Coffee Cows and Crops

Compost, Vermiculture, and Farming in the Big City with Mike Dorion

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
 

Regenerative Ranching with Greg Judy: Bonus Episode!

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/

Supporting Small Land-holders with the Land Stewardship Center

In Today's episode we chat with Milena McWatt about her work with the Land Stewardship Center and the Green Acreages Program.
 
You can find more information about the Green Acreages Program on the Land Stewardship Center Website here: https://www.landstewardship.org/ You can find the Stewardship directory Here: https://stewardshipdirectory.com/You can learn more about PCBFA's research and upcoming events at https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/
 
The intro and outro music for this podcast is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw, find more at https://audionautix.com/
 

Exploring Perennial Grain Options with Gateway Research Organization

In this episode we chat with Sandeep Nain, from the Gateway Research Organization about a couple of projects to do with perennial wheat and perennial rye grown for harvest and grazing. 
For more information about Kernza Perennial Wheat, check out this interview with Lee DeHaan from the Kansas Land Institute: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-zaguv-102af95
For more info on Perennial Cereals check out Gro's video with Dr. Surya Acharya and Dr. Raja Ragupathy here: https://youtu.be/MiPsXvkY3MU
For more information about GRO check out their website here: https://gatewayresearchorganization.com/
You can find PCBFA's research, factsheets and contact info here: https://peacecountrybeef.ca/
 
The intro and outro music is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw. Find more at https://audionautix.com/
 

Introduction to the OFCAF Program with Fiona Briody

In this episode, Fiona Briody from RDAR takes us through the new On-Farm Climate Action Fund program and discusses what is covered and how to apply.
More program details and application info can be found on RDAR's website here: https://rdar.ca/ofcaf/
For more information on OFCAF, you can call RDAR at 1 877 503 5955 or email them at ofcaf.bmp@rdar.ca
If you want some reference for forages that grow well in the peace, cocktail cover crop info or want to say hi, visit PCBFA's website at https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/
 
The music for the intro and outro is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw. For more information, check out https://audionautix.com/
 
 
 

Cover-crops and Bison with Avery Shepherd

In today's episode we chat with Saskatchewan bison producer Avery Shepherd about making the switch to covercrops on his bison operation.
We discussed a lot of resources in this episode;
The Cotswold Seeds guide is here: https://www.cotswoldseeds.com/species-guide.asp
Cover Crops Canada by Kevin Elmy is available as both an e-book and physical book here: https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000132143048/Kevin-R.-Elmy-Cover-Cropping-in-Western-Canada
You can contact Avery at a.shepherd@imperialseed.caFor more information about PCBFA's research, check out our website at https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/
The intro and outro music is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw; find more at www.audionautix.com

Hemp, Forage Crops, and the Peace Living Lab with SARDA Ag Research

In this episode we chat with Shelleen Gerbig and Surendra Bhattarai about some of the management practices they will be studying as part of the Peace Region Living Lab.
 
For more information about SARDA, check out their website here: https://sarda.ca/
 
This episode was funded by the Peace Region Living Lab, for more information about the project, check them out here; https://peacelivinglab.ca/
For more information about PCBFA's research, or to get in touch with us, visit our website; https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/
 
The intro music for Coffee Cows & Crops is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw. Find more at https://www.audionautix.com

Bale Grazing and Alternative Livestock with Donovan Kitt

In this episode, we chat with Donovan Kitt about Bale grazing with the Peace Region Living lab, managing pigs on pasture, chickens with predator pressure, and what success looks like on his operation.
To learn more about the Homestead, check out their website here: https://thehomesteadfarm.ca/
This episode was funded by the Peace Region Living Lab, for more information about the project, check them out here; https://peacelivinglab.ca/
For more information about PCBFA's research, or to get in touch with us, visit our website; https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/
 
The intro music for Coffee Cows & Crops is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw. Find more at https://www.audionautix.com

Farm Labour, and Management Tips with Tom Kraweic

In part two of this chat with Tom Kraweic we discuss his management style and his experiences with managing staff on his operation.
In this episode we discuss how Tom calculates his grazing period, adjusts to the weather, and how he manages the herd. We also chat about using guardian dogs and building a mob.
For more information about Tom or to check out his book, visit;  https://simplyranching.ca/
 
For more info about PCBFA and our projects, you can visit: https://peacecountrybeef.ca/
 
The intro and outro music for this episode is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw, learn more at https://audionautix.com

Grazing Period and Stockmanship with Tom Kraweic

In part one of a 2 part episode, we chat with Rancher and Author Tom Kraweic from Athabasca about his ranching philosophy and his experiences using managed grazing to improve his soil, grass, and quality of life.
In this episode we discuss how Tom calculates his grazing period, adjusts to the weather, and how he manages the herd. We also chat about using guardian dogs and building a mob.
For more information about Tom or to check out his book, visit;  https://simplyranching.ca/
 
For more info about PCBFA and our projects, you can visit: https://peacecountrybeef.ca/
 
The intro and outro music for this episode is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw, learn more at https://audionautix.com