Farm Talk with Paul Ward

Are any of these cringey outdated fixtures ruining your chances of selling your home quickly and for the right price? From simple fixes to DIY projects and updates best left to professionals, Paul has solutions you may not have thought of! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z25UEGloiSw&t=2s

Brand new to the Farm Talk stream... it's 15 Minutes with Paul Ward! Each week Paul will tackle a commonly asked question he's received during his more than 20 years as realtor in Ventura County, CA.  This week, Paul walks us through how to identify red flags when choosing a realtor. The wrong agent can cause delays, spread misinformation and in some cases even cost you money! Check out premium co...

Larry Pender, owner of Jubilee HoneyBee Corporation, sits down with Paul Ward and shares his over 20 years of beekeeping experience. In this episode, discover why Larry drove his hives almost 2,000 miles to Minnesota- for three summers - as well as uncover what makes for a good flow of honey. Listeners may be surprised to learn that it's not just honey that supports Jubilee HoneyBee's six full tim...

In Fillmore, CA, Mollie Engelhart learned how to grow hops organically and brew beer - completely by winging it. As chef of a small chain of restaurants, she discovered food waste is a problem - and she did something about it. Mollie shifted all the food waste from her restaurants and turned it into soil for her organic and sustainable farm, Sow A Heart Farm.    Follow Mollie’s journey into regene...

In this episode of Farm Talk, Paul is on location with Lisa Tate, founder of the California Coffee Collective at Rancho Faso outside of Santa Paula, California. Not only is California Coffee Collective one of the first of five farms to grow coffee in California, their crop just went into commercial production last year! Lisa may be new to growing a coffee crop, but her family have been farmers sin...

In this episode of Farm Talk with Paul Ward, Ventura County Realtor/Broker Paul Ward chats with Russ Avison, co-owner of All Dogs Rule. Located on nearly 20 acres in Fillmore, California - with a converted barn and 2000 Valencia orange trees - All Dogs Rule provides the perfect location for dog day camp, boarding and training. In addition to co-owning the dog day camp and boarding ranch, Russ has...

Paul meets with Andrea Gaines of Horse, Heart & Connection. The two talk about the emerging discipline of Equine Facilitated Learning, and how people can learn more about themselves by spending time with horses.

Paul meets with Carlos Ramirez of Bonito Coffee to talk about "farm to cup coffee", his Central American family traditions that started his passion for coffee roasting, and his love for the Ojai community.

Paul meets with Scott Daigre from Tomatomania to talk about their 150+ hybrid and heirloom tomato varieties, how the seasonal celebration events came to be, and tips for growing your own favorite garden vegetable.

Paul meets with Mingle’s Coconuts in Ojai, California to talk about their handcrafted fresh Thai coconuts, how the family got started in the coconut business, what it's been like operating at many Southern California Farmers Markets during COVID and the many artisan products they sell. 

Paul meets with Tami Chu who is the editor, publisher and owner of Edible of Ojai & Ventura County magazine. Edible is a local food magazine that is published quarterly with the seasons. They celebrate the stories of local farmers, artisans and people who bring food to the table, they feature seasonal recipes and focus on celebrating the culture around the food on the table and the people who brin...

Paul and Suzannah discuss her family's five generations of family farming in Ventura County, from growing  tomatoes and other vegetables to operating a year-round public events calendar at the 200 acre Underwood Farm Center in Moorpark.  Fall Harvest on the Farm is currently in full swing, with weekends dedicated to antique tractors, the wild west and pumpkin picking.  

In this episode of Farm Talk, Paul interviews the President of Sierra Pacific Farms, Doug O’Hara. They discuss how a grove management company manages different crops, such as lemons and avocados, the cost benefit of redeveloping an orchard and what it takes to start from bare dirt and turn it into a high production orchard.    Farm Talk is sponsored by The Escrow Hub and The Money Store. Be sure t...

In this episode of Farm Talk, Paul interviews the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Chief, Fish Greg. They discuss important fire safety measures, fire safety evacuation plans, what it takes to become a firefighter and the tenacity it takes to handle dangerous life threatening situations.  Farm Talk is sponsored by The Escrow Hub and The Money Store. Be sure to check out next month’s episode!

Frecker Farms is a certified organic row crop farm located in Carpinteria, California. In this episode of Farm Talk, Paul and Alex Frecker talk about the community aspect of farming and the reward in selling produce in local farmers markets, the speed in which Frecker Farms grew from a mere 4 acres to 30+ acres in a matter of a few years, what it means to be an organic farm and their focus on comm...

On this episode of Farm Talk, Paul Interviews the President of Many Mansions, Rick Schroeder.  Many Mansions is a Southern California based non-profit affordable housing and service provider with a focus on developing and managing affordable housing properties for persons and families that are low income. The interview takes place at Many Mansion's Ormond Beach Villas, which is 60 units of afforda...

On this episode of Farm Talk, Paul Interviews Brian Oliver at Poseidon Brewing Co. Brian is a Navy-trained construction diver and Poseidon’s co-proprietor and head brewer. They talk about Poseidon’s pride in using local vendors to make their craft beers, different flavors and ingredients that go into their beer and what its been like operating during this past year.

On this episode of Farm Talk, Paul interviews Todd Butterbaugh, partner of The Wharf in Ventura, CA. The Wharf is over 100 years old, and has been a Ventura staple for over 60 years. The store is known for specializing in feed, Western wear and gifts.

On this episode of Farm Talk, Paul Interviews Chris Sobeness of Rancho Rio Vista, outside of Ojai, California. Chris is a horse trainer who specializes in natural horsemanship. This style of riding incorporates balance, timing and the ability to feel the horse and plays into the horse’s natural instincts with how you are riding and instructing the horse. Disclaimer: This episode was filmed on a ra...

On this edition of FarmTalk Paul interviews Dave Drumright, an insurance Broker with Brown and Brown Insurance. They discuss the importance of acquiring insurance in high fire zones, what goes into insurance quotes and the different types of insurance policies for rural California. For more information or to contact Mr. Drumright, you can reach him at his office, (805) 690-2609., email ddrumright@...

On this edition of FarmTalk Paul interviews The Robledo Family, the owners and operators of Prancer's Farm. They discuss what family activities you can do at the farm in Fillmore, CA during the month of December to get into the holiday spirit.

On this edition of FarmTalk Paul interviews Chef Mollie Engelhart of Sow a Heart Farm and Sage Vegan Bistro.   Sow a Heart Farm is based on community. They grow sustainable food for their restaurants, Sage Vegan Bistro, but also to share with their fellow Southern California community members. Chef Mollie Engelhart and her husband, Chef Elias Sosa practice regenerative agriculture and cultivate ne...

On this edition of FarmTalk Paul interviews Mike Mobley, the President of Progressive Land Management.   Progressive Land Management, Inc. provides complete ranch management and consulting with the highest quality care and professional service. We cultivate success through proven agricultural practices while focusing on each customer’s specific needs and maximizing returns.   Contact Paul and his...

This week on FarmTalk Paul interviews Rick Schroeder, President of Many Mansions. With every sale, the Home & Ranch Team donates a portion of the sale to Many Mansions to support the local homeless and veteran community.   Since 1979, Many Mansions has provided hope and homes to people in need. Their mission is to break the cycle of poverty through quality housing, services, and education. They cu...

*In the final part of this 6 part series, listen as Paul explains his partnership with Many Mansions, a nonprofit that provides housing to homeless families in the area - including veterans specifically.* On this week’s edition of Farm Talk with Paul Ward, Mary Elaine and Brett Baker join Paul to discuss The Patriot Advantage Personal Assistants, a service Paul uses and finds extremely helpful wit...