The Farmhouse Podcasts
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Hello and welcome to The Farmhouse Podcast!
We’re a small scale farm operation in the outskirts of Brooklyn, WI, interested in veggies, flowers, livestock, and honestly whatever it is our family ventures into next. It’s a ‘learn from experiences’ kind of journey that we’re on - and this podcast will share some valuable stuff happening in our area with talented small scale farmers.
Let’s talk a little bit about your small scale operation, what you’re into, and How It Works For You.
Enjoy Some Episodes...
Enjoy Some Episodes...
Listen on your preferred host!
Listen on your preferred host!
Episode 9
Episode 9
Apples, pears, donuts, cider, + more | visit the orchard for an experience! | let's chat with Brandon & Jennifer of Alpine Ridge
Apples, pears, donuts, cider, + more | visit the orchard for an experience! | let's chat with Brandon & Jennifer of Alpine Ridge
Alpine Ridge Orchard located in Brooklyn WI, just west of town on Alpine Rd, is a 'come to pick some apples, but partake in all the extras' orchard experience! Brandon, Jennifer, and their three kiddos have grown their small potential future orchard idea into a fall staple experience that many families are coming back to every year. From the donuts and cider made fresh onsite, to the cornmaze, farm animals, pumpkins, and play structure, when you come to pick some apples, plan to stay for a while!
Links to things Brandon and Jennifer mention throughout the podcast:
Better understanding Cucurbits (pumpkins, squash, melon, cukes) - and the need to rotate where you plant them every 3-4 years.
Fruit tree sizes explained
Nigerian Dwarf goats - friendly and cute!
Your favorite apple not is season yet...try the Zestar, an early season variety that is a fan favorite!
Looking to try a new variety? Crimson Topaz is a good one (often compared to honeycrisp and pink lady)
Episode 8
Episode 8
Growing flowers and hosting weddings/events; an agritourism adventure of sorts; let's chat with Penny and Phil of Still Point
Growing flowers and hosting weddings/events; an agritourism adventure of sorts; let's chat with Penny and Phil of Still Point
Still Point Flower Farm is a 10-acre farm located in the Town of Brooklyn, just off of State Road 92. Penny and Phil Molina acquired the property in 2016 and have spent the previous 8 seasons exploring the world of flower farming and agritourism. The lessons they've learned from the experiences they've had are invaluable when it comes to hosting events on your farm. They have a beautiful property with a unique passive solar greenhouse, picturesque log cabin, and a welcoming harvest house outbuilding, not to mention the flower production field and gardens in multiple areas around the grounds. It was a wonderful visit and great conversation!
Links to things Penny and Phil mention throughout the podcast:
WI Alcohol Legislation (newly passed law that impacts 'wedding barns' sales of alcohol)
WeFan (organization supporting the mentorships of women who want to learn about flower farming)
Soil Sisters (women in agriculture group to lean on for support)
WI Farmers Union (hosting the summer event at Still Point)
Bike the Barns (sponsonered by Fairshare CSA Coalition; one of the stops is Still Point!)
Food, Faith, and Farming Network (grant to help support the Bountiful Brooklyn Alliance -small scale farmers)
Floret Flower Farming Course (online workshop learning how to small scale flower farm)
Farming Knife (japanese knife used for farming)
Episode 7
Episode 7
Hoop Houses, Cold Season Growing, Years of Experience and Giving Back, Let's talk with Bill (and Judy) of Snug Haven
Hoop Houses, Cold Season Growing, Years of Experience and Giving Back, Let's talk with Bill (and Judy) of Snug Haven
Snug Haven Farm is located in the driftless hills on the north side of Belleville. Bill Warner and Judy Hageman of Snug Haven have dedicated their lives to organic farming. Not only do they practice it on their own farm, but they also go above and beyond to help support and promote locally grown organic products in our area. Snug Haven is a long standing member of the Dane County Farmers Market and Bill and Judy are both highly respected organic farmers in South Central WI. They utilize hoop houses in ways that are somewhat unconventional, but have perfected a process to get fresh veggies throughout the coldest months in Wisconsin. The Snug Haven frost sweetened produce is a must try if you haven’t already, especially their spinach and carrots! I was honored to spend time on their farm and sit down with them for a chat!
Links to some of the things mentioned by Bill:
Rodale Institute New Farm Magazine (he mentioned the publications from back in the day)
Solarizing the soil in the Hoop (getting rid of disease and weed pressure)
Cover Crop Sorghum Sudan (go to cover crop to help combat symphylans)
Steve Pincus of Tipi Produce (organic farmer in Evansville)
Referred to by Bill as the Upper Midwest Organic Farming Conference (also formerly MOSES, now is Marbleseed)
BCS walk behind tractor (used to till rows)
Seed purchasing go to supplier (High Mowing and Johnny's)
Purple Cow (used for some seed start mix and compost)
Dane County Food Council (one of the many organizations they serve and support)
Episode 6
Episode 6
Small urban garden, lots of beautiful produce, let's chat with Jake and Janelle
Small urban garden, lots of beautiful produce, let's chat with Jake and Janelle
Stand Tall Garden is located in the historic district of Evansville. Jake and Janelle have a beautiful house on a half acre lot, which they have organized to produce an abundance of organic, flavor packed veggies right in the urban setting. It's amazing how much they have to offer on such a small amount of square footage. Not only do they offer CSA options, but they also generously donate produce to the local food pantry (10% of each CSA membership!).
Links to some of the references made by Jake throughout the podcast:
The Urban Farmer (book by Curtis Stone)
Pro Mix Soil (used for seed starting)
Chitin and its importance (the word at the tip of Jake's tongue)
Fabric Pots (different sizes available based on need)
Sunflower licithin to mix with Neem Oil (pest management trick)
Fiskars pruning shears (email Jake for the specifc ones he likes...there are a ton of options!)
Red Tabby Spinach variety
In.Genious Farms (Canadian Famr using the A-Frame upright structures)
MI Gardener (YouTube channel to follow)
Evansville Food Pantry (where they donate produce)
Episode 5
Episode 5
A Passion to Grow, A Passion to Cook, and Spreading the Love, let's hear from Heather
A Passion to Grow, A Passion to Cook, and Spreading the Love, let's hear from Heather
Green Haven Gardens is tucked back off of County Highway E in rural Brooklyn, WI. It's a 9 acre property that Heather and Dylan Lynch acquired back in 2019 and have made a beautiful, diversified plot of land in the 4 years they have been there, with lots more projects in the works! Heather has a passion for growing, seed collecting, and sharing her love to garden - with a passion to be creative in the kitchen, which Dylan also enjoys. The gardens are beautiful, with lots of active life everywhere you turn, and the sense of peace and calm at Green Haven Gardens presents a warm welcome as you arrive!
Links to some of the references made by Heather throughout the podcast:
Winter Sowing method (the link is just a website that seems easy to follow to learn about winter sowing)
Soil Sisters (Green County Women in Ag and Rural Living Group)
Wisconsin Women in Conservation (WiWiC)
9/15/23 Event with WeWIC (hosted by Green Haven Gardens!)
Green County Land and Water Conservation (Tonya Gratz)
Marsh Hay (the link is just about benefits from mulching with Marsh hay)
Seed Start Mix (Jungs Garden Center soil mix for starting seeds)
Paul Robeson (favorite Tomato Variety - the link is just a website about the tomato variety)
Tomato Tasting Event (in August at Green Haven Gardens)
Seed Savers Exchange (good place to order seeds)
Seed Linked (App to connect farmers who want to exchange seeds)
Larry Mueller Garden Talk (program on Wisconsi Public Radio)
Animal Vegatable Miricle (book by Barbara Kingsolver)
Braiding Sweet Grass (book by Robin Wall Kimmerer)
UW Extension - Horticulture (wealth of information for beginner gardener or experienced gardener)
Episode 4
Episode 4
Flowers and Veggies, Leased Land to Land Owner, let's talk with Molly
Flowers and Veggies, Leased Land to Land Owner, let's talk with Molly
Molly Stentz and John Peck have recently acquired a 20 acre slice of heaven in Brooklyn, WI with which they are using to continue to operate Yellow Dog Flowers and Produce. Molly has a wealth of experience working with/on farms and in the food industry, while John is educated in environmental science and is an advocate for marginalized farmers; their passion for growing produce and flowers organically on a diversified farm is making the transition from leased land to owned land worth the effort it is taking!
Links to some of the references made by Molly throughout the podcast:
West Star Organics (Cottage Grove)
Silverwood Park (Edgerton Dane County Park)
Circle B (DeForest compost and mulch)
Yellow Sticky Cards (trapping pest insects)
Tipi Produce (Steve and Beth in Evansville)
Hilltop Community Farm (Erin and Rob in Sauk County)
Xerces Society (Grant potentials)
MOSES Organic Farming Conference (conference in LaCrosse, now called Marbleseed)
Prairie Art Metal (Rich is a local Brooklyn artist who made the roadside signage)
Episode 3
Episode 3
Poultry and Pork, Family and Farming, let's talk with Caitlin and Reed Cox
Poultry and Pork, Family and Farming, let's talk with Caitlin and Reed Cox
*Pictures from Cox Hill Farm
Caitlin and Reed Cox, owners of Cox Hill Farm, are raising and selling high quality poultry and pork products through their website and CSA memberships. They are also in tune with regenerative agriculture practices and take an approach to raising happy, healthy animals with taking care of the land at the same time. Reed's excitement for farming and Caitlin's love to be connected to her community are contagious when they are in your presence!
Links to some of the resources referenced in the podcast with Caitlin and Reed:
Darby Simpson - Chicken Tractor design plans
Headlamp for working in the dark
Joel Salatin - Polyface farm
Poultry for Profits (Book by Salatin)
Omnivore's Dilemma (Book)
My Digital Farmer (Podcast)
Episode 2
Episode 2
Organic Farmer, Loving Mom & Wife, Listener of the Land, Let's talk with Bethanee Wright
Organic Farmer, Loving Mom & Wife, Listener of the Land, Let's talk with Bethanee Wright
*Pictures from Winterfell Acres
Bethanee Wright, owner of Winterfell Acres, is a passionate organic farmer who cares a great deal for her family, those invested in her organic, natural farming operation, and the Land that provides her the opportunity to farm. Her journey is one that includes listening to the land and embracing opportunities to pay it forward. Farmer Beth, as she is known in her Winterfell Acres newsletters, has created a beautiful small scale farm in Brooklyn, WI - one that she shares openly with those interested in what she's got going on!
Links to some of the resources referenced in the podcast with Beth:
Fairshare CSA Coalition & Farm Manager Apprenticeship | csacoalition.org/apprenticeship
Purple Cow Organics (compost) | purplecoworganics.com/
Paperpot Equipment & Info | paperpot.co/aboutpaperpot/
Oregon Farm Center (Cashton livestock feed) | oregonfarmcenter.com/livestock/
The Market Gardener themarketgardener.com/books/ (book by Jean-Martin Fortier)
The Lean Farm chelseagreen.com/product/the-lean-farm/ (book by Ben Hartman)
Episode 1
Episode 1
Florist and Farmer, Business Owner and Mom, Let's talk with Erin Daffodil
Florist and Farmer, Business Owner and Mom, Let's talk with Erin Daffodil
Erin owns the flower shop daffodil*parker in downtown Madison, WI (a 16 year flourishing small business) and has ventured into flower farming, using almost all of what she grows on the farm for clients weddings, events, and CSAs. Erin, per The Farmhouse website, is the 'backbone' of the small scale operations at The Farmhouse!
Introduction Episode
Introduction Episode
Meet the host, Kevin
Meet the host, Kevin
Kevin gives a run down of his farming journey and builds up some momentum for The Farmhouse podcast launch.
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