Grain on the Brain Podcasts
We bring the resources, tools, and expertise you need to get growing
Tune in as each episode our host Scott Beaton talks to researchers, farmers and other experts in the organic sector to discuss important issues in organic grain farming.
Grain on the Brain is partially funded by Prairie Organic Development Fund.
Episodes
Today Scott talks with John Cote who runs John Boy Farms near St. Agathe Manitoba. John shares about his experience growing vegetables for the local market and how and why […]
In this episode, Scott interviews Cody Straza and Ian Cushon in a live panel format, recorded at the Organic Connections show in Saskatoon. Both are experienced organic farmers and they […]
Scott talks about the diversity and importance of compost with Rob Wunder, a fourth generation farmer, who has been exploring the world of biology on his farm through a number […]
Learn from experts about tips for storing water and carbon on your farm. (43:36) May 26, 2022
In today’s episode Scott talks to Dale Overton from Overton Environmental about EcoTea. A lot of organic farmers are already using EcoTea on their farms, so we wanted to find […]
Curtis Cavers and Allison Squires talk about the where, how, why and when of thoughtful tillage. (01:02:41) January 25, 2022
How to move from grain farming with synthetic chemicals and fertilizers to a low-input, organic model of farming. (45:33) December 01, 2021
Today we do a deep dive again into the world of seed breeding and hear about farmers who are developing their own seed varieties. We also get Aabir Dey, from […]
