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The Sour Doe Podcast

by Ashlee & Jay Hayward

On-farm recordings where we talk about anything we find interesting. This centers around agriculture, microbes, human health, starting a profitable seed-to-table restaurant and more!

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Episodes

  1. Ep. 15 - The Insanity of Soy

    In today’s episode, Jay discusses the soybean industry, and of soybean’s use throughout of food system. Is livestock actually eating all of our grain, or may there be something else afoot in this industry? Connect with us: Website, Instagram and Twitter Support our show by visiting our Patreon…

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  2. Ep. 14 - Farting Up a Storm in the Cattle Industry

    In the first episode of the "Farting Up a Storm" series, Jay & Ashlee seek to push back on four untruths that livestock industry opponents claim to be true. We use peer-reviewed research, meta-analyses and pure common sense to help the listener become more informed about the livestock industry,...

  3. Ep. 13 - Lithic Technology & Mangalitsa Pigs with Brian Herbel

    In today's episode, Jay & Ashlee speak with Brian Herbel who is based in the Bitterroot valley of Montana. He earned his master's degree in Anthropology & Archaeology, and currently owns and operates Rabbitbrush Archeological Services. https://www.rbasmontana.com/ In addition, Brian, along with…

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  4. Ep. 12 - The Microbes Among Us with Charlie Larson

    Charlie Larson is a Molecular Biologist here in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana. He has spent 25 years researching host pathogen interactions. He was formerly the President of the Bitterroot Water Forum (now known as the Bitterroot Water Partnership) and spent 3 years on the board of directors....

  5. Ep. 11 - Nitrogen Fixation & Glyphosate Toxicity with Roger Moore

    Jay & Ashlee speak with Roger Moore. Roger is a retired Staff Scientist who worked at the National Institute of Health (NIH) in Hamilton, Montana. He has a PhD in Organic Chemistry, with a focus on synthetic chemistry and prion diseases. Topics Covered: Prion Diseases, Peak oil & implications for...

  6. Ep. 10 - The Start to a Farming Career with Lily Keene

    Today's interview is with Lily Keene, Lily is a young farmer trying to navigate the start of her career in order to determine the kind of farming she'd like to pursue. She currently works at our Fern Co., our USDA organic vegetable farm. Connect with us: website or Instagram Support our show by...

  7. Ep. 9 - Drying Cherries with Helicopters

    Topics Covered: Garden at home like you mean itLocal retired farmer looks better than everWhat to look for in nursery startsAmending and fertilizing soil in your home gardenHeavy feeders vs. light feedersAre raised beds worth it?Nature in a nutshellHiring helicopters to dry cherries

  8. Ep. 8 - Wilted Greens & Hakurei Dreams

    Connect with us: website or Instagram Support our show by visiting our Patreon page Topics covered: "Success is not conditional upon stress." Frost hits our farm on the eve of summer solstice How to cook and prepare hakurei, kale and garlic scapes Don't cook your lettuce

  9. Ep. 7 - Wait, Onions Take How Long to Grow?

    Spring time weather Risk of hail, excessive rain, frost and heat. Oh boy is Spring busy on the farm Thinking about fall storage crops Life cycle of alliums: garlic, onion & leek Current seasonal produce in Montana How to get an earlier harvest in Spring at home or on farm When to plant…

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  10. Ep. 6 - Wayfinder's Ranch

    Jay & Ashlee have a conversation with Ramy Mam and Amber Lynn Vitale. Ramy is a professional photography, filmmaker and world-class chef. He has worked in well-known restaurants in Hawaii and New York City. Amber is a certified nutritionist and ayurvedic practitioner with a wealth of knowledge...

  11. Ep. 5 - The Science of Sourdough

    Connect with us: website or Instagram Support our show by visiting our Patreon page In today's episode we dive into the science of sourdough! We answer frequently asked questions and share what we have learned through research about the sourdough microbiome. Topics What is real sourdough? Common...

  12. Ep. 4 - Listen to your Plants

    Connect with us: website or Instagram Support our show by visiting our Patreon page Times Stamps 00:01:15 Hummingbird migrations 00:05:15 Spring at the cafe and farm 00:10:15 Rhizoctonia & Phytophthora pathogens 00:12:15 How to combat these outbreaks using trichoderma and anaerobic bacteria...

  13. Ep. 3 - "I'm not certified organic, but I grow organically!"

    Why is it so damn hard to do things that are good for us?; History of the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) Guidelines; The NOP certification process from a farmer's point of view; Use of the term "organic"; Non-governmental organic movements and certification "add-ons"; Problems with the USDA...

  14. Ep. 2 - Our Story

    Jay & Ashlee's chance encounter on independent climbing trips in California. Maintaining an international relationship during Covid-19 border closures and immigration. Starting not one, but two businesses during the pandemic. Hardships of the farming and food service industries. The Sour Doe...

  15. Ep. 1 - Composting & Vermin Control

    Please don't mind the whistling sound in the background. Our wood stove likes to sing a tune while it heats up. If you want to learn more about how to conduct soil tests at home, please visit https://midwestlabs.com/resources/product-sampling-guides Scroll down the page to the "Soil Sampling…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

On-farm recordings where we talk about anything we find interesting. This centers around agriculture, microbes, human health, starting a profitable seed-to-table restaurant and more!

HOSTED BY

Ashlee & Jay Hayward

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How many episodes does The Sour Doe Podcast have?

The Sour Doe Podcast currently has 15 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Sour Doe Podcast about?

On-farm recordings where we talk about anything we find interesting. This centers around agriculture, microbes, human health, starting a profitable seed-to-table restaurant and more!

How often does The Sour Doe Podcast release new episodes?

The Sour Doe Podcast has 15 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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The Sour Doe Podcast is created and hosted by Ashlee & Jay Hayward.
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