The Roll USDA and NRCS Programs Play in Local Agriculture Community

Lana Pearson, NRCS programs

    Lana joined Pat and I to talk about the roll USDA and NRCS programs 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 […]

Soil Heath Group and The Coffee Break Project

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    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.

Talk’n Turf: Expert Turf Management Insights

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    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

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    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

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    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 tg*******@***11.org.

Diamond A Farms

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    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

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

Smith Farms Seasonal Produce and More

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    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

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    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 and Southeast Health Group

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    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 jp*********@***co.org. Check out Southeast Health Group’s website.

Advice with Soil Health Specialist Rudy Garcia

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    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 Soil Health Principles

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

Soil! It’s not Dirt! Soil Health Discussion

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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 de******@***il.com

All Things Soil

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    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: ba************@***oo.com if you have any other questions for him.

Urban Beekeeping

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    Join us for this week’s episode on urban beekeeping with Master Beekeeper, Joe Komperda and Corey Kreft of Hidden Hive Honey. Have more questions for Joe or Corey – you can reach them at be*******@***********es.com and ck****@*****il.com. Check out Happy Busy Bees for more resources and information!  

Soil Management and Health with CSU Extension

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    This week’s podcast covers all things soil health and soil management. We are lucky to have a special guest, Annie Overline, CSU Range Specialist! If you have further questions for Annie you can reach her at an************@*******te.edu.

Rocky Ford FFA

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    Join us for this week’s episode of Growing Together with special guests from the local FFA group in Rocky Ford!

Multi-Generational Business

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    Join us for this week’s episode with special guest Elaine McIntire, owner of La Junta Trading Company, for a discussion of multi-generational businesses. Have questions for Elaine? Reach her via email at tr*****@********el.net.

Agriculture Aviation

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    Join us for this week’s episode with Ed Idler of Air Care, Inc. for a discussion of agriculture aviation. Have more questions for Ed after hearing the podcast? You can reach him via email Fa*********@***oo.com or via phone at 719-688-8250.

A Conversation on Agriculture Insurance with Golden Plains

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    Join us for today’s episode about agriculture insurance with Nick Palmer, owner of Golden Plains Insurance. Have more questions for Nick after hearing the podcast? You can reach him via email at ni*********@*******************ce.com.

The Coffee Break Project: 4Rivers Agriculture Equipment

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    On today’s episode we discuss agriculture equipment with special guest Lance Larrew, Territory Manager at 4 Rivers Equipment  – you can reach him via email at ll*****@**************nt.com. We also have Bruce Fickenscher, Extension Agent for range and livestock – you can reach him via email at br***************@*******te.edu and find more information on the […]