PlayWhat's So Amazing about Grazing?March 25, 2020Field Work Hosts Zach Johnson and Mitchell Hora talk to two farmers who are trying to maximize the benefits of livestock grazing for soil health.
PlayA Chat with the New Mexico Milk MaidMarch 18, 2020Field Work Hosts Zach Johnson and Mitchell Hora talk to farmer and environmental scientist Tara Vander Dussen about dairy farm sustainability, water use, and sharing farmers’ stories.
PlayBack in the SaddleMarch 11, 2020The guys are back! Field Work hosts Mitchell Hora and Zach Johnson dive back into the world of sustainable agriculture, adding animal ag and a lot of “dad jokes” into the mix.
PlayComing Soon: Field Work Season TwoFebruary 19, 2020A preview of Field Work’s second season with farmers Zach Johnson and Mitchell Hora.
PlaySeason Finale: Generational Perspectives on FarmingAugust 8, 2019Fathers, sons, and a live audience! It’s our season finale, recorded at Farmfest in Morgan, Minnesota.
PlayThird Crops: Can They Pay?July 31, 2019Zach, Mitchell and guests talk about how to integrate third crops and what the roadblocks may be to doing so.
PlayCover Crops Part 3: Can They Work Up North?July 24, 2019Zach and Mitchell talk with Ken Franzky, an agronomist with Centrol Crop Consulting, about cover crop considerations in areas with short growing seasons.
PlayBeyond the Wind Break: Sustainable Ag at a Community Scale July 17, 2019Zach, Mitchell, and guests talk about the need to get farmers working together and with others in the ag community to advance adoption of sustainable farming practices.
PlayConsumers Want Sustainably Grown Food, But Who Pays? July 10, 2019Zach and Mitchell talk with the chief sustainability officer at General Mills about supply chain incentives for growers.
PlayField Work Mini-VacationJuly 3, 2019Field Work is taking a week off for the July 4th holiday. We'll be back next week with another new episode.
PlayPrecision Ag: Hype or Hope?June 26, 2019Zach, Mitchell and guests discuss the potential and current limitations of precision ag technologies, including nitrogen sensors.
PlayCover Crops Part 2: Recycling Your Nutrient DollarsJune 19, 2019In this episode, Zach and Mitchell talk to farmer Doug Adams about how cover crops help him keep valuable nutrients on his farm.
PlayHow Can Data Boost Sustainable Ag?June 12, 2019Zach and Mitchell assess the pros and cons of collecting farm data and whether the effort can help boost sustainable ag practices.
PlayDon’t Treat Your Soil Like DirtJune 5, 2019Zach and Mitchell talk with Jim Isermann of the Soil Health Partnership about improving—and measuring—soil health.
PlayNutrient Management: Find That Nitrogen Sweet SpotMay 29, 2019Zach, Mitchell and guests get nerdy about nitrogen.
PlayLandowners, Lenders and More: How to Get Stakeholders on Board with ChangeMay 22, 2019Zach, Mitchell and guests talk about how to persuade people in your network that you're not a "hippie farmer" when adopting conservation practices.
PlayCover Crops Part 1: What Newbies Should ConsiderMay 15, 2019Mitchell and Zach talk to expert Steve Groff about what to consider when trying out cover crops.
PlayDrain Tile: Friend or Foe?May 8, 2019Zach and Mitchell talk the pros and cons of drain tile with their guests.