EPISODE · Apr 11, 2024 · 33 MIN
How Humane Priorities Mean Better Food and a Healthier Landscape || with Kelley Babbin of Howling Flats Farm
On today’s episode of Talk Farm To Me, we hear from first generation farmer Kelley Babbin, owner and operator of Howling Flats Farms in Canaan, Connecticut. Kelley has made it her mission to create an environment of sustainable agriculture, while nurturing the land she grows on. Using sustainable practices to give her animals the utmost love and care, making for happy animals that live harmoniously with the land, Kelley has created an online marketplace to sell her meat to consumers that are looking for healthier, environmentally friendly, options.In this episode, you will hear how Kelley became a farmer and started growing animals on pasture, the work and dedication it takes to run a farm with little help, the challenges for farmers to market their products to the masses, how Kelley created an online market for Howling Flat Farms, and why the need for convenience is hurting family farms.This story is all about strength and determination, you don’t want to miss it! Topics discussed in this episode:How Kelley started raising animals on pastureHow Kelley runs her farm on her ownThe types of certifications Kelley’s farm hasWhat Kelley’s customer base looks likeWhy it is difficult to market meat on social mediaHow Kelley is expanding her customer base in creative waysThe need for convenience is hurting small family farmsHow Kelley is improving the health of her soilConnect with Kelley Babbin:Website: https://f2e176-3.myshopify.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howlingflatsfarmer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howlingflatsfarmllc One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com
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On today’s episode of Talk Farm To Me, we hear from first generation farmer Kelley Babbin, owner and operator of Howling Flats Farms in Canaan, Connecticut. Kelley has made it her mission to create an environment of sustainable agriculture, while nurturing the land she grows on. Using sustainable practices to give her animals the utmost love and care, making for happy animals that live harmoniously with the land, Kelley has created an online marketplace to sell her meat to consumers that are looking for healthier, environmentally friendly, options. In this episode, you will hear how Kelley became a farmer and started growing animals on pasture, the work and dedication it takes to run a farm with little help, the challenges for farmers to market their products to the masses, how Kelley created an online market for Howling Flat Farms, and why the need for convenience is hurting family farms. This story is all about strength and determination, you don’t want to miss it! Topics discussed in this episode: How Kelley started raising animals on pasture How Kelley runs her farm on her own The types of certifications Kelley’s farm has What Kelley’s customer base looks like Why it is difficult to market meat on social media How Kelley is expanding her customer base in creative ways The need for convenience is hurting small family farms How Kelley is improving the health of her soil
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