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American Family Farmer

American Family Farmer

著者: Doug Stephan
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A weekly look at trends in Family Farming and Healthy Eating.Copyright Doug Stephan マネジメント マネジメント・リーダーシップ 経済学
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  • Farmers and Farmland Are Valuable Resources
    2025/06/04
    Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares the news affecting small farmers in America, including a focus on Dairy Month and the dairy market in the United States and how the tariffs are creating a domino effect for both an upside and a downside. Continuing with cattle talk, the culling of cows is on the rise due to illnesses in cattle, poor milk supply, and an inability to produce as much protein in butterfat. Then, Doug introduces us to Erin Bradley and Jesse Leadbetter of Freshlist (freshlist.com), based in North Carolina. Founded in 2014, Freshlist was born from the belief that farmers and farmland are among the most valuable resources, with a mission to make sustainable family farming a financially viable way of life once again. The main question they ask themselves in every endeavor is, “is it good for the farmer?” They focus on challenges farmers face, provide support to the farming community in Charlotte, and connect community members with local farmers by cultivating a better food system. Additionally, Freshlist doesn’t just talk the talk about providing healthy food by connecting the community with farmers, but they walk the walk with the purpose of everyone is deserving of access to nutritious food. Last, and certainly not least, Doug opines the harsh reality that most farmers are in jeopardy, and the question of “is this worth it” remains . . . especially with the horrible Spring weather not making anything any easier. There are no do overs in the growing season and the weather is the single biggest opponent a farmer contends with. Now more than ever, it is important for food dollars to remain local in support of small farmers and the communities at large.

    Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.com
    Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks
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    36 分
  • Is Farming Really Worth It?
    2025/05/28
    Wednesday, May 28 - Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares the news affecting small farmers in America, including a focus on whether or not graduates are going back to their family farms or venturing into new career-fields, the trade war impacts on farms and ag professionals, and something you may not have known about carrots. Then, Doug introduces us to Judy Wood, owner of Poultry Hollow Hatchery in Brush Creek, TN. Poultry Hollow is a specialty hatchery that hatches 1,000s of chicks a month, with over 55 breeds of poultry, as well as carrying other breeds of poultry — like ducks, geese, turkeys, quail and more. Judy, along with her son, decided to get into the hatchery business after trying to increase their own flock and finding many places were being dishonest. For example, the found others were selling old hens and saying they just started laying. Judy wanted to offer a reliable place. In addition the hatchery, they sell farm fresh eggs and farm raised whole chickens that are 100% natural without any drugs or chemicals. Last, and certainly not lease, Doug opines the harsh reality farmers have faced in recent years, the reality that many farmers have other jobs to contribute to their household income and keep their farm running, and what life is really like on the farm with the stress and strains.

    Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.com
    Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks
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    35 分
  • What Is Aquaculture?
    2025/05/21
    Wednesday, May 21 - Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares the news affecting small farmers in America, including a focus on added value of producing for farmer’s markets, how Brooke Rollins and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are working together for a healthier America and a focus on supporting local farmers, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s problems with the government over land. Next, Doug introduces us to Ryan McPherson, owner of Glidden Point Oyster Farms in Edgecomb, Maine. Ryan got his start in fisheries and looking for a way to stay on the water, so when the opportunity to take over the oyster farm (which was established in 1987) arose in 2015, Ryan went for it. Glidden Point Oysters are grown slowly, and in the nutrient-rich depths of the Damariscotta River, a world class growing environment. Their oysters are renowned for their heavy shell, and beautiful appearance. They start from seed and grow them in upwellers and floating bags on the surface of the river until they reach the appropriate size to be harvested. Plus, all Glidden Point oysters are harvested by hand, and often by scuba diver. They touch their oysters every step of the way, and it's the care they take, whether it's grading seed, diving, or culling, that produces a premium oyster they're proud to share with others, and proud to call their own. When it comes to aquaculture, things move very quickly with a lot more dynamics to the process. You can learn more about Glidden Point Oyster Farms at GliddenPoint.com. Finishing up this episode of the American Family Farmer podcast, Farmer Doug opines about the state of the country as it pertains to the current administration and what it means for farmers and anyone in agri-business.

    Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.com
    Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks
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    35 分

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