Tangled Taproot

Unique stories of small-scale, midwest farmers. The Tangled Taproot Podcast grows inspiration for home chefs, restauranters, and Midwesterners to utilize flavorful local ingredients while understanding the unique, personal backstories of how these ingredients came to ...more

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September 27, 2023 01:09:09
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Rachel Greathouse of Greathouse Garden with Special Guest Paul Krautmann of Bellews Creek Farm

In this episode, the team speaks with food advocate Rachel Greathouse of Greathouse Garden, and experienced organic farmer Paul Krautmann from Bellews Creek Farm....

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August 17, 2023 00:57:18
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Mary Densmore of Bee Simple City Farm

In this episode, urban farmer Mary Densmore of Bee Simple City Farm shares her unique journey from an eye-opening trip to Nicaragua, to starting...

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August 03, 2023 00:56:42
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Mushrooming Dreams: Henry Hellmuth's Journey into Ozark Forest Mushrooms

In this episode, Henry Hellmuth from Ozark Forest Mushrooms, a family-owned mushroom farm in Missouri, delves into the world of mushroom growing and production....

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July 19, 2023 00:44:54
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Rooted Remedies: Exploring the Art of Herbalism with Crystal Stevens of Flourish Farmstead

In this episode, our guest is Crystal Stevens, an herbalist, educator, author, and farmer who co-runs Flourish Farmstead with her husband, Eric. You’ll hear...

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June 28, 2023 00:45:50
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Good Food and Good People: A Journey to Organic Certification with Theodora Farms

In this episode, we’re joined by Jeff Adams, Manager of Theodora Farms in Godfrey, Illinois. Theodora is the first USDA-certified organic farm we’ve covered...

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June 14, 2023 00:55:18
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Turning Healthy Soil into Flavorful Produce for CSA with Amy Cloud of Three Rivers Community Farm

In this episode, Amy Cloud, of Three Rivers Community Farm, shares her journey from growing up on a farm and hating it, to a...

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