Simply Growing Food

# 28 Bird flu or Pooo flu / the stand is closed!

Hey there! Here is a NEW EPISODE of the Simply Growing Food Podcast . In this episode, farmer Dillon talks about the farm stand in review for 2024. Hey also discusses Bird flu in the American Cattle industry. Hold on tight, it's pretty gross! You will really wonder why, how, who, and does it even make sense?!?!?!
 
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References : https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/animal-health/avian-influenza/avian-influenza-virus-type-h5n1-us-dairy-cattle#:~:text=Avian%20influenza%20virus%20type%20A%20(H5N1)%20has%20been%20confirmed%20in,one%20each%20in%20Nevada%2C%20North
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/commercial-backyard-flocks
https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/beef/feeding-broiler-litter-to-beef-cattle/
 

#027_Pullets and Winter in the Greenhouse

Hey there! In this episode farmer Dillon talks about raising "Pullets" or laying hens for the spring time. He talks about different breeds, characteristics, and his past chicken hatchery business the Hatching House INC. He also dives into crop rotations in the heated greenhouse and how it stays a "growable" space year round. 
 
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#026_PermaculturePackage

Hey there, in this quick episode we discuss a new meat sales strategy the "Permaculture Package". Give it a listen and learn about filling your freezer with clean, local meats
 
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#25 Cass is back, Wreaths, Swags, and giving back. Daigle Farm International?!?

Hey there, on this episode, farmers Cassidy and Dillon chat about the past few weeks of making Christmas decor. Plus, they handed out gift cards to the farm to random people this season in an effort to give back. Daigle Farm International?!?! Tune in to find out more!
 
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#24 We're in a book & Market garden recap

Hey there! In this episode we go over our last fall crop that we just harvested on 12/14/2024. Carrots!!! We also go over in some depth  about the growing of root crops. We cover one of our friends' newly published books of which we are featured in! It is a guide to the Quiet Corner here in northeast CT. Click this link here (www.lingmesser.com) to get yourself a copy today!
 
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# 023 Organic Slaughter and Bacon Chat

Hey there, in this episode we go over some labels that you should keep an eye out for. Also the bridge too far on "Organic". What, why, how exactly is "Organic Slaughter" when it comes to animals. Give this episode a listen and hear the craziness that goes on in the meat industry. 
 
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Irate Pork Lady and a Happy Turkey Day

Hey there, is a little behind the scenes episode about the wrap up of our pork season along with our Thanksgiving turkey season. It has been a crazy couple of weeks with holiday pies, bread donation to the food pantry, butchering pigs, chickens, turkeys, and still maintaining parts of the market garden. Hope you enjoy! 
 
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Solo Rant and Fall Farm

Hey there, here is a little farm update on how Fall has been going so far. From pig butcher to making homemade pies for Thanksgiving, we have a lot going on. Take a listen and hear the inside scoop on how Fall is at Daigle Farm. This is just the tip of the iceberg. If you have an questions for us don't hesitate to reach out! Visit our website at www.simplygrowingfood.com or find us on Facebook by searching Daigle Farm. We look forward to hearing from you!

Farm to table recap and fan questions answered

Hey there! In this episode you will hear all about how our Farm to Table dinner went here on the farm. All the details of how that night went. It was magical! We also answer questions that were written to us from fans! Take a listen and share the show if you like it!

Farm to Table Dinner in Detail

Hey there! It has been a while but farmers Dillon and Cassidy finally got a chance to sit down and give a few updates on all that has been going on. Mainly the build up and planning to their first ever on site Farm to Table Dinner at Daigle Farm. It has taken months and tons of planning but the day is here. Two days from this posting actually 9/29/2024. 
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