The Roll USDA and NRCS Play In The Local Agriculture Community

Lana Pearson

    Lana joined Pat and I to talk about the roll USDA and NRCS play in the local agriculture community. We talk about some of the technical recourses that the organization has available at no charge. We also discuss USDA funded programs that are available to local agriculture professionals and for individuals considering getting […]

Talking Health On The Farm With Chad Reznicek

    Chad Reznicek is the Behavioral Health Specialist with the Colorado AgrAbility Project. He is committed to helping expand and improve mental health support and resources in rural communities. Prior to joining the AgrAbility Team, Chad spent 20 years as licensed therapist. He has been providing behavioral health services in diverse settings with special […]

Soil Heath Group and The Coffee Break Project

    Erik Tucker and I discuss the new Arkansas valley Soil Heath Group in affiliation with the Coffee Break Project. Take a look at Derrick White’s YouTube channel “Particularly Irrigation Farmer”. We both have found to be helpful and informative.

The Five Principals of Soil Health

    Lorin welcomes Eric Tucker back to the Growing Together Program. We talk soil heath and ways farm and ranch producers can benefit from implementing “The Five Principals of Soil Health”. A cost effective manor to improve the heath of the soil.

Mike Bartolo’s service to the Arkansas Valley

    Mike Bartolo is an absolute rock star in the lower Arkansas Valleys agriculture community. It is one of my greatest honors to have had him as a guest on the Growing Together Program! I hope you thoroughly enjoy sitting in on our conversation as we discuss Mikes long carrier and many accomplishments in […]

Discussing The Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conduit

    Today we are discussing: The Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conduit Leasing water rights to I25 corridor municipalities The Lower Arkansas Valley water Conduit Jack’s new position as General Manager The roll the LAVWCD has in the Lower Arkansas Valley Upcoming challenges for the Lower Arkansas Valley Rule 10 explained!

Canning and Preserving with CSU Extension II

    Today we are discussing: Canning and preserving with Abby Weber of CSU Extension office Ball Canning book is longer the USDA go to for preservation Tatler style canning lids, are they safe? Pressure canning vs water bath Upcoming educating events

Talk’n Turf with Dillon Pike

    Join us for a conversation with Arkansas Valley Seed’s own Dillon Pike. He’s here to talk all things turf management, whether it’s looking ahead to winterization of your yard or getting an insider view of where the markets are at – we have you set with this week’s episode. Questions for Dillon? You […]

Coffee Break Project with Hanna Bates

    Join us this week for our Coffee Break Project episode with special guest Hannah Bates, the new Agricultural Outreach Coordinator at Southeast Health Group. Hannah is a Colorado native, born and raised in Otero county. She’s married to Jason Bates and they have two daughters, Jordan (15) and Jaslyn (13). As Hannah says, […]

Colorado 811

    Join us this week for a discussion with Todd Griffeth, SE Colorado Damage Prevention Liaison at Colorado 811. Reach out to Todd if you have more questions at [email protected].

Diamond A Farms

    This week we’re talking with Phillip Chavez of Diamond A Farms about his family’s legacy in farming in the Arkansas Valley of Colorado, their commitment to soil health and conservation, and ways to engage and support the next generation of young people in agriculture.

Soil Health

    This week’s show is hosted by Eric Tucker, a Farmer/Rancher & fellow soil health enthusiast with special guest, Storm Casper.

Smith Farms

    This week on the podcast we have a special guest, Adam Smith, a second-generation vegetable farmer at Smith Farms in Rocky Ford. Smith Farms specializes in growing Rocky Ford Melons, chile, tomatoes, sweet corn, and a variety of other seasonal produce. You can find their produce at the Falcon, Colorado Farm Market, and […]

Ladies Rope Out

    Join us for this week’s episode of the podcast with special guests, Teresa Walz, Jolie Bon, and Janie Pteromata from the Ace of Spades group to discuss the Ladies Rope Out event.

The Coffee Break Project

    On this week’s episode, we are back with the Coffee Break Project and special guest Jennifer Pollmiller, Communications Director at the Southeast Health Group. Have questions for Jennifer? You can reach her at [email protected]. Check out Southeast Health Group’s website.

Soil Health Month

    To close out our month of soil health education we have Eric Tucker back on the show to help us wrap up everything we’ve discussed.

Soil Health with Rudy Garcia

    In this week’s episode, we hear from Rudy Garcia, retired USDA-NRCS regional soil health specialist. Mr. Garcia worked for USDA-NRCS for the past 30-years, ten of which he held as the state agronomist. He has worked as a District Conservationist, field agronomist, conservation planner as well as working on all manner of irrigation […]

5 Principals of Soil Heath

    This week we have Steve Kadas, State Resource Conservationist from the USDA NRCS in New Mexico. Steve breaks down the five foundational principles of soil health for us. If you have any further questions for him, feel free to email at: [email protected].

Soil! It’s not Dirt!

On this week’s episode of Growing Together, our guests were interviewed by Anne Boswell of Local Legal Questions, LLC podcast. Continuing the theme of soil health discussion with Derek White, irrigation farm specialist   Listen to the episode here – Soil! Not Dirt   Connect with Derek if you have any questions at [email protected]

All Things Soil

    Join us during the month of June for an in depth look at soil health with special guest Eric Tucker, rancher and soil enthusiast. Reach out to Eric: [email protected] if you have any other questions for him.

Urban Beekeeping

    Join us for this week’s episode on urban bee keeping with Master Beekeeper, Joe Komperda and Corey Kreft of Hidden Hive Honey. Have more questions for Joe or Corey – you can reach them at [email protected] and [email protected]. Check out Happy Busy Bees for more resources and information!