Archives for Spring Garden Prep

Common Ground Radio 6/5/15

Producer/Host: C.J. Walke
Engineer: Amy Browne (assisted by Annabelle and Stella Walke)

Issue: Organic Food and Farming in Maine

Program Topic: Pasture Management and Grazing

Key Discussion Points:
a) Pasture management in Maine
b) Grazing practices for ruminants
c) Forage production

Guests:
Rick Kersbergen, Extension Professor, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Orono, ME
Diane Schivera, Organic Livestock Specialist, MOFGA, Unity, ME

Common Ground Radio 5/1/15

Producer/Host: C.J. Walke
Engineer: Amy Browne

Issue: Organic Food and Farming in Maine

Program Topic: Soils and Spring Garden Prep

Key Discussion Points:
a) Basics of soil structure and composition
b) Chemical and biological characteristics of soils
c) Building and maintaining soil fertility

Guests:
Eric Sideman, Organic Crop Specialist, MOFGA, Unity, ME
Bruce Hoskins, Maine Soil Testing Service, U-Maine, Orono, ME