Oct 29, 2024
What are the biggest obstacles clam farmers face in sustaining their operations after severe storms?
In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael interviews Michael Presley Bobbitt, a part-time clam farmer and novelist from Cedar Key, Florida. Alongside his creative career, Michael is dedicated to protecting...
Oct 22, 2024
How can a community come together to restore its local food system after a devastating storm?
In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael interviews Alyson Wade of The Farm Connection, a plant nursery and garden center in Marshall, North Carolina. Alyson co-founded WNC Grassroots Media in response to the...
Oct 15, 2024
How can first-generation farmers successfully build a thriving community-supported agriculture (CSA) program?
In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael interviews Emma Jagoz, founder and owner of Moon Valley Farm in Woodsboro, Maryland. Moon Valley Farm operates on 70 acres, growing specialty and staple...
Oct 8, 2024
How can farmers balance idealism with practicality when starting a farm from scratch?
In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael interviews Noah East, a farmer, writer, and educator from Wild East Farm in Western North Carolina. Along with his wife, Lyric, Noah has dedicated his efforts to building a farm...
Oct 1, 2024
How can strawberry growers improve soil health and prevent crop diseases for more sustainable production?
In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael is joined by J.R. Odom, a seasoned strawberry grower from Goldsboro, North Carolina, and the president of the North Carolina Strawberry Association. J.R. has...