# ncat (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover ncat. Page: Feed: --- ## [Restoring Prairie, Building Resilience with Dr. Dirk Philipp](https://www.ncat.org/?post_type=podcast&p=17371&preview=true) _2026-08-10 · ATTRA - Voices from the Field_ In this episode of ATTRA’s Voice from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Darron Gaus interviews Dr. Dirk Philipp, an associate professor at the University of Arkansas. Dirk’s expertise in agronomy and tropical agriculture shapes his understanding of why restoring native prairies matters to agricultural producers. Darron and Dirk discuss how producers can seed prairie grasses for… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1923019/episodes/19618664-restoring-prairie-building-resilience-with-dr-dirk-philipp.mp3) ## Dung Beetles – Your Next Livestock Species? _2026-07-27 · ATTRA - Voices from the Field_ In this episode of ATTRA’s Voices from the Field, NCAT Agriculture Specialist Nina Prater talks with Sneha Haridas, a 4th year PhD candidate and Graduate Research Assistant at West Virginia University about her research on dung beetles. Dung beetles are important for nutrient cycling and improving soil, pasture, and livestock health, but in some regions their populations have declined. Sneha has… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1923019/episodes/19556582-dung-beetles-your-next-livestock-species.mp3) ## Growing Mushrooms for Profit and Purpose: A Conversation with Cody Brown _2026-07-14 · ATTRA - Voices from the Field_ Mushrooms are one of the most unique agricultural enterprises available to farmers and entrepreneurs. Unlike traditional crops, mushrooms are fungi that thrive on organic materials such as hardwood pellets, sawdust, straw, and agricultural byproducts, transforming low-value resources into nutritious food and profitable products. In this episode, Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Gabriella… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1923019/episodes/19494037-growing-mushrooms-for-profit-and-purpose-a-conversation-with-cody-brown.mp3) ## [Farmscaping to Enhance Biodiversity and Ecological Pest Management](https://www.ncat.org/podcast/episode-391-farmscaping-to-enhance-biodiversity-and-ecological-pest-management/) _2026-06-12 · ATTRA - Voices from the Field_ In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Agriculture Specialists Rex Dufour, Audrey Kolde, and Nina Prater talk about the principles of farmscaping - a practice of integrating native and diverse plants into agricultural spaces. Rex has been championing farmscaping for decades as a way to enhance biological control of pests. Audrey and Nina convene with Rex to learn from the master. Please… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1923019/episodes/19338089-farmscaping-to-enhance-biodiversity-and-ecological-pest-management.mp3) ## [Planning for Farmland Succession](https://www.ncat.org/podcast/episode-390-planning-for-farmland-succession/) _2026-05-14 · ATTRA - Voices from the Field_ In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Agriculture Specialist Felicia Bell is joined by Alsie Parks, C0-Executive Director of SAAFON and Lindsey Richards, Texas Gulf Coast Outreach and Education Specialist with American Farmland Trust. Alsie and Lindsey share their different yet complimentary perspectives of the importance of planning for farmland succession through estate planning or land… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1923019/episodes/19173178-planning-for-farmland-succession.mp3) ## [Successful Women in Agriculture - Gwen Cannon](https://www.ncat.org/podcast/episode-389-successful-women-in-agriculture-gwen-cannon/) _2026-05-12 · ATTRA - Voices from the Field_ In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Agriculture Specialist Felicia Bell continues her series on successful women in Agriculture. Felicia talks with Gwen Cannon of Cannon Family Farm, located just outside of Brandon, Mississippi. Gwen shares about what led her to living a life of farming with her spouse, and how the lessons she has learned along the way have helped her serve her… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1923019/episodes/19164908-successful-women-in-agriculture-gwen-cannon.mp3) ## Successful Women in Agriculture - Marguerite Green _2026-05-12 · ATTRA - Voices from the Field_ In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Agriculture Specialist Felicia Bell begins a new series highlighting successful women in agriculture. Felicia kicks of the series by interviewing Marguerite Green, Statewide Director of the Louisiana Food Policy Council. Marguerite shares what inspired her to begin farming and what led her to a career in agriculture advocacy and education. Please… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1923019/episodes/19164642-successful-women-in-agriculture-marguerite-green.mp3) ## From Dead Dirt to Living Soil: Using Vermicompost Tea _2026-04-09 · ATTRA - Voices from the Field_ In this episode of ATTRA's Voices from the Field, NCAT Agriculture Specialist Audrey Kolde hosts Garver Akers of Green Akers Consulting. Garver shares the soil health improvements he has seen from using vermicompost tea in medium- to large-scale agriculture production. Drawing from his experience as regenerative farmer, ecological horticulturist, and organic farm and garden consultant, Garver… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1923019/episodes/18988318-from-dead-dirt-to-living-soil-using-vermicompost-tea.mp3) ## Saving Tomorrow’s Agriculture Resources: The STAR Program in Action _2026-03-09 · ATTRA - Voices from the Field_ In this episode of ATTRA’s Voices from the Field, NCAT Agriculture Specialist Audrey Kolde continues her investigation into sustainable and organic farming practices by learning more about the Saving Tomorrow’s Agriculture Resources (STAR) project. Audrey speaks with STAR project director, Jake Deutmeyer, to learn how this national, non-profit organization established and expanded the STAR… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1923019/episodes/18818764-saving-tomorrow-s-agriculture-resources-the-star-program-in-action.mp3) ## [Watch chovy live code (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xv8Ia5gi91nb) _2026-03-09 · **Sponsored**_ Join Mosh Coding streams with collaborative screen sharing and remote control, open source. ## Facilitating School Food Sales through Flexibility and Relationship Building _2026-02-19 · ATTRA - Voices from the Field_ In this episode of ATTRA’s Voices from the Field, NCAT Agriculture Specialist Tammy Howard speaks with participants from her USDA‑funded project, Bringing the Farm to School. The project is designed to help agricultural producers build the skills and capacity needed to sell their products directly to schools. Alongside this training, NCAT and the National Farm to School Network have also hosted… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1923019/episodes/18714607-facilitating-school-food-sales-through-flexibility-and-relationship-building.mp3)