We've heard of single-source coffee and chocolate, but single-source ice cream? That's the topic this week on Straight From the Source. Guest Marc Boatwright is the founder of Choctal, the makers of the first single-origin chocolate ice cream line in the US. They extended to create a complementary line of single-origin vanillas. Tune in and learn more and hear about his project called Oxygen Farming Foundation. This program was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons

"Vanilla is just like wine and cacao, depending on where it's grown, soil conditions, extraction, etc... it all makes a difference." [6:00]

--Marc Boatwright of Choctal & Oxygen Farming Foundation on Straight From the Source

Paul Cross is the founder and head grower of Charybda Farms in Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico. He grows organic heirloom hothouse tomatoes, microgreens, flowers, and herb and vegetable transplants, irrigated from rain catchment in a region with an average of 12” annual precipitation, an 87 day growing season, at an elevation of 7,300 feet. His work in innovative sustainable agricultural techniques has been recognized in American Vegetable Grower, New Mexico Magazine, Edible Santa Fe, and many other publications. His products, marketed under the brand name of Chef’s Edition, are distributed by Sysco Foods, Whole Foods Market, and many smaller retailers. This episode has been brought to you by Hearst Ranch.

"When I built the first greenhouse [on Charydba Farms], I designed a system that would catch all of the rainwater off the residential house, as well as the greenhouse. So in an area where we only get twelve inches of rain, we can capture 45,000 gallons in an average year." -- Paul Cross on Greenhorn Radio

This week on The Farm Report, Heather and Erin sit down with Bushwick's own Matt Lorenz, of the urban gardener non-profit Trees Not Trash. Listen in to learn all about trees, trash, and being green in the modern age. This episode is brought to you by Acme Smoked Fish (www.acmesmokedfish.com)