Gowan Batist's guest appearances

Gowan Batist

Greenhorns Radio

The Thriving Farmer Podcast

Jeremiah Vernon

Tom Stearns

Richard Wiswall

Joel Salatin

Allie Barker

Dan Kittredge

Josh Volk

Matt Lebon

Jason Bradford

Jeffrey Smith

John Moody

Dave Chapman

Sandor Katz

Dan Brisebois

Karl Hammer

OwlTail

In this episode, I talk to Gowan Batist of Fortunate Farm in Caspar, CA off the Mendocino Coast. She manages a compost operation using spent brewing grains from her partnership with North Coast Brewing Company and runs a market garden that includes pumpkins and flowers as well as planned grazing with sheep, cattle, and geese. Gowan spoke about her partnership with North Coast Brewing and how farming is a family affair.   You'll also hear:   &gt;&gt; How using compost has increased the organic matter in Fortunate Farm's sandy soils   &gt;&gt; How she's been mentored by women in agriculture, including her mother and grandmother   &gt;&gt; How their irrigation works being beside the ocean   &gt;&gt; How list-making helps keep Gowan stay on task throughout the day and manage the complexity that is farming   &gt;&gt; Why at 30 years old, Gowan strives to have mentors that are younger than herself   &gt;&gt; A discussion about the history and cultivation of dahlias   &gt;&gt; Why dogs are Gowan's favorite farming 'tool'!   &gt;&gt; Why she encourages young farmers to reach out to green businesses and B corporations to form partnerships as a way of getting their farm off the ground   About the Guest: Gowan Batist is the Co-Owner of Fortunate Farm and the Sustainability Manager at North Coast Brewing Company. Gowan studied metal fabrication and sustainable agriculture in college and farmed in Portland, Oregon before returning to Mendocino to manage the Noyo Food Forest, Fort Bragg Unified School District’s farm-to-school program. During her three seasons as manager of the Noyo Food Forest, Gowan began composting spent grain from North Coast Brewing Company as a hobby. The hobby became a mission and a career and evolved into a formal partnership with North Coast Brewing Company.

In this episode, I talk to Gowan Batist of Fortunate Farm in Caspar, CA off the Mendocino Coast. She manages a compost operation using spent brewing grains from her partnership with North Coast Brewing Company and runs a market garden that includes pumpkins and flowers as well as planned grazing with sheep, cattle, and geese. Gowan spoke about her partnership with North Coast Brewing and how farming is a family affair.   You'll also hear:   &gt;&gt; How using compost has increased the organic matter in Fortunate Farm's sandy soils   &gt;&gt; How she's been mentored by women in agriculture, including her mother and grandmother   &gt;&gt; How their irrigation works being beside the ocean   &gt;&gt; How list-making helps keep Gowan stay on task throughout the day and manage the complexity that is farming   &gt;&gt; Why at 30 years old, Gowan strives to have mentors that are younger than herself   &gt;&gt; A discussion about the history and cultivation of dahlias   &gt;&gt; Why dogs are Gowan's favorite farming 'tool'!   &gt;&gt; Why she encourages young farmers to reach out to green businesses and B corporations to form partnerships as a way of getting their farm off the ground   About the Guest: Gowan Batist is the Co-Owner of Fortunate Farm and the Sustainability Manager at North Coast Brewing Company. Gowan studied metal fabrication and sustainable agriculture in college and farmed in Portland, Oregon before returning to Mendocino to manage the Noyo Food Forest, Fort Bragg Unified School District’s farm-to-school program. During her three seasons as manager of the Noyo Food Forest, Gowan began composting spent grain from North Coast Brewing Company as a hobby. The hobby became a mission and a career and evolved into a formal partnership with North Coast Brewing Company.

48. Gowan Batist on the Impact of Sustainability Partnerships

This week’s featured farmer is Gowan Batist. Gowan is a farmer, metalsmith and soil nerd. Born on the Mendocino Coast in California and raised pulling crab pots out of the ocean with her Grandfather who taught her that work is love. She studied metal fabrication until succumbing to the pull to farm. She completed an Oregon State University Certificate program and Master Gardener training and cut her teeth on a 150-acre farm outside Portland. She always wanted to return to Mendocino, which she did to manage a farm at a local nonprofit, Noyo Food Forest. Now, at the age of 26, she is the proud owner of Fortunate Farm, made possible by a unique partnership with North Coast Brewing Company. Her 40-acre coastal farm focuses on heirloom vegetables, invasive species management, and large-scale composting. Her goal is to feed her community in a way that sequesters carbon. This program was brought to you by Heritage Foods USA.   “The backbone of our farm is a lot of work and as much community integration as possible.” [12:00] “I would love to see more young farmers using technology.” [14:00] “I would love to do everything in my power to get more farmers established and supported here.” [15:00] –Gowan Batist

This week’s featured farmer is Gowan Batist. Gowan is a farmer, metalsmith and soil nerd. Born on the Mendocino Coast in California and raised pulling crab pots out of the ocean with her Grandfather who taught her that work is love. She studied metal fabrication until succumbing to the pull to farm. She completed an Oregon State University Certificate program and Master Gardener training and cut her teeth on a 150-acre farm outside Portland. She always wanted to return to Mendocino, which she did to manage a farm at a local nonprofit, Noyo Food Forest. Now, at the age of 26, she is the proud owner of Fortunate Farm, made possible by a unique partnership with North Coast Brewing Company. Her 40-acre coastal farm focuses on heirloom vegetables, invasive species management, and large-scale composting. Her goal is to feed her community in a way that sequesters carbon. This program was brought to you by <a href="http://www.HeritageFoodsUSA.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heritage Foods USA</a>. <h4></h4> “The backbone of our farm is a lot of work and as much community integration as possible.” [12:00] “I would love to see more young farmers using technology.” [14:00] “I would love to do everything in my power to get more farmers established and supported here.” [15:00] –Gowan Batist

Episode 231: Gowan Batist