Coming at you from the field again today! It's been a wet spring here in Indiana and that means a long drawn out planting season. That also means I have time to work in the elderberry patch too! Listen in for how this impacts farm life when trying to farm greener! If you want to know more about cover cropping, check out these two episodes! Cover Cropping with David Taylor Do's and Don't's of Cover Crops

Today's episode is the first one from the field this spring! Spreading a little Earth Day cheer and some ideas how you too can choose to do something green for Earth Day or any day! Join our Kinda Crunchy Facebook group! Looking for more information on Pollinator Strips or EQIP programs? Search for your local NRCS office here!

David Taylor with Morning Star Farms in Warren County, Indiana shares his journey into cover cropping. Over the past 18 years, he and his son have been incorporating practices to improve organic matter, preserve water ways, and reduce erosion. David continually tests new practices and he shares his experiences - both good and bad. Listen in to learn more about the benefits of cover cropping! Have questions for David? He is always willing to share his knowledge and help other farmers establish new practices to improve soil health. [email protected] 765.585.5702

Forest Bathing is a must try! And no, it does not involve soap and water in the woods. Denae Garrett, a certified Forest Therapy Guide walks us through what Forest Bathing is, why it is beneficial, and how we can begin. If the stressors of work and life in general are overwhelming you, listen to the this episode! Forest Bathing could help by reconnecting you with Nature. Follow along with Denae on: Instagram @denaegarrett Facebook @denaecurnettgarrett Pinterest: Denae Garrett Website: natureandnutritiontherapy.com

I realized that I have never shared a summary of all the changes we have attempted on our farm to improve our soil health. So, today is the day! Listen in for a quick rundown of the bigger changes we have made over the past decade! For more episodes visit Kinda Crunchy Podcast! Want to join our community? Join us on Facebook!

As promised, an episode recorded during harvest in the field! It’s a rough one! Hopefully you can hear everything!

Have you ever wondered why anyone would want to create a space for bees? Have you ever wanted to BE (nice pun, right?) the person creating a space for bees? This is the episode for you! Mark Townsend is back with all the buzz about getting started with bee keeping! You may remember Mark from the Vermiculture episode, check it out here >>> Vermicompost-turning your trash into healthy soil You can find Mark and Hidden Hollow Honey at hiddenhollowhoney.com or at the Indiana Homesteading Conference this weekend Oct 21 and 22nd!

Back with a new episode from the field! Join me on a walk outside as I check out the elderberries and enjoy some fresh air and morning sun. Harvest is around the corner! Listen in for more episodes from the field! Want to hear more? Visit the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/kindacrunchypodcast Or check out the website here at www.kindacrunchypodcast.com

I have been waiting for 3 whole years to plant these powerhouse native powerhouse shrubs! Elderberries are full of uses, and grow perennially which make them a great choice for a permaculture planting. This is the latest adventure on our farm in an effort to eat cleaner and farm greener! Want to hear more about our elderberry journey? Visit the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/kindacrunchypodcast Or check out the website here at www.kindacrunchypodcast.com

Curious about Carbon Markets and how they relate to farming?  Me too!!  I have been reading articles and listening to podcast episodes about the carbon market and found myself with more questions.  Then I read an article with Stuart and Autumn Mager that captured my attention.  Autumn joins me today and shares a little about their journey into this new market with Truterra.  She openly shares their experiences and gives suggestions for the rest of us still pondering this arena! Looking for more episodes?  Check out my new website – you can find them all here! https://www.kindacrunchypodcast.com Want to keep up with the show and other crunchy topics?  Join the Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/kindacrunchypodcast