From the Field - Wet Spring Update!

From the Field - Wet Spring Update!

Coming at you from the field again today! It's been a wet spring here in Indiana and that means a long drawn out planting season. That also means I have time to work in the elderberry patch too! Listen in for how this impacts farm life when trying to farm greener! If you want to know more about cover cropping, check out these two episodes! Cover Cropping with David Taylor [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-nally/episodes/Cover-Cropping-with-David-Taylor-e2ifg52/a-ab63hp1] Do's and Don't's of Cover Crops [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-nally/episodes/Dos-and-Donts-of-Cover-Crops-e1thk48/a-a96c9kh]

From the Field - Happy Earth Day!

Today's episode is the first one from the field this spring! Spreading a little Earth Day cheer and some ideas how you too can choose to do something green for Earth Day or any day! Join our Kinda Crunchy Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/kindacrunchypodcast] group! Looking for more information on Pollinator Strips or EQIP programs? Search for your local NRCS office here [https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/]!

Cover Cropping with David Taylor

David Taylor with Morning Star Farms in Warren County, Indiana shares his journey into cover cropping. Over the past 18 years, he and his son have been incorporating practices to improve organic matter, preserve water ways, and reduce erosion. David continually tests new practices and he shares his experiences - both good and bad. Listen in to learn more about the benefits of cover cropping! Have questions for David? He is always willing to share his knowledge and help other farmers establish new practices to improve soil health. TaylorDB2020@outlook.com 765.585.5702

Forest Bathing, and Why We Should Try It!

Forest Bathing is a must try! And no, it does not involve soap and water in the woods. Denae Garrett, a certified Forest Therapy Guide walks us through what Forest Bathing is, why it is beneficial, and how we can begin. If the stressors of work and life in general are overwhelming you, listen to the this episode! Forest Bathing could help by reconnecting you with Nature. Follow along with Denae on: Instagram @denaegarrett Facebook @denaecurnettgarrett Pinterest: Denae Garrett Website: natureandnutritiontherapy.com [https://www.natureandnutritiontherapy.com/]

Changes on Our Farm

I realized that I have never shared a summary of all the changes we have attempted on our farm to improve our soil health. So, today is the day! Listen in for a quick rundown of the bigger changes we have made over the past decade! For more episodes visit Kinda Crunchy Podcast [https://www.kindacrunchypodcast.com/]! Want to join our community? Join us on Facebook [www.facebook.com/groups/kindacrunchypodcast/]!