NOFA Podcast

This week on the NOFA/Mass podcast we are talking about the oldest trick in the book… gleaning! That's taking one farmer's trash and using for the treasure it is! The history, significance, some crazy things farmers have repurposed and why gleaning and dumpster diving is a great practice for low and no-till farmers. We will also be having an inspirational chat with Danny Botkin of Laughing Dog Far...

This week on the NOFA/Mass podcast we are getting down and dirty and talking about soil...AGAIN! Some new takes on why healthy soil makes for healthier food and a healthier planet. The world of things under your feet making soil better and the top 5 ways to get more worms in your soil. We talk to Caro Rozell NOFA/Mass Soil Carbon Testing Technician about the amazing workshops she is doing all over...

This week on the NOFA/Mass podcast it's all about the farm bill baby! And that is because we are going to be joining Congressman Jim McGovern on his farm tour of the NOFA/Mass headquarters Many Hands Organic Farm in Barre MA! We will talk about what the farm bill is and why we need to have folks like McGovern in our corner. I will also be introducing a heroic new segment "Marty's Call to Action!"...

This week on the NOFA/Mass podcast we are going to be reliving the glory of the NOFA Summer Conference! This past weekend hundreds of farmers came together to learn for some amazing presenters. Including our keynote speakers Rowen White and Eric Holt-Giménez. In this episode, you will hear excerpts from those talks as well as a very seedy farm fail and a heartfelt farm hack.

This week on the NOFA/Mass podcast we are talking about farms where you would least expect them. In the city! I'll take you through some history of farming in cities and the amazing benefits of growing food that isn't just food. And we will hear my interview with NOFA/Mass's own Anna Gilbert-Muhammad about the work she has done building gardens up from scratch in Springfield Mass. And why she will...

This week on the NOFA Mass podcast we are getting into the holiday spirit! Today is the fourth of July and as we celebrate our country's independence we are going to be talking about the often rebellious, sometimes problematic and always patriotic history of farming in the USA. And especially here in MA as we chat with Cathy Stanton of Tufts University about the very specific history of New Englan...

This week on the NOFA/Mass Podcast we are really gonna let ourselves go to seed. No, I don't mean that I'm going to grow out my hair and beard all Rip Van Winkle Style! We are actually talking about seed saving! I'll give you my hot takes on taking up seed saving and the top 5 reasons you should start saving your own seeds for your garden, homestead or farm. Plus my talk with Bill Braun of Ivory S...

This week on the NOFA/Mass Podcast we are going to take a deep dive into a system of farm and garden design that aims to be a holistic approach to food production, land stewardship and even how we interact with other people. Permaculture! We will get into the history of this system, what it is and why so many Organic and sustainable growers love it. We will also hear my chat with Jono Niger the au...

This week on the NOFA/Mass podcast we are feeling the summertime vibes folks! I'm talking sunglasses, bare feet, swimming holes, singing around bonfires and of course the best part of summer that encompasses all these things AND is all about Organic Farming and sustainable living...what's that you ask? It's the 44th NOFA Summer Conference!! Because registration is OPEN Ya'll!  So we are going to g...

This week on the NOFA/Mass podcast we are going to be doing some Science Fiction-y stuff folks, we are bending space and time, we are manipulating plant biology, we are going to build a SPACESHIP!! Ok, maybe not that but the other stuff... sort of. We are talking season extension! Why we would want to extend the growing season, what season extension techniques you can use from tiny and homemade to...

We can save the world people! By sequestering atmospheric carbon! This week on the NOFA Mass Podcast, we'll be getting into the knitty-gritty of soil carbon restoration. Why it's so important to get carbon out of the air and into the soil and how you can make a difference, whether you are a large scale farmer, homesteader, gardener or consumer. We'll be hearing my interview with Sharon Gensler a h...

On this week's episode of the NOFA/Mass podcast we are gunna help you feel good from the inside out. Because we are talking all about nutrition! I'll tell you all about how you can tell what is actually nutritious, why you might want to choose organic food to support your overall health and where you can find it using our Organic food guide. Plus, my interview with Kathleen DiChiara the author, le...

This week on the NOFA/Mass podcast we will be talking all about beginning farmers starting their farming enterprises! It's no small potatoes to start a farm from nothing. We are going to talk about the upswell of young folks interested in farming, why we need them, issues young farmers face and what NOFA/Mass is doing to help out the new generation of Organic food producers. I'll also be chatting...

This week on the NOFA/Mass podcast we are asking the age old question what the heck is Organic anyway? Ok, so not AGE old but since the 60s.. The 70s? We'll get into it with a little history lesson on where the term Organic farming came from, why we have it, why we still need it and what it tells you about the food you eat. We will also be talking to the wonderful Laura Davis about NOFA/Mass's Org...

This week on the NOFA/Mass podcast your gunna catch a buzz … Because we will be talking all about bees! What is the state our bees 10 years after the Colony Collapse crisis? Can you truly have Organic honey? I'll also give you an update on the pollinator protection act and some tips about how you can help bees in your own backyard! We'll also be hearing my interview with the amazing Angela Roell a...

Get ready for this farmy fabulous podcast from the Northeast Organic Farming Association Massachusetts Chapter. Here is a sneak peek of our first episode. Be sure to subscribe to the show!