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Agave & Cactus Talk

 steve sanchez

Talking about Agave and Cactus from farms to products. Will cover using permaculture practices on farms for the new industry of California Agave Spirits & California Cactus fruit & wine. I farm both agave & cactus in Hi Vista & Lancaster, which are cities in Northeast Los Angeles County, & in the Western Mojave Desert. I will talk about my experiences, observations, opinions & tips on Agave & Cactus farming in California.

I will cover what i believe the future is for these 2 plant families in california, what products i believe they most will be used for, and exciting plants. Some examples of agave products can include fiber, food, inulin, spirits, or syrup. Cactus products can be animal forage, fruit, jams, juices, & wine. Both agave and Cactus can be great plants to add for fire protection as their leaves are full of water.

Society & Culture Science Natural Sciences
Update frequency
every 5 days
Average duration
65 minutes
Episodes
39
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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Why Australia should farm cactus, not be at war with it

Why Australia should farm cactus, not be at war with it

Today I focus’s an article I read about how the Australian government and farmers are combating cacti. this is an issue they have dealt with in 3 different centuries and I discuss how I believe they …
01:27:58  |   Wed 19 Feb 2025
Cactus farming in Namibia & Cactus farm carbon credits

Cactus farming in Namibia & Cactus farm carbon credits

Today, we are talking about Cactus farming in Namibia. I talk about how this almost 2 billion dollar mega investment into cactus farming in namibia can be done correctly, protecting the environment a…
01:27:00  |   Mon 17 Feb 2025
Talking Agave with NativoTexas

Talking Agave with NativoTexas

Agave & Cactus Talk podcast : Nativotexas

start at 1:35, thats when we are golden. 

Great talk with my friend Chris about Agave. We chatted about lots of things we are facing with regards to managing…

01:56:33  |   Mon 10 Feb 2025
Tunisian cactus farmers are losing the battle to cochineal

Tunisian cactus farmers are losing the battle to cochineal

Today, i talk about cactus farming in Tunisia. I mention some of the problems they are encountering and some lessons that California and global Cactus can learn from this particular problem. As more …
01:14:15  |   Fri 24 Jan 2025
Loosing Agave genetics, diversification of where agave genetics is located

Loosing Agave genetics, diversification of where agave genetics is located

This episode is me talking about what lessons i believe can be learned from my loss of agave genetics in the Eaton fire in Altadena, CA. What lessons may be applied to you and the larger goal of pres…
00:29:00  |   Sun 19 Jan 2025
Different trees I plant with Agave & Cactus ; Agroforestry/Silviculture

Different trees I plant with Agave & Cactus ; Agroforestry/Silviculture

Talking about different trees I plant with my agave and cactus, why I am planting them and what uses I have for them or what direction I’m exploring with them. Trees and agave can coexist well for ad…

01:34:38  |   Thu 16 Jan 2025
what happens when the Agave & Tequila supply is greater then demand?

what happens when the Agave & Tequila supply is greater then demand?

Today i talked about a very interesting article i read talking about tequila overproduction and the drop in sales. It was called "Mexico left with 500 mn liter tequila lake after demand slows" coming…
00:58:02  |   Tue 31 Dec 2024
Some agave syrups can fight cancer & make you healthier

Some agave syrups can fight cancer & make you healthier

Today I talk about a very interesting article titled : The agave beverage with antioxidant properties backed by Tex Researchers, published by the tecscience news arm of the universidad tecnológico de…
00:27:33  |   Thu 26 Dec 2024
Cactus farming in Brazil to reverse the loss of an ecosystem

Cactus farming in Brazil to reverse the loss of an ecosystem

Today i talk about Brazil and how Indigenous brazilians are using native brazilian cactus, such as mandacaru, to combat the loss of the dry forrest ecosystem. I also talk about cactus farming in braz…
00:45:33  |   Tue 24 Dec 2024
Cactus Farming in Italy??

Cactus Farming in Italy??

Today we are talking about cactus farming in Italy and my recommendation for the country. I hope to see a diverse cactus polyculture, not a copycat of the world problems with a opuntia ficus indica m…
00:31:04  |   Mon 23 Dec 2024
10 problem with agave farming and how/why California should avoid these issues

10 problem with agave farming and how/why California should avoid these issues

Top 10 list of my biggest issues with agave farming in Mexico and around the world. This podcast is so that new agave farmers globally do not make the same mistakes and they learn to avoid them. As m…
01:30:48  |   Sun 22 Dec 2024
5 super cold hardy Agaves

5 super cold hardy Agaves

Today I go into 5 cold hardy agaves that may be planted around the United States, as they are super cold hardy(-22F-10F) and can take snow, wind, high elevation and drought. They are Agave Utahensis,…
01:16:25  |   Sun 22 Dec 2024
Talking Agave & Tequila with el tequilero 90

Talking Agave & Tequila with el tequilero 90

Agave & Cactus Talk # 7 - Chatting about agave and tequila with my friend. We go into Agave and Mexican culture, CA Agave spirits, global agave, agave business and how farmers/distillers can succeed,…

02:27:16  |   Mon 09 Dec 2024
Should the CRT allow Agave Tequiliana cultivars & hybrids into the Tequila Norma?

Should the CRT allow Agave Tequiliana cultivars & hybrids into the Tequila Norma?

Agave Tequiliana aka Agave Angustifolia subs Tequiliana is the only species allowed in the production of tequila. In todays episode, i go over why this is a major issue for the future of tequila prod…
00:32:08  |   Sat 07 Dec 2024
Agave genetics: How many fricken agave are there!?

Agave genetics: How many fricken agave are there!?

Today I talk about the diversity the agave family by just trying to answer 1 question. How many agaves are there? This is not an easy question, but I think I did an ok job 😂 Hopefully me talking abou…
00:53:48  |   Sat 23 Nov 2024
Why i have been collecting and propagating Echinocactus Polycephalus seeds - one of my favorite cacti

Why i have been collecting and propagating Echinocactus Polycephalus seeds - one of my favorite cacti

In this podcast I go over why cotton top cactus (echinocactus polycephalus) is an amazing cactus, why it should be propagated on a massive scale, and some of the threats it is facing. I also talk abo…
00:48:36  |   Thu 21 Nov 2024
How can cactus farming make your ranch more profitable?

How can cactus farming make your ranch more profitable?

Today i talk about some of the species of cactus i grow, how cactus farming can make your ranch more profitable, & a few of the uses i have for cactus. I wanted this episode to be a primer for cactus…
00:55:49  |   Thu 14 Nov 2024
Agave Shawii is in peril; How & Why should the CA Agave industry save it

Agave Shawii is in peril; How & Why should the CA Agave industry save it

In this episode i talk about Agave Shawii and the perilous state it is in. I also talk about why i believe the CA agave industry should step up to save it and how they can do so before its too late. …
00:24:33  |   Sun 10 Nov 2024
Agave & Goats

Agave & Goats

Agave & Goats: How they can complement each other for a more profitable farm + ranch
00:17:47  |   Sat 22 Jun 2024
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