Part 2: Macadamia Nuts, Old Testament Laws, and Korean Natural Farming: Interview with Chris Trump
In this episode I share Part 2 of my interview with farmer, pastor, and Korean Natural Farming expert Chris Trump.
Macadamia Nuts, Old Testament Laws, and Korean Natural Farming: Interview with Chris Trump
In this week’s podcast episode I share Part 1 of my interview with farmer, pastor, and Korean Natural Farming expert Chris Trump. We discuss his faith journey, transitioning his father’s 700 acre macadamia nut farm to organic in Hawaii, and what Old Testament laws have to do with soil microbial health!
Podcast Episode #2: Young Farmer, Passionate Follower of Jesus, Interview with Blake Carlson
With an aging farming population worldwide it can be challenging to look ahead to the future of agriculture. But God is raising up some young Christians and calling them to start farms and steward his land. Blake Carlson, age 21, is one of these young farmers. He is the founder of Deep Root Acres in Iowa where …
Introducing the Redeeming the Dirt Podcast!
I am pleased to announce the launch of my new project, the Redeeming the Dirt Podcast! On this show I am looking forward to sharing about my journey of integrating my faith and farming, as well as sharing interviews of other Christian agrarians on the same journey. Any feedback you have on the show would …
What Does the Gospel have to Do with Farming?
The gospel, the primary message of the Bible, has great impact on farming. Man was given stewardship of the earth at the very beginning of the world. God gave him a mission and everything he needed to carry it out. However, man rebelled against God and the plan He had for him and sin entered …
6 Keys to Successful Christian Agriculture
What areas of our life and farm should we be monitoring if we want to glorify God through our agriculture? Most Christians involved in agriculture would probably say they wanted to glorify God through what they do. We want to be successful not just as gardeners, homesteaders, or farmers, but as followers of Jesus. But …
Does Jesus want us to Sell Food, or Give it Away?
A lot of Christians I know that are interested in gardening and farming want to use their agriculture as a way to show the love of Jesus to others. For some this means growing a big garden and giving away the produce to friends, family, and the needy. For others it means having a profitable …
Registration Now Open for the Redeeming the Dirt Conference 2018!
A gathering of Christian Farmers who want to glorify God and impact others through agriculture. Click Here for info on Registration Do you love Jesus and love agriculture? Are you interested in caring for the land in a way that isn’t just ‘organic’ or ‘conventional’, but instead is a reflection of the heart of Jesus? Do you …
8 Practical Tips for Aspiring Young Farmers
Practical Advice for Young Men Interested in Tending the Land Because there are so few young farmers, there is a big need today for young men to become farmers. The problem is, most of them don’t have the luxury of parents or grandparents who farm who can help them get started. Instead, their family is …
How Do You Plant if You Don’t Plow?
Simple Low-Till Planting Techniques In this post I am going to share some tips on planting your garden without pulverizing the whole thing into a ‘seedbed’ first. As I seek to look at the wisdom in God’s Creation and utilize it on my farm, the two principles I seek to apply in my garden are: …
What Does Your Garden say about Your Heart?
Reflecting the Character of God in our Work Sometimes it is tempting to think that working in our gardens or fields isn’t that important compared to reading our Bibles or going to church or praying. It can seem like we aren’t really being involved in ministry or helping spread the Kingdom of God. But our …
“Christian” Permaculture?
Reclaiming Permaculture as Followers of Jesus Permaculture is a increasingly popular topic among homesteaders, gardeners, farmers, and social reformers. It refers to a design science that uses natural patterns and principles to create well-thought out, productive, and efficient examples of land stewardship. Swales, herb spiral beds, compost, keylines, companion planting, no-till gardening, zone-layout, multi-function elements, utilization …