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This show is a production of the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Small Farm Sustainability program. We will be discussing all things small farm, acreage living, and sustainable agriculture related.
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Now displaying: January, 2023
Jan 24, 2023

Do you really need a trellis on your fruit farm?

In this episode, Olivia is joined by Suzanne Slack, Assistant Professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University specializing in perennial fruit crops, Brandon Carpenter, Agriculture Specialist with Iowa State Horticulture Research Station, and Liv Meyer, a graduate student in the department of Horticulture at Iowa State University. Tune in as they dive into the ins and outs of trellises, the different options you have when it comes to them, questions to consider before putting yours in, when is the best time to put a trellis in, and more! 

 

Episode Links: 

• Gripples: https://www.gripple.com/en-us/ 

• Diagram and publication links coming soon.

Jan 13, 2023

In this episode, Olivia interviews Kitt Tovar Jensen, Staff Attorney at Iowa State University's Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation. Tune in to hear all about the upcoming 2023 Farm Transitions Conference! The conference will start on February 9, 2023 and go through February 10, 2023. 

Episode Links: 

• Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation (CALT) Website: https://www.calt.iastate.edu/https://practicalfarmers.org/

• Registration Link: https://www.calt.iastate.edu/seminar/2023-02-09/farm-transitions-entering-expanding-or-exiting-business 

• Registration Services Phone: 515-294-6222 

• CALT Office Phone: 515-294-5217

Jan 10, 2023

In this episode, Olivia interviews Liz Kolbe, Senior Farmer Lead Education Manager for Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI). Tune in to hear all about the upcoming 2023 PFI Conference! The conference will start on January 20, 2023 and go through January 21, 2023. Liz also talks about pre-conference course opportunities that will be held on January 19, 2023.

Episode Links: 

• PFI Website: https://practicalfarmers.org/

• Registration Website: https://practicalfarmers.org/events/annual-conference/2023-annual-conference/registration/

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