By mid-summer, it can feel like every challenge on the farm arrives at once. Insects explode seemingly overnight, diseases spread through stressed crops, weeds never stop growing, and the pressure to make the "right" decision can be overwhelming. In this episode of Field Notes, Erin sits down with Daniel and Alena from Seven Springs Farm Supply to talk through how experienced growers and crop advisors approach pest and disease management: not by chasing miracle products, but by building resilient systems and making thoughtful decisions before problems ever appear.

Together, they explore the foundations of healthy crops, how to scout and diagnose issues with confidence, when intervention is actually worthwhile, and how to choose products that fit into a broader management strategy.

Timestamps:

3:10 - Alena ...