{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"525 Mitchell Yerxa A Dry Conversation","description":"In this episode, Mitchell Yerkes shares insights into California agriculture, including crop diversity, regulatory challenges, innovative drying techniques, and the importance of human connection in farming. key topics  Crop diversity in California Regulatory and legislative challenges Innovative fruit drying techniques Water management and sustainability Farm advocacy and human connection   Chapters 00:00Introduction to Calusa and Farming Background 03:13Challenges of Farming in California 06:00Family Farming Dynamics and Personal Journey 08:50Regulatory Landscape and Its Impact on Agriculture 12:07Innovative Solutions in Agriculture 14:54Sustainable Practices and Market Adaptation 22:21The Fruit Drying Yard: A Legacy of Innovation 28:57Advocacy in Agriculture: Lobbying for Farmers' Needs 32:16The Joys of Parenthood: Lessons from a Three-Year-Old 39:54Coaching Youth Sports: More Than Just Games 41:49California Agriculture: A Diverse and Precious Resource ","author_name":"SharkFarmer Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/sharkfarmer.libsyn.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41738020\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/c15702\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/203214855"}