Agave & Cactus Talk

Agave Thirsty Thursday #3 - 10/1/26

Hey there everyone, here is a new podcast i recorded this week for the California Agave Alliance. Today we freestyled and just answered the people’s questions and discuss

Agave thirsty thursday #2 - Nate Jones from Sweet Acacia Farm

Today on the podcast we have Nate Jones from Sweet Acacia Farm. He and his fiance are doing some really cool stuff on their farm in Arizona that I think everyone can lear

The good, the bad, and the ugly of CA AB2303, the California Agave Spirits Bill

Today i am discussing California Assembly Bill 2303 and its implications for the California agave industry. There is alot of good, alot of bad, and even more ugly, but i

Discussing CA AB 2606 and its implications for farmers (CAA podcasts #2)

 This is the 2nd of the California Agave Alliance podcasts, and this one is a discussion on California Assembly Bill 2606, aka "CA AB 2606" and it's implications for the

Discussing California Agave with the California Agave Alliance(CAA podcasts #1)

Skip to 3 minutes in, thats where we all connect and the podcast starts. Today on the podcast we have Dr. Samuel Sandoval Solis and Dr. Yessica Fernandez, both working on

Can agave & Cactus help alleviate pressure on the California grape industry and California agriculture as a whole?

Today i am talking about acalifornia grapes and how agave and cactus farming may provide an avenue for many of these farmers to adapt, survive ot even continue growing gr

The interesting case of Agave Utahensis cultivation in China, & what California farmers could learn from it

Today i am talking about a topic that was brought up in discussion with one of my friends surrounding cultivation of agave utahensis in China. Alot ro learn from their ra

Why i think it is possible many agave farmers in California may not make any profit or quit before their agave matures

In today's episode i am talking about a question someone asked me that also farms agave in California. He asked me for my honest opinion on farming agave in california an

Sourcing agave, cactus and California native plants from ethical and sustainable sellers

Today I am talking about sourcing agave, cactus and California native plants from ethical and sustainable sellers. Not all sellers are the same. Some bulk import agave an

Peruvian Apple cactus is a perfect crop to cultivate in California

Today I talk about one of the coolest columnar cacti in my opinion, peruvian apple cactus. Its an excellent crop for silviculture models, food forrests, fruit farms and i

Tree cholla is a beast

Today I am talking about one of the strongest cacti that I grow, Tree cholla or Cylindropuntia Imbricata subs Spinosior. It is a plant i have farmed for many years and be

The problem with farming opuntia ficus indica, & the solution for making it strong again

Today I am discussing Opuntia ficus indica, which is the most grown cactus in the world likely. From Africa to the Americas and even in Europe and the middle east, this c

Opuntia Phaeacantha and the USA cactus industry

In this podcast I talk about Opuntia Phaeacantha , or the desert prickly pear. It is native to the mojave desert in California, and is one of the strongest opuntia specie

Using California Native plants to make products & our new product Mojave Gold!

Today im talking a bit about the California Native plants im growing, and how identification of them has completely changed how i look at my farm. Instead of seeing it as

Different resources for learning about agave farming in California

in this podcast I discuss some of my favorite resources for farming agave and cactus in California *** If you need any Agave, cactus or furcraea plants contact me by em

how many agave do I need to plant every acre?

in this podcast I discuss what seems like a simple question, how many agave do I need for every acre I am planting? This is actually a complex question like almost everyt

Why i am excited about Prickly Pear Seed oil & why i think Cactus farmers should pursue oil production

in this podcast I discuss a little bit about cactus seed oils and why I think cactus farmers in california and globally should begin to start prickly pear oil at a craft

5 big misconceptions about agave from new agave farmers in CA

in this podcast I discuss the 5 biggest misconceptions i am seeing with new farmers of agave in california. These are pretty dangerous misconceptions and I definitely enc

What agave are native to CA?

In this podcast I discuss what Agave are confirmed Native to California, some which are naturalized and some that have been created here. We have 6 confirmed and 3 possib

Why every agave farm in CA should grow CA Natives

in this podcast I discuss why every agave farm in California should be growing their CA Native Plants that are hyperlocal to them. I talk about how I am doing this and wh