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    Episodes (52)

    Farmer Spotlight: BCS Livestock

    Farmer Spotlight: BCS Livestock

    In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to welcome one of our newest members to the Farm Advisory Network, BCS Livestock. BCS stands for Betsy, Casey, and Skip, the three members of the Smith family. They use a holistic management style where we pay attention to all the small details. They follow a regenerative grazing plan in order to improve plant health, increase soil biodiversity and sequester carbon into the earth.

    Show Notes:
    https://BCSlivestock.com
    https://barn2door.com/resources

    Farmer Spotlight: Little River Farm

    Farmer Spotlight: Little River Farm

    In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to welcome one of our newest members to the Farm Advisory Network, Little River Farm in Rhode Island. Little River Farm was started in 2013 by young farmers Camille Abdel-Nabi and Robert Payne with a vision to create a small farm that could feed people the healthiest and most nutritious food possible. After 5 seasons of experimenting with different growing techniques, Little River Farm became a fully no-till farm.

    Show Notes:
    https://www.littleriverfarmri.com/
    https://Barn2Door.com/resources

    How To Secure Sales Before the Busy Season

    How To Secure Sales Before the Busy Season

    In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, Miranda from Barn2Door and Joe Schirmer of Dirty Girl Produce will discuss tactics that he has used successfully to secure sales before the busy season.

    This episode is the audio version of a webinar made in partnership with ACRES USA.
    You can watch the webinar here at:
    https://www.barn2door.com/webinars/farm-innovator-series-secure-sales-before-the-busy-season

    Farm Legal Series #5: Swine and Pork Laws, Sow what?

    Farm Legal Series #5: Swine and Pork Laws, Sow what?

    Welcome to the fifth episode in Barn2Door's series in partnership with the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund. FTCLDF is a non-profit organization of lawyers supporting Farmers across the country and helping them navigate the unique legal challenges Farmers face. In this episode, we focus on Pork, and how laws vary across the country, and the resources FTCLDF has to help Farmers sell their products direct-to-consumer.

    Show notes:
    https://www.farmtoconsumer.org/

    Feed the Soil, Not the Plant with the Real Organic Project

    Feed the Soil, Not the Plant with the Real Organic Project

    In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast we're excited to welcome, Abby Lundrigan, Certification and Farmer Liason at Real Organic Project. The Real Organic Project is a farmer-led movement created to distinguish soil-grown and pasture-raised products under USDA organic. In response to the lack of enforcement of some vital USDA Organic standards to protect soil health and animal welfare, organic farmers rallied together to fight to protect the integrity of the organic label.

    Show Notes:
    https://www.realorganicproject.org/
    https://www.barn2door.com/resources

    Farm Legal Series #4: The Law on Raw... Produce.

    Farm Legal Series #4: The Law on Raw... Produce.

    Welcome to the fourth episode in Barn2Door's series in partnership with the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund. FTCLDF is a non-profit organization of lawyers supporting Farmers across the country and helping them navigate the unique legal challenges Farmers face. In this episode, we focus on Produce, FSMA, how laws vary across the country, and the resources FTCLDF has to help Farmers sell their products direct-to-consumer.

    Show notes:
    https://www.farmtoconsumer.org/

    Direct Farm Tactics #4: Tips from our FANs

    Direct Farm Tactics #4: Tips from our FANs

    Description:
    In this episode of Direct Farm Tactics, Our Farm Advisors from all across the USA and varying product categories, they will offer up their own tips on how they communicate and stay in touch with their customers.  If you'd like to learn more about our Farm Advisors or anything else mentioned in this episode, check out the show notes below.

    Show notes:
    https://www.barn2door.com/resources

    Farm Legal Series #3: Selling Bulk Meat? The Legal Side of Livestock Sales.

    Farm Legal Series #3: Selling Bulk Meat? The Legal Side of Livestock Sales.

    Welcome to the third episode in Barn2Door's series in partnership with the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund. FTCLDF is a non-profit organization of lawyers supporting Farmers across the country and helping them navigate the unique legal challenges Farmers face. In this episode, we focus on livestock, herd/meat share regulations, how they vary across the country, and the resources FTCLDF has to help Farmers sell their products direct-to-consumer.

    Show notes:
    https://www.farmtoconsumer.org/
    https://www.barn2door.com/resources

    Direct Farm Tactics #3: Preparing for your Farm's Best 2022

    Direct Farm Tactics #3: Preparing for your Farm's Best 2022

    In this episode of Direct Farm Tactics, Cade and Sebastian will cover tips to help prepare you Farm for the most optimal 2022. With ideas around refining your inventory, engaging customers, financial sustainability, and measuring success. These topics and more are covered in our 2022 check list eBook available for download below:

    Show notes:
    https://www.barn2door.com/resources
    https://www.barn2door.com/e-books/new-year-checklist-improve-your-margins-in-2022

    Farm Legal Series #2: Poultry Pitfalls and Regulation

    Farm Legal Series #2: Poultry Pitfalls and Regulation

    Welcome to the second episode in a series Barn2Door is launching in partnership with the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund. FTCLDF is a non-profit organization of lawyers supporting Farmers across the country and helping them navigate the unique legal challenges Farmers face. In this episode, we focus on poultry regulations, how they vary across the country, and the resources FTCLDF has to help Farmers sell their poultry products direct-to-consumer.

    Show notes:
    https://www.farmtoconsumer.org/
    https://www.barn2door.com/resources

    A Booming Berry Business - Angelica of Hayton Farms Berries

    A Booming Berry Business - Angelica of Hayton Farms Berries

    In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to welcome back Angelica Hayton of Hayton Farms Berries. As a fifth-generation family Farmer, she has built out her business selling direct and developed a strong Farm brand across the Western Washington region. Listen as Angelica shares her experience, struggles, and success with selling direct from the last year.

    Show Notes:
    https://www.haytonfarmsberries.com/
    https://www.barn2door.com/resources

    Farm Legal Series #1: Raw Milk Sales Explained

    Farm Legal Series #1: Raw Milk Sales Explained

    Welcome to the first episode in a new series Barn2Door is launching in partnership with the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund. FTCLDF is a non-profit organization of lawyers supporting Farmers across the country and helping them navigate the unique legal challenges Farmers face. In this episode, we focus on dairy regulations, how they vary across the country, and the resources FTCLDF has to help Farmers sell their Dairy products direct-to-consumer.

    Show notes:
    https://www.farmtoconsumer.org/
    https://www.barn2door.com/resources