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Podcast: The Thriving Farmer Podcast
Episode: 303. J.R. Odom on Navigating New Challenges in Strawberry Farming
Description: How can strawberry growers improve soil health and prevent crop diseases for more sustainable production? In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael is joined by J.R. Odom, a seasoned strawberry grower from Goldsboro, North Carolina, and the president of the North Carolina Strawberry Association. J.R. has been growing strawberries since 2010 and is committed to improving his farm's soil health using practices such as crop rotation, compost application, and planting summer cover crops. He shares his insights on disease prevention and what's coming up for the industry. Tune in to learn more...