The Sour Doe Podcast

In today’s episode, Jay discusses the soybean industry, and of soybean’s use throughout of food system. Is livestock actually eating all of our grain, or may there be something else afoot in this industry? Connect with us: Website, Instagram and Twitter Support our show by visiting our Patreon page References can be found at this link .

In the first episode of the "Farting Up a Storm" series, Jay & Ashlee seek to push back on four untruths that livestock industry opponents claim to be true. We use peer-reviewed research, meta-analyses and pure common sense to help the listener become more informed about the livestock industry, ecology, soil and more. The 4 Untruths of Livestock Production Systems: Livestock will never be carb...

In today's episode, Jay & Ashlee speak with Brian Herbel who is based in the Bitterroot valley of Montana. He earned his master's degree in Anthropology & Archaeology, and currently owns and operates Rabbitbrush Archeological Services. https://www.rbasmontana.com/ In addition, Brian, along with his partner Jen, operate Verdure Pastures, a niche-market farm in Victor, MT Instagram: @verdure...

Charlie Larson is a Molecular Biologist here in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana. He has spent 25 years researching host pathogen interactions. He was formerly the President of the Bitterroot Water Forum (now known as the Bitterroot Water Partnership) and spent 3 years on the board of directors. Topics Covered: Salmon Fishing in BC, Alexandra Morton & saving wild salmon fisheries, the inland e...

Jay & Ashlee speak with Roger Moore. Roger is a retired Staff Scientist who worked at the National Institute of Health (NIH) in Hamilton, Montana. He has a PhD in Organic Chemistry, with a focus on synthetic chemistry and prion diseases. Topics Covered: Prion Diseases, Peak oil & implications for our future, At-home gardening as a silent protest, Haber-Bosch & industrial nitrogen fixat...

Today's interview is with Lily Keene, Lily is a young farmer trying to navigate the start of her career in order to determine the kind of farming she'd like to pursue. She currently works at our Fern Co., our USDA organic vegetable farm. Connect with us: website or Instagram Support our show by visiting our Patreon page

Topics Covered: Garden at home like you mean itLocal retired farmer looks better than everWhat to look for in nursery startsAmending and fertilizing soil in your home gardenHeavy feeders vs. light feedersAre raised beds worth it? Nature in a nutshellHiring helicopters to dry cherries

Connect with us: website or Instagram Support our show by visiting our Patreon page Topics covered: "Success is not conditional upon stress." Frost hits our farm on the eve of summer solstice How to cook and prepare hakurei, kale and garlic scapes Don't cook your lettuce

Spring time weather Risk of hail, excessive rain, frost and heat. Oh boy is Spring busy on the farm Thinking about fall storage crops Life cycle of alliums: garlic, onion & leek Current seasonal produce in Montana How to get an earlier harvest in Spring at home or on farm When to plant warm-season crops outside in Montana What can be planted in early summer? Hey Farmers, are early season warm-...

Jay & Ashlee have a conversation with Ramy Mam and Amber Lynn Vitale. Ramy is a professional photography, filmmaker and world-class chef. He has worked in well-known restaurants in Hawaii and New York City. Amber is a certified nutritionist and ayurvedic practitioner with a wealth of knowledge surrounding human health. We covered many topics throughout this podcast, but some topics covered are...

Connect with us: website or Instagram Support our show by visiting our Patreon page In today's episode we dive into the science of sourdough! We answer frequently asked questions and share what we have learned through research about the sourdough microbiome. Topics What is real sourdough? Common terminology What types of flour are best to use/what we use in our bakery Bacteria & Fungi (Yeast)...

Connect with us: website or Instagram Support our show by visiting our Patreon page Times Stamps 00:01:15 Hummingbird migrations 00:05:15 Spring at the cafe and farm 00:10:15 Rhizoctonia & Phytophthora pathogens 00:12:15 How to combat these outbreaks using trichoderma and anaerobic bacteria 00:13:45 Preferred environments of these pathogens 00:15:25 Greens Harvester Instagram Video 00:18:45 Sy...

Why is it so damn hard to do things that are good for us?; History of the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) Guidelines; The NOP certification process from a farmer's point of view; Use of the term "organic"; Non-governmental organic movements and certification "add-ons"; Problems with the USDA upholding guidelines spelled out in the NOP; Hydroponic systems becoming certified organic; What is a n...

Jay & Ashlee's chance encounter on independent climbing trips in California. Maintaining an international relationship during Covid-19 border closures and immigration. Starting not one, but two businesses during the pandemic. Hardships of the farming and food service industries. The Sour Doe genesis story. Utilizing local farmer's markets as a means of testing the waters for a business idea. W...

Please don't mind the whistling sound in the background. Our wood stove likes to sing a tune while it heats up. If you want to learn more about how to conduct soil tests at home, please visit https://midwestlabs.com/resources/product-sampling-guides Scroll down the page to the "Soil Sampling Pocket Guide" and the "Soil Testing Methods Reference Sheet" We have no affiliation with Midwest Labs, it i...