<![CDATA[Farmers Jam Radio]]>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:12:26 +0000Captivate.fmFarmers Jamhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/ec1dfd6c-44a2-4950-9ad0-05282e1a0d0b/HCtC-PeeeaKglKcM5iaI5WeE.pngFarmers Jam RadioFarmers JamFarmers JamFarmers Jam Radio lives at the intersection of culture and agriculture -- discussing climate change, systemic racism, healthcare, education, and more. Meet farmers, reporters and policy makers from the world of agriculture, with news updates, interviews, and the occasional jam session. Farmers Jam is a collective of farmers and friends who play music, make jam, and plant fruit trees. Learn more about our live music events, weekly agriculture newsletter, and delicious jam flavors at www.thefarmersjam.com. Connect with us on social: Instagram: www.instagram.com/farmersjamatl Twitter: www.twitter.com/farmersjamatl This podcast is produced by Longleaf Media. Learn more at www.longleaf.mediahttps://farmers-jam-radio.captivate.fmnoepisodicJustin Nickelson aka Master Peace - How urban agriculture changed my life (Part 1)Justin Nickelson aka Master Peace - How urban agriculture changed my life (Part 1) Great interview with Justin Nickelson aka Master Peace, who works in the Mayor's Office for the City of Atlanta on Urban Agriculture initiatives. Up first, we discuss AgLanta Eats, a hyper local food festival taking place at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. After, we talk about how he got started with urban agriculture through HABESHA, Inc and a life changing trip to Ghana.

Stay tuned for Part 2 of this conversation with updates about other urban ag initiatives being taken by the Mayor's Office.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]> Great interview with Justin Nickelson aka Master Peace, who works in the Mayor's Office for the City of Atlanta on Urban Agriculture initiatives. Up first, we discuss AgLanta Eats, a hyper local food festival taking place at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. After, we talk about how he got started with urban agriculture through HABESHA, Inc and a life changing trip to Ghana.

Stay tuned for Part 2 of this conversation with updates about other urban ag initiatives being taken by the Mayor's Office.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>2d4619f9-4a50-462f-ad86-f7f12de0d996Thu, 25 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -050038:21nofull21Farmers JamThe Smell of Money - Jamie BergerThe Smell of Money - Jamie BergerHog farming in North Carolina produces much more than meat -- it also causes major environmental issues, destroys quality of life, and breeds political corruption. Producer and writer Jamie Berger stops by to discuss her documentary, "The Smell of Money," which gets the name from the stench these farms put off in the surrounding communities. Learn more about her work at www.smellofmoneydoc.com.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>Hog farming in North Carolina produces much more than meat -- it also causes major environmental issues, destroys quality of life, and breeds political corruption. Producer and writer Jamie Berger stops by to discuss her documentary, "The Smell of Money," which gets the name from the stench these farms put off in the surrounding communities. Learn more about her work at www.smellofmoneydoc.com.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>3ffdc912-5fe2-42e8-933c-14fc301c9ed9Wed, 25 May 2022 06:00:00 -050032:26nofull20Farmers JamDollar Stores and Food Deserts in DeKalb County with Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-JohnsonDollar Stores and Food Deserts in DeKalb County with Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-JohnsonWhat do you know about DOLLAR STORES? Although they're pitched as a solution to food deserts, too many in one area may actually create them -- and increase crime at the same time.

DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine CochranJohnson joins Farmers Jam Radio to share her work towards ending food deserts and reducing crime by banning the creation of new dollar stores. Fascinating insight! Of course, we loved learning about the new urban farm in DeKalb County.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>What do you know about DOLLAR STORES? Although they're pitched as a solution to food deserts, too many in one area may actually create them -- and increase crime at the same time.

DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine CochranJohnson joins Farmers Jam Radio to share her work towards ending food deserts and reducing crime by banning the creation of new dollar stores. Fascinating insight! Of course, we loved learning about the new urban farm in DeKalb County.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>5705a311-b242-4de8-8948-8a6e9caf33d7Wed, 18 May 2022 06:00:00 -050029:46nofull19Farmers JamMichael B Jordan - Feeding the MovementMichael B Jordan - Feeding the MovementWriter and media mogul Michael B Jordan stops by the show to discuss his article "Feeding the Movement" written for Eater Atlanta. Our favorite article of the year (so far), "Feeding the Movement" covers 200 years of Atlanta culinary and political history, highlighting the critical role food plays in protest movements and activism, right here in the City of Atlanta.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>Writer and media mogul Michael B Jordan stops by the show to discuss his article "Feeding the Movement" written for Eater Atlanta. Our favorite article of the year (so far), "Feeding the Movement" covers 200 years of Atlanta culinary and political history, highlighting the critical role food plays in protest movements and activism, right here in the City of Atlanta.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>0d7049e9-3801-4a6a-81b7-fc3d15daba84Wed, 11 May 2022 06:00:00 -050034:58nofull18Farmers JamBrandi Shelton, Just Add Honey - "Tea creates memories"Brandi Shelton, Just Add Honey - "Tea creates memories"Brandi Shelton from Just Add Honey shares her most memorable cup of tea on the beginning of her journey to founding her company -- which not only survived the pandemic, but was started during the Great Recession -- that now owns a store along the Eastside Beltline in Atlanta.

Brandi also won the 2022 Lady Locavores Beverage Award from Community Farmers Markets. You can get tickets to celebrate and honor Brandi, as well as the other award winners, at the Lady Locavores event on Friday, May 6 at Wild Heaven Brewery at https://www.ladylocavores.com/

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>Brandi Shelton from Just Add Honey shares her most memorable cup of tea on the beginning of her journey to founding her company -- which not only survived the pandemic, but was started during the Great Recession -- that now owns a store along the Eastside Beltline in Atlanta.

Brandi also won the 2022 Lady Locavores Beverage Award from Community Farmers Markets. You can get tickets to celebrate and honor Brandi, as well as the other award winners, at the Lady Locavores event on Friday, May 6 at Wild Heaven Brewery at https://www.ladylocavores.com/

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>554d8ffa-536b-4fac-8c4f-d15812929c39Thu, 05 May 2022 06:00:00 -050018:45nofull17Farmers JamJamila Norman, Patchwork City Farms - Busy but GratefulJamila Norman, Patchwork City Farms - Busy but GratefulJamila Norman aka Farmer J of Patchwork City Farms in Oakland City, Atlanta joins Farmers Jam Radio to discuss her journey as a farmer and her reality show called Homegrown on the Magnolia Network.

Jamila also won the 2022 Lady Locavores Farmer Award from Community Farmers Markets. You can get tickets to celebrate and honor Jamila, as well as the other award winners, at the Lady Locavores event on Friday, May 6 at Wild Heaven Brewery at https://www.ladylocavores.com/

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>Jamila Norman aka Farmer J of Patchwork City Farms in Oakland City, Atlanta joins Farmers Jam Radio to discuss her journey as a farmer and her reality show called Homegrown on the Magnolia Network.

Jamila also won the 2022 Lady Locavores Farmer Award from Community Farmers Markets. You can get tickets to celebrate and honor Jamila, as well as the other award winners, at the Lady Locavores event on Friday, May 6 at Wild Heaven Brewery at https://www.ladylocavores.com/

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>51332b88-8870-4b13-b768-6d09227e222dTue, 03 May 2022 06:00:00 -050027:02nofull16Farmers JamRep. Winfred Dukes - Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Primary InterviewRep. Winfred Dukes - Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Primary InterviewRep. Winfred Dukes is one of three Democrats running for Georgia Agriculture Commissioner in the upcoming primary on May 24. We spoke with Rep. Dukes about his connection to farming, the most pressing issues facing Georgia agriculture, labor abuses on farms and in poultry plants, Black farm debt and land loss, as well as his vision for Georgia agriculture.

Georgia will have a new Agriculture Commissioner for the first time in 16 years. The primary winner will face Republican Tyler Harper, who is running unopposed in the upcoming election.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>Rep. Winfred Dukes is one of three Democrats running for Georgia Agriculture Commissioner in the upcoming primary on May 24. We spoke with Rep. Dukes about his connection to farming, the most pressing issues facing Georgia agriculture, labor abuses on farms and in poultry plants, Black farm debt and land loss, as well as his vision for Georgia agriculture.

Georgia will have a new Agriculture Commissioner for the first time in 16 years. The primary winner will face Republican Tyler Harper, who is running unopposed in the upcoming election.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>bb10662c-d2bb-4129-95a7-ec4809003d28Fri, 29 Apr 2022 06:15:00 -050029:57nofull15Farmers JamFred Swann - Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Primary InterviewFred Swann - Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Primary InterviewFred Swann is one of three Democrats running for Georgia Agriculture Commissioner in the upcoming primary on May 24. We spoke with Fred Swann about his mushroom farm, the most pressing issues facing Georgia agriculture, labor abuses on farms and in poultry plants, Black farm debt and land loss, as well as his vision for Georgia agriculture.

Georgia will have a new Agriculture Commissioner for the first time in 16 years. The primary winner will face Republican Tyler Harper, who is running unopposed in the upcoming election.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>Fred Swann is one of three Democrats running for Georgia Agriculture Commissioner in the upcoming primary on May 24. We spoke with Fred Swann about his mushroom farm, the most pressing issues facing Georgia agriculture, labor abuses on farms and in poultry plants, Black farm debt and land loss, as well as his vision for Georgia agriculture.

Georgia will have a new Agriculture Commissioner for the first time in 16 years. The primary winner will face Republican Tyler Harper, who is running unopposed in the upcoming election.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>2e3eac81-b76a-4457-a459-17dc736799a0Fri, 29 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -050023:18nofull14Farmers JamNakita Hemingway - Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Primary InterviewNakita Hemingway - Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Primary InterviewNakita Hemingway is one of three Democrats running for Georgia Agriculture Commissioner in the upcoming primary on May 24. We spoke with Nakita Hemingway about her flower farm, the most pressing issues facing Georgia agriculture, labor abuses on farms and in poultry plants, Black farm debt and land loss, as well as her vision for Georgia agriculture.

Georgia will have a new Agriculture Commissioner for the first time in 16 years. The primary winner will face Republican Tyler Harper, who is running unopposed in the upcoming election.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>Nakita Hemingway is one of three Democrats running for Georgia Agriculture Commissioner in the upcoming primary on May 24. We spoke with Nakita Hemingway about her flower farm, the most pressing issues facing Georgia agriculture, labor abuses on farms and in poultry plants, Black farm debt and land loss, as well as her vision for Georgia agriculture.

Georgia will have a new Agriculture Commissioner for the first time in 16 years. The primary winner will face Republican Tyler Harper, who is running unopposed in the upcoming election.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>38f49a7f-fceb-4a06-b73d-19467e5b52eeFri, 29 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -050027:46nofull13Farmers JamEarth Day Jammin with Atlanta Green Market Fair & Tyler ThompsonEarth Day Jammin with Atlanta Green Market Fair & Tyler ThompsonFarmers Jam founder James Carr speaks with Tyler Thompson, founder of Atlanta Green Market Fair. The first ever Atlanta Green Market Fair takes place at Ponce City Market on Saturday, April 23 in celebration of Earth Day. James and Tyler chatted about the original vision and potential impact of the event, plus some of the 40+ vendors and speakers throughout the Fair. Learn more at www.atlantagreen.market

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>Farmers Jam founder James Carr speaks with Tyler Thompson, founder of Atlanta Green Market Fair. The first ever Atlanta Green Market Fair takes place at Ponce City Market on Saturday, April 23 in celebration of Earth Day. James and Tyler chatted about the original vision and potential impact of the event, plus some of the 40+ vendors and speakers throughout the Fair. Learn more at www.atlantagreen.market

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>4ffa68cd-78ce-4d00-9ec6-0e234dd0774eWed, 20 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -050035:31nofull12Farmers JamKatie and Ana Maria from CFM - Lady Locavores 2022Katie and Ana Maria from CFM - Lady Locavores 2022It's Farmers Market season!! We joined Katie and Ana Marie at the Grant Park Farmers Market in Atlanta about their annual celebration of Womxn in Agriculture, Lady Locavores. This year, Lady Locavores has a new twist, with two celebratory events, volunteer opportunities on womxn owned farms, dinners, and more.

Katie and Ana Maria shared all the details, highlighted the winners, and shared why it's so important to uplift womxn in agriculture, despite the misleading notion that it's a male dominated field. Plus, we celebrated opening day of the farmers market, and soaked up how joyous it was in comparison to the previous two years of markets. Get tickets to Lady Locavores on Friday, May 6 at Wild Heaven Brewery at https://www.ladylocavores.com/

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>It's Farmers Market season!! We joined Katie and Ana Marie at the Grant Park Farmers Market in Atlanta about their annual celebration of Womxn in Agriculture, Lady Locavores. This year, Lady Locavores has a new twist, with two celebratory events, volunteer opportunities on womxn owned farms, dinners, and more.

Katie and Ana Maria shared all the details, highlighted the winners, and shared why it's so important to uplift womxn in agriculture, despite the misleading notion that it's a male dominated field. Plus, we celebrated opening day of the farmers market, and soaked up how joyous it was in comparison to the previous two years of markets. Get tickets to Lady Locavores on Friday, May 6 at Wild Heaven Brewery at https://www.ladylocavores.com/

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>c4bc7f16-687e-43c0-b101-5d4dae278ca3Thu, 14 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -050027:37nofull11Farmers JamZach and Ilana from Levity Farms - "Eggplants are Tubas"Zach and Ilana from Levity Farms - "Eggplants are Tubas"Family farmers in the truest sense, Zach and Ilana from Levity Farms share their agricultural journey, why they practice permaculture and other regenerative farming practices, and their belief that music and farming are two ways of expressing the same thing. You'll also hear a snippet from Zach's music career as a drummer. Jam on!

Levity Farms received 10 fruit trees from Farmers Jam in February, 2022 as part of the Farmers Jam Fruit Tree Giveaway, made possible by purchases of our delicious, locally made jams.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>Family farmers in the truest sense, Zach and Ilana from Levity Farms share their agricultural journey, why they practice permaculture and other regenerative farming practices, and their belief that music and farming are two ways of expressing the same thing. You'll also hear a snippet from Zach's music career as a drummer. Jam on!

Levity Farms received 10 fruit trees from Farmers Jam in February, 2022 as part of the Farmers Jam Fruit Tree Giveaway, made possible by purchases of our delicious, locally made jams.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>b378b5f4-e1fd-45c4-a8ce-b6aa59f553daThu, 07 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -050045:02nofull10Farmers JamMenia Chester - "Spicy Bonsai Trees"Menia Chester - "Spicy Bonsai Trees"Farmer, Chef, Singer, and Business owner Menia Chester shares the story of her agriculture journey in Georgia, from her work as an Extension Agent to starting her own business, Desserts by Latrell.

Learn about her story as well as where you can take virtual cooking and growing classes.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>Farmer, Chef, Singer, and Business owner Menia Chester shares the story of her agriculture journey in Georgia, from her work as an Extension Agent to starting her own business, Desserts by Latrell.

Learn about her story as well as where you can take virtual cooking and growing classes.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>a66529c5-abe8-42ff-a4a9-ca6f26a2aae0Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -050024:37nofull9Farmers JamCullen "Slim" Brown on Foxfire, Farming, and MusicCullen "Slim" Brown on Foxfire, Farming, and MusicSlim from FTP Farms and I Want Whisky shares his journey as a farmer AND a musician, powering his farm by oxen, and how Foxfire influenced his life. We also chatted about his new fruit trees with an assist from our friends at Slow Food Atlanta.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>Slim from FTP Farms and I Want Whisky shares his journey as a farmer AND a musician, powering his farm by oxen, and how Foxfire influenced his life. We also chatted about his new fruit trees with an assist from our friends at Slow Food Atlanta.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>91bd4e29-4a05-41e1-a57c-06a145af6cffWed, 16 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -050046:59nofull8Farmers JamDaniel and Sarah on Snackyards and Local FoodDaniel and Sarah on Snackyards and Local FoodDaniel + Sarah from Thyme to Party discuss their upcoming Snackyard Fruit Tree Sale featuring a performance from the Farmers Jam Band. We also get into how and why they started their edible landscaping business and our mutual distaste for lawns.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>Daniel + Sarah from Thyme to Party discuss their upcoming Snackyard Fruit Tree Sale featuring a performance from the Farmers Jam Band. We also get into how and why they started their edible landscaping business and our mutual distaste for lawns.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>77f3672b-a9e6-4ced-a6a8-4c95e569d822Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -050035:28nofull7Farmers JamCam Christian on PALMETTO and PlantlantaCam Christian on PALMETTO and PlantlantaCam Christian is the founder of Plantlanta who just released his debut studio album PALMETTO. In addition to playing with Farmers Jam Band, Cam also produces Farmers Jam Radio. He stopped by to share OH CAROLINA and BEER LIKE LEMONADE from his new album as well as updates about Plantlanta.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>Cam Christian is the founder of Plantlanta who just released his debut studio album PALMETTO. In addition to playing with Farmers Jam Band, Cam also produces Farmers Jam Radio. He stopped by to share OH CAROLINA and BEER LIKE LEMONADE from his new album as well as updates about Plantlanta.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>f64350de-68b2-4f6e-a739-f140a5cda03eFri, 25 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -050043:18yesfull6Farmers JamRobby Astrove on Fruit Trees, Community, and MusicRobby Astrove on Fruit Trees, Community, and MusicWe met prolific fruit tree planter and drummer Robby Astrove at Arabia Mountain to discuss the upcoming Orchard Project and Fruit Tree Sale, as well as his love for the environment and music.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>We met prolific fruit tree planter and drummer Robby Astrove at Arabia Mountain to discuss the upcoming Orchard Project and Fruit Tree Sale, as well as his love for the environment and music.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>b1822d30-60eb-4603-8689-bdb6611af1c3Tue, 15 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -050028:06nofull5Farmers JamJ. Olu Baiyewu on Urban Agriculture, the City of Atlanta and Doing the WorkJ. Olu Baiyewu on Urban Agriculture, the City of Atlanta and Doing the WorkJ. Olu Baiyewu is the Urban Agriculture Director for the City of Atlanta, and stops by to share his vast experience with urban agriculture, the role he's playing in the Mayor's Office, and how he works with numerous partners at the city, county, state, and national level. Great insight to the world of urban ag.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>J. Olu Baiyewu is the Urban Agriculture Director for the City of Atlanta, and stops by to share his vast experience with urban agriculture, the role he's playing in the Mayor's Office, and how he works with numerous partners at the city, county, state, and national level. Great insight to the world of urban ag.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>82760b11-ccfb-48ed-8621-0aa2dc140a4fWed, 09 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -050045:29nofull4Farmers JamProfessor Bruno Basso on Top Soil, Fertilizer Runoff, and Regenerative AgricultureProfessor Bruno Basso on Top Soil, Fertilizer Runoff, and Regenerative AgricultureThis week we are joined by Professor Bruno Basso from Michigan State University, who was quoted for an article we featured here a few weeks ago titled, “The Corn Belt Is Losing Topsoil, Increasing Carbon Emissions and Lowering Yields,” written by Civil Eats. We had a great conversation about a complex but extremely important topic: top soil. As professor Basso shares, the health of our planet and our people depends on the health of our soil.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>This week we are joined by Professor Bruno Basso from Michigan State University, who was quoted for an article we featured here a few weeks ago titled, “The Corn Belt Is Losing Topsoil, Increasing Carbon Emissions and Lowering Yields,” written by Civil Eats. We had a great conversation about a complex but extremely important topic: top soil. As professor Basso shares, the health of our planet and our people depends on the health of our soil.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>534fced6-e1ba-4034-b942-acd3bac6e92cTue, 01 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -050035:31nofull3Farmers JamHenry Gordon-Smith on Controlled Environment Agriculture, Greenwashing, and Reality ChecksHenry Gordon-Smith on Controlled Environment Agriculture, Greenwashing, and Reality ChecksHenry Gordon-Smith, founder and CEO of Agritecture, stops by to discuss his recent op-ed, "Vertical farming is headed for the ‘trough of disillusionment.’ Here’s why that’s a good thing." We chatted about his work in Atlanta, how investment is trending in controlled environment agriculture, greenwashing, and where vertical farming works best.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>Henry Gordon-Smith, founder and CEO of Agritecture, stops by to discuss his recent op-ed, "Vertical farming is headed for the ‘trough of disillusionment.’ Here’s why that’s a good thing." We chatted about his work in Atlanta, how investment is trending in controlled environment agriculture, greenwashing, and where vertical farming works best.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Connect with the world of Farmers Jam including delicious jam, live music events, merch, and more at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>fcc0d9db-f955-46ff-9433-db36e5e44ea6Wed, 26 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -050028:26nofull2Farmers JamLaura Reiley on Supply Chain, Farm to Fable, and Burke County SchoolsLaura Reiley on Supply Chain, Farm to Fable, and Burke County SchoolsLaura Reiley of the Washington Post joins us to discuss her recent article, "Supply chain problems threaten school lunch programs," which focused on the struggles faced in Burke County as they try to maintain their incredible school cafeteria program. Laura also discusses some of her past work for the Tampa Bay Times, and looks ahead at what the rest of the year might bring.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Get connected with the world of Farmers Jam at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>Laura Reiley of the Washington Post joins us to discuss her recent article, "Supply chain problems threaten school lunch programs," which focused on the struggles faced in Burke County as they try to maintain their incredible school cafeteria program. Laura also discusses some of her past work for the Tampa Bay Times, and looks ahead at what the rest of the year might bring.

Farmers Jam Radio is created by Longleaf Media, hosted and produced by James Carr and Cam Christian, with music by @nomadtypebeat.

Get connected with the world of Farmers Jam at www.thefarmersjam.com. Jam on!

]]>7959edf9-66fb-4e24-810b-4996e7f3b198Wed, 19 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -050030:49nofull1Farmers JamTrailer: Farmers Jam RadioTrailer: Farmers Jam RadioWhen was the last time you heard about agriculture as a leading solution to climate change, healthcare, systemic racism, immigration, wealth inequality and more? Despite playing a huge role in our lives, agriculture is rarely discussed in a holistic way when it comes to several of our most pressing issues. Join us to learn more about the world of regenerative agriculture, meet growers and producers, writers, and policy makers changing the landscape of modern agriculture.

]]>When was the last time you heard about agriculture as a leading solution to climate change, healthcare, systemic racism, immigration, wealth inequality and more? Despite playing a huge role in our lives, agriculture is rarely discussed in a holistic way when it comes to several of our most pressing issues. Join us to learn more about the world of regenerative agriculture, meet growers and producers, writers, and policy makers changing the landscape of modern agriculture.

]]>5f049c55-91e2-460d-a5d0-e8145790c491Sat, 08 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -050001:10notrailerFarmers Jam