Podcast Episodes

9: Slow Tools Pioneer And Veteran Organic Farmer | Rob Rock

Season 1 Episode 9

In this episode we chat with Rob Rock of Pitchfork Farm in Vermont. Rob has been organic farming since 2002 and has been an innovator in the field of "slow tools", tools made for human scale, ecologi…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

8: The Woman Behind 'The Market Gardener' | Maude-Hélène Desroches

Season 1 Episode 8

In this episode we chat with Maude-Hélène Desroches, JM’s wife and farming partner, who has been operating their home farm, La Grelinette, by herself since 2015. Maude-Hélène not only has a wealth of…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

7: From World Famous Chef To Small-Scale Farmer | David McMillan

Season 1 Episode 7

In this episode we chat with David McMillan, chef, author, and co-founder of the famous Joe Beef restaurant in Montreal. David left the restaurant business in 2021 and now resides and works on his sm…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

6: Transforming Our Cities Through Urban Farming | Orlane Panet

Season 1 Episode 6

In this episode we speak with Orlane Panet, co-founder of Microhabitat, an urban farming company creating roof top gardens in cities all around the world. We discuss urban population growth and why w…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

5: Permaculture Meets Market Gardening In French Polynesia | Thierry Lison

Season 1 Episode 5

Thierry Lison is a market gardener, permaculture teacher, AND marine biologist from French Polynesia. In this episode we explore how Thierry's career in marine biology and a passion for surfing led h…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

4: Can Small Farms Reclaim Agriculture In The Tech Age? | Pete Russell

Season 1 Episode 4

In this episode, we speak with Pete Russell, founder of Ooooby, an online platform helping growers to increase sales, simplify packing, and optimize deliveries. We go deep into understanding our curr…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

3: Food Sovereignty & The Future Of Farming | Stephanie Wang

Season 1 Episode 3

In this episode, we talk with Stephanie Wang; farmer, activist, and author. Stephanie specializes in growing Asian vegetables and creating transformed products such as kimchi on her farm Le Rizen in …

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

2: The Fight To Save Organic | Dave Chapman

Season 1 Episode 2

Show Notes

In this episode, featuring Dave Chapman from the Real Organic Project, the discussion explores the struggles and philosophical shifts within the organic farming community, especially concer…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

1: Why We're All Going Back To The Land | Chris Moran And JM Fortier

Season 1 Episode 1

In this very first episode of The Market Gardener Podcast hosts JM Fortier and Chris Moran tell their stories and discuss the importance of the small farm movement and how so many people are finding …

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Welcome to The Market Gardener Podcast with JM Fortier — Season 1

Season 1

Welcome to The Market Gardener Podcast, your gateway to the vibrant world of organic small-scale farming. JM Fortier and Chris Moran explore the big ideas, challenges, and solutions that shape our fo…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago