Re-air of February 22

Beakuency welcomes Will Yandik, a fourth-generation farmer at Green Acres Farm in Livingston, Columbia County, with a background in environmental science. He is exploring practical ways for farmers to create ecological benefits without sacrificing too much of their already challenging work. The project we will hear about today, which he has been working on for four winters, examines how farmers can plant certain cover crops to not only combat climate change, but also create a habitat where sparrows can find food and shelter from the cold.

Many of us struggle with not knowing what to trust and the fear of uncertainty. Will's insights tell us how we, as consumers, can make choices that support our local farmers and wildlife, and build trust in our community. He shares how his training as a scientist to always consider statistical probabilities and leave room for other possibilities, and his experience as a farmer observing the resilience of birds year after year, have given him the strength to live with uncertainty.

Research: Cover crop as habitat for winter birds by Will Yandik (Hudson Valley Farm Hub)
https://hvfarmhub.org/will-yandik/

Green Acres Farm
http://www.greenacreshudson.com/

Hosted by Mayuko Fujino, "Beakuency" invites the local community to be inspired by the joy, beauty, and wisdom bird enthusiasts find in the nature of our neighborhoods. Every episode features an interview with local bird people, plus a freeform mix of sound made by birds and humans inspired by birds.

Read the interview transcripts and see more photos at beakuency.substack.com.

mayukofujino.com