The Well Fed Neighbor

Stay Focused- Episode 58

In the coming months, all the signs are there, that the world will continue to ramp up the polarization. Zelenskyy got kicked out of the oval office, massive governmental layoffs and topless parades of women fighting fascism in France. We need to not play into the distractions and stay focused on the things that keep us grounded. Grow food and Community!

Supply and Value Chain Woes- Episode 57

A supply chain or a value chain in the food system is the journey that a food product travels from the time that the seed is put into the ground until it goes back into the ground,  sometimes after  traveling the world and back. He we assume that regenerative agriculture is a part of the chain and that the food product waste will in fact be recycled and turned into soil. Do climate change models effect this? What about new bird flu vaccines? The cut to the actual farmer just becomes less and less......support your local producer!

Chevron and DOGE- Episode 56

With new administration comes a flurry of new approaches to governmental influence. While some government may be necessary, DOGE is pretty much starting from scratch. Is this a good thing or bad thing? Just our opinion but this opens up opportunities for our communities that didn't exist before but only if they understand their rights and responsibility. 

Fireside Chat- Episode 55

Since we are snowed in with friends this evening, we thought we would do a podcast next to the fire about a topic that has some focus in national headlines recently. With the current administration making massive cuts to programs that it considers non-essential,  how does this effect forestry and agricultural programs? Sometimes massive amounts of subsidies are needed to continue these programs. What if instead of subsidies , we decided to support necessary programs on a local, regional or state level. 

From Pharmer to Farmer - Episode 54

Spencer Boyd from The Red Fern Farm is in house to talk about his journey from the pharmaceutical industry to the farming industry. You won't want to miss this story about the ambition to provide fresh, local food to his family as well as the community.  In this interview, he emphasizes the importance of voting with your fork and "Know Your Food, Know Your Farmer! "Take a listen. 

Planting Seeds of Prosperity- Episode 53

When looking at local food systems, often times there are a hundred reasons why a project can't be done. However, there are usually 10 great reasons why it should be done.  Sarah and I discuss some of the larger projects that we are familiar with and how large organizations can become anchor institutions for local food systems and positive change. 

Ancestral Eating and the Locavore Episode 52

Ancestral eating is a dietary pattern that aims to mimic the foods and eating habits of our hunter-gatherer ancestors. That said, our industrialized food system has pretty much hijacked any version of this in modern day society. Why would this matter regarding our overall health? What about our local food systems? Why should we care? Come listen to Ange and Sarah discuss the finer points of why being a locavore is better for your health as well as the planet. 

Bird Flu Hits SW Missouri! Episode 51

Ever wonder why these things happen? What do the health experts say about whether it is a public health threat? Does this impact eggs prices? Lots of questions. We have some answers but you may not agree with the solution. Raise backyard chickens! Take a listen. 

Convenience is King! Episode 50

A recent article from Barn2Door highlighted the top 7 trends in Farming for 2025. After reading the article, we couldn't agree more. Therefore, we decided to highlight what they offered here on the podcast. Convenience is but one of the up and coming trends. Said tongue in cheek as we Americans love convenience and is not really a trend per se. Take a listen to hear more about what's coming for local food in 2025. 

Agenda 2025? What is your food plan this year?

Now that we have established that farming is about the sexiest thing a person could do, we thought it would be a good idea to plant those proverbial seeds around local food production again. How are you going to expand your growing this year? Starting a new herb in pots on a deck? Expanding your garden space? Starting seeds from scratch inside to be ready to plant outside? Every little bit counts. Try one new thing heading into the new year!