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How NRCS Programs Can Help Small Farmers – Epi-3303

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Rebecca Anderson Bellanca, aka “Becca” is the Washington State Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Small Farms and Urban Agriculture Specialist. She started her career as a county planner in Texas and Washington. She WWOOFed in California, Tennessee, Kentucky, and West Virginia. She went through her Permaculture Design Course in Austin, taught a portion of a PDC in Houston, is certified in Holistic Management International, and went through the Soil Food Web Course. Rebecca joins us today to discuss how NRCS can help small farms and urban farmers in a variety of ways. Join Me Today to Discuss… What is NRCS … Continue reading →

Episode-2277- Forest Management on the Homestead with Nathan Kay

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Nathan Kay is a licensed professional forester in the state of Maine. He has been practicing forestry for 7 years. He holds a Bachelors of Science in Forestry and Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Maine. He believes strongly in the ability of a forest to simultaneously provide for landowner objectives and fulfill important ecological roles.  He joins us today to discuss, forest management on the homestead Join Us Today as We Discuss… What is a forester? What is silviculture and forest management? How can working with a forester help a landowner attain their desired goals … Continue reading →

Episode-1723- An NRCS Insider’s Perspective with Frank Cochran

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Frank Cochran is the NRCS District Conservationist for three counties in east-central Alabama. He started working with the NRCS as a Soil Conservationist in 2011 after finishing up graduate school at Auburn University in 2010. His research was centered on soil quality/health, soil variation, and management use impacts across five land uses including the native Longleaf Pine-Wiregrass ecosystem. A North Georgia native, he is interested in gardening, animal husbandry, self-reliance, Liberty, outdoor adventures, and spending time with family and friends.  Frank is a MSB member and an avid listener to TSP for nearly 5 years. Join Frank and I Today … Continue reading →