May 30, 2025
Cover crops have been around for over 10,000 years. It wasn’t until about 50 years ago that they started being replaced with chemical fertilizers, which many farmers saw as a more modern, efficient method.
But the tide may be turning again – back to the (cover crop) roots. And this time, there may be loads of...
May 23, 2025
Today, we sit down with Rob Avis, the Owner, Lead Instructor, and Engineer at Verge Permaculture. Rob is an expert in regenerative business and eco-entrepreneurship, and he is using his skills to lead the next wave of permaculture education – covering everything from building science to agroecology.
In this episode,...
May 16, 2025
Wild rice isn’t just uniquely delicious: it’s highly nutritious and takes a lot of careful work to grow.
Learn the ins and outs of breeding and cultivating wild rice in Minnesota from Jennifer Kimball, Assistant Professor in the Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics at the University of Minnesota.
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May 9, 2025
If you had the opportunity to innovate your farm, would you take it? The challenges that come with 21st-century agriculture are very unique, and inventive minds like Jonathan Dysinger are committed to innovating this process for both small and large farmers alike…
Jonathan is the Owner and CEO of Farmers Friend, a...
May 2, 2025
Where you live affects the quality of your food and water. A big reason for this has to do with watershed hydrology – the way water moves across agricultural landscapes.
Matthew Helmers’ work revolves around this topic, and he shares his knowledge today.
Tune in to explore:
- What tile drainage is, and how it...