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39: The Business Side of Farming: Lessons from The Farmer’s Office | Julia Shanks
Season 4 Episode 39
In this episode, we sit down with Julia Shanks, consultant, teacher, and author of The Farmer’s Office, to talk about the crucial role of business acumen in small-scale farming. We dive deep into fin…
Published on 9 hours ago
38: Small-Scale Farming Is The Coolest Counterculture Of Our Time
Season 3 Episode 38
In this heartfelt solo episode, Jean-Martin Fortier reflects on the idea that small-scale farming is the true counterculture of today; a colorful, creative, and deeply rooted way of life that stands …
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
37: Richard Perkins | The Art Of The Small Mixed Regenerative Farm
Season 3 Episode 37
In this episode, we speak with Richard Perkins, farmer & educator at Ridgedale Permaculture, and author of Regenerative Agriculture, about the deeper layers of farming, culture, and meaning. Richard …
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
36: Balancing Motherhood & Farming At The Raddest Farm Around | Jaymie Thurler of Rutabaga Ranch
Season 3 Episode 36
In this episode we sit down with Jaymie Thurler of Rutabaga Ranch, whose colorful “punk rock” style meets old-school farming roots and new motherhood. Jaymie shares her journey of taking over a “left…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
35: Eliot Coleman Legendary Organic Farmer | What Is the True Meaning of Organic Farming?
Season 3 Episode 35
In this episode, we speak with legendary organic farmer Eliot Coleman. Recorded live at the Canopy Retreat with an audience of growers, Eliot reflects on how processes—not products—hold the key to tr…
Published on 3 months ago
34: Meet The Grower Behind Our Farm-To-Table Michelin Guide Restaurant | Angie Warner
Season 3 Episode 34
In this episode, we sit down with Angie Warner, farm manager at the Old Mill and an eighth-generation farmer. Angie shares her journey from working as a pastry chef in Montreal restaurants to growing…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
33: How Do We Scale Small-Scale Farming? | JM Fortier
Season 3 Episode 36
In this solo episode, Jean-Martin Fortier reflects on the question: How do we scale small-scale farming? Fresh from the Canopy leadership retreat, he shares insights on building resilient, human-scal…
Published on 4 months ago
32: Why Small Local Restaurants Matter In Our Globalized World | David McMillan
Season 3 Episode 32
In this episode, we welcome David McMillan back to the show, co-founder of Montreal’s famed Joe Beef restaurant, and now winemaker in the countryside of Quebec. In this wide ranging conversation, we …
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
31: Is Our Agriculture On The Verge Of Collapse? The Urgent Need For Young Farmers | Sara Dent
Season 3 Episode 31
In this episode we sit down with Sara Dent, co-founder of Young Agrarians, a Canada-wide network supporting the next generation of ecological farmers. Sara shares the origin story of the movement, he…
Published on 5 months ago
30: Does Our Food System Need A Reboot? | Healing Our Food System with Dave Chapman
Season 3 Episode 30
In this episode, we speak with Dave Chapman, co-founder of the Real Organic Project, about the political and ecological crossroads facing the organic food movement. Dave reflects on the industrial ta…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago