Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/conversations-with-yoders-farm A biweekly conversation around what has been going on here at Yoders' Farm in Rustburg, Virginia. We are a four generation farm providing "Locally grown, gourmet produce & family friendly activities." That includes a PYO Strawberry Patch, Hydroponic Tomatoes, and in the fall we have a Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze. © Yoders' Farm 4c31877d-fba2-56e7-b3e9-a5a3f751ae9d no 000 - Podcast Introduction en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:09:54 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:11:11 -0500 https://yodersfarm.com/ https://img.transistor.fm/VouT13CF_ZdOY4GDWmVIxqpE24EJ-yjeraJomyB_Yl4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE3MTYvMTU1NTE3/MDc2OS1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg https://yodersfarm.com/ episodic Yoders' Farm A biweekly conversation around what has been going on here at Yoders' Farm in Rustburg, Virginia. We are a four generation farm providing "Locally grown, gourmet produce & family friendly activities." That includes a PYO Strawberry Patch, Hydroponic Tomatoes, and in the fall we have a Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze. A biweekly conversation around what has been going on here at Yoders' Farm in Rustburg, Virginia. farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes Yoders' Farm No No 54 54 054 - From Strawberries to Corn Mazes: Embracing the Summer Months full d9c66f68-2085-442d-912a-82ffc7a99f34 https://yodersfarm.com/054-from-strawberries-to-corn-mazes-embracing-the-summer-months/ Time for a quick catch-up from the farm... we're transitioning out of the strawberry, and spring seasons and moving into summer.

]]> Time for a quick catch-up from the farm... we're transitioning out of the strawberry, and spring seasons and moving into summer.

]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:59:21 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1097 Time for a quick catch-up from the farm... we're transitioning out of the strawberry, and spring seasons and moving into summer.

]]> farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 53 53 053 - Mid 2023 PYO Strawberry Season - Busy and Thankful full c0552b22-8f9b-4f65-b0d4-1b8e6dc69edf https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad4894b5 Finally got around to recording an update here in early May of 2023. Our PYO strawberry season is about half over at this point (it started a little earlier than most years). We talk through some of the challenges of the last month or so, go through the updates of the different areas around the farm (strawberries, tomatoes, row crops, etc) and catch you up to date!

]]> Finally got around to recording an update here in early May of 2023. Our PYO strawberry season is about half over at this point (it started a little earlier than most years). We talk through some of the challenges of the last month or so, go through the updates of the different areas around the farm (strawberries, tomatoes, row crops, etc) and catch you up to date!

]]> Tue, 09 May 2023 08:41:08 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 2199 Finally got around to recording an update here in early May of 2023. Our PYO strawberry season is about half over at this point (it started a little earlier than most years). We talk through some of the challenges of the last month or so, go through the updates of the different areas around the farm (strawberries, tomatoes, row crops, etc) and catch you up to date!

]]> farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 52 52 052 - Cold Nights As We Enter Spring full 21590ad6-cfba-4856-b3f3-90cf51e72a06 https://yodersfarm.com/052-cold-nights-as-we-enter-spring/ Lowell and Eldon discuss things around the farm as we're officially heading into the spring season. There have been some cold nights here on the farm which have definitely affected our strawberry crop. There's also an update on the hydroponic tomatoes and how the greenhouses are doing.

]]> Lowell and Eldon discuss things around the farm as we're officially heading into the spring season. There have been some cold nights here on the farm which have definitely affected our strawberry crop. There's also an update on the hydroponic tomatoes and how the greenhouses are doing.

]]> Mon, 20 Mar 2023 16:48:57 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1244 Lowell and Eldon discuss things around the farm as we're officially heading into the spring season. There have been some cold nights here on the farm which have definitely affected our strawberry crop. There's also an update on the hydroponic tomatoes and how the greenhouses are doing.

]]> farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 51 51 051 - Feels Like Spring - Are We Behind Already? full cc4c89b4-b7ac-453d-be2a-d7756867b5c3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3882b31 In this episode, Lowell and Eldon catch you up on the results of a super cold spell in late December, how that affected the Strawberries and how they are recovering, as well as some other odds and ends from the last month or so on the farm.

]]> In this episode, Lowell and Eldon catch you up on the results of a super cold spell in late December, how that affected the Strawberries and how they are recovering, as well as some other odds and ends from the last month or so on the farm.

]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2023 15:18:05 -0500 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 927 In this episode, Lowell and Eldon catch you up on the results of a super cold spell in late December, how that affected the Strawberries and how they are recovering, as well as some other odds and ends from the last month or so on the farm.

]]> farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 50 50 050 - Early Winter Months - Merry Christmas full 23c0cff0-067b-49d4-9ef1-460702c036f3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/95ddc05d Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:56:03 -0500 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1242 Lowell and Eldon recap November and December of this year, mostly talking about the strawberry plants and what we've been doing with them since they were planted later than we would have liked. Toward the end of the episode, we also talked about the greenhouse hydroponic tomatoes and Farm Store a bit. Lowell and Eldon recap November and December of this year, mostly talking about the strawberry plants and what we've been doing with them since they were planted later than we would have liked. Toward the end of the episode, we also talked about the green farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 49 49 049 - Fall Pumpkin & Corn Maze Season and 2023 PYO Strawberry Planting full 01aea138-e719-43e2-bcda-f086ac8bf4e0 https://yodersfarm.com/049-fall-pumpkin-corn-maze-season-and-2023-pyo-strawberry-planting Fri, 28 Oct 2022 16:07:36 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1784 As usual, our fall season has been a unique one! In this episode, Lowell and Eldon talk through the planting of the pick-your-own strawberry plants for 2023 and some of the issues around that as well as give a brief recap of the Corn Maze and Pumpkin patch fall season. As usual, our fall season has been a unique one! In this episode, Lowell and Eldon talk through the planting of the pick-your-own strawberry plants for 2023 and some of the issues around that as well as give a brief recap of the Corn Maze and Pumpkin patc farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 48 48 048 - The Dog Days of Summer - Almost Pumpkin Season full 226f13f6-a628-4e44-a847-7a522410dcce https://yodersfarm.com/048-the-dog-days-of-summer-almost-pumpkin-season/ Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:48:25 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 980 A short catch-up episode of what we've been doing here at the Farm for the last month or so... as well as what we're doing at the moment while we work towards getting ready to open for our fall Corn Maze and Pumpkin patch season. A short catch-up episode of what we've been doing here at the Farm for the last month or so... as well as what we're doing at the moment while we work towards getting ready to open for our fall Corn Maze and Pumpkin patch season. farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 47 47 047 - Mowing the PYO Strawberry Patch - Summer at the Farm full 184aa524-b684-43dc-94a1-ca27252cdac3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b648908c Fri, 24 Jun 2022 17:56:14 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 796 Not a ton to talk about right now... the PYO strawberry patch is closed, and we're working on summer activities like planting the Corn Maze and pumpkins, but overall just a quick catchup for what's going on over here at the farm these days! Not a ton to talk about right now... the PYO strawberry patch is closed, and we're working on summer activities like planting the Corn Maze and pumpkins, but overall just a quick catchup for what's going on over here at the farm these days! farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 46 46 046 - Recap of the 2022 PYO Strawberry Season full 0c3407ee-6d23-424c-963e-4f9c662aa10d https://yodersfarm.com/046-recap-of-the-2022-pyo-strawberry-season/ Fri, 27 May 2022 13:29:40 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 2532 In this episode, Lowell and Eldon update you on what all has been going on over the last month or so here at Yoders' Farm, hydroponic tomatoes, field crops, fall stuff, and then go kind of deep on the recap of the 2022 PYO Strawberry Season. Finally, we respond to a listener's question regarding growing pumpkins in the remaining plastic rows after strawberry season. In this episode, Lowell and Eldon update you on what all has been going on over the last month or so here at Yoders' Farm, hydroponic tomatoes, field crops, fall stuff, and then go kind of deep on the recap of the 2022 PYO Strawberry Season. Finally, we r farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 45 45 045 - A Rough Week of Strawberry Farming full 89502ddc-aac0-489f-aad8-384832b1a2de https://share.transistor.fm/s/780784f9 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 17:12:06 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1808 In this episode, Lowell and Eldon catch up to talk about the past month or so here at the farm. Of particular interest to us recently have been several freezing temperatures that have caused some pretty major damage to our PYO strawberry patch, even though we did all that we could to protect the blooms and buds. In this episode, Lowell and Eldon catch up to talk about the past month or so here at the farm. Of particular interest to us recently have been several freezing temperatures that have caused some pretty major damage to our PYO strawberry patch, even thoug farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 44 44 044 - Seems Like We're Always In A Transition full 03e3f205-23cd-4a6d-8246-96e8ebeee544 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0644fb13 Sat, 19 Feb 2022 08:55:20 -0500 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 936 In today's episode, Lowell and Eldon catch up about what has been going on over the last month here at Yoders' Farm. We talk a fair bit about the hydroponic tomatoes at this time of year, as well as the strawberry plants and what we're thinking about right now in relation to the upcoming PYO season. In today's episode, Lowell and Eldon catch up about what has been going on over the last month here at Yoders' Farm. We talk a fair bit about the hydroponic tomatoes at this time of year, as well as the strawberry plants and what we're thinking about righ farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 43 43 043 - Easing Into 2022 full 6b33d901-d70d-48fc-85ce-65dd53223114 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c27fe715 Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:52:19 -0500 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1043 This is just a short episode about what we're up to on the farm these days. Tomatoes are kind of the main focus (along with the Farm Store), strawberries got some covers pulled over them recently... etc... This is just a short episode about what we're up to on the farm these days. Tomatoes are kind of the main focus (along with the Farm Store), strawberries got some covers pulled over them recently... etc... farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 42 42 042 - We've Got Bear Problems! Late Fall at the Farm full 3c8dc639-3084-40da-846d-dfafaf35a44c https://yodersfarm.com/042-weve-got-bear-problems-late-fall-at-the-farm/ Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:41:25 -0500 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1918 In this episode, Lowell and Eldon talk about what's been going on over the past month or so. Although our busy fall pumpkin and corn maze season are over and the pressure of lots of people being on the farm with it, there's always more to be done! In this episode, Lowell and Eldon talk about what's been going on over the past month or so. Although our busy fall pumpkin and corn maze season are over and the pressure of lots of people being on the farm with it, there's always more to be done! farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 41 41 041 - 2021 Fall Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch Season Wrap Up full 23475e54-1675-4932-a4c4-03545377b6ba https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2e68ea1 Fri, 29 Oct 2021 14:35:42 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1199 Lowell and Eldon talk about how strawberry planting went, an update on our winter tomato greenhouses, and a summary of how our fall corn maze, pumpkin patch, and snack shack season went and is wrapping up. Lowell and Eldon talk about how strawberry planting went, an update on our winter tomato greenhouses, and a summary of how our fall corn maze, pumpkin patch, and snack shack season went and is wrapping up. farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 40 40 040 - Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch Season While Planting Strawberries full 20eb72ba-fbad-4e61-b63f-85c382d9b277 https://yodersfarm.com/040-corn-maze-pumpkin-patch-season-while-planting-strawberries/ Thu, 30 Sep 2021 11:14:37 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1153 In this episode, Lowell and Eldon talk about the first couple of weeks of the Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch as well as the current project of trying to get all of the strawberries planted. It's a busy time of the year, but we pretty much always say that... and it pretty much always is! :) In this episode, Lowell and Eldon talk about the first couple of weeks of the Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch as well as the current project of trying to get all of the strawberries planted. It's a busy time of the year, but we pretty much always say that.. farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 39 39 039 - The Fall Season is Coming Whether We Are Ready or Not full e9d3c1b0-260d-4282-98bf-9dc4c5940d13 https://share.transistor.fm/s/03d4f13b Wed, 25 Aug 2021 17:58:52 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1213 In this episode, Lowell and Eldon talk about cleaning out the greenhouses, working on strawberry field prep, the upcoming fall season, the pumpkin patch, the corn maze and a few other odds and ends. In this episode, Lowell and Eldon talk about cleaning out the greenhouses, working on strawberry field prep, the upcoming fall season, the pumpkin patch, the corn maze and a few other odds and ends. farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 38 38 038 - What If You Were Starting An Agritourism Farm Today full 9356ba0e-bd4c-41a5-bdf4-d9a13789c7e7 https://yodersfarm.com/038-what-if-you-were-starting-an-agritourism-farm-today/ Fri, 23 Jul 2021 16:57:40 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1906 In this episode, Lowell and Eldon discuss a general update from the farm as we enter the summer months and prep for our fall season as well as strawberry planting. After a general update, we dive into the topic of some things that we might consider if we were to buy a farm and start an agritourism operation today. In this episode, Lowell and Eldon discuss a general update from the farm as we enter the summer months and prep for our fall season as well as strawberry planting. After a general update, we dive into the topic of some things that we might consider if we farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 37 37 037 - An Overview of the 2021 Pick Your Own Strawberry Season full 40f35fb2-cf3c-4697-8d8b-b1d5e3ebc422 https://share.transistor.fm/s/20ce35d2 Sat, 29 May 2021 11:33:45 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1373 In this episode, Lowell and Eldon bring you up to date with an overview of how the 2021 PYO season has gone here at Yoders' Farm. There is also some discussion about strawberry varieties for next year, some problems we had with our strawberries this year, and some general farm updates. In this episode, Lowell and Eldon bring you up to date with an overview of how the 2021 PYO season has gone here at Yoders' Farm. There is also some discussion about strawberry varieties for next year, some problems we had with our strawberries this year, farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 36 36 036 - PYO Strawberry Patch Work Heading Into Spring full bb395079-acb6-4998-b119-22cfedfe8dab https://share.transistor.fm/s/858137c1 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 20:15:00 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1800 In this episode, Lowell and Eldon give an update on what all is going on here at the farm. In particular, a majority of the episode is spent talking about the PYO strawberry patch and some of the things we're doing right now. Towards the end, Lowell talks some about how technology and farming are continuing to be more and more intertwined. In this episode, Lowell and Eldon give an update on what all is going on here at the farm. In particular, a majority of the episode is spent talking about the PYO strawberry patch and some of the things we're doing right now. Towards the end, Lowell talks farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 35 35 035 - Spring is Coming... At Least We Hope it Is! full 7d42343b-2444-46d6-a801-4ecd32a97ecc https://share.transistor.fm/s/7cfeef29 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 18:00:00 -0500 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1190 In this episode, Lowell and I (Eldon) talk about what we've been up to around Yoders' Farm the last few weeks. Strawberries and tomatoes are the main things on our minds but the next season is always just around the corner too, so we even talked about Fall a little bit. :) In this episode, Lowell and I (Eldon) talk about what we've been up to around Yoders' Farm the last few weeks. Strawberries and tomatoes are the main things on our minds but the next season is always just around the corner too, so we even talked about Fal farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 34 34 034 - Winter Greenhouse Tomatoes and General Farm Update full c7abb73c-b4a2-403c-aa2c-a59bc09361d9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e1ab5489 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:13:49 -0500 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 921 Lowell and I talk about what has been going on the last few weeks here at the farm. The majority of that includes working with our greenhouse tomatoes and keeping the stoves that heat our greenhouses rolling. We briefly talk about strawberries and several other things as well. Lowell and I talk about what has been going on the last few weeks here at the farm. The majority of that includes working with our greenhouse tomatoes and keeping the stoves that heat our greenhouses rolling. We briefly talk about strawberries and several farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 33 33 033 - Winter is Here - Hydroponic Tomato Season Rolls On full 4c98155c-8f75-479f-8016-3d928a2862a6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4d2140c Fri, 18 Dec 2020 20:29:01 -0500 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1215 In this episode, Lowell and Eldon mostly talk about how the hydroponic tomato season is going. There are also a few other odds and ends about what we've been up to the last few weeks... Merry Christmas everyone! In this episode, Lowell and Eldon mostly talk about how the hydroponic tomato season is going. There are also a few other odds and ends about what we've been up to the last few weeks... Merry Christmas everyone! farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 32 32 032 - Wrapping up the Fall Season and Heading into Winter full 09f4fae5-c32d-4478-8e69-1f2ee7114cd9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7637dbc Tue, 24 Nov 2020 19:27:04 -0500 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1576 In this episode, Lowell & Eldon talk about the end of the fall Corn Maze & Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch season. We also discuss where things are with the Strawberries as we head into the winter months, and a few other odds and ends. In this episode, Lowell & Eldon talk about the end of the fall Corn Maze & Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch season. We also discuss where things are with the Strawberries as we head into the winter months, and a few other odds and ends. farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 31 31 031 - Strawberry Planting & Our Fall Season So Far full cd9122d7-83bd-40d8-9e09-3406bc68c286 https://share.transistor.fm/s/41f46348 Wed, 21 Oct 2020 10:31:26 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1449 Lowell and Eldon talk about finally getting the strawberry plants planted and some things we're hoping will help them grow a good root system throughout the remainder of fall and into winter. Then we talked about our fall Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch season and how that has been going so far. Lowell and Eldon talk about finally getting the strawberry plants planted and some things we're hoping will help them grow a good root system throughout the remainder of fall and into winter. Then we talked about our fall Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch sea farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 30 30 030 - Trying to Plant Strawberries - Intro to Our Fall Season full 9aad33ca-e982-44c5-bc78-6d2247301471 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3fdc2b16 Wed, 30 Sep 2020 13:31:06 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1407 In this episode, Lowell & Eldon talk about some struggles we've been having with getting our strawberry plants planted this fall before discussing some of what we're doing differently this fall and how the first two weekends of our fall corn maze and pumpkin patch season have gone. In this episode, Lowell & Eldon talk about some struggles we've been having with getting our strawberry plants planted this fall before discussing some of what we're doing differently this fall and how the first two weekends of our fall corn maze and farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 29 29 029 - Strawberry Planting Prep & Summer is Almost Over! full 7bf3ccac-177c-443a-8549-ea65d72ddcc3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9cfade6a Thu, 20 Aug 2020 07:55:47 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1657 Lowell and Eldon talk about what has happened since the last episode (at the beginning of July). Besides wrapping up sweet corn & greenhouse tomato season, we've been working on soil prep for making strawberry beds, and we're always getting ready for the coming season. Lowell and Eldon talk about what has happened since the last episode (at the beginning of July). Besides wrapping up sweet corn & greenhouse tomato season, we've been working on soil prep for making strawberry beds, and we're always getting ready for farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 28 28 028 - Always Looking & Walking Forward full de256d49-bf22-4796-ae8e-a67df60ef0dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c1d3736 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 19:30:00 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 926 The Strawberry season is behind us. We're working on preparations for the fall corn maze & pumpkin patch season as well as the prep work that has to happen before we can plant strawberries this fall... seems like there is never a dull moment here on the farm. :) The Strawberry season is behind us. We're working on preparations for the fall corn maze & pumpkin patch season as well as the prep work that has to happen before we can plant strawberries this fall... seems like there is never a dull moment here on t farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 27 27 027 - Putting a Bow on the 2020 PYO Strawberry Season full 6f5e3449-67c9-4f68-8cba-dfac7e6ef317 https://share.transistor.fm/s/14a2a88f Wed, 10 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1729 In this episode, Lowell & Eldon talk about a few things that were big question marks heading into the 2020 PYO season and a number of other farm-related topics. In this episode, Lowell & Eldon talk about a few things that were big question marks heading into the 2020 PYO season and a number of other farm-related topics. farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 26 26 026 - Wrapping Up PYO Strawberry Season & Farming Like A Pro full 44163894-0440-46bd-91b1-d758856142ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a85c394 Fri, 29 May 2020 13:00:00 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1253 Eldon & Lowell discuss what all has been going on at Yoders' Farm over the past couple of weeks. There was almost a complete week of rain. Strawberry issues to work through. Soybeans to plant and a number of other things that had to happen. Eldon & Lowell discuss what all has been going on at Yoders' Farm over the past couple of weeks. There was almost a complete week of rain. Strawberry issues to work through. Soybeans to plant and a number of other things that had to happen. farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 25 25 025 - It Has Been a Busy Two Weeks of Strawberry Season full 976ab95c-e43b-4eaf-bb8e-a9dbe9cce6aa https://share.transistor.fm/s/afb951ee Sun, 17 May 2020 21:00:00 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1063 We are currently two weeks into our 2020 Strawberry Season. To say that it has been a bit busy feels like an understatement. We've had lots of demand for strawberries, a frost/freeze event on Mothers Day weekend and now the coming week looks quite rainy... We are currently two weeks into our 2020 Strawberry Season. To say that it has been a bit busy feels like an understatement. We've had lots of demand for strawberries, a frost/freeze event on Mothers Day weekend and now the coming week looks quite rainy.. farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 24 24 024 - Strawberry Frost Protection and a Chilly April full 7d906283-9ade-4d31-a693-3fd0ff5a5f15 https://share.transistor.fm/s/093259ef Sat, 25 Apr 2020 14:30:00 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 867 A quick chat about recent frost events and how a pretty chilly April after a fairly warm winter has affected the pick your own strawberry season here at Yoders' Farm. A quick chat about recent frost events and how a pretty chilly April after a fairly warm winter has affected the pick your own strawberry season here at Yoders' Farm. farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 23 23 023 - Planning for a PYO Strawberry Season During the Covid-19 Pandemic full c35bdf8a-4915-4ea4-a6f8-9ce9f55bf15a https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e912275 Fri, 03 Apr 2020 18:00:00 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1370 In this episode we talk about some things we are considering doing different this year due to the coronavirus. This will likely be a pretty different Pick Your Own strawberry season from what we've been used to in the past, but if you can work with us we'll try to do everything we can to be safe and follow all the proper guidelines. In this episode we talk about some things we are considering doing different this year due to the coronavirus. This will likely be a pretty different Pick Your Own strawberry season from what we've been used to in the past, but if you can work with us we' farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 22 22 022 - Farming Continues as We Adjust to the New Normal full 240f1a4d-8d0c-46d5-947f-dde600bea78e https://share.transistor.fm/s/02fa0ab0 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 14:30:00 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1160 Lowell and Eldon talk about springs continual arrival, the continued "early" timeline for the pick your own strawberry patch, and several other updates from around the farm. There is also some discussion about how Covid-19 may affect our PYO strawberry season. Lowell and Eldon talk about springs continual arrival, the continued "early" timeline for the pick your own strawberry patch, and several other updates from around the farm. There is also some discussion about how Covid-19 may affect our PYO strawberry se farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 21 21 021 - A Spring Update & Are Farmers Really Dumb? full b55f89ad-f6d0-4ebc-b977-72902a2d7ba4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9577d0c3 Fri, 21 Feb 2020 14:45:00 -0500 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1035 In this episode Lowell and I talk a bit about what we've been up to here on the farm the last few weeks and then towards the end of the episode Lowell rants for a bit about some comments from a presidential candidate that recently came to light. In this episode Lowell and I talk a bit about what we've been up to here on the farm the last few weeks and then towards the end of the episode Lowell rants for a bit about some comments from a presidential candidate that recently came to light. farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 20 20 020 - Its Been a Pretty Mild Winter So Far full 856bfbc5-8a5f-4a43-a6e7-805e1d40bd25 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9642f4ff Fri, 07 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0500 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1090 In this episode Lowell and I talk briefly about the past number of weeks and what we've been up to on the farm. We also talk a bit more about the advanced place having such a mild winter can put us in... and the concerns we have for the strawberries when the weather is this mild throughout the winter. In this episode Lowell and I talk briefly about the past number of weeks and what we've been up to on the farm. We also talk a bit more about the advanced place having such a mild winter can put us in... and the concerns we have for the strawberries when farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 19 19 019 - What Exactly is the Snack Shack? full d9c60973-e6a5-4b61-afe4-a1350ce495e4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/323a549b Fri, 24 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0500 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 719 The Snack Shack sometimes feels like its just a "tag on" to everything we do here at the farm, but it take quite a bit of work and we are quite happy with what we are able to offer through its windows! This episode covers a bit of the history as well as what we currently offer. The Snack Shack sometimes feels like its just a "tag on" to everything we do here at the farm, but it take quite a bit of work and we are quite happy with what we are able to offer through its windows! This episode covers a bit of the history as well as w farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 18 18 018 - The Clock is Always Ticking in Produce full 27393d6a-eafc-4f90-8757-8df276f05ed9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/036c7310 Mon, 13 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0500 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 813 As soon as we pass the winter equinox it starts to feel like we're ticking right away towards strawberry season. Add a milder winter (so far) to the mix and it feels like we're moving even faster! As soon as we pass the winter equinox it starts to feel like we're ticking right away towards strawberry season. Add a milder winter (so far) to the mix and it feels like we're moving even faster! farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 17 17 017 - A Deeper Dive Into Hydroponic Tomato Production full 13a2847e-5919-4cfe-bada-dd7b29996cde https://share.transistor.fm/s/1232f6a9 Fri, 03 Jan 2020 11:40:00 -0500 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1383 Lowell & Delvin dive deeper into the topic of what it takes to produce a high quality green house (hydroponic) tomato. Lowell & Delvin dive deeper into the topic of what it takes to produce a high quality green house (hydroponic) tomato. farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 16 16 016 - Heating & Growing Tomatoes in the Winter full cb7845ae-b90b-4259-a7ab-2bb2f05666e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c11e687 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 10:45:00 -0500 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 960 Lowell & Delvin talk about some of the challenges of growing tomatoes through the winter in a greenhouse. One of the biggest issues is keeping the tomato plants warm enough to grow and bloom. Lowell & Delvin talk about some of the challenges of growing tomatoes through the winter in a greenhouse. One of the biggest issues is keeping the tomato plants warm enough to grow and bloom. farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 15 15 015 - Easing Into the Winter Season full 1249919b-414d-49be-90b7-c14e876340e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6e7cb22 Mon, 18 Nov 2019 21:15:00 -0500 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 917 Lowell & Eldon talk about whats been going on since we wrapped up the fall season here at the farm. The weather has changed, and we are definitely heading into the winter season. That of course means tomatoes in the greenhouse as well as field work and thinking about things we need to work on for spring. Lowell & Eldon talk about whats been going on since we wrapped up the fall season here at the farm. The weather has changed, and we are definitely heading into the winter season. That of course means tomatoes in the greenhouse as well as field work an farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 14 14 014 - A Chat About Agritourism & What is Next full a33ec93a-5af4-488b-ab3b-73101ec6bcf4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/06d86795 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1219 Lowell and Eldon are joined by Delvin for a chat about agritourism at Yoders' Farm as well as a quick look at what is coming up next here at the farm! Lowell and Eldon are joined by Delvin for a chat about agritourism at Yoders' Farm as well as a quick look at what is coming up next here at the farm! farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 13 13 013 - Half Way Through the Fall Season full d6c50dd5-0a71-4517-877b-fb5272cb8fe4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/12c04d20 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1180 Lowell and I talk through the first couple of weeks of the fall season, the pumpkins, the corn maze, how the strawberry plants are doing, the state of the greenhouses, etc. Lowell and I talk through the first couple of weeks of the fall season, the pumpkins, the corn maze, how the strawberry plants are doing, the state of the greenhouses, etc. farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 12 12 012 - Fall is a Strange Time at the Farm full 09ac4776-6646-4dd4-a9b8-a18fffb83e3b https://share.transistor.fm/s/7011dea2 Fri, 27 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 832 This is mostly a quick overview of what we've been up to the last few weeks. Planting strawberries. Preparing for the fall season. Pumpkin stuff. Corn Maze stuff. We even managed to talk just a little bit about the Snack Shack. This is mostly a quick overview of what we've been up to the last few weeks. Planting strawberries. Preparing for the fall season. Pumpkin stuff. Corn Maze stuff. We even managed to talk just a little bit about the Snack Shack. farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 11 11 011 - Lets Talk About Raising Honey Bees full 88da03f6-18ee-4fa7-ab9a-a1256b3cd609 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d6f6cfb5 Mon, 09 Sep 2019 12:00:00 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 908 Lowell and I talk very briefly about what we've been up to the last couple of weeks and then we jump into a brief overview of a new venture that Lowell has been involved with recently, raising honey bees! Lowell and I talk very briefly about what we've been up to the last couple of weeks and then we jump into a brief overview of a new venture that Lowell has been involved with recently, raising honey bees! farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 10 10 010 - Fall is Coming, We're Getting Ready full 84bd3084-e1d8-499a-a804-d3fb9c003cb0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4fca21c0 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 679 In this episode Lowell and I talk about what we've been up to the last couple of weeks here at the Farm. Making beds for strawberries. Planting strawberry tips. Growing pumpkins. Cutting the Corn Maze. This Saturday is our last day being open till we open for the Fall Corn Maze & Pumpkin season in September! In this episode Lowell and I talk about what we've been up to the last couple of weeks here at the Farm. Making beds for strawberries. Planting strawberry tips. Growing pumpkins. Cutting the Corn Maze. This Saturday is our last day being open till we open farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 9 9 009 - VSA PrePlant Meeting & Strawberry Propagation full ea7d9855-ce92-40e5-be95-fd1e87fe4bd9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a0678563 Sun, 11 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1152 In this episode Lowell and I give a brief overview of the Virginia Strawberry Association preplant meeting we were just at. Then we dive into the topic of strawberry plant propagation, where we get our strawberry tips and plugs and a few more details around that. In this episode Lowell and I give a brief overview of the Virginia Strawberry Association preplant meeting we were just at. Then we dive into the topic of strawberry plant propagation, where we get our strawberry tips and plugs and a few more details arou farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 8 8 008 - Lets Talk About Weather full 64ba298e-ba58-4bff-8649-ae61e8cef8b6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b948769a Thu, 25 Jul 2019 22:00:00 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 655 In this episode Lowell and I talk about weather, in particular rain, and how it affects us here on the farm. We also talk a bit about what we do to help when it gets too dry, and how "controlling" the elements is part of the reason that we raise tomatoes in a greenhouse. In this episode Lowell and I talk about weather, in particular rain, and how it affects us here on the farm. We also talk a bit about what we do to help when it gets too dry, and how "controlling" the elements is part of the reason that we raise tomatoes farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 7 7 007 - The Corn Maze is Planted & Other Maze Details full 952d586b-8d65-486b-ac88-610f17f6dcdc https://share.transistor.fm/s/db525bbd Wed, 10 Jul 2019 08:00:00 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 784 We've been thinking a lot about fall these days, mostly because we've recently planted the Corn Maze and are working to decide what our design will be this year. Beyond that we're also planting pumpkins and working to prepare the area where we'll be planting strawberries in September. There's always plenty to do around the farm! We've been thinking a lot about fall these days, mostly because we've recently planted the Corn Maze and are working to decide what our design will be this year. Beyond that we're also planting pumpkins and working to prepare the area where we'll be plant farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 6 6 006 - Strawberry Season is Over - A Quick Look at Whats Next full 7983a103-d2df-4590-a0e8-fffb97ffa048 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3dfa00fc Mon, 24 Jun 2019 12:00:00 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 640 This is a quick episode that puts the 2019 strawberry season to bed. After that we discuss sweet corn just a little bit before talking about a few possible future episodes. This is a quick episode that puts the 2019 strawberry season to bed. After that we discuss sweet corn just a little bit before talking about a few possible future episodes. farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 5 5 005 - Common Misconceptions About Strawberry Farming full 50866d2d-45fe-4dfc-a467-b1bc2e1ad6c4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/81655dae Sat, 08 Jun 2019 12:00:00 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1472 In this episode Lowell and I give a quick run down of a bunch of little things that are common misconceptions about strawberry farming, strawberry raising and farming in general. Things like "are all strawberry farmers grumpy" or "rain is great for strawberries" and a number of others. In this episode Lowell and I give a quick run down of a bunch of little things that are common misconceptions about strawberry farming, strawberry raising and farming in general. Things like "are all strawberry farmers grumpy" or "rain is great for strawb farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 4 4 004 - Strawberry Varieties - What We Grow at Yoders' Farm full 680a23d5-9740-4de9-a10f-cba675c8b34c https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e5c1b29 Mon, 27 May 2019 12:00:00 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1844 In this episode Lowell and I give a brief overview of how the Pick-Your-Own strawberry season has gone here in South Central Virginia. Then we dive into the main topic of the episode, strawberry varieties. Lowell gave an overview of several varieties that we grow here at our farm as well as a number that he has tried over the year, and a few that are possible candidates for future tests here in Rustburg. In this episode Lowell and I give a brief overview of how the Pick-Your-Own strawberry season has gone here in South Central Virginia. Then we dive into the main topic of the episode, strawberry varieties. Lowell gave an overview of several varieties that farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 3 3 003 - A Day in the Life of a Strawberry Farmer full 49f53890-7e1e-4185-992c-7d0d528c3329 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a629142b Sat, 11 May 2019 17:00:00 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1736 In this episode Lowell and I give a quick recap of the last couple of weeks since we've been open for Pick-Your-Own strawberry picking. Lowell also walks through what a "normal" day during strawberry season looks like. Finally we talk through several tips about how to pick great strawberries! In this episode Lowell and I give a quick recap of the last couple of weeks since we've been open for Pick-Your-Own strawberry picking. Lowell also walks through what a "normal" day during strawberry season looks like. Finally we talk through several tips farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 2 2 002 - Strawberry Growing Life Cycle full a4967079-f07c-4639-b63c-0c90b6669a9d https://share.transistor.fm/s/f57ccfda Wed, 24 Apr 2019 19:00:00 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 1547 On this episode Lowell and I talk through an overview of the "life cycle" of the strawberry cycle. We talk about field preparation, planting, the winter and spring months leading up to opening for pick your own. And then it all starts over again! On this episode Lowell and I talk through an overview of the "life cycle" of the strawberry cycle. We talk about field preparation, planting, the winter and spring months leading up to opening for pick your own. And then it all starts over again! farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 1 1 001 - Who We Are & What We Do full 72d9d4b3-79f4-48a2-8db2-288a8dcac634 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ac983ff Sat, 13 Apr 2019 11:00:00 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 857 This episode is just a quick overview of "who" Yoders' Farm is as well as "what" we do and what we offer to the public. This episode is just a quick overview of "who" Yoders' Farm is as well as "what" we do and what we offer to the public. farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No 000 - Podcast Introduction trailer 77509c96-c634-4bf0-a48f-2aefbc566114 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f37dfa70 Not a lot going on in this episode. Just a welcome to the podcast so that we can get things set up within iTunes. :)

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]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2019 08:30:00 -0400 Yoders' Farm Yoders' Farm 97 Just a very brief welcome to the podcast. We're glad you've stopped by! Just a very brief welcome to the podcast. We're glad you've stopped by! farm, farming, agriculture, agritourism, local, virginia, lynchburg, strawberry, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkins, tomatoes No