Episode 006: Jody Jess of Buckhill Homestead Farm

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• Episode Title and Description: Nissa sits down to talk with Jody Jess of Buckhill Homestead Farm
• Introduction: Welcome to the Massachusetts Farm to Table Podcast where we showcase the passionate farmers, food producers, and chefs who are shaping the farm-to-table movement right here in Massachusetts..
• Guest Information: Jody is a 4th generation farmer on her property in Westminster.  She raises and milks a herd of Kerry Cattle and teaches how to start a small scale raw milk dairy.
• Key Discussion Points: We talk about raw milk, cow genetics, natural beekeeping, and the costs of small farming.
• Links and Resources:
   
  • Buckhill  Homestead Farm
  • Kerry Cattle at the Livestock Conservancy
  • Teeswater Sheep at the Livestock Conservancy
  • Raw Milk
  • A2 Milk
  • UC Davis a2 Milk Genetics
  • Montachusett Agricultural Alliance
  • Fitchburg Farmers' Market
  • Ashburnham Farmers' Market
  • Local Food Works
  • Growing Places
  • Food Deserts
  • Temple Grandin
  • Quinn Farms, Quebec
  • Adams Farm
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• Music Credits:Our theme music is “Eternity” by Leva 
• Additional Notes: Be sure to watch for the full uncut video interview on Youtube, and our video tours later this season.