On TOPP of Organic

The long-awaited return of On TOPP of Organic is finally here, and I couldn't be more excited for what's in store! Today, we're diving into an incredible product—Living Water—a potential game-changer for those who are looking to integrate regenerative practices to enhance their crops.  Joining us on the call are Brandon Mason and Mark Spoone, who will provide firsthand insights into how Living Water works and why it stands out. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the future of sustainable farming! Living Water revolutionizes soil biology with a continuous, season-long approach. Unlike one-time applications, our system delivers fresh, live, all-natural microbes—including beneficial bacteria and fungi—every time you irrigate. Fully automated and seamlessly integrated into your existing system, it requires no additional labor. Backed by decades of third-party testing, our microbial blends are 100% naturally occurring—never engineered. Carefully selected to enhance soil health and crop performance over time, they provide consistent, long-term benefits. Cost-effective, continuous support—while competitors charge $35 to $100 per acre for a single application, Living Water offers ongoing biological enhancement throughout the entire season, often at a lower cost than many one-time treatments. Pricing is tailored to your operation, with slight variations based on location and acreage. For a customized quote and expert recommendations, contact your local Living Water distributor for a personalized evaluation. If you're interested in Learning more about Living Water, feel free to reach out with any questions. You can contact the team via email—we're happy to help!   [email protected] [email protected]  [email protected]   www.wesavesoil.com

On todays episode of On TOPP of Organic we are back with the Texas state Agronomist, Fred Schrank. Fred is working with NRCS on a program called the Organic Transition Initiative. Stay tuned to learn more about the program and some other usefull information from Fred.  NRCS office locator: Service Center Locator | Natural Resources Conservation Service   Need help finding a technical service provider? Click the link to get started Find A TSP

On todays episode of On TOPP of Organic we have the Texas state Agronomist, Fred Schrank. Fred is working with NRCS on a program called the Organic Transition Initiative. Stay tuned to learn more about the program and some other usefull information from Fred.  NRCS office locator: Service Center Locator | Natural Resources Conservation Service   Need help finding a technical service provider? Click the link to get started Find A TSP   Organic Transition Initative 823 Organic Transition Initiative –  

On todays episode of On TOPP of Organic we get to know the new Program coordinator for Texas TOPP. Tyler Cox will be taking over the duties of the TOPP program in Texas. Get to know a little about Tyler and what he will be doing in the future in todays episode. 

Tune in this week as we interview Laura Turnbough from Back 4T Farms. She is a great organic champion for the livestock industry. The beef industry is starting to boom in Texas! 

This week we have the honor to interview Yaupon Tea, the recent USDA Award winner of 831,000 dollars! Tune in! 

We are wrapping up quarter one and leaping into planting season before we know it. Tune in as we catch up with Bob Whitney, and listen to what we have coming up in Texas Organic. 

Tune in this week as we learn about organic mushroom growing. Texas Fungus is apart of our transitioning farmers group.   

Farmshare Austin is a non-profit certified organic vegetable farm. They have their hands in just about everything that says community. Farmshare Austin builds bridges between the produce grown on their 10-acre certified organic farm in Eastern Travis County and food access programs reaching food insecure communities in Central Texas. Tune in as we talk about record keeping, how to deal with weeds, and so much more.

In this episode, we have a little more fun than usual!  We are joined by Henk Postmus, a multi-generational dairy farmer who started dairying in the Netherlands where he was born and raised. He immigrated to his current dairy farm in Texas in 1998. Henk started his organic journey in 2007 and loves everything about. He is passitonate about organic farming and loves the natural ability ghat God has bestowed upon it.  

We are back and running into the year 2024 with a goal of growing Organic in Texas! Tune in as Timber Darnell and Bob Whitney discuss the latest happenings in the industry, including cotton- What's Next?  The dissucing topics are:  What is 2024 going to look like for organic in Texas? Grants and upcoming finacial opportunites  Upcoming Events  Cotton: What's Next? 

Organic Beef Production is far and few between in Texas. Tim Goodnight is the Vice President at Open Range in Gordon, Nebraska. Tim runs the grass fed beef side of the ranch. Tune in as we talk about how raising organic beef and the focus of rangeland management. And yes, OMRI approved vaccines are accepted. 

Enger Farms has been a split farming operation for quite some time now, with both organic and conventional crop and forage being produced. On the organic side of things, Jerod Crawford, a 10-year certified organic farmer, has found the benefits of organic farming. Jerod brings a genuine appproach to farming whether you are organic or conventional.  Tune in as we talk about: Changes implemented from the beginning Crop Rotation - what has worked, what has not worked Growing populations  Record Keeping   

Rob Warren is a West Texas organic farmer who specializes in growing cotton, peanuts, and grapes using organic practices. In a recent conversation, he shared some insights into his farming methods, his target market, and the challenges he faces as an organic farmer.

Today is our first On TOPP of Organics episode! In this episode, we cover topics within certification! In this organic agriculture convo, we cover:  Texas A&M AgriLife Organics ⁠Texas A&M AgriLife Organic⁠ What is important about Organic agriculture What is the SOE? ⁠Strengthening Organic Enforcement | Agricultural Marketing Service (usda.gov)⁠ What is Texas TOPP? ⁠Texas TOPP – Transition to Organic Partnership Program⁠ Be sure to hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode!