On TOPP of Organic
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On TOPP of Organic, host Timber Darnell and co-host Bob Whitney!
Our goal is to bring in expert advice as on everything related to Organic Farming in Texas. We will be taking a deep dive into soil health, certification requirements, National Organic Standard Board, crop rotations, pest management, and so much more!
Tune in as we explore the world of Organic Farming, you can find "On..
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Tune in this week as we interview Laura Turnbough from Back 4T Farms. She is a great organic champion for the livestock industry. The beef industry is starting to boom in Texas!  ..read more
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This week we have the honor to interview Yaupon Tea, the recent USDA Award winner of 831,000 dollars! Tune in!  ..read more
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We are wrapping up quarter one and leaping into planting season before we know it. Tune in as we catch up with Bob Whitney, and listen to what we have coming up in Texas Organic.  ..read more
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Tune in this week as we learn about organic mushroom growing. Texas Fungus is apart of our transitioning farmers group.
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Farmshare Austin is a non-profit certified organic vegetable farm. They have their hands in just about everything that says community. Farmshare Austin builds bridges between the produce grown on their 10-acre certified organic farm in Eastern Travis County and food access programs reaching food insecure communities in Central Texas.
Tune in as we talk about record keeping, how to deal with weeds, and so much more ..read more
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In this episode, we have a little more fun than usual! We are joined by Henk Postmus, a multi-generational dairy farmer who started dairying in the Netherlands where he was born and raised. He immigrated to his current dairy farm in Texas in 1998. Henk started his organic journey in 2007 and loves everything about. He is passitonate about organic farming and loves the natural ability ghat God has bestowed upon it.   ..read more
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We are back and running into the year 2024 with a goal of growing Organic in Texas! Tune in as Timber Darnell and Bob Whitney discuss the latest happenings in the industry, including cotton- What's Next? The dissucing topics are:
What is 2024 going to look like for organic in Texas?
Grants and upcoming finacial opportunites
Upcoming Events
Cotton: What's Next?  ..read more
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Today is our first On TOPP of Organics episode! In this episode, we cover topics within certification!
In this organic agriculture convo, we cover:
Texas A&M AgriLife Organics Texas A&M AgriLife Organic
What is important about Organic agriculture
What is the SOE? Strengthening Organic Enforcement | Agricultural Marketing Service (usda.gov)
What is Texas TOPP? Texas TOPP – Transition to Organic Partnership Program Be sure to hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode ..read more
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Rob Warren is a West Texas organic farmer who specializes in growing cotton, peanuts, and grapes using organic practices. In a recent conversation, he shared some insights into his farming methods, his target market, and the challenges he faces as an organic farmer ..read more
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Organic Beef Production is far and few between in Texas. Tim Goodnight is the Vice President at Open Range in Gordon, Nebraska. Tim runs the grass fed beef side of the ranch. Tune in as we talk about how raising organic beef and the focus of rangeland management. And yes, OMRI approved vaccines are accepted.  ..read more