Bob Nice, owner operator of Nice Farms Creamery on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, discusses his approach to a successful, regenerative, small dairy operation.
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Brad Humbert, owner/operator of Garrettdale Farm in Westminster, Maryland, discusses species diversity, an emerging malting operation, and his soil-building approach to farming.
Steve Kraszewski of Mason’s Heritage Farm on Maryland’s eastern shore discusses soil health management practices on an organic grain farm.
Regional BIPOC farmers raise up ancestral regenerative ag practices, connecting their work to the past and present via personal stories and experiences. Moderated by Temitope Fajingbesi. Farmer panelists include: The Barreras, Glory Fields Farm | Samaria King, Juniper’s Garden...
Olabisi Yamu discusses how she grows ethnic crops, applying cultural knowledge from her childhood in western Nigeria to her growing operation today.
In this half hour session, Tiffany Durbin discusses how she and her husband are stewarding land that has been in her family for 200 years.
Sarah Rider, with her husband Tom Paduano, is managing a robust, diverse farm operation that includes draft horses, beef, sheep, chickens, pigs and other livestock, a thriving CSA and presence at multiple farmers markets. All with a soil health...
Henry Spies and his brother Austin run a pasture-based livestock operation on a former grain and poultry farm in Maryland. Learn about their focus on soil health and the business model that’s working for them.
Learn from Thelonius Cook, owner/operator of Mighty Thundercloud Edible Forest as he describes his use of cover crops, mulching, tarping and pollinator friendly practices to support his regenerative farm.
Kevin Warring describes the many ways he and his family implement soil-building practices on their farm. Persistence Creek Farm is Maryland’s first Leopold Conservation Award winner.
(Specialty Crops | Ethnic) Dr. Nadine Burton-Stubbs shares her experiences growing alternative crops. High value crops like callaloo and ginger bring value-added potential and high yields. Dr. Burton is the Alternative Crop Specialist for the Small Farm Outreach Program...
Bryan Racine describes his use of multi-species cover crop mixes and existing equipment to farm conventional grain with a soil health mindset.
Renowned soil health farmer-educators, Keith Berns and Steve Groff dig into maintaining farm profitability and resilience by farming with a soil health mindset.
Dedicated to managing the farm with a soil health mindset, Amanda Paul and her husband, Sam White, produce 100% grass-fed beef, honey, free range eggs, and raspberries. No hormones, antibiotics, herbicides or pesticides are used on the farm, which...
Grazing expertise from farmer and shearer, Emily Chamelin and her daughter, Lydia who raise pastured sheep and more at Aerie Farm East.
Grazing guru and Soil Health Champion, Michael Heller, who manages Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Clagett Farm, discusses soil health management practices and the importance of mentors, networks, and communities of like-minded farmers.
Seasoned dairy farmer, Judy Gifford, describes her grazing operation, the benefits of a pasture-based system, and her milking robot.
Keith Ohlinger discusses his approach to pastured livestock, silvopasture, keyline design, biochar, and more in this overview of his soil health management practices.
(Production Systems: Livestock, Specialty Crop & Grain) Farmer panelists Keisha Cameron of High Hog Farm (GA), Jill Lada of Green Things Farm Collective (MI) and Rick Clark of Clark Land & Cattle and Farm Green (IN) discuss soil health...
7th generation Iowa grain farmer and entrepreneur, Mitchell Hora, discusses how he’s reducing inputs and improving yields through soil health.
Kathleen Moss of Fox Briar Farm describes her use of cover crops, tarps, compost and hand tools to manage for soil health.
Join Lavette and Warren Blue for this informative lunch and learn during which they discuss the soil health management practices in use on their urban diversified vegetable farm in Baltimore, MD.
Organic grain producer, Matt Nielsen, shares his experience with growing grain for soil health and transitioning from conventional grain.
Healthy soil grows better crops with fewer inputs. It can contribute to the profitability of your operation by helping you increase your income or reduce your costs.