This episode of Voices from the Field begins our “Soil to Skin” podcast series, in which NCAT Carbon Farm Planners Allison Cooley-Agee and Danielle Duni explore the relationships between soil health, fiber production, and market solutions.

The series is part of NCAT’s Climate Beneficial Fiber Partnership with Colorado State University, Carbon Cycle Institute, Fibershed, Seed2Shirt, and New York Textile Lab. The Climate Beneficial Fiber Partnership is funded by USDA’s Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities.

Allison and Danielle talk about the project with Rebecca Burgess, the Executive Director of Fibershed, about building community around grower-to-grower networks to help producers become “economically, ecologically, and socially successful.”

Related ATTRA Resources:

· Fiber

· Tips for Marketing Sheep and Goat Products: Fiber

· Climate Beneficial Practices

Additional Resources:

· Fibershed

· Carbon Cycle Institute

· Seed2Shirt

· New York Textile Lab

· Colorado State University College of Agricultural Sciences

Contact Allison Cooley-Agee and Danielle Duni at allisonc@ncat.org and danielled@ncat.org.

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In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Tyler Jenkins talks with Richard Udale and Anne Fanatico in an enlightening conversation about the world of poultry breeding, genetics, and the rich history of the chicken. Richard and Anne, both renowned experts in the field, discuss the evolution of various chicken breeds and their unique traits, along with the intricate science behind selective breeding.

Related ATTRA Resources:

· Poultry

· Eggs

· Growing Your Range Poultry Business: An Entrepreneur's Toolbox

Other Resources:

· American Pastured Poultry Association

· American Poultry Association

· Heritage Poultry Breeders

Contact Tyler Jenkins at tylerj@ncat.org.

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In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Tracy Mumma talks with her husband, David Sturman, and daughter, Lina Sturman, about using draft horses on the farm. They discuss some of the jobs horses can do, including logging and agritourism, and some of the different hitches that can help make effective use of horsepower. They also cover some important considerations for anyone considering using draft horses on the farm, based on decades of shared experience using draft horses in Montana.

Related ATTRA Resources:

· Draft Animal Power for Farming

· Episode 333. Draft Animals 101

· Episode 334. Teaming Up with Oxen

Additional Resources:

· Small Farmer’s Journal

· Draft Animal Power Network

Contact Tracy Mumma at tracym@ncat.org.

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You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.