Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com reminds us that June is Dairy Month. Go find a local Dairy Farm in your area. Then, news that a number of Midwest Farmers have decided not to plant this year, due to the overabundance of moisture in the soil. Also, news about a video of Fair Oaks Farm, near Chicago, that shows them violently abusing their cows. Next, we meet Michelle Ajamian of Shagbark Seed & Mill. www.shagbarkmill.com Michelle came to Ohio in her 20s to tea...
Jun 19, 2019•37 min
Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com talks about his new Bovine Sanctuary at Eastleigh Farm. Next, news about a new clothing line from Wrangler that uses 100% American grown cotton from Family Farms. Then, we meet Dave Chapman, Executive Director at The Real Organic Project. www.realorganicproject.org The Real Organic Project is a farmer-led movement created to distinguish soil-grown and pasture-raised products under USDA organic. In response to the lack of enforce...
Jun 13, 2019•40 min
Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com has news about the growing season being off to a bad start and the trade deal with China continues to look bleak with Soybean Farmers being hurt the most. But there's some good news, Japan is lifting restrictions on US Beef. Next, we meet Michael Foley, a modern advocate for traditional farming and author of "Farming for The Long Haul." www.anothermadfarmer.org Michael believes that Farmers and Consumers need to take the challeng...
Jun 11, 2019•40 min
Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com reports on who owns American Soil. You might be surprised. Next, Doug welcomes Erik Baum, Farm & Forestry Manager for Land's Sake Farm Stand. www.landssake.org Erik was born and raised in Eastern Massachusetts, and has been farming since he was 16. Land’s Sake is a thriving community dedicated to building meaningful connections between people, the food they eat, and the land. Over the years, Land’s Sake has grown a lot of veg...
May 29, 2019•38 min
Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com reports on problems with spring planting, the China Trade War and wonders who the Family Farms are not benefiting from the Bail-Outs. Next, we meet Benjamin Fahrer, Principle Ecological Designer at Top Leaf Farms. www.farmtheroof.com Benjamin has an extensive farming background combined with design experience that is extremely valuable to any project wishing to incorporate food growing. Their mission is to engage and partner with...
May 23, 2019•39 min
Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com talks about the weather and how reports indicate that many Family Farmers have not been able to Fertilize. Next, following up on the negative effects of how the White House Tariffs are affecting Family Farmers. Then, we meet Bobbi Wilson, Government Relations Associate for The Wisconsin Farmers Union. www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com Bobbi also has similar duties with Dairy Together. www.dairytogether.com Over the last 10 years, the...
May 16, 2019•37 min
Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about a new organization for Dairy Farmers, Dairy Together, www.dairytogether.com a movement to rebuild a viable dairy economy for family farmers and rural communities. Next, we meet Ellie Symes, CEO at The Bee Corp. www.thebeecorp.com Along with a few close friends, Ellie launched the Beekeeping Club at IU, with a mission to develop a pollinator-friendly campus. Within its first year, the club generated over 300...
May 09, 2019•39 min
Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with more news about the many dangers of Glyphosate, a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide and crop desiccant, used to kill weeds, especially annual broadleaf weeds and grasses that compete with crops. About 100 million pounds are applied to U.S. farms and lawns every year, according to the EPA. Next, we meet Kathryn and Jim Powers, who operate Glen Keen Sheep Farm, www.glenkeenfarm.com a large Sheep Farm in Ireland. Glen Ke...
May 06, 2019•37 min
Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com has news about a controversial question dealing with citizenship on the 2020 census. Farms fell by 4% in this year's census and the number is higher with dairy farms. Next, we meet Brandy Shelley of Shelley Farms. www.shelleyfarms.com Situated on the leased oyster bottom of Bayou Hertesa, Shelley Farms has branched out to explore different methods of farming to perfect a system that provides fast-growing, high-quality oysters. F...
Apr 30, 2019•37 min
Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com has news about labor issues affecting the Small Farmer. Next, Doug welcomes Jack Algiere, Farm Director at Stone Barns Center. www.stonebarnscenter.org Jack oversees the extensive and diverse farming operations, integrating multispecies pastured livestock, grains, field crops, greenhouse, fruit, flowers and compost in a four-season agroecological system. Jack is a leader in the farm’s innovation programs and is integrally involve...
Apr 16, 2019•38 min
American Family Farmer and Host Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about how the label "Organic" could be fraudulent. Imported produce and meat products may not have requirements that we have here to be called "Organic." Next, Doug welcomes Kevin Skunes, chairman of the Corn Board of the National Corn Growers Association. www.ncga.com Kevin, his wife Betty, and their two sons grow corn and soybeans near Arthur, North Dakota. The National Corn Growers Association represents nearl...
Mar 28, 2019•36 min
Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com has news that the Organic Food Industry is growing by leaps and bounds, but only 5% of our food supply is Organic. Next, Doug welcomes Hannah Breckbill who co-owns Humble Hands Harvest, www.humblehandsharvest.com which is a worker-owned co-operative farm. They grow 2+ acres of organic vegetables, grass-finished sheep, pastured pork, and fruit and nut trees. She grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska, but has only been farming since 2009 w...
Mar 20, 2019•35 min
American Family Farmer and Host Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com talks about the news of President Trump's new budget. He's asked all departments of the Government to cut back by 15%. How will this trickle down to the American Family Farmer? Next, he welcomes Francis Chester, who, with his family owns and operates Cestari Sheep & Wool Company. www.cestarisheep.com They have a farm in Virginia, where they raise sheep for wool that they use in their yarn. They also source wool from reputable...
Mar 14, 2019•35 min
American Family Farmer and Host Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about Orange Corn and why you may want to consider growing it. Next, National Family Farm Coalition member Dena Huff www.nffc.net joins Doug to discuss a number of issues that are being addressed by the agency today. Dena represents the Northern Plains Resource Council. She raises sheep, cattle, alfalfa, corn, and edible dry beans, among other crops, on her farm in Glendive, Montana since 1979. NFFC is working to...
Mar 07, 2019•38 min
Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news that there may be hope on the horizon for Dairy Farmers in the third or fourth quarter. Predictions are that prices could rise by then. Next, Doug welcomes Will Hendrick, Staff Attorney & Manager, North Carolina Pure Farms, Pure Waters Campaign www.waterkeeper.org and Soren Rundquist, Director of Spatial Analysis for Environmental Working Group. www.ewg.org Waterkeeper Alliance strengthens and grows a global ...
Feb 28, 2019•32 min
Host and American Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about the good and the bad in the future of farming. Also news about why farmers and ranchers are becoming more dependent on Government assistance. Then, the biggest news of the week; a dating service for cows https://www.sellmylivestock.co.uk/ . Next, we meet Gene Baur, President of Farm Sanctuary. www.farmsanctuary.org Farm Sanctuary was founded to combat the abuses of factory farming and encourage a new awareness an...
Feb 21, 2019•36 min
Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan, www.eastleighfarm.com begins with a look at how Rural American hospitals and schools are closing and so far there has been no real reaction from the Federal Government. Next, Doug introduces Holly Rippon-Butler, who is Land Access Program Director for the National Young Farmers Coalition. www.youngfarmers.org Holly grew up on her family’s multi-generation dairy and beef farm in Upstate New York, where she continues to farm with her parents. She has ...
Feb 18, 2019•36 min
Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about the State of The Union Address and references to farmers and ranchers. Next, we meet Tony Weber, who, along with his wife Michelle, own and operate a small, successful farm, Weber Ranch. www.weberranchllc.com They have no secrets, you can visit them anytime. They let animals live like animals. “Pigs need to express their pigness.” Cows and sheep eat grass, chickens thrive on pasture, and pigs desperately ne...
Feb 11, 2019•38 min
Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan, www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about bad weather warnings and reminders about checking the snow-load frequently on your animal shelters. Also, a reminder to check animal food sources with regularity. Next, we meet Lisa Kivirist, author of: "Soil Sisters: A Toolkit For Women Farmers." https://www.amazon.com/Soil-Sisters-Toolkit-Women-Farmers/dp/0865718059 Women in agriculture are sprouting up in record numbers, but they face a host of distinct...
Jan 30, 2019•37 min
Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com reports news that President Trump recently claimed that he will increase the annual farm net income by $4,000,000,000. Doug wonders how he might do that. Next, Doug welcomes Ken Iverson, who runs the Wooden Shoe family farm in Woodburn, OR. www.woodenshoe.com The farm began in 1950 and by 2001 changed the name to Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm. They have greatly expanded their operation to include taking bulb orders, cut flowers, potted ...
Jan 24, 2019•36 min
Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com has news about the 120 Specialty Crop Organizations benefiting from the new Farm Bill. There's $60-million dollars available, and none of it is going to benefit the Dairy Farmer. Next, Doug welcomes Evan Kruse, a fourth-generation farmer at Kruse Farms www.krusefarms.com from Roseburg, OR. They grow several types of fruits and operate a huge Farmer's Market. Then, Doug opines about how the Government Shutdown is beginning to affe...
Jan 16, 2019•38 min
Host and Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com has news about how the New Tax Laws will affect The Family Farm. Next, we meet Bruce Perlowin, CEO of Hemp, Inc. www.hempinc.com Bruce has always been an entrepreneur. His passion for business started at the young age of seven when he began shining shoes door-to-door. He created an empire. Called, “The Company”, his operation had a business plan, investors, and employees, their product just happened to be illegal, Marijuana. As Chief Exec...
Jan 10, 2019•35 min
Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about the second round of trade payments, and milk prices are going higher. Next, Doug welcomes Jackie Allenbrand who started P.H.A.R.M. Dog USA, Pets Helping Agriculture in Rural Missouri www.pharmdog.org . They train dogs, primarily labs or lab mixes, to do a variety of helpful tasks such as retrieving or picking up dropped tools, opening a latch gate system, carrying buckets, as well as standing and bracing if...
Jan 03, 2019•34 min
Host and Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com has more news about the new Farm Bill and why Family Farmers are upset about it. Next Doug welcomes former turkey farmer and broadcaster Darrell Anderson. Darrell hosts a weekly radio feature called "Farm to Fork." www.northshoreproductions.com The feature deals with a wide range of topics affecting the American Family Farmer. Finally, Doug opines with his view of what 2019 may hold for the farming community....
Jan 01, 2019•37 min
Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news and opinion about how the American Family Farmer is getting screwed by the brand new Farm Bill. Next, meet Country Singer and Family Farmer Ben Rue http://www.benruemusic.com/ Ben came to Nashville by way of small-town in Oregon, where he grew up the youngest of three brothers on his family’s 2000-acre grass seed farm. Driving a combine since he was 11, Rue wasn’t one to shy from the hard work of the farm, but f...
Dec 13, 2018•38 min
Host Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarms.com has news about how the Family Farm is in trouble. Next, Doug welcomes Darla Tyler-McSherry who started "Ask In Earnest" www.askinernest.org after her father died of an apparent suicide. "I believe that my dad was born to be a farmer. He spent his entire life working the land, caring for the animals, providing for his family, and providing food for countless people over the course of his lifetime. Like all other farmers, he experienced numerous challenges—...
Dec 05, 2018•37 min
First, Host/Farmer Doug Stephan talks about his personal farm, Eastleigh Farm http://www.eastleighfarm .com . Next, the news from The White House, that President Trump wants more aide for needy farmers. Doug wonders who will decide who the "needy" farms are. Doug Welcomes Steve Nygren from Serenbe http://www.serenbe .com . Serenbe’s is an "AGRI-HOOD," consisting of a community of hamlets that have complementary commercial centers focused on the elements of a well-lived life: arts for inspiration...
Dec 03, 2018•37 min
Host and Family Farmer Doug Stephan w www.eastleighfarm.com reports news that the average Thanksgiving dinner costs about $21-Dollars, but the Family Farmer only receives about $9-dollars of that. There's also news about how Family Farmers can make money with the NFU's Carbon Credit Program. Next, we meet Renee King-Sonnen, the Rowdy Girl of Rowdy Girl Sanctuary www.rowdygirlsanctuary.org . It all started with a little 2-month-old baby calf that her husband wanted her to care for, hoping that sh...
Nov 29, 2018•32 min
Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com offers news about how Family Farmers are reacting to the Midterm Election and how they are investigating alternative markets for their products. Next, Doug welcomes Paul Bissett, Chief Operating Officer of Harvest Croo Robotics www.harvestcroo.com . Paul is a Wall Street bond trader, PhD in Computational Science, Naval Oceanographer, who says: "This year a half-million dollars of crop was left on the ground at one farm because th...
Nov 14, 2018•33 min
Host/American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com takes a look ahead at the winter's weather forecast and the effect it will have on next year's crops. Also, a look back at the mid-term election and it's effects for the American Family Farmer. Next, Doug welcomes Lauren Palmer, owner and chief farmer at Bloombury Organic Farm. http://www.bloomsburyfarms.com/ Lauren, who holds a bachelor’s in social work and a master’s in management, couples her background in social work with a life-...
Nov 08, 2018•34 min
