Episode Synopsis "006: Farm Update, Blister Beetles, Conversation about Soil & Sustainability with John Obert Jr of J3 Organics."

In this episode, you'll hear a detailed update about the fall vegetable crop at Shine Springs Farm, including the results of using buckwheat as a perimeter and trap crop, concerns about the appearance of blister beetles. John Obert Jr. shares the history and details about the sustainability practices of J3 Organics, a small, family-owned composting and commercial farming venture in Birmingham, Alabama. Detailed show notes are available at http://www.benfranklinfollies.com Check us out on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ShineSpringsFarm

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• 012: FoodBlogSouth 2013 & Cranberry Muffins
• 011: Social Media for Farmers
• 010: Shine the Dog, the Wildwood Ruminators & Farm Update
• 009 Shinecast: Bees & Beekeeping with Dr. Jim Tew, Local Food Systems & Farm Update
• 008 8:30 Breeze, Raising Rabbits & Slow Money Farming
• 007: Turnip Greens, Green Cabbage Worms, Green Building, Green Jobs (and more)
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• 004 Featuring Jen Barnett of Freshfully
• 003 Shinecast: Featuring Katie Farms
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