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Zach Johnson and Mitchell HoraZach Johnson and Mitchell Hora

Mr. Johnson Goes to Washington (County, That Is)

March 15, 2021
In August 2020, our intrepid Field Work hosts Zach Johnson and Mitchell Hora sleuthed around in Washington County, Iowa, in search of the origin story of its robust conservation culture. Zach had his camera handy to document the experience for us.
Green plant sproutGreen plant sprout

Show Me the Money: New Ideas in Ag Finance

March 10, 2021
On Field Work this week, hosts Zach Johnson and Mitchell Hora talk with the founders of two startups that aim to help farmers with their costs. Guests are Sami Tellatin of FarmRaise and Robyn O’Brien of rePlant Capital.
Mitchell and ZachMitchell and Zach

We're Back: Carbon Markets, Choppers and Charm

March 3, 2021
Zach and Mitchell check in with Farm Journal news director John Herath about the sustainability buzz coming from the new administration and what farmers should keep their eyes on. Then Bill Northey, who oversaw Farm Production and Conservation at USDA in the Trump administration, offers his takeaways from his time as a USDA insider.
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Coming Soon: Field Work Season Three

February 24, 2021
A preview of Field Work season three with farmers Zach Johnson and Mitchell Hora.
Mitchell and Zach standing in field examining soil and plantsMitchell and Zach standing in field examining soil and plants

Your Field Day is Buffering: Sustainable Ag Navigates a Pandemic

June 24, 2020
In our season finale, Field Work hosts Mitchell Hora and Zach Johnson talk with Lauren Lurkins from the Illinois Farm Bureau about how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the sustainable ag movement.
Agronomist in soybean fieldsAgronomist in soybean fields

Ag Retailers and Conservation: Can They Work Together?

June 17, 2020
Field Work hosts Mitchell Hora and Zach Johnson discuss the impact retailers can have on sustainable agriculture with Agronomy Marketing Manager Samantha Schmidgall and Crop Specialist Malcolm Stambaugh of Ag View FS in Walnut, IL.
Aerial shot top view of solar panels adjacent to a farmAerial shot top view of solar panels adjacent to a farm

Solar, Wind and Cranky Neighbors

June 10, 2020
 Crop prices ain’t what they used to be, so some farmers have sought out additional sources of income. On this episode of Field Work, Zach Johnson and Mitchell Hora talk to Pat Duncanson, a fifth generation corn and soybean farmer in Minnesota who has installed multiple solar panels on his land. We also hear from Fritz Ebinger, who works with farmers to assess their options for solar panels or wind turbines.
Two farmers talk on the field, then shake hands.Two farmers talk on the field, then shake hands.

Where's the Money for Sustainable Ag?

June 3, 2020
Field Work hosts Zach Johnson and Mitchell Hora talk to Kevin Norton, Associate Chief of Natural Resources Conservation Service, and dairy farmers Tom Zwald and Todd Doornink about funding for conservation practices, from NRCS programs to farmer-led coalitions.
Scott Henry of LongView FarmsScott Henry of LongView Farms

Farmer Incentives, Mayonnaise and More!

May 27, 2020
This week, Field Work looks at how consumer demand for sustainably-grown food is translating into actual incentives for farmers to use conservation.
Tractor spraying field of soybeansTractor spraying field of soybeans

The New Cash Crop: Carbon

May 20, 2020
What if farmers could get paid for practices that put carbon back into the ground? Field Work hosts Zach Johnson and Mitchell Hora talk to the chief development officer and co-founder of Nori, one company working to make this possible.
Mitchell and Zach examine a small stream near a field.Mitchell and Zach examine a small stream near a field.

Water + Us

May 13, 2020
Field Work co-host Zach Johnson talks to researchers at American Public Media and Farm Journal’s Trust in Food initiative about their new research on average Americans’ knowledge of and concern levels about water, and the extent to which farmers mirror the general population on these fronts.
Rick Clark and Mitchell Hora stand in front of machinery on Clark's farmRick Clark and Mitchell Hora stand in front of machinery on Clark's farm

Rick Clark’s 7,000 Acre Investment in Regenerative Ag

May 6, 2020
Field Work co-host Mitchell Hora visits Rick Clark’s Indiana farm to learn how Clark Land and Cattle transitioned away from conventional growing towards using both regenerative and organic practices at scale.
Hosts of The Modern Acre, Tyler and Tim, in a fieldHosts of The Modern Acre, Tyler and Tim, in a field

A Visit with the Hosts of The Modern Acre

April 29, 2020
Field Work hosts Mitchell Hora and Zach Johnson speak with Tim and Tyler Nuss of Nuss Farms in Lodi, California about regenerative ag, vegetable farming at scale, running a farm business in the modern age and the Nuss brothers’ podcast, The Modern Acre.
Farmer planting soybeansFarmer planting soybeans

Agriculture in a Time of Pandemic

April 27, 2020
Field Work co-host Mitchell Hora talks with Chip Flory, host of AgriTalk, to understand the state of agriculture amidst a global pandemic.
Rows of young soybean plants Field Work S2E07 Regen vs OrganicRows of young soybean plants Field Work S2E07 Regen vs Organic

Regenerative vs. Organic

April 22, 2020
Hosts Mitchell Hora and Zach Johnson talk to Eric Jackson from Pipeline Foods and Sara Harper from Grounded Growth about regenerative and organic practices-- the differences, the benefits, and the challenges.
Combine Harvesting HempCombine Harvesting Hemp

A Farmer's First Foray into Hemp

April 15, 2020
Field Work co-host Mitchell Hora visits Scott Thellman’s Juniper Hill Farms to learn about Scott’s first shot at growing hemp.
Tim Hammerich and Israel Morals on JV FarmsTim Hammerich and Israel Morals on JV Farms

The Future of Agriculture: A Visit with Tim Hammerich

April 8, 2020
Hosts Zach Johnson and Mitchell Hora talk to Tim Hammerich, host of the Future of Agriculture podcast, about innovations in the ag world and the changing skill sets farming demands.
Field of green wheat (rye) rows on the edge of trees line, blue sunny skyField of green wheat (rye) rows on the edge of trees line, blue sunny sky

Getting Edgy

April 1, 2020
Field Work hosts Zach Johnson and Mitchell Hora bring on Professor Amy Kaleita and farmer Mike Ehlers to discuss edge-of-field practices that can reduce nutrient runoff from farms.
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