Episodios

  • Episode 29: From Tractors to Tables - Ryan's Farming Evolution
    Jul 21 2025

    In this episode of the Irish Mike's Farm Table podcast, host Mike engages in an insightful conversation with Ryan from Steel Wheel Farm. Ryan shares his journey from a childhood fascination with tractors in Minnesota to spearheading innovative farming practices in the picturesque Snoqualmie Valley.

    Discover how Ryan's passion for sustainable farming led him to establish Steel Wheel Farm, where organic practices and community support thrive. He reveals the challenges and triumphs of organic farming, the importance of soil health, and the role of farmers markets in bringing fresh, nutrient-rich produce to the city.

    The conversation also explores Ryan's experimental grain program, revealing the uniqueness of naked oats and the significance of regional crop flavors. Tune in to learn about his commitment to producing quality, nutrient-dense food and fostering a vibrant local farming network.

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    58 m
  • Episode 28: Carnation Farms Livestock Program
    Jun 11 2025

    Join the conversation as we visit with Alex Hagiepetros of Carnation Farms just NE of Seattle. We cover the lamb and beef program that are uniquely bred to flourish in King County as well as good animal husbandry in our unique climate.

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    1 h y 17 m
  • Episode 27: Walt Ducharme, Forester
    Apr 16 2025

    Walt and I discuss our forest management plan and how we work with King County and the Dept. of Natural Resources as well as some of our forestry and timber management history in WA state. It is fun, funny and I think chock full of good timber information. Trust me, it is a lot better than what you think!

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    1 h y 20 m
  • Episode 26: Eric Popp, Ag Programming Manager of Carnation Farms
    Mar 13 2025

    I am excited to have Eric Popp, Ag Programming Manager at historic Carnation Farms outside of Seattle. Today we discuss some of the rich history of the farm, their livestock program and the work being done in pasture regeneration.

    Find out more information about upcoming dinners, events and whats available at the farm stand at Carnation Farms.

    Check out full show notes here.

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    55 m
  • Episode 25: Coffee Talk with Larry and Phil
    Feb 1 2025

    On episode 25, I am thrilled to have Larry Snyder of episode 18 fame, and Philip Meech, friend and luxury coffee roaster at Caffe Lusso in Redmond.

    We discuss a favorite, coffee, where it has been in the Seattle area, our time at the big green machine, and where we think the coffee shop and the industry are going.

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    1 h y 1 m
  • Episode 24: Edwin Martinez of Onyx Coffee
    Jan 7 2025

    Excited to have Edwin Martinez of Onyx Coffee in Bellingham, the source of our single origin Guatemala coffee in our farm coffee roaster, Black Clover Country Coffee. Edwin and I discuss him growing up in Huehuetenango, what got him into specialty coffee and the journey from his family farm to Washington State.

    Check out the full show notes at lakejoyfarmstead.com/podcast-guatemala

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    53 m
  • Episode 23: Tim Leahy, Auctioneer and Fellow Rotarian
    Oct 10 2024

    On this episode of the Farm Table podcast, Tim and I discuss our shared Spokane connection, being a referee in high school and college football, his career in steel and his transition to auctioneer working with many great non profits. We also discuss Rotary, one of the largest non profit networking groups in the world and why our little group is a part of something so much bigger across the globe.

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    59 m
  • Episode 22: Brandon Sheard of The Farmstead Meatsmith
    Sep 26 2024
    Today I am excited to have Brandon Sheard from The Farmstead Meatsmith website and farm community. I have been a member of their online program for several years and have learned so much about growing animals responsibly, butchering, curing, smoking and preserving. They have been an inspiration to my wife and I both in faith and in what it takes to build a responsible faith-centric farmstead. Today Brandon and I cover a wide range of topics that have a consistent thread through them on faith and of course farming and how they intersect in our lives. For full show notes please visit https://www.lakejoyfarmstead.com/podcast-meatsmith SHOW NOTES
    • I would like for to share your individual faith journey and how it has intersected with farming (or completed)
    • When someone tells you that consuming beef is bad for the environment, what is your reaction and how would you respond?
    • Natural order is used a lot in your talks, tell us more about what that means in general, our relationship with God, and you personally
    • Rosary and other meditation, even the liturgy itself as meditation - And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.
    • PIGS - "I like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals." — Winston Churchill.
    MORE INFORMATION For more information on the Farmstead Meatsmiths, check out their website where you will find links to their on-farm classes, upcoming speaking engagements, as well as access to their online library of both free and paid content. There are dozens of videos and the online forums is rich with great content provided by the Sheard's and so many others.
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    1 h y 13 m