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Kinda Crunchy
by Heather Nally
Kinda Crunchy Podcast is a space for those curious how to incorporate more eco-friendly choices into their lifestyle. Heather Nally, host of the Kinda Crunchy Podcast, interviews experts and industry leaders each week to discuss easy ways to eat a little cleaner, as well as live and farm a little greener. Whether you have just begun your green journey, have dabbled in the eco-friendly arena and want to kick the paper plate habit, or want to learn more about being green from the ground up (literally) – Subscribe today, so you won’t miss a single crunchy bite! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-nally/support
Episodes
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From the Field - Wet Spring Update!
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...
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From the Field - Happy Earth Day!
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…
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Cover Cropping with David Taylor
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…
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Forest Bathing, and Why We Should Try It!
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...
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Changes on Our Farm
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...
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From the Field! Harvest Musings
As promised, an episode recorded during harvest in the field! It’s a rough one! Hopefully you can hear everything!
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Why Bees? And How to Get Started!
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...
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From the Field!
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...
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Why I Planted Elderberries!
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...
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Carbon Market Q&A with Autumn Mager
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...
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Try One Green Thing for Earth Day!
Mother Nature really wanted to talk in this episode, thunder and a downpour share the mic with me! Listen in for some ideas of one thing you can do in honor of Earth Day! Looking for ideas to go a little greener this spring? Plant a pollinator garden, start composting, reduce your plastic use or...
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How We Attempted to Grow Peas Last Year
Welcome Back! In this episode I share a little story about one of our forays into food production. Sometimes no matter how much you plan, a project just doesn't end the way you intend. Those are the times you need to learn from the experience so it is just a valuable in the long run. As you…
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How to Start Your Garden Indoors!
Ever thought about growing your own food? Do you plant a garden each year? What about sowing your own seeds inside? In this bonus episode, I share one of my favorite pre-spring hobbies: Seed Starting Indoors! Listen in for the basics on getting a head start on your garden this year! And you too…
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Heritage Breed Hogs, Why You Should Learn More!
Ever wonder where the meat at the grocery store is raised? Ever wonder how it was fed? Do you live in a rural setting and have dreams of raising your own food? Tune into today's episode to learn more about the pork you eat or COULD be eating. I am speaking with my friend, Joe Budreau who raises...
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Shrimp -To Farm and To Eat!
A shrimp farm in rural Indiana, huh? Really! No joke! In this episode, I speak with award winning, Karlanea Brown of RDM Shrimp Farm. Learn all about farm raised shrimp and what to look for at the market or restaurant the next time you indulge in these tasty little guys! You might be surprised at...
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What Do You Know About the Food You Eat?
Let's talk about food ba-by! Have you every given thought to where your food was grown, how it was grown, how many miles it travelled to get to you? Well, we are going to ask about all those things and more in this crunchy food series! AND - I have a challenge for you, can you shop for all the...
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The Organic Experience with Farmer Steve Eilers
Ever wonder what it takes to transition to Organic? Me too! I traveled to my friend's farm and asked him all about his experience transitioning some of his fields to organic. Tune in and learn what it takes!
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Do's and Don'ts of Cover Crops
Cover crops are an important step to improve water quality and soil health. Even though most of us know the importance of this, it can be an intimidating process to begin, not to mention an expensive one if not done properly. These two factors have caused reluctance for many farmers. Luckily for...
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How to No Till Your Garden Without Chemicals
The Kinda Crunchy Podcast is back with another quick crunchy bite today! Staying with the theme of healthy soil, let's talk about how to no till the garden AND still have chemical free weed control! If you listen all the way through, you'll get to hear my dog in the background too. I'm certain…
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What Can Soil & Water Districts do for you?
Leslie Fisher from the Benton County Soil and Water District shares how we can all benefit from the work and assistance they provide. The Soil and Water Districts work with the NRCS (Natural Resource Conservation Service) and complement their programs and work on special projects such as the Big...
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Scraps to Broth! Reducing Kitchen Waste
Let's talk about another way to reduce food waste. Today, I share a quick crunchy bite about how to use your veggie scraps without throwing them away. Broth! I also want to let you know about the Kinda Crunchy Podcast Facebook group. Hop on over and join the group to learn more about living clean...
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Vermicompost - turning your trash into healthy soil!
Welcome to the very first episode of the Kinda Crunchy podcast! Ever buy a lush, green head of leafy lettuce only to find a bag of mush in the back of the fridge some time later? Me too. Good news is, there’s a solution… In this episode I welcome my friend, Mark Townsend to talk vermicompost. He…
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Introducing the Kinda Crunchy Podcast
Kinda Crunchy Podcast is a space for those curious how to incorporate more eco-friendly choices into their lifestyle. Heather Nally, host of the Kinda Crunchy Podcast, interviews experts and industry leaders each week to discuss easy ways to eat a little cleaner, as well as live and farm a little...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Kinda Crunchy Podcast is a space for those curious how to incorporate more eco-friendly choices into their lifestyle. Heather Nally, host of the Kinda Crunchy Podcast, interviews experts and industry leaders each week to discuss easy ways to eat a little cleaner, as well as live and farm a little greener. Whether you have just begun your green journey, have dabbled in the eco-friendly arena and want to kick the paper plate habit, or want to learn more about being green from the ground up (literally) – Subscribe today, so you won’t miss a single crunchy bite! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-nally/support
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