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Tangled Taproot
by John Cowan
Unique stories of small-scale, midwest farmers. The Tangled Taproot Podcast grows inspiration for home chefs, restauranters, and Midwesterners to utilize flavorful local ingredients while understanding the unique, personal backstories of how these ingredients came to be. We love how intimate and personal the stories are of modern agrarian working.
Episodes
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Joe Kaufman: Beekeeping, Honey, and Community Buzz
What are the unique challenges and rewards of urban beekeeping, and how does Joe Coffman navigate issues like limited space and natural threats such as varroa mites? Today on Tangled Taproot, hosts John Cowan, Christin Jameson, and Jackson welcome Joe Coffman of Birch Creek Apiary. Joe is a…
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Cultivating Change: Regenerative Agriculture with Dr. Rob Myers
Can cover crops and soil microbiomes hold the key to transforming our current farming systems and boosting yields sustainably? Today on Tangled Taproot, hosts John Cowan, Christin Jameson, and Jackson speak with industry veteran Dr. Rob Myers, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Regenerative...
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A Conversation with Thomas Smith, Kansas City Food Hub
How does the harvest-to-order model employed by the Kansas City Food Hub’s farms minimize food waste and maximize efficiency in the supply chain? Today on Tangled Taproot, hosts John Cowan, Christin Jameson, and Jackson focus on the transformative impact of the Kansas City Food Hub on local farms...
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New Roots Urban Farm
What if the solution to food insecurity could be found right in the heart of urban neighborhoods? Join us as we uncover the remarkable journey of Antajuan Adams and Mina Aria, the inspiring force behind New Roots Urban Farm in North St. Louis. Antajuan and Mina are not only transforming…
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Fox Holler Farmstead: Sustainable Agroecology with Ben Brownlow
How do innovative ‘agroecological’ techniques enable Fox Holler Farmstead to both enhance animal welfare and maximize land productivity? In this episode, Tangled Taproot chats with former DIY punk Ben Brownlow, the innovative steward of Fox Holler Farmstead, who shares his journey from urban life...
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Molly Rockamann of EarthDance Organic Farm School
In this episode, Tangled Taproot features Molly Rockamann of EarthDance Organic Farm School in Ferguson, Missouri- the oldest organic farm west of the Mississippi. You’ll hear about the farm's profound impact on organic agriculture, its origin story and commitment to organic farming. Molly...
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Josh Smith of Neon Greens
What happens when Broadway set design meets urban farming? Join us as we talk with Josh Smith, the innovative mind behind Neon Greens in St. Louis, to uncover this fascinating blend of creativity and agriculture. Josh's unique approach to urban hydroponic farming introduces a conveyor belt system...
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Scott and Sarah Harkness of Dang Good Produce
In this episode, the team speaks with small-scale farmers Scott and Sarah Harkness from Dang Good Produce in Bourbon, Missouri. Their journey from California to establishing a successful 80-acre mixed vegetable farm in Missouri exemplifies the American Dream. You’ll hear the challenges and...
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Erin Luna of Black Rat Farms
In this episode, the team speaks with Erin Luna, a farmer, forager, and artist, who specializes in the fascinating field of natural dyeing, using her own harvest of plants, flowers, and herbs. Through her business, Black Rat Farms, Erin combines her agricultural knowledge and artistic skills to...
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Rachel Greathouse of Greathouse Garden with Special Guest Paul Krautmann of Bellews Creek Farm
In this episode, the team speaks with food advocate Rachel Greathouse of Greathouse Garden, and experienced organic farmer Paul Krautmann from Bellews Creek Farm. The discussion covers small-scale organic farming, unique heirloom crop varieties, their cultivation methods, and the challenges and...
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Mary Densmore of Bee Simple City Farm
In this episode, urban farmer Mary Densmore of Bee Simple City Farm shares her unique journey from an eye-opening trip to Nicaragua, to starting a farm in St. Louis to becoming a vital part of the community and exploring the world of urban farming. She discusses the magic of microgreens, the art…
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Mushrooming Dreams: Henry Hellmuth's Journey into Ozark Forest Mushrooms
In this episode, Henry Hellmuth from Ozark Forest Mushrooms, a family-owned mushroom farm in Missouri, delves into the world of mushroom growing and production. He shares insights into the unique conditions that make his farm ideal for mushroom cultivation, the fascinating process of mushroom...
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Rooted Remedies: Exploring the Art of Herbalism with Crystal Stevens of Flourish Farmstead
In this episode, our guest is Crystal Stevens, an herbalist, educator, author, and farmer who co-runs Flourish Farmstead with her husband, Eric. You’ll hear about Crystal's journey from Colorado to St. Louis, her transition from simple vegetable farming to a diversified operation that includes...
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Good Food and Good People: A Journey to Organic Certification with Theodora Farms
In this episode, we’re joined by Jeff Adams, Manager of Theodora Farms in Godfrey, Illinois. Theodora is the first USDA-certified organic farm we’ve covered on the show. Jeff discusses the sustainable and innovative farming practices employed on their 30-acre property, their unique land…
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Turning Healthy Soil into Flavorful Produce for CSA with Amy Cloud of Three Rivers Community Farm
In this episode, Amy Cloud, of Three Rivers Community Farm, shares her journey from growing up on a farm and hating it, to a corporate job in Chicago, to organic farming with her family, owning and operating Three Rivers Community Farm in Elsa, Illinois. Amy has now been in the organic farming...
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How a love for history, language, cooking, and pasture raised meats brought about Brats of the World Part II with Jeff Suchland
Welcome to Part II of our discussion with small-scale farmer Jeff Suchland, owner of Alpacas of Troy. In this episode, Jeff shares the journey of creating authentic, global sausages using exceptional pork from his farm. Jeff set an ambitious goal of crafting a sausage offering from each of 200...
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A new agribusiness model in Alpaca Fiber with Jeff Suchland of Alpacas of Troy
In this episode, Jeff Suchland from Alpacas of Troy shares his family's journey into small-scale alpaca farming and their transition from cattle farming. He discusses the profitability of alpaca farming and the benefits of alpaca fiber for those with allergies. We delve into the process of…
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From Homesteading to Farm Dinners with Autumn Sij and Dave Blum of Such and Such Farm
In this episode, we’re talking everything biodynamic farming with guests Autumn Sij and Dave Blum of Such and Such Farm. Such and Such is a 120-acre homestead near DeSoto, MO specializing in sustainably grown produce, responsibly raised animals, and other cool stuff. Founded in 2011, Autumn and...
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Growing Beyond Organic: Exploring Biodynamic Farming with Rosalie Truong of Grand Army Farm
In this episode, our guest is Rosalie Truong, Chief Farmer and Owner of Grand Army Farm in Labadie, MO. Rosalie was raised in Vietnam and France, and came to the U.S. for medical school, to complete her MD and Ph.D. degrees at Washington University. Her farming career started with Angora rabbits,...
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Introducing Tangled Taproot, the Podcast - Unique Stories from Small-Scale Farmers
Welcome to the Tangled Taproot podcast, brought to you by St. Louis-based sustainable food startup Mylk and Hummus. Your hosts are M & H Founder John Cowan, Kitchen Manager and Recipe Developer Christin Jameson, and Jackson Seiff. Most people only see the beautifully packaged, final food products...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Unique stories of small-scale, midwest farmers. The Tangled Taproot Podcast grows inspiration for home chefs, restauranters, and Midwesterners to utilize flavorful local ingredients while understanding the unique, personal backstories of how these ingredients came to be. We love how intimate and personal the stories are of modern agrarian working.
HOSTED BY
John Cowan
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Unique stories of small-scale, midwest farmers. The Tangled Taproot Podcast grows inspiration for home chefs, restauranters, and Midwesterners to utilize flavorful local ingredients while understanding the unique, personal backstories of how these ingredients came to be. We love how intimate and...
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Tangled Taproot is created and hosted by John Cowan.
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