When you hear “The Big Apple,” New York City probably comes to mind. But not anymore! Once you watch this episode of The Modern Eater’s 5th annual Colorado Road Trip to Big B’s Delicious Orchards in Hotchkiss, CO. you won’t look at an apple the same way again.

Big B’s boss, Jeff Schwartz has taken Colorado farming to a whole new level. Sustainable farming and vertical integration aren’t just buzz words to Jeff. You’re about to learn from the best on how to take a piece of farmland and turn it into a vital business and community hub that produces apple juice, cider, vinegar along with camping, a music venue, a restaurant and a farm store that are all fueled by the glorious apple. 

Don’t forget to check out other episodes of The Modern Eater’s 5th Annual Colorado Road Trip to get an insiders perspective of all things Colorado food production, service and hospitality. 

https://themoderneater.com/category/5th-annual-road-trip/

Named Outstanding Media Professional in 2020 by the Colorado Restaurant Association, The Modern Eater continues to highlight the issues that affect the women and men of Colorado who produce and serve our food. 

Advocating for small business since 2017, TME could not provide this local programming without the support of our partners. Please take a moment to recognize these amazing small business who brought you this content. Support local when you can!

Bruz Beers – Colorado Mills Sunflower Products – Elevation Reps – Royal Crest Dairy – Swick & Associates, LLC – The Spice Guy – Sawatch Artisan Foods – Shamrock Food Service – Pueblo Chile Growers Association – Carboy Winery

Here are the episodes from the TME 5th Annual Colorado Road Trip

The Hog and the Hen - Grand Junction - RELEASED
Clark and Co’s Distilling - Palisade - RELEASED
Fidel’s Cocina & Bar - Palisade - RELEASED
Field to Fork Farm - Palisade - RELEASED
Carboy Winery - Palisade - RELEASED
Stanton Farms - Paonia - RELEASED
Big B’s Delicious Orchards - Paonia - RELEASED
The Storm Cellar Winery - Paonia - COMING SOON
Paonia Farmers Market - Paonia - COMING SOON
Valley Organic Growers Association - Paonia - COMING SOON
Honey Moon Mesa - Paonia - COMING SOON
Sunshine Beef - Crawford - COMING SOON
Motherlode Liquors - Rico - COMING SOON
Petite Maison - Telluride - COMING SOON
Chef Will Nolan - Rico - COMING SOON
Brightwood Farm - Durango - COMING SOON
James Ranch - Durango - COMING SOON
James Ranch Market - Durango - COMING SOON
Frontier Trout Ranch - Del Norte - COMING SOON
Blue Roof Hydro Farm - Eads - COMING SOON
Colorado Mills Sunflower Products - Lamar - COMING SOON
Mauro Farms - Pueblo - COMING SOON
Musso Farms - Pueblo - COMING SOON
Twenty One Steak - Pueblo - COMING SOON

The Big Apple Ain't in New York

John Deere's Smart Apply Intelligent Control System uses LiDAR to fluctuate its spray to give you the right rate, at the right place, at the right time. RDO Agronomists Tony Kramer and Erin Hightower take a deep dive into the application and benefits of this system.

Get caught up on every episode on our website: www.rdoequipment/resources/podcasts

Ep. 189 - Smart Apply with Guest Erin Hightower

Voluminous Orchards

This interview first aired on Tuesday the 18th of July, 2023  on ONE FM 98.5 Shepparton.

One FM breakfast announcer Terri Cowley interviews Farmer of the year award winners Mitchell McNab and Mark Foletta.

Listen to Terri Cowley for Breakfast Monday - Friday, 6am - 9am.

Contact the station on admin@fm985.com.au or (+613) 58313131

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Farmer of the Year winners Mitchell McNab and Mark Foletta

This interview first aired on Thursday the 4th of April, 2024  on ONE FM 98.5 Shepparton.

One FM fill-in breakfast announcer Plemo interviews the University of Melbourne's Dr. Ian Goodwin who is the Project Leader for 'Profitable Pears' based at Agriculture Victoria, in  Tatura.

He talks about the 2024 Future Ag Expo which will be on Wednesday the 17th, Thursday the 18th and Friday the 19th of April, 2024 at the Melbourne Showgrounds

For more information head to https://futureagexpo.com.au/

Contact the station on admin@fm985.com.au or (+613) 58313131.

Listen to One Fm Breakfast weekdays on 98.5 One FM 6am-9am.

The ONE FM 98.5 Community Radio podcast page operates under the license of Goulburn Valley Community Radio Inc. (ONE FM) Number 1385226/1.

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Dr. Ian Goodwin about the 2024 Future Ag Expo

University of Guelph pomology professor Dr. John Cline has spent his research career in not only apples, but tree fruit. 

The Grower is Digging Deeper behind the May 2024 cover story and speaking with Dr. Cline. He shares information on his most recent trials with a plant growth regulator for peaches and nectarines, that could shave 40 to 50 per cent off the time required to hand thin. That’s new technology eagerly awaited by Canadian growers with 8,600 acres of tree fruit.

Digging Deeper

John Cline explains thinning technology for tender fruit

Do you have a favorite tree?  Whether you do or not, almost all of us have enjoyed the shade of a tree or eaten fruit or nuts that came from a tree. Trees provide us with numerous “services” while just standing there, looking stately, for the most part. 

The Arbor Day Foundation is all about trees and the pretty amazing things they do. The foundation is also a great resource for anyone who’s trying to decide what kind of tree to plant.

Mothering Earth-122-Celebrating Trees

Did you know that the number of apple trees in Luxembourg have decreased in the last 80 years? Bill from Ramborn came onto the Breakfast Show and spoke to Erin about the state of cider in Luxembourg and what Ramborn does to harvest the apples that are turned into apple juice and cider. He also highlights the apple picking event that is occurring at the Ramborn orchards this weekend. 

Find out more here https://www.ramborn.com/actualite/event-participate-in-ramborns-2024-public-harvest-during-the-harvest-weekend/ 


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Apple Picking at the Ramborn Cider Orchards

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One FM Community Radio Station airs a range of programs, including  "Ethnic Programs"  (in languages other than English), specialist interview programs such as "Shepplife" and health programs (So Much More)which are podcast here.  We also podcast a range of local sports programs as part of our Super Saturday Sports Show.  
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All intro and outro music for So Much More podcasts are taken from Beneplacito Boogaloo composed by Terry Barbossa and Matt Holland.

The Modern Eater, a passionate crew of homegrown, hyper-local and small business advocates who give a voice to Colorado chefs, restaurateurs, growers, farmers, suppliers and beverage stewards, is an award-winning podcast that airs every Monday. Wednesday and Friday at 2 p.m. on themoderneater.com, our Facebook page and YouTube. If you're anything like us, you obsess over great food, seasonal ingredients and delicious libations, best shared with likeminded friends and family. Please welcome The Modern Eater into your life as an opportunity to network, discover and share the amazing places and people who love local food and drinks as much as you do. Colorado is an epicenter of independent chef-driven restaurants, convivial bars and blossoming breweries, all of which we support and celebrate. Tune into our entertaining (and educational) podcasts to hear directly from the people who have made Colorado’s culinary landscape so unique and vibrant.

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