Coffee Cows and Crops

Welcome to PCBFA's podcast. The podcast exploring innovation, sustainability, and real-world solutions in agriculture and environmental stewardship. Hosted in partnership with the Peace Living Lab, we dive into the groundbreaking work happening at Garth Shaw’s site and beyond—where research meets practice. Join us as we talk with farmers, scientists, and industry leaders who are driving change through regenerative agriculture, collaboration, and hands-on experimentation. Whether you’re a producer, researcher, or simply passionate about the future of our land, this podcast is your gateway to the stories shaping a more sustainable tomorrow.

Welcome to PCBFA's podcast. The podcast exploring innovation, sustainability, and real-world solutions in agriculture and environmental stewardship. Hosted in partnership with the Peace Living Lab, we dive into the groundbreaking work happening at Dan Martin’s site and beyond—where research meets practice. Join us as we talk with farmers, scientists, and industry leaders who are driving change through regenerative agriculture, collaboration, and hands-on experimentation. Whether you’re a producer, researcher, or simply passionate about the future of our land, this podcast is your gateway to the stories shaping a more sustainable tomorrow.

Exciting times in store for summer 2024. Listen in on today's episode to hear about our new summer staff additions and great upcoming events. Tune in next time to hear Chelsey map out the plot plans for 2024.       Redwood highway - Audiotonix

Socioeconomics, in a nutshell from Investopedia, is a term that refers to the interaction between the social and economic habits of a group of people, including their interactions with others and their family. You may not even realize it, but it is happening around us in agriculture every day! Monika Benoit helps explain this term through her first-hand experience.        Music - Redwood Highway - Audionautix

Here is an update from the busy month of February! We had many events to keep us busy and even more lined up for March. Find out what we have been up to and mark your calendars for March events in the Peace.   BONUS: including a brief "soil tips highlight" from, Yasir of ViviGro Sustainable Solutions, on two listener questions that were kindly submitted. If you have any questions you would like featured on our podcast, you are welcome to send them in for some fresh insight.     Music - Redwood Highway - Audionautix

BONUS SERIES - Get to know our special guest, president, CEO and founder of ViviGro Sustainable Solutions Ltd, Yasir Syed, with some introductory questions on common mistakes, myths and misconceptions about soil health. This season is a dedicated soil special mini series and will be jam packed with some amazing soil health information with an easy to grasp, holistic approach. Get your questions ready and please call in or email them to shelby@pcbfa.ca so we can discuss them on the show!     Music - Redwood Highway - Audionautix

This episode we get into some facts about common predators of the Peace who can cause some big livestock losses in our area, and touch on some government programs to help you recover costs due to these unfortunate damages. Learn about some signs and distinguishing characteristics that are unique to each predators such as bears and wolves, and team up with your local Fish & Wildlife officers to offer producer support.   Music - Redwood Highway - Audionautix

Thinking of becoming a producer or starting your own farm, but might be brand new to country life or not sure where to start? Listen in on today's episode for a rundown on the differences between farms, ranches and hobby farms or homesteads, and learn about how they offer you exciting opportunities in the Peace Country. BONUS: a quick view into 4H Clubs, what they are, and why they are great for kids. We hope to give you some inspiration!     Music - Redwood Highway - Audionautix

We are always learning over here at the PCBFA. Enjoy a quick listen with this week's episode to spark some motivation on how EFP's will benefit you and your farm, and what you could do with some really great funding opportunities that work hand in hand with the EFP program.      Music - Redwood Highway - Audionautix

Meet our new manager and PCBFA Team Leader, Alaina Archibald. Alaina is a local producer who is passionate about women in agriculture and excited to express her support and inspiration through our growing organization.            Music - Redwood Highway - Audionautix

There have been some exciting changes at the PCBFA! Find out who has joined our organization and what they are excited to share. Tune in next week to hear about our upcoming events you won't want to miss.

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Kevin Floate about the insects, bugs, and other creepy crawlies that help break-down cow dung on pasture.   You can find Cow Patty Critters for free online here: https://publications.gc.ca/site/eng/9.913866/publication.html   Have questions? Comments? find Kevin's contact info here: https://profils-profiles.science.gc.ca/en/profile/dr-kevin-floate   Find more information about PCBFA and our research here: https://peacecountrybeef.ca   Our intro and outro music is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw, find more at https://audionautix.com

In today's episode, we're chatting with Compost expert and soil-health enthusiast Mike Dorion from Living Soil Solutions about Composting, Vermiculture, and the Highfield Regenerative farm.   For more resources on Composting and Vermiculture check out the Compost Council of Canada's website here: https://www.compost.org/ Check out Living Soil solutions here: https://vergepermaculture.ca/portfolio-posts/mike-dorion-living-soil-solutions/ Learn more about the Highfield Regenerative farm in Calgary here: https://www.highfieldfarm.ca/ For more info about PCBFA or our projects, check out https://peacecountrybeef.ca Our intro and outro music is Red Wood Highway by Jason Shaw. Find more at www.audionautix.com  

In this bonus episode we chat with Greg Judy a regenerative rancher from Missouri, about his grazing operation, some of his business philosophy and, livestock selection. For more info about Greg's operation you can check out his YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8jM5w49UezskDWBGyKq5g   Greg will be doing a tour of Alberta in June. Check out the stops of Greg's tour below: Valleyview - June 13th Manning - June 15th Bonanza - June 17th Barrhead - June 19th Fort Kent - June 21st Coronation - June 23rd Rumsey - June 26th Jumping Pound - June 28th Leslieville - June 29th Find more information about PCBFA's events and research here: https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/

In Today's episode we chat with Milena McWatt about her work with the Land Stewardship Center and the Green Acreages Program.   You can find more information about the Green Acreages Program on the Land Stewardship Center Website here: https://www.landstewardship.org/ You can find the Stewardship directory Here: https://stewardshipdirectory.com/ You can learn more about PCBFA's research and upcoming events at https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/   The intro and outro music for this podcast is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw, find more at https://audionautix.com/  

In this episode we chat with Sandeep Nain, from the Gateway Research Organization about a couple of projects to do with perennial wheat and perennial rye grown for harvest and grazing.  For more information about Kernza Perennial Wheat, check out this interview with Lee DeHaan from the Kansas Land Institute: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-zaguv-102af95 For more info on Perennial Cereals check out Gro's video with Dr. Surya Acharya and Dr. Raja Ragupathy here: https://youtu.be/MiPsXvkY3MU For more information about GRO check out their website here: https://gatewayresearchorganization.com/ You can find PCBFA's research, factsheets and contact info here: https://peacecountrybeef.ca/   The intro and outro music is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw. Find more at https://audionautix.com/  

In this episode, Fiona Briody from RDAR takes us through the new On-Farm Climate Action Fund program and discusses what is covered and how to apply. More program details and application info can be found on RDAR's website here: https://rdar.ca/ofcaf/ For more information on OFCAF, you can call RDAR at 1 877 503 5955 or email them at ofcaf.bmp@rdar.ca If you want some reference for forages that grow well in the peace, cocktail cover crop info or want to say hi, visit PCBFA's website at https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/   The music for the intro and outro is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw. For more information, check out https://audionautix.com/      

In today's episode we chat with Saskatchewan bison producer Avery Shepherd about making the switch to covercrops on his bison operation. We discussed a lot of resources in this episode; The Cotswold Seeds guide is here: https://www.cotswoldseeds.com/species-guide.asp Cover Crops Canada by Kevin Elmy is available as both an e-book and physical book here: https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000132143048/Kevin-R.-Elmy-Cover-Cropping-in-Western-Canada You can contact Avery at a.shepherd@imperialseed.ca For more information about PCBFA's research, check out our website at https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/ The intro and outro music is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw; find more at www.audionautix.com

In this episode we chat with Shelleen Gerbig and Surendra Bhattarai about some of the management practices they will be studying as part of the Peace Region Living Lab.   For more information about SARDA, check out their website here: https://sarda.ca/   This episode was funded by the Peace Region Living Lab, for more information about the project, check them out here; https://peacelivinglab.ca/ For more information about PCBFA's research, or to get in touch with us, visit our website; https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/   The intro music for Coffee Cows & Crops is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw. Find more at https://www.audionautix.com

In this episode, we chat with Donovan Kitt about Bale grazing with the Peace Region Living lab, managing pigs on pasture, chickens with predator pressure, and what success looks like on his operation. To learn more about the Homestead, check out their website here: https://thehomesteadfarm.ca/ This episode was funded by the Peace Region Living Lab, for more information about the project, check them out here; https://peacelivinglab.ca/ For more information about PCBFA's research, or to get in touch with us, visit our website; https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/   The intro music for Coffee Cows & Crops is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw. Find more at https://www.audionautix.com