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American Family Farmer

Doug Stephan

A weekly look at trends in Family Farming and Healthy Eating.

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5:26

Behavioral Issues with Dogs and When to Call In the...

American Family Farmer ·

2026/03/18

In this special sponsored segment, host Doug Stephan chats with Brad Phifer, Executive Director of theertification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), to talk about the growing world of dog ownership and the importance of qualified train Cing.With more people welcoming dogs into their homes than ever before, many pet parents are looking for guidance on how to manage common canine behaviors and build a strong relationship with their pets. Brad shares expert insight into when dog owners can

20:29

Farm-Based Therapy with Megan Moran, Cultivate Farms

American Family Farmer ·

2026/03/18

On this week’s episode of American Family Farmer, host Doug Stephan welcomes Megan Moran, a licensed mental health counselor and Executive Director of Cultivate Care Farms in Bolton, Massachusetts.Megan shares how her journey from high school English teacher to mental health professional led her to explore the powerful connection between identity development, community, and nature. With more than 18 years of experience working with adolescents and young adults, she now leads an innovative program

13:10

Tha Farm Bill, Chicken Prices, and Tariffs

American Family Farmer ·

2026/03/18

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares the biggest news affecting family farmers, starting with the House Farm Bill as moved ahead after clearing a committee with support from both Democrats and Republicans following a 20-hour meeting recently. Moving on to the price of chicken, the Avian flu has caused chicken prices to rise sharply in early 2026 due to supply chain disruptions from the culling of millions of birds, with some analysts reporting price increases of

20:21

The Business of Healing: Sustainability,...

American Family Farmer ·

2026/02/18

On this episode of American Family Farmer, host Doug Stephan welcomes Jodi Scott, co-founder of Green Goo, CEO of Spry Life, and a dedicated hobby farmer in Lyons, Colorado. Jodi shares her journey bridging science, psychology, and traditional herbal medicine, from pre-med studies and work supporting underserved patients to building a family business rooted in the healing power of plants. What began as handcrafted herbal remedies made on the family farm has grown into a nationally recognized,

18:13

Deadly Pesticides

American Family Farmer ·

2026/02/18

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares the biggest news affecting family farmers, starting with the reality of news mixed with opinion and deciphering where to get the truth. Doug dives into realities of certain pesticides on the farm, twice banned and now reapproved. The ones that have caused a number of farmers to die who had used those products. The products also raised concerns of the drift and how it spreads to poisoning other farms, poisoning home gardens,

20:20

Inside Stone Barns: Regenerative Farming at the...

American Family Farmer ·

2026/02/11

This week on American Family Farmer, host Doug Stephan sits down with Jack Algiere, Director of Agroecology at Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture in New York’s Hudson Valley.Jack has been actively farming for more than two decades and was Stone Barns’ very first official employee back in 2004. Since then, he’s helped build one of the country’s most innovative four-season regenerative farming operations—bringing together multi-species grass-fed livestock, grains and field crops, greenhouse

18:32

Tax Deductions, Ticks, and Wolves: What Family...

American Family Farmer ·

2026/02/11

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares the biggest news affecting family farmers, starting with tax deductions farmers can use before filing. There are ways of deducting land, and how much depending on renting vs ownership and if you live on the land or not. If you’re a livestock producer, feed is a sizable write off and crop farmers can write off seeds and seedlings. Equipment repairs and depreciation can also be deductibles, along with fencing and whatever other

18:39

American Farmers Are Suffering Losses

American Family Farmer ·

2026/01/28

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares the biggest news affecting family farmers, starting with news affecting family farmers from the USDA about commodity payments, the rates that farmers should expect after suffering losses after the high input of costs and low crop prices. The payment rates with the highest yield are peanuts, followed by wheat, and then corn. There’s also a lot of conversation, and controversy, of putting solar onto farms in the united states

21:08

Veterinary Insight & Ethical Farming with Eliza Maclean

American Family Farmer ·

2026/01/28

This week on American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan revisits a compelling conversation with Eliza Maclean, the heart and hands behind Cane Creek Farm, a vibrant, diversified family farm in Snow Camp, North Carolina.Eliza’s journey to farming is anything but ordinary. With a background in environmental science and veterinary practice experience, she brings a deeply rooted respect for animal health, ecological stewardship, and ethical livestock management to every acre of her land. Her approach blends

20:15

From Grief to Growth

American Family Farmer ·

2026/01/14

This week on American Family Farmer, host Doug Stephan visits with Liz Fiedler Mergen, founder of Sunny Mary Meadow, a cut flower farm rooted on a sixth-generation family farm in Stearns County, Minnesota.Sunny Mary Meadow is more than a flower farm—it’s a living example of how agriculture can thrive through diversification, agritourism, and human connection. Liz shares how the farm offers flower subscriptions, workshops, YouPick events, a self-serve farm stand, and serves as a picturesque

16:55

Screwworm 2026

American Family Farmer ·

2026/01/14

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares the biggest news affecting family farmers, starting with the latest on the screwworm threatening the cattle industry.Three of the top USDA experts have been sharing updates on where the screwworm has taken place and urging farmers to pay attention with an all hands on deck approach to handle this situation, with boots not he ground monitoring the boarder has the screwworm has not crossed over from Mexico, yet. Then, Doug

25:40

When Doug Becomes the Guest, Hosted By Mike McVay

American Family Farmer ·

2026/01/12

This week on The American Family Farmer, the tables were turned as longtime host Doug Stephan stepped into the guest seat to share the story of his beloved Eastleigh Farm in Framingham, Massachusetts. Joining him as interviewer was his close friend and Radio Hall of Fame inductee Mike McVay of McVay Media, creating a warm, insightful conversation rooted in friendship, farming, and preservation.Doug reflected on his lifelong connection to agriculture, tracing his love of farming back to his childhood

14:08

A Look Back At Biggest Ag News of 2025

American Family Farmer ·

2026/01/12

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares the biggest news affecting family farmers, starting with a look back at 2025 agricultural news. The office of Inspector General issued a report on the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and one of the things they highlight is that the USDA lost 18% of their workforce earlier in the year. What else happened in 2025 was that the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act passed to permit schools to offer students whole and reduced fat milk

19:12

Heritage Farms: Five Generations of Family Farming in...

American Family Farmer ·

2025/12/24

This week on American Family Farmer, host Doug Stephan heads to the heart of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Peninsula, Ohio, to visit with George Haramis, fifth-generation owners of Heritage Farms.Founded in 1848, Heritage Farms has evolved alongside American agriculture—transforming over the generations from canal boat building to potatoes, dairy, beef cattle, and today, one of Northeast Ohio’s most beloved Christmas tree farms. George shares how honoring family legacy while adapting to

18:43

Where's the Money?

American Family Farmer ·

2025/12/24

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares the biggest news affecting family farmers, starting with the latest information on tariffs and how family farmers are being affected, government assistance set aside for farmers to be distributed between now and the end of February, and questioning why there is more money being made available to bail out farmers in Argentina than farmers in our own country.Next up, Doug covers statistical changes from the number of farms in

20:10

American Family Farmers Are Caught in the Middle of...

American Family Farmer ·

2025/12/17

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares the biggest news affecting family farmers, starting with word of $12 Billion in aide for farmers in our country, how tariffs are affecting small farmers, and management of taxes for farmers.Then, Doug shares his opinions on the top news stories of the week in farming and agriculture and why the chaos of the trade policy is causing more questions than answers week after week. When you look at the recent announcements of trade

22:11

From 4-H Project to Pudding Empire: How Two Sisters...

American Family Farmer ·

2025/12/17

What began as a childhood 4-H project has grown into a thriving value-added dairy business feeding families across New England.This week on American Family Farmer, host Doug Stephan welcomes sisters Beth and Courtney Hodge, co-owners of Echo Farm Puddings in Hinsdale, New Hampshire. Raised on a small farm, the Hodge sisters turned their love for cows—and their reluctance to part with them—into a creative solution that helped sustain their family dairy through volatile milk markets and industry

20:20

Go With the Flow With Otter Yoga

American Family Farmer ·

2025/12/11

This week on American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan introduces listeners to one of the most unique farms in America, Westmeister Farm in Shelby, Ohio, where exotic animals, agritourism, and wellness come together in the most unexpected ways.Owner and farmer Lynn Westmeister joins Doug to share how her private, appointment-only farm has become a peaceful haven for both animals and visitors. Westmeister Farm is home to a remarkable lineup of residents, from Asian small-clawed otters to zebras, sloths,

19:21

Is Your Farm Prepared for A Weather Emergency?

American Family Farmer ·

2025/12/11

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares the biggest news affecting family farmers, starting with preparations for incoming bad weather. Doug has already put most of his equipment away for the season, with the exception of what he’s still using. Looking back at stats over recent years, farming operations have faced some significant weather with early frosts, extreme winter weather, droughts or heat waves, and how events may intensify because of global warming and

19:21

Growing With Intention: The Natural Nook Farm Journey

American Family Farmer ·

2025/12/03

In this episode, we talk with Jennifer Whitney, who is the owner, farmer, and co-founder of Natural Nook Farm in West Salem, Ohio. For nearly 20 years, Jennifer and her husband, Adam, have built a vibrant, faith-rooted homestead dedicated to natural living, self-sufficiency, and community.Jennifer shares how Natural Nook Farm has grown from a simple family property into a thriving small farm that produces handcrafted goat-milk soaps, naturally dyed and hand-spun angora rabbit and Jacob sheep wool

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