Sustainable Farming Association
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SFA: For anyone who has love for farms, food, or the land.
Kate, Phil, and Liz talk about the community of people who are members of Sustainable Farming Association.
During our 2024 Fall New Member Drive, the first 50 to join will receive a free knit cap! Learn more at sfa-mn.org/join-sfa-during-our-fall-new-member-drive
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Відео

SFA: "It's one of the organizations I'm really proud to be a member of."
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Julie, Jim, Angie, and Kate share how their Sustainable Farming Association membership has created valuable opportunities for their farm. Learn more and join the Farmer-to-Farmer Network at sfa-mn.org/support
SFA: A network of people you can count on.
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Amy, Stefan, and Dayle share why they've benefitted from being members of SFA. During our 2024 Fall New Member Drive, the first 50 to join will receive a free knit cap! Learn more at sfa-mn.org/join-sfa-during-our-fall-new-member-drive
Kernza® in the Kitchen
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This video is for educators, and for everyone who is curious about cooking with Kernza® perennial grain. Chef Beth Dooley discusses its versatility and flavor profile and the health benefits of adding perennials to home kitchens and pantries. The video features a Kernza pasta salad, Kernza grain bowls and pilafs, and a delicious Kernza flour shortbread. Recipes for preparing the foods featured ...
Dirt Rich Episode 39: Building Relationships and Telling Your Story
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Connecting with others and meeting new people has always been important to John Beaton, and it’s this flair for relationship building that is at the heart of his farm story. John and Emily Beaton operate Fairhaven Farm just north of Duluth, Minnesota. John got his start on a local CSA vegetable farm, where his mentor, Rick, eventually gave him space to plant his own field to start his farm busi...
Dirt Rich Episode 38: Getting Water Quality Certified
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“It’s hard to find a Minnesotan that’s not proud of the fact that we’ve got so many wonderful lakes in our region and we’re the source for the Mississippi River...We have a lot of pride for our natural resources in this state and we have a lot of pride for our operations.” -Jennifer Wagner-Lahr The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a statewide opportunity fo...
Why the Midwest Soil Health Summit is Valuable to Beginning Farmers
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March 8-9, 2023 | Alexandria, Minn. Featuring: Dr. Elaine Ingham, Dave Brandt, Gene Goven, and Anna Cates, PhD Learn more and register by March 6 at sfa-mn.org/midwest-soil-health-summit/
Dirt Rich Episode 37: Wisdom of the Prairie
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Megan Benage, a Regional Ecologist for the Minnesota DNR, brings her passion for the prairie to 32 counties in southern Minnesota and to thousands of listeners on the Prairie Pod, which she hosts with fellow scientists. And today, she brings it to Dirt Rich! Once covering a full third of the state, Minnesota’s tallgrass prairie is now 235,000 acres of remnant reference prairie. Megan shares wha...
Join us at the 2023 Midwest Soil Health Summit!
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March 8-9, 2023 | Alexandria, Minn. Featuring: Dr. Elaine Ingham, Dave Brandt, Gene Goven, and Anna Cates, PhD Learn more and register at sfa-mn.org/midwest-soil-health-summit
Sustainable Farming Association Annual Conference: February 11, 2023
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Get them before they’re gone! Tickets to our 33rd Annual Conference are on track to sell out this month. Join us on Saturday, February 11 at the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota for a day of farmer-led discussion and networking. The full program is available now, with presentation topics like beekeeping, digital marketing, soil health and human health, grazing, climate, small ...
Dirt Rich Episode 36: Growing Grazing Dairy Farmers
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Angie Walter, the SFA/Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship Central Minnesota Education Coordinator, and her husband Nate run an organic dairy in Central Minnesota, and are also masters in the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship program. Today’s episode features them in conversation with their first apprentice, Ryan Heinen, who now manages a dairy in Waukesha, Wisconsin. His passion for ecology and restoration...
Dirt Rich Episode 35: Pastured Pork & an Incubator Farm
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“What else is livestock farming but sort of a dance and a balance between farmer happiness, livestock happiness, and soil health happiness?” Dayna Burtness discusses her “pastured pig-centric farm,” marketing enterprise, and incubator farm near Spring Grove, in the Driftless region of Minnesota. Dayna is the sixth generation in her family to farm in Houston County, and she and her husband Nick ...
Dirt Rich Episode 34: The Potential of Perennial Crops & Kernza
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“I’m so heartened by the work that our farmers are doing, that our researchers are doing, to create these really sustainable crops they’re actually regenerative crops that are not only delicious on the plate, but really good for the land.” Beth Dooley shares the excitement for Minnesota perennial crops and Kernza that she, Jacob Jungers, and Peter and Anne Schwagerl all bring to today’s episode...
Farmer to Farmer: Prime Avenue Farm
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Mark Anema describes the value of learning from and connecting with fellow farmers as his family gets their farm business going in Watkins, MN. You can support farmers supporting other farmers by donating or becoming a member of SFA! Give today to help us reach our goal of $15,000 for our on-farm consulting program during Give to the Max! Learn more at www.givemn.org/organization/Sfa
Farmer to Farmer: Rustic Roots Farm
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Julie Olberding of Rustic Roots Farm (Alexandria, MN) shares how SFA has helped her family farm grow and develop their garlic enterprise, as well as add cover crops and other soil health building techniques to the land. You can support farmers supporting other farmers by donating or becoming a member of SFA! Give today to help us reach our goal of $15,000 for our on-farm consulting program duri...
Adaptive Grazing Workshops coming to SW MN
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Adaptive Grazing Workshops coming to SW MN
Farmer to Farmer: Cloverleaf Grass Farm
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Farmer to Farmer: Cloverleaf Grass Farm
Dirt Rich Episode 33: Growing a CSA from 8 to 80
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Dirt Rich Episode 33: Growing a CSA from 8 to 80
Visit MN Salsa Fest 2022!
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Visit MN Salsa Fest 2022!
Dirt Rich Episode 32: A Chat with Gabe Brown
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Dirt Rich Episode 32: A Chat with Gabe Brown
Plum Creek Garlic Field Day
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Plum Creek Garlic Field Day
Minnesota Salsa Fest 2022
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Minnesota Salsa Fest 2022
Dirt Rich Episode 31: Managing Spring Grazing
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Dirt Rich Episode 31: Managing Spring Grazing
Dirt Rich Episode 29: From "Conventional" to Resilient
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Dirt Rich Episode 29: From "Conventional" to Resilient
Dirt Rich Episode 28: Saving Seed & Dancing Feet
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Dirt Rich Episode 28: Saving Seed & Dancing Feet
Dirt Rich Episode 27: Home on the Tree-Range
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Dirt Rich Episode 27: Home on the Tree-Range
Dirt Rich Episode 26: AMPed for Grazing!
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Dirt Rich Episode 26: AMPed for Grazing!
Dirt Rich Episode 25: Integrative Nutrition with Sara Keough
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Dirt Rich Episode 25: Integrative Nutrition with Sara Keough
Dirt Rich Episode 24: Restoring Oak Savanna
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Dirt Rich Episode 24: Restoring Oak Savanna
Dirt Rich Episode 23: Oak Savanna Origins
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Dirt Rich Episode 23: Oak Savanna Origins

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @mtpocketswoodenickle2637
    @mtpocketswoodenickle2637 19 днів тому

    99.999% of Americans haven't a clue what a land grant college is, or that they even exist. Just like regenerative agriculture, research = results = knowledge.

  • @pif4347
    @pif4347 22 дні тому

    What is a CSA?

    • @pif4347
      @pif4347 22 дні тому

      An Ag CSA stands for Agricultural Community Supported Agriculture. It’s a model where consumers (often called “members” or “shareholders”) buy a subscription or “share” in a local farm’s harvest. In return, they receive regular distributions of fresh, seasonal produce or other farm products. How it Works: • Pre-Payment: Members pay upfront at the beginning of the season, providing the farmer with necessary capital. • Weekly/Monthly Boxes: Members receive a box of produce, meat, dairy, or other goods regularly (typically weekly or bi-weekly). • Seasonal Variety: Boxes vary depending on what’s in season and the farm’s yield. • Local Focus: CSAs strengthen local food systems by fostering relationships between farmers and consumers. Benefits: • For Farmers: Provides financial security, reduces waste, and creates a loyal customer base. • For Members: Access to fresh, locally grown food, often at a lower cost than retail, while supporting sustainable farming practices. Some Ag CSAs include non-produce items like eggs, flowers, honey, or even meat shares, depending on the farm.

  • @Luvtallhorses
    @Luvtallhorses 3 місяці тому

    Only have an acre and 3 hair sheep but this is interesting

  • @Scandibilly
    @Scandibilly 3 місяці тому

    This was excellent information. Thank you!

  • @lukiluke36
    @lukiluke36 3 місяці тому

    Best presentation by Gabe ever!

  • @jimlewis1992
    @jimlewis1992 5 місяців тому

    53:00 How to get started

  • @jimmyfreeze3782
    @jimmyfreeze3782 7 місяців тому

    Best asparagus video on youtube. The rest document themselves wasting time...dinging around with puny raised beds that grow enough asparagus to feed a mouse. Those are some nice looking crowns. Where do you get them from?

    • @sfafarmer
      @sfafarmer 7 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed this video! We'd recommend reaching out directly to Schmidt Farm to get more info on where they source crowns: www.myschmidtfarm.com

    • @jimmyfreeze3782
      @jimmyfreeze3782 2 місяці тому

      @@sfafarmer You didn't answer my question, but I found the answer.

  • @mikjb
    @mikjb 9 місяців тому

    Was Viktor saying Keene or king garlic?

  • @mikedougherty6529
    @mikedougherty6529 9 місяців тому

    I have a 30 year old white pine plantation and want to do something similar to what the guy in Wisconsin did. Is there anyway i can get his contact?

    • @sfafarmer
      @sfafarmer 8 місяців тому

      Hi Mike! Shoot us an email at info@sfa-mn.org and we'll try to get you connected.

  • @oldmanfigs
    @oldmanfigs Рік тому

    Would have Love to see how the garlic cracker works on the inside.

  • @practicalsheepman
    @practicalsheepman Рік тому

    Don't leave animals on a grazing break for more than 3 or 4 days.

  • @WitheysWorld
    @WitheysWorld Рік тому

    Surprised this doesn’t have more views! Thanks for the info-moving from Texas to Minnesota soon & was hoping garlic grew well there.

    • @sfafarmer
      @sfafarmer Рік тому

      Welcome! We'd be happy to connect you with fellow garlic growers/farmers. Feel free to connect with us when you get up here! sfa-mn.org/staff-consultants/

  • @pilsplease7561
    @pilsplease7561 Рік тому

    Honestly with the fact that california produces so much of the garlic in the world and the US its hard for the midwest to have any chance in hell at making a profit and with chinese garlic growers growing bad quality garlic for next to nothing it cuts almost any hopes of profit out of the equation. Thankfully the wine industry which I work in is growing and more and more people are buying wine and its easier than ever to sell at a profit.

    • @sfafarmer
      @sfafarmer Рік тому

      We (and other partners like the University of Minnesota) have been working hard for years to change the story of premium garlic in the Upper Midwest. We're proud to say more farmers are finding success growing garlic alongside other crops or enterprises. If you're ever here in August, come on over to the Minnesota Garlic Festival in Hutchinson to give 'em a try!

  • @JG-mt3rp
    @JG-mt3rp Рік тому

    This is so interesting. I'd love to get a copy of that presentation

  • @mauricecalliss1303
    @mauricecalliss1303 Рік тому

    When man is seperated from nature then society crumbles.

  • @mauricecalliss1303
    @mauricecalliss1303 Рік тому

    Thank you so much. Just listened to previous podcast 100?? Gabe what a guy excellent principles .how can man fall when nature is the template we use to regenerate humanity through eco agriculture even tho we're not fully there yet those bars need to be placed so we have a direction to follow and placed in the right direction. I do believe that agriculture is more powerful than anyone realised. It's going to be a template for a better existence in the right way .I only hope that the technology that gets allied to it is used apropriately and engineered to fit it's purpose rather than just a way to manipulate finance for no other purpose than that. It's a big responsibility to carry and it's going to take exceptional people to attain in the right way and it's up to everyone to support the cause and for it not to get hijacked and steered wrongly. Thank you to everuone who supports the cause.

  • @AnnaMpozi
    @AnnaMpozi Рік тому

    Οι ποντιοι ξεχωριζουν παντου!!Keep going!!

  • @lukemickelson828
    @lukemickelson828 Рік тому

    Thanks for all you do Gabe!

  • @vivalaleta
    @vivalaleta Рік тому

    It was Gabe Brown that got us hooked on regenerative ag. We own a bicycle shop. lol

  • @chucktaylor4958
    @chucktaylor4958 Рік тому

    Quercus macrocarpa (Burr Oak) is a very fire resistant oak, provide massive shade at maturity and have large acorns.

  • @ClearingPathways
    @ClearingPathways Рік тому

    Awesome

  • @andrealynsongs
    @andrealynsongs Рік тому

    Wonderful content, and so applicable to all land owners!!

  • @twbishop
    @twbishop Рік тому

    @55:46 anyone planting trees for silvopasture should rely on thornless cultivars of honey locust (gleditsia triacanthos inermis), some with more seed pods than others. leaves are also supposedly nutritious for sheep, goats, cows and maybe other animals.

  • @regenerativegraceranch
    @regenerativegraceranch 2 роки тому

    Thank you for taking the time to put this together. There were several pearls of wisdom in this interview.

  • @davejones4269
    @davejones4269 2 роки тому

    Gonna finish off watching tomorrow it’s getting late. But thanks 😊

  • @cakmotivator5966
    @cakmotivator5966 2 роки тому

    Inspiring information. Excellent ua-cam.com/video/GuQr89rF07E/v-deo.html

  • @LtColDaddy71
    @LtColDaddy71 2 роки тому

    I combine corn for an old timer neighbor who has gone corn on corn for 55 years straight. He’s no till, he has soil armor with all that corn fodder. He puts on a 1/3 rate of anhydrous every fall. I can’t fault the guy, it’s working for him.

  • @flynryan3053
    @flynryan3053 2 роки тому

    Seems in SE Wisconsin every other person is growing/selling garlic. Not worth it at larger scale(1+acres). Too much a demand of time at planting and harvest. I find "farm to table" restaurants are not really what they say they are either.

  • @whitefarms3274
    @whitefarms3274 2 роки тому

    Appreciate being able to turn up volume loud enough to hear over background equipment noise 🕊

    • @sfafarmer
      @sfafarmer 2 роки тому

      Thank you so much for letting us know! We were hoping the audio levels were right for on-farm listening.

  • @JimPlattes
    @JimPlattes 2 роки тому

    Free samples available?

    • @sfafarmer
      @sfafarmer 2 роки тому

      We bet you'll find some among the vendors!

  • @christopherhall1216
    @christopherhall1216 2 роки тому

    I'm enjoying the videos. Noticed Illinois and Minnesota have strong Garlic communities. Looking in Missouri for the same.

  • @christopherhall1216
    @christopherhall1216 2 роки тому

    Wow, I'm the first one here!

  • @botanicalbecca8443
    @botanicalbecca8443 2 роки тому

    Excellent! I remember when there were a group of goats at Mounds Park in Saint Paul a few summers ago to help with Buckthorn, I think it was. Cool to see. Thanks for sharing!

  • @lwhowell4387
    @lwhowell4387 2 роки тому

    Thank you!

  • @cabinvibesebaystore8956
    @cabinvibesebaystore8956 2 роки тому

    New sub ! Liked ✌️😊❤️🙂

  • @Jtsfarm
    @Jtsfarm 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the discussion!

  • @jerryford6929
    @jerryford6929 2 роки тому

    Ryan Pesch begins the session with financial considerations, and the interview with Viktor Vasileiadis begins at 17:00.

  • @paulraymondamoah564
    @paulraymondamoah564 2 роки тому

    Thank you for today's class God bless you and entire team for this amazing message

  • @kathleenernstpurpledragonk7800
    @kathleenernstpurpledragonk7800 2 роки тому

    Where are you in Minnesota and would you be interested in Americana rosters I am in Marshall mn

    • @sfafarmer
      @sfafarmer 2 роки тому

      Hi Kathleen! The Sustainable Farming Association has chapters all across Minnesota. Your local chapter would be the Coteau Ridge Chapter. You can learn more and get connected with those folks at www.sfa-mn.org/coteau-ridge/. Thanks for watching!

  • @nathanwood33
    @nathanwood33 2 роки тому

    That's so far away. Im in utah

  • @topbark5
    @topbark5 2 роки тому

    🌅🤠👌❤️

  • @tristankumar803
    @tristankumar803 2 роки тому

    @GabeBrown Mr. Brown I would like some pro bono advise and guidance in soil health I have watched your videos on youtube. If you could get back to me that would be great!

  • @nancybrule1984
    @nancybrule1984 2 роки тому

    Sorry I couldn't attend -- but I am ALL over this!! Kids coming right and left last week!! Thanks for sharing.

    • @sfafarmer
      @sfafarmer 2 роки тому

      Thanks so much for watching, Nancy! Best of luck with kidding season!

  • @nancybrule1984
    @nancybrule1984 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this recording. I was not able to make the webinar at the time but I appreciated being able to listen to it and I gained a lot of knowledge. :) Excellent information!!

    • @sfafarmer
      @sfafarmer 3 роки тому

      So glad you got a lot out of it! Thanks for watching.

  • @swrtsolutionsinc.1092
    @swrtsolutionsinc.1092 3 роки тому

    Crop plants maintain a "rhizosphere", or a concentrated area of microbial activity close to the root. The rhizosphere is the most active part of the soil ecosystem because it is where the most readily available food is, and where peak nutrient and water cycling occurs. Microbial food is exuded by crop roots to attract and feed microbes that in turn provide nutrients (and other compounds) to the plant at the root-soil interface where the plants can take them up. Since living roots provide the easiest source of food for soil microbes, growing long lived roots that feed the foundation species of the soil food web as much as possible during the growing season should be a goal of farmers seeking a productive and profitable crop. Roots associated with SWRT membranes have been shown to last all season long, contributing greatly to the improvement of soil quality because they have the nutrients and moisture they need.

  • @jeffharden6313
    @jeffharden6313 3 роки тому

    Best asperagus video I've seen. Most videos are geared toward a couple of plants for a garden or 50 people in California doing hundreds of acres.

    • @sfafarmer
      @sfafarmer 3 роки тому

      We're so glad you found this helpful!

  • @gooutsideeveryday2017
    @gooutsideeveryday2017 3 роки тому

    Takota Coen pastures his hogs on cat tails

  • @narlykid10
    @narlykid10 3 роки тому

    Would like to hear more on oak regeneration with fire.

    • @sfafarmer
      @sfafarmer 3 роки тому

      Hey Calvin! You might be interested in one of our Dirt Rich podcast episodes that discusses just that. Episode 24: Restoring Oak Savanna dirtrichmn.podbean.com/e/24-restoring-oak-savanna/. Listen at the link or wherever you get your podcasts!

  • @simonmasters3295
    @simonmasters3295 3 роки тому

    I am in the UK watching topsoil and Phosphate wash into rivers. It's heart-breaking to see and heart warming to see your work to conserve soil.