Episode 008: Lindsey Baird of Oak and Ash Farm

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• Episode Title and Description: Nissa sits down to talk with Lindsey Baird of Oak and Ash Farm in Belchertown.  This is Part 2 of a two part podcast.
• 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: Lindsey and her husband Matt farm 7.5 acres using regenerative practices.  They offer PYO flowers and herbs, vegetables from their market garden, and pastured poultry and eggs
• Key Discussion Points: We talk about the challenges of being a new farmer in a town where farming has been practiced for multiple generations and regenerative ag practices.
• Links and Resources:
   
  • Oak and Ash Farm
  • Lindsey's YouTube Channel
  • Holistic Orchard Network
  • Charles Dowding/No Dig Gardening
  • Regenerative Agriculture
  • Massachusetts Pollinator Network
  • Northeast Organic Farmers Association, Massachusetts (NOFA-MA)
  • Ground-Up Grain
  • Belchertown Farmer's Market
  • Phoenix Orchard
  • Huw Richards - Self Sufficient Gardening
  • Tanya Anderson - Lovely Greens
  • Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership
  • Geo. Washington - Mount Vernon Gardens
  • Nikolai Vavilov - Seed Bank
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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.