The Urban Farm Podcast
Where we work together educating and inspiring YOU to become part of your food revolution!
The Urban Farm Podcast is your connection to the food revolution with twice-weekly conversations with some of the best and most innovative regenerative farmers and home gardeners out there, interviews with up and coming urban growers, and inspiration from healthy-food visionaries around the globe. All of our podcast guests are making a difference to create a better tomorrow and we believe they will inspire you to do the same.
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This is just a few of our most current episodes!
909: Exploring Microbial Marvels with Melissa Booth
Melissa Booth, a microbiologist and creator of the course ‘The Hidden Powers of Microbes’ speaks about her journey from Oklahoma’s semi-arid deserts to her passion for research. Initially interested in becoming a physician, her path changed after engaging in research on HIV/AIDS. She eventually pursued a master’s in microbiology, leading her to study marine microbes and their responses to environmental cues.
908: Veteran and Firefighter Transforms Agriculture
Host Greg Peterson chats with Sam Cooke, founder and CEO of CC Cattle Company, a nonprofit cattle farm aimed at combating food insecurity in Wisconsin. Sam shares his journey from a small dairy farm in northern Wisconsin to his roles in the US Navy and as a firefighter, which led him to start the farm. He discusses the challenges and successes in building the nonprofit, emphasizing its dual focus on raising pasture-fed beef cattle for food banks and offering equine therapy for veterans and first responders. Sam also talks about future plans to expand the farm and incorporate a food truck to distribute meals more regularly. Throughout the conversation, Sam underscores the importance of community support, mental health, and sustainable farming practices.
907: Permaculture Principle The yield of system is potentially unlimited – A Garden Chat
A Garden Chat with Don Titmus. – Greg and Don Titmus start be discussing the importance of naming your farm and then dive deep into permaculture principle number six: the yield of a system is potentially unlimited. They touch upon Don’s synergized version of permaculture principles, emphasizing multi-functional elements in farming.
906: Exploring Grains and the Wealth in Wildflowers – A Seed Chat
A Seed Chat with Bill McDorman. – The conversation covers the benefits of wildflowers, emphasizing their role in permaculture and ecological wealth. They highlight successful gardening practices, including using grains and legumes as cover crops to maintain soil health.
905: Growing Fruit Trees Successfully with Farmer Greg – A Rosie Replay
A Rosie on the House Radio Show Replay. Farmer Greg and Romey Romero discuss essential tips for growing fruit trees. They highlight the optimal time for planting, common mistakes homeowners make—such as planting in gravel or lawns and improper drip irrigation—and advises on best practices
904: The Return of the Paw Paw with Michael Judd
Greg reconnects with Michael Judd, an expert in permaculture and sustainable living. They discuss the illusive fruit the Paw Paw, and Michael’s involvement in creating Maryland’s first natural green burial site.