates from the farm by: John Ihm (Wisconsin) Sam Dobson (North Carolina) Thomas Heckman (Ohio)