CasaCano Farms is a vegetable and livestock farm in Valleyford, WA just 12 miles south of Downtown Spokane. In this episode, owners Jorge and Madyson talk to us about the regenerative practices they have established on their farm and how these practices have enhanced their production and the quality of the food they raise and grow. We also discuss their relationship with local restaurants and how they have been able to supply farm products for several different menus around town.
We sit down with Adam and Emily Powell to discuss their hyper local farm Lilac City Harvest located right here in the Spokane Valley. Adam and Emily talk to us about the purchase and cultivation of their eight acre property and some of the tools and techniques they utilize to grow organic produce.
In this episode, we learn all about Business Impact Northwest – a company that strives to help small businesses grow so local communities can thrive here in the Northwest area.
Meet Jeff and Diane Reid, a grass-roots power couple committed to dynamic soil development for advanced soil health and organic pest defense! As a graduate in horticulture, nursery production, and permaculture, Jeff has over 30 years of experience in the gardening, medicinal, and organic food production industries, along with extensive studies in soil sciences. Diane is a registered nurse, with over 27 years in the field of nursing. She has been witness to what poor nutrition and the ramifications of ingesting toxic foods and poisonous exposure can do to the human body. Together, they developed the product SlowDirt - an effective balance and integrated defense system for soils that nourish our food and ancient medicines.
We love these guys so much we had to bring them back for season two! On this episode we catch up with the managers of Vets on the Farm. They fill us in on some of the new best management practices (BMP’s) they have integrated at the farm this year and tell us what we can expect to purchase at this seasons farm stand.
Director of Outreach, Sheryl Wiser and Statewide Education Project Manager, Erin Murphy, Tilth Alliance On this episode, we talk with Outreach Director, Sheryl Wiser and Statewide Education Project Manager, Erin Murphy from Tilth Alliance. Sheryl chats with us about Eat Local First, the Washington Food and Farm Finder, and other online programs that Tilth has opened to people around the state. Later in the episode, we talk with Erin about the new Farm Walks Podcast and some of the other resources associated with the Tilth Farm Program.
Jerry Scheele has served as a Spokane Conservation District Board Member for 28 years! Jerry discusses the primary roles of being a board member, some of the stand-out projects he has helped lead at the district, and the first time he became interested in conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources growing up on the family farm in Waverly, WA.
Tim Kohlhauff is the Urban Horticulture Coordinator for the WSU/Spokane Extension Office. Tim talks with us about the great resources the extension office has to offer including the Master Gardeners program and the Cabin Fever virtual event happening this month. Tim also shares with us some basic concepts and practices that can help gardeners maintain their natural resources.
On this episode, we sit down with WSU Extension Forester, Sean Alexander for the North Eastern area of Washington. Sean talks with us about the extension office and some of the programs they have to offer including the Washington Forest Owners winter School that will take place on February 27th and the highly notable Coached Planning Forest stewardship course that will kick off in March.
On this episode we sit down with SCD forester, Ben Peterson to discuss the Spokane Conservation Districts Annual Tree Sale. Ben tells us about some of the species being offered this year, shares his tree care and planting tips, and answers some customer questions!