American Family Farmer
A weekly look at trends in Family Farming and Healthy Eating.
Episodes
This week, Doug Stephan welcomes Warren Shaw, President of the Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF). The gentlemen cover a wide range of topics affecting family farmers in our country and the immediate economic problems. Warren, who is a farmer with his own Shaw Farm, discusses on his own farm hardships when the roof collapsed due to a snow storm, losing multiple cattle, shares how he’s rebuilding and moving forward with his...
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October 29, 2025 • 18 mins
Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares the biggest news affecting family farmers, starting off with good news that the Farm Tax changes have restored the full bonus depreciation, you can now deduct without spreading it out over a number of years.
Next up, the continued focus on the Monsanto Policy, why the price of farm-produced products are going up while farmers aren’t making any money from it, ...
Next up, the continued focus on the Monsanto Policy, why the price of farm-produced products are going up while farmers aren’t making any money from it, ...
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October 22, 2025 • 19 mins
This week, Doug Stephan welcomes Peter Durand, Chief Farm Officer of Snickers Run Garlic Farm in Bluemont, Virginia — a 63-acre gem nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Peter shares how this small but mighty farm grows some of the most flavorful hard-neck garlic in the region using sustainable, soil-first methods and a lot of love. From their signature “Bluemont Music” variety to German Extra Hardy and Chesnok Red, each ...
Peter shares how this small but mighty farm grows some of the most flavorful hard-neck garlic in the region using sustainable, soil-first methods and a lot of love. From their signature “Bluemont Music” variety to German Extra Hardy and Chesnok Red, each ...
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October 22, 2025 • 19 mins
Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares why he created the American Family Farmer program before jumping into the news affecting family farmers, beginning with the government shutdown with Secretary of Ag Brooke Rollins stating the Us Dept. of Ag would not be able to help farmers who are suffering from low commodity prices as long as the government is shut down.
Next, what’s going on with the screw...
Next, what’s going on with the screw...
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October 15, 2025 • 19 mins
Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares why he created the American Family Farmer program before jumping into the news affecting family farmers, beginning with the federal government shut down creating disruption for farmers everywhere as the USDA service centers are closed, risk management and conservation programs are shut off, and farmers and their dependance on various resources have none, but...
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October 15, 2025 • 20 mins
This week on the American Family Farmer, host Doug Stephan sits down with Dave and Amy Hartshorn, the powerhouse duo behind Hartshorn Farm, a certified organic farm nestled in Waitsfield, Vermont. For over three decades, Dave and Amy have been cultivating not only some of the state’s finest organic produce and maple syrup, but also a thriving community around sustainability, education, and mindful living.
Dave shares his inspiring j...
Dave shares his inspiring j...
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October 8, 2025 • 18 mins
Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares why he created the American Family Farmer program before jumping into the news affecting family farmers, beginning with a new program that would support wood-processing facilities, providing funding for the new Timber Production Expansion Program.
This is a loan program that would support the utilization of wood-products from the national forrest system — for...
This is a loan program that would support the utilization of wood-products from the national forrest system — for...
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October 8, 2025 • 19 mins
This week on The American Family Farmer, we’re taking you to Ottawa Lake, Michigan, where family tradition and community spirit come alive at Gust Brother’s Pumpkin Farm. Owner and farmer Nate Gust joins us to share the story of how his family’s 1/4-acre pumpkin patch has grown into a beloved fall destination in the greater Toledo area.
From you-pick pumpkin patches and colorful mums to hayrides, corn mazes, and a barn full of farm ...
From you-pick pumpkin patches and colorful mums to hayrides, corn mazes, and a barn full of farm ...
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October 1, 2025 • 18 mins
Doug welcomes Julia Barton, a passionate organic grower and the driving force behind Octagon Acres and Northridge Blueberries & Chestnuts in Conneaut, Ohio. Julia and her family raise heritage Soay and American Jacob sheep, grow certified-organic vegetables and seedlings, and invite visitors to experience pick-your-own blueberries and chestnuts along the beautiful Lake Erie shoreline.
Beyond her own farms, Julia is the Farmer Se...
Beyond her own farms, Julia is the Farmer Se...
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October 1, 2025 • 16 mins
Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares why he created the American Family Farmer program before jumping into the news affecting family farmers, beginning with the news that farmers and the Autumn harvest are worried about low crop prices, the trade wars and what tariffs are doing to their livelihood. It’s lead to a lot of farm-state law makers are putting pressure on President Trump to offer econ...
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September 24, 2025 • 19 mins
Step onto Connecticut’s only veteran-owned dairy farm, where every drop of milk is lightly processed, vat-pasteurized, and bottled right on the property. Guardians Farm in scenic Southbury is the passion project of David Buck, a retired U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Enforcement Specialist and former K9 officer, and his wife Tamra French, an active K9 officer. Together, they’re first-generation dairy farmers on a mission to produce clea...
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September 24, 2025 • 18 mins
Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares why he created the American Family Farmer program before jumping into the news affecting family farmers, beginning with the news of prices for dairy going down, while production has surged, and cheese exports are on the rise.
Then, Doug goes over the numbers of who owns what farms — family farms comprise 95% of all U.S. farms.
Shifting focus, Doug opines on pe...
Then, Doug goes over the numbers of who owns what farms — family farms comprise 95% of all U.S. farms.
Shifting focus, Doug opines on pe...
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September 17, 2025 • 19 mins
Meet Grant Guidroz, one half of the husband-and-wife team behind FullnessFarm.com, a thriving organic farm in the heart of Baton Rouge. Since 2015, they’ve been on a mission to grow nutrient-dense vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers—without synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides—and share the harvest through their popular CSA and the Red Stick Farmers Market.
In this episode of American Family Farmer, you’ll hear how th...
In this episode of American Family Farmer, you’ll hear how th...
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September 17, 2025 • 18 mins
Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares why he created the American Family Farmer program before jumping into the news affecting family farmers, beginning with the news the USDA will no longer use tax payer dollars to fund solar panels on productive farm land, the need to support farmers and protect the food supply, and the latest updates on the Big Beautiful Bill and how it will affect American f...
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September 10, 2025 • 18 mins
This week, Doug Stephan (EastleighFarm.com) welcomes Andrew Mickelson, sixth-generation Idaho farmer and Chief Technology Officer at Mickelsen Farms (MickelsenFarms.com), one of the region’s largest potato producers.
The Mickelsen family has been growing potatoes and grains for generations, building a legacy rooted in hard work, innovation, and community. Andrew shares insights into the family’s diverse operations — from growing Rus...
The Mickelsen family has been growing potatoes and grains for generations, building a legacy rooted in hard work, innovation, and community. Andrew shares insights into the family’s diverse operations — from growing Rus...
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September 10, 2025 • 17 mins
Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares why he created the American Family Farmer program before jumping into the news affecting family farmers, beginning with a story from Florida and how farmers are plowing over perfectly good tomatoes as the tariff policies are costing prices to go down.
The latest on how the I.C.E. raids are affecting small farmers. Then, the problem in most parts of the U.S. ...
The latest on how the I.C.E. raids are affecting small farmers. Then, the problem in most parts of the U.S. ...
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September 3, 2025 • 20 mins
On this episode of American Family Farmer, host Doug Stephan (www.eastleighfarm.com) welcomes Svitlana “Lana” Synkovska, Portfolio Director of Women in Agribusiness (WIA): http://womeninag.com.
They discuss:
👩🌾 How Women in Agribusiness is empowering women across the agriculture and food sectors
🌍 The growth of the WIA community — from 200 attendees in 2012 to over 1,000 in 2024
🤝 Networking, events, and initiatives helping women...
They discuss:
👩🌾 How Women in Agribusiness is empowering women across the agriculture and food sectors
🌍 The growth of the WIA community — from 200 attendees in 2012 to over 1,000 in 2024
🤝 Networking, events, and initiatives helping women...
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September 3, 2025 • 17 mins
On this episode of American Family Farmer, host Doug Stephan (www.eastleighfarm.com) shares why he created the program and why supporting family farms matters more than ever.
He covers:
🏡 Brooke Rollins’ plans for rural development funds and how they’ll impact farmers
📜 The “Big Beautiful Bill” and key highlights that affect agriculture
🌽 Rising corn prices and what that means for farmers
🚫 The spread of the screwworm, new bans on M...
He covers:
🏡 Brooke Rollins’ plans for rural development funds and how they’ll impact farmers
📜 The “Big Beautiful Bill” and key highlights that affect agriculture
🌽 Rising corn prices and what that means for farmers
🚫 The spread of the screwworm, new bans on M...
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August 27, 2025 • 17 mins
For 40 years, Farm Aid has stood shoulder-to-shoulder with family farmers, ensuring they can stay on their land and thrive despite corporate pressures, bad policies, and climate challenges. In this episode of American Family Farmer, host Doug Stephan welcomes Jennifer Fahy, Co-Executive Director and longtime Communications Director of Farm Aid.
Jennifer shares how Farm Aid began as a one-day benefit concert in 1985 — founded by Will...
Jennifer shares how Farm Aid began as a one-day benefit concert in 1985 — founded by Will...
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August 27, 2025 • 17 mins
In this episode of American Family Farmer, host and farmer Doug Stephan of Eastleigh Farm shares why he created this program — to give voice to the struggles, triumphs, and resilience of America’s family farmers.
Doug dives into the latest news shaping agriculture, including:
🌱 The One Big Beautiful Bill, with key estate planning and tax changes
🌱 Shifts in health policy taking a softer approach to corporate regulation
🌱 An update o...
Doug dives into the latest news shaping agriculture, including:
🌱 The One Big Beautiful Bill, with key estate planning and tax changes
🌱 Shifts in health policy taking a softer approach to corporate regulation
🌱 An update o...
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