Doug Stephan

American Family Farmer

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The American Family Farmer Show is the weekly voice for small, independent farm owners, as well hobby farmers and all of those interested in eating natural foods that make as few stops as possible from the farm to the table.

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Doug Stephan

Episodes

07/03/19 - Is A Solar Array Right For Your Farm? 08.07.2019 37:36

Host and Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com presents an overview of news from The Agri-World, including the question: "What extra farm products can be sold to China?" Next, we meet Michael Pearl, fifth-generation farmer and owner of The Pearl Farm. Although Michael grew up farming, he attended the University of Kansas on a football scholarship and graduated with a degree in advertisi...

06/26/19 - China's Link to Swine Flu 27.06.2019 40:01

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com brings you the lasted in farming and argi-news, including Democratic Presidential hopefuls are hearing from action groups and farmers about their concerns. Then, there's news about Swine Flu and the link to China. Next, we meet Fritz Boettner of Sprouting Farms and the Turnrow Farm Collective. www.sproutingfarms.org and www.turnro...

06/19/19 - Farmers Refusing to Plant 19.06.2019 37:03

Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com reminds us that June is Dairy Month. Go find a local Dairy Farm in your area. Then, news that a number of Midwest Farmers have decided not to plant this year, due to the overabundance of moisture in the soil. Also, news about a video of Fair Oaks Farm, near Chicago, that shows them violently abusing their cows. Next, we meet Michel...

06/12/19 - The Lie About the Organic Label 13.06.2019 40:09

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com talks about his new Bovine Sanctuary at Eastleigh Farm. Next, news about a new clothing line from Wrangler that uses 100% American grown cotton from Family Farms. Then, we meet Dave Chapman, Executive Director at The Real Organic Project. www.realorganicproject.org The Real Organic Project is a farmer-led movement created to disti...

06/05/19 - Soybeans are Suffering 11.06.2019 39:42

Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com has news about the growing season being off to a bad start and the trade deal with China continues to look bleak with Soybean Farmers being hurt the most. But there's some good news, Japan is lifting restrictions on US Beef. Next, we meet Michael Foley, a modern advocate for traditional farming and author of "Farming for The Long H...

05/29/19 - Who Owns American Farm Land? - SURPRISE!!! 29.05.2019 38:27

Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com reports on who owns American Soil. You might be surprised. Next, Doug welcomes Erik Baum, Farm & Forestry Manager for Land's Sake Farm Stand. www.landssake.org Erik was born and raised in Eastern Massachusetts, and has been farming since he was 16. Land’s Sake is a thriving community dedicated to building meaningful connections bet...

05/22/19 - Chickens & Cows Can Save The Planet 23.05.2019 38:37

Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com reports on problems with spring planting, the China Trade War and wonders who the Family Farms are not benefiting from the Bail-Outs. Next, we meet Benjamin Fahrer, Principle Ecological Designer at Top Leaf Farms. www.farmtheroof.com Benjamin has an extensive farming background combined with design experience that is extremely valu...

05/15/19 - White House Tariffs Having Big Effects on The Family Farm 16.05.2019 37:25

Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com talks about the weather and how reports indicate that many Family Farmers have not been able to Fertilize. Next, following up on the negative effects of how the White House Tariffs are affecting Family Farmers. Then, we meet Bobbi Wilson, Government Relations Associate for The Wisconsin Farmers Union. www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com...

05/08/19 - Beware of the Almighty Woodchuck! 09.05.2019 38:44

Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about a new organization for Dairy Farmers, Dairy Together, www.dairytogether.com a movement to rebuild a viable dairy economy for family farmers and rural communities. Next, we meet Ellie Symes, CEO at The Bee Corp. www.thebeecorp.com Along with a few close friends, Ellie launched the Beekeeping Club at IU, with a...

05/01/19 - Sheep Farming in Ireland 06.05.2019 37:10

Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with more news about the many dangers of Glyphosate, a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide and crop desiccant, used to kill weeds, especially annual broadleaf weeds and grasses that compete with crops. About 100 million pounds are applied to U.S. farms and lawns every year, according to the EPA. Next, we meet Kathryn and Jim P...

04/24/19 - Census Shows The Number of Farms Fell by 4% 30.04.2019 37:17

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com has news about a controversial question dealing with citizenship on the 2020 census. Farms fell by 4% in this year's census and the number is higher with dairy farms. Next, we meet Brandy Shelley of Shelley Farms. www.shelleyfarms.com Situated on the leased oyster bottom of Bayou Hertesa, Shelley Farms has branched out to explore...

04/10/19 - Family Farmers Are Tired of Being Told to Tighten The Belt 16.04.2019 37:54

Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com has news about labor issues affecting the Small Farmer. Next, Doug welcomes Jack Algiere, Farm Director at Stone Barns Center. www.stonebarnscenter.org Jack oversees the extensive and diverse farming operations, integrating multispecies pastured livestock, grains, field crops, greenhouse, fruit, flowers and compost in a four-season...

03/27/19 - Is The Organic Label Fraudulent? 28.03.2019 35:47

American Family Farmer and Host Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about how the label "Organic" could be fraudulent. Imported produce and meat products may not have requirements that we have here to be called "Organic." Next, Doug welcomes Kevin Skunes, chairman of the Corn Board of the National Corn Growers Association. www.ncga.com Kevin, his wife Betty, and their two sons grow...

03/20/19 - Organic Food Industry is Booming 20.03.2019 34:46

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com has news that the Organic Food Industry is growing by leaps and bounds, but only 5% of our food supply is Organic. Next, Doug welcomes Hannah Breckbill who co-owns Humble Hands Harvest, www.humblehandsharvest.com which is a worker-owned co-operative farm. They grow 2+ acres of organic vegetables, grass-finished sheep, pastured por...

03/13/19 - Will The 15% Budget Cuts The President's Requesting Affect Your Family Farm? 14.03.2019 34:48

American Family Farmer and Host Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com talks about the news of President Trump's new budget. He's asked all departments of the Government to cut back by 15%. How will this trickle down to the American Family Farmer? Next, he welcomes Francis Chester, who, with his family owns and operates Cestari Sheep & Wool Company. www.cestarisheep.com They have a farm in Virginia, w...

03/06/19 - Have you Considered Orange Corn? 07.03.2019 37:46

American Family Farmer and Host Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about Orange Corn and why you may want to consider growing it. Next, National Family Farm Coalition member Dena Huff www.nffc.net joins Doug to discuss a number of issues that are being addressed by the agency today. Dena represents the Northern Plains Resource Council. She raises sheep, cattle, alfalfa, corn, and...

02/27/19 - Know Your Rights to Clean Water 28.02.2019 32:29

Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news that there may be hope on the horizon for Dairy Farmers in the third or fourth quarter. Predictions are that prices could rise by then. Next, Doug welcomes Will Hendrick, Staff Attorney & Manager, North Carolina Pure Farms, Pure Waters Campaign www.waterkeeper.org and Soren Rundquist, Director of Spatial Analysis f...

02/20/19 - New Dating App for Cows? 21.02.2019 36:13

Host and American Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about the good and the bad in the future of farming. Also news about why farmers and ranchers are becoming more dependent on Government assistance. Then, the biggest news of the week; a dating service for cows https://www.sellmylivestock.co.uk/ . Next, we meet Gene Baur, President of Farm Sanctuary. www.farmsanctuary.org...

02/13/19 - New Help is Available For Young Farmers 18.02.2019 35:45

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan, www.eastleighfarm.com begins with a look at how Rural American hospitals and schools are closing and so far there has been no real reaction from the Federal Government. Next, Doug introduces Holly Rippon-Butler, who is Land Access Program Director for the National Young Farmers Coalition. www.youngfarmers.org Holly grew up on her family’s multi-genera...

02/06/19 - Becoming A Successful Ranch, by Doing Things the Old-Fashioned Way 11.02.2019 38:26

Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about the State of The Union Address and references to farmers and ranchers. Next, we meet Tony Weber, who, along with his wife Michelle, own and operate a small, successful farm, Weber Ranch. www.weberranchllc.com They have no secrets, you can visit them anytime. They let animals live like animals. “Pigs need to e...

01/30/19 - Women In Agriculture, Springing Up In Record Numbers 30.01.2019 36:59

Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan, www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about bad weather warnings and reminders about checking the snow-load frequently on your animal shelters. Also, a reminder to check animal food sources with regularity. Next, we meet Lisa Kivirist, author of: "Soil Sisters: A Toolkit For Women Farmers." https://www.amazon.com/Soil-Sisters-Toolkit-Women-Farmers/dp/...

01/23/19 - The President Recently Promised to Increase Annual Farm Net Income by $4-Billion 24.01.2019 36:00

Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com reports news that President Trump recently claimed that he will increase the annual farm net income by $4,000,000,000. Doug wonders how he might do that. Next, Doug welcomes Ken Iverson, who runs the Wooden Shoe family farm in Woodburn, OR. www.woodenshoe.com The farm began in 1950 and by 2001 changed the name to Wooden Shoe Tulip...

01/16/19 - Who's Getting A Portion of The $60-Million Aid, Included In The New Farm Bill? 16.01.2019 38:06

Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com has news about the 120 Specialty Crop Organizations benefiting from the new Farm Bill. There's $60-million dollars available, and none of it is going to benefit the Dairy Farmer. Next, Doug welcomes Evan Kruse, a fourth-generation farmer at Kruse Farms www.krusefarms.com from Roseburg, OR. They grow several types of fruits and oper...

01/09/19 - Learn All About Hemp, As A Cash Crop 10.01.2019 34:31

Host and Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com has news about how the New Tax Laws will affect The Family Farm. Next, we meet Bruce Perlowin, CEO of Hemp, Inc. www.hempinc.com Bruce has always been an entrepreneur. His passion for business started at the young age of seven when he began shining shoes door-to-door. He created an empire. Called, “The Company”, his operation had a business...

01/02/19 - Dogs Help Handicapped Farmers 03.01.2019 34:24

Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about the second round of trade payments, and milk prices are going higher. Next, Doug welcomes Jackie Allenbrand who started P.H.A.R.M. Dog USA, Pets Helping Agriculture in Rural Missouri www.pharmdog.org . They train dogs, primarily labs or lab mixes, to do a variety of helpful tasks such as retrieving or picking...