Coffee Cows and Crops
Episodes
Thursday May 02, 2024
Understanding Ag Socioeconomics with Monika Benoit
Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
Socioeconomics, in a nutshell from Investopedia, is a term that refers to the interaction between the social and economic habits of a group of people, including their interactions with others and their family. You may not even realize it, but it is happening around us in agriculture every day! Monika Benoit helps explain this term through her first-hand experience.
Music - Redwood Highway - Audionautix
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Update: February Fun & What's to Come
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Here is an update from the busy month of February! We had many events to keep us busy and even more lined up for March. Find out what we have been up to and mark your calendars for March events in the Peace.
BONUS: including a brief "soil tips highlight" from, Yasir of ViviGro Sustainable Solutions, on two listener questions that were kindly submitted. If you have any questions you would like featured on our podcast, you are welcome to send them in for some fresh insight.
Music - Redwood Highway - Audionautix
Friday Jan 12, 2024
SPECIAL GUEST MINI-SERIES: Soil Success with YASIR SYED of VIVIGRO!
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
BONUS SERIES - Get to know our special guest, president, CEO and founder of ViviGro Sustainable Solutions Ltd, Yasir Syed, with some introductory questions on common mistakes, myths and misconceptions about soil health. This season is a dedicated soil special mini series and will be jam packed with some amazing soil health information with an easy to grasp, holistic approach. Get your questions ready and please call in or email them to shelby@pcbfa.ca so we can discuss them on the show!
Music - Redwood Highway - Audionautix
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Homesteading New Opportunites
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thinking of becoming a producer or starting your own farm, but might be brand new to country life or not sure where to start? Listen in on today's episode for a rundown on the differences between farms, ranches and hobby farms or homesteads, and learn about how they offer you exciting opportunities in the Peace Country.
BONUS: a quick view into 4H Clubs, what they are, and why they are great for kids.
We hope to give you some inspiration!
Music - Redwood Highway - Audionautix
Friday Nov 17, 2023
EFP’s: Easy as 1,2, 3
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
We are always learning over here at the PCBFA. Enjoy a quick listen with this week's episode to spark some motivation on how EFP's will benefit you and your farm, and what you could do with some really great funding opportunities that work hand in hand with the EFP program.
Music - Redwood Highway - Audionautix
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Paving the Way
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Meet our new manager and PCBFA Team Leader, Alaina Archibald. Alaina is a local producer who is passionate about women in agriculture and excited to express her support and inspiration through our growing organization.
Music - Redwood Highway - Audionautix
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Winds of Change
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
There have been some exciting changes at the PCBFA! Find out who has joined our organization and what they are excited to share. Tune in next week to hear about our upcoming events you won't want to miss.
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Cow Patty Critters with Dr Kevin Floate
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Kevin Floate about the insects, bugs, and other creepy crawlies that help break-down cow dung on pasture.
You can find Cow Patty Critters for free online here: https://publications.gc.ca/site/eng/9.913866/publication.html
Have questions? Comments? find Kevin's contact info here: https://profils-profiles.science.gc.ca/en/profile/dr-kevin-floate
Find more information about PCBFA and our research here: https://peacecountrybeef.ca
Our intro and outro music is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw, find more at https://audionautix.com
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Compost, Vermiculture, and Farming in the Big City with Mike Dorion
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
In today's episode, we're chatting with Compost expert and soil-health enthusiast Mike Dorion from Living Soil Solutions about Composting, Vermiculture, and the Highfield Regenerative farm.
For more resources on Composting and Vermiculture check out the Compost Council of Canada's website here: https://www.compost.org/
Check out Living Soil solutions here: https://vergepermaculture.ca/portfolio-posts/mike-dorion-living-soil-solutions/
Learn more about the Highfield Regenerative farm in Calgary here: https://www.highfieldfarm.ca/
For more info about PCBFA or our projects, check out https://peacecountrybeef.ca
Our intro and outro music is Red Wood Highway by Jason Shaw. Find more at www.audionautix.com
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Regenerative Ranching with Greg Judy: Bonus Episode!
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
In this bonus episode we chat with Greg Judy a regenerative rancher from Missouri, about his grazing operation, some of his business philosophy and, livestock selection.
For more info about Greg's operation you can check out his YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8jM5w49UezskDWBGyKq5g
Greg will be doing a tour of Alberta in June. Check out the stops of Greg's tour below:
Valleyview - June 13th
Manning - June 15th
Bonanza - June 17th
Barrhead - June 19th
Fort Kent - June 21st
Coronation - June 23rd
Rumsey - June 26th
Jumping Pound - June 28th
Leslieville - June 29th
Find more information about PCBFA's events and research here: https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/