Aug 23, 2024
In this episode, we sit down with Kathleen Tlush. Kathleen is the Founder and CEO of Tlush Family Farm Microgreens, a small farm located near Philadelphia that grows mushrooms, raises chickens, and cultivates microgreens.
Kathleen has been nurturing her passion for gardening for years now, which has led to an unwavering...
Jun 21, 2024
Nitrogen fertilizers are widely used in crop production around the world, but how does soil react to this treatment? Expert soil scientist Richard L. Mulvaney joins the podcast today to discuss his research looking into this question, and others like it…
As a Professor of Soil Fertility at the University of...
Jun 14, 2024
How do plant specialists help enhance vegetable production? Are there alternative irrigation systems that can increase the yield of certain crops? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ted McAvoy, an expert in crop production, to unpack this fascinating subject…
Dr. McAvoy is an Assistant Professor of Horticulture at...
May 9, 2024
What does it mean to be truly self-sufficient? As technology advances and the world continues to evolve, our society is losing sight of what it takes to be in touch with our planet.
There are, however, still individuals out there who are working with nature rather than against it…
In this episode, we chat with...
May 2, 2024
Joining us today is Dr. Richard M. Cruse, a professor in the Agronomy Department at Iowa State University and Director of the Iowa Water Center. Dr. Cruse is an expert in water quality and soil erosion, which impacts more than you may think…
Dr. Cruse grew up on a farm in Iowa, which led him to develop a profound love...