Farm Talk Radio Podcast

On today’s episode I sit down with Andy and Amy of Fisheye Farms in Detroit, Michigan. We are sitting at their dining room table and their cat is keeping us good company. We talk about their early days at DePaul University in Chicago, the urban agriculture scene in Detroit, and the gifts and challenges of being young farmers. Check out their website fisheyefarms.com

On today's episode I sit down with Christopher Campbell of Hiveshare in Georgina, Ontario. We are sitting in a field of wildflowers, out by his hives, and that buzzing in the background is mosquitos not bees! We talk about honey shares, bee health, and how Chris constantly learns and evolves his beekeeping practice each and every year. Visit his website www.hiveshare.ca to purchase your share today. Also check out his amazing community share initiative where you or your organization can donate a share! Stay tuned.

On today’s episode I sit down with Cory Dragone of Blacksmith Italian in Bozeman, Montana. We are sitting on the patio at his restaurant, it is a sunny but windy day and it finally feels like spring has arrived. We talk about the gifts and challenges of being a chef and a business owner and how it feels to be at the forefront of the farm to table movement. Check out their instagram to see daily specials @blacksmithitalian

On today’s episode I sit down with Susan Wood of The Food Project which is operating out of Boston, Massachusetts. We are in the jungles of Costa Rica, at the Yoga Farm, in Punta Banco. We went surfing this morning, we are sitting on a bench that Susan made, we are sipping on a somewhat cold Imperial cerveza, and we are ready to talk farming! We focus on Susan’s journey into the profession, how to inspire young minds, and the challenges and gifts of working so closely with nature. We apologize for the jungle noises in the background that is as quiet as it gets around these parts!

On today’s episode I sit down with Kevin Madrigal of Farming Hope in San Francisco, California. We are sitting in a tiny recording room at Impact Hub in the Mission District of the city. We talk about Farming Hope, their mandate, and their journey from an incubator project at Stanford University to a fully-fledged non-profit with an urban farm, a restaurant/café, and event space! Coming up: I will be doing a series of episodes with special guests from Punto Banco and the Yoga Farm in Costa Rica.

On today’s episode I sit down with John and Katy of Alderlea Farm and Café in Duncan, British Columbia. We are sitting in their home, a beautifully converted barn to loft, with a view of the gardens. We talk about early farming influences, biodynamic vegetable production, and rallying a community around a space. Katy also has a cookbook coming out soon so stay tuned for updates there! Coming up: I talk to Kevin Madrigal of Farming Hope in San Francisco

On today’s episode I sit down with Tarek Bos-Jabbar of Solvest. He is in Whitehorse, Yukon. We talk about food security in Canada’s North and the huge potential for change. We focus on the Cropbox system, how it can be utilized, and how to grow and market greens through a long, dark, snowy winter!

On today’s episode I sit down with Michael Roberts of Winterlong Brewing in Whitehorse, Yukon. We talk sourdoughs, food security, and the gifts and challenges of being a chef in Canada’s great North. We are sitting in the brewery, it is not open yet, and I am sipping on water because I sampled one two many of their tasty beverages the day before!

On today’s episode I sit down with John Bach of Bach Biodynamics. We meet at his home in North Vancouver. Amidst his beautiful gardens and flowerbeds we talk biodynamics, beekeeping, and how to build stronger hives. We are sipping on strong coffee and ready to roll! Coming up: Michael Roberts of Winterlong Brewery in Whitehorse, Yukon

On today’s episode I sit down with Dennis Scanland of YYC Growers in Calgary, Alberta. We talk about Community Shared Agriculture, the changing face of the local food scene in the city, and the benefits of being a co-operative of urban and rural farmers. We also spend some time talking about his journey to farming and his own urban farm, Dirt Boys. We have booked a meeting room in the beautiful new central public library building and we are sipping on strong coffees from their café. Keep your shovel in the ground and stay tuned for more farm talk! Coming up: Episode with John Bach of Bach Biodynamics on biodynamic beekeeping! www.yycgrowers.com www.dirtboys.ca www.bachbiodynamics.com

On today’s episode I sit down with Alia Johanna of Roots to Harvest in Thunder Bay, Ontario. We talk about using food as a tool to empower and educate, food security in the North, and a program called Forest Meets Farm. She has been out chopping wood and sorting root veg with a group from the Academic Year Program. We are in the food hub after hours and have set the alarm off once or twice. Keep your shovel in the ground and stay tuned for more farm talk!

On today’s episode I sit down with Yukon Damov, an academic, an ex-scholar, and a community minded activist. We are at his place in the Bain Co-op in Toronto, Ontario. We sit down to discuss his thesis called “No Clear Path” which explores the idea of a universal basic income. We examine various case studies from around the world, we talk about the UBI as a tool for social and political change, and more specifically, we look at how it could benefit farmers or others who are facing growing economic uncertainty. We are enjoying a hot cup of tea from the Riverdale Perk, and we are ready to talk!

On today’s episode I sit down with Brooke Taylor in Toronto, Ontario. We are upstairs, in the private party room at The Peasant Table restaurant in Leslieville. We are sipping on Sidelaunch Wheat beers and we are ready to talk urban agriculture and sustainable living. We discuss milk crate gardening, property beautification, and living off grid in Panama! Stay tuned right to the end for some well wishes from the Farm Talk team. Finally, we preview next weeks episode with Yukon Damov and his thesis on Universal Basic Income. Thank you for listening, keep your shovel in the ground and stay tuned for more farm talk!

On today’s episode I sit down with Johl Whiteduck Ringuette of Nish Dish Marketeria and Catering in Toronto, Ontario. We are sipping on fresh water from the café at CSI Annex and we managed to book one of their meeting rooms very last minute. We talk about Johl’s life journey and the creation of Nish Dish, we talk about food sovereignty, and we talk about land stewardship. I had the privilege of hearing Johl speak at Impact Fest 2018 and am so excited to be able to share this compelling story with you. Stay tuned right till the end for a preview of next weeks episode on Urban Agriculture with the plant passionate Brooke Taylor! www.nishdish.com https://socialinnovation.org

On today’s episode I sit down with Lewis Robinson in Toronto, Ontario. We are drinking a pour over made with Sumach Espresso beans, and we are surrounded by various jars of pickles and preserves. We talk about the farm to table movement, caramelized sun-choke bisque, and how to create a more truly sustainable food system. At the end of the episode I talk about new sponsorship opportunities, a section called “Find Me On the Road”, and I cue up next week’s discussion on food advocacy with Johl Ringuette of Nish Dish. This is Farm Talk Radio, keep your shovel in the ground and stay tuned for more farm talk!

On today’s episode I sit down with Marnie Luck of Annex Naturopathic Clinic in Toronto, On. Marnie’s clinic is a zen zone, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of city life. She is fresh off of her lunch and learn with LinkedIn where she spoke about mental health and hormones. In our conversation we focus on the three simple steps to staying healthy! Music by the lovely and talented Anita LeBaron, Andrew LeBaron-Wells, and Andy Ince, recorded specifically for this podcast! The track is called “Find me on the Road”. This is farm talk radio, keep your shovel in the ground and stay tuned for more farm talk! www.marnieluck.org www.sistering.org

On today’s episode I sit down with University of King’s College student and global food ambassador, Cassie Hayward. Cassie spreads her time across a number of different projects and passions. She is a student leader, the rugby captain at King’s, and a local and international food systems advocate. She is involved with 4H, Food Secure Canada, and a fresh new project, Agrikua! We talk about each of these initiatives, the gifts and challenges of being a young leader, and the emerging feminist movement in agriculture, specifically in Kenya, where her and her Agrikua are doing on the ground research! The introduction music today is from a Hamilton band with an East coast vibe, that is Poor Angus folks. This is farm talk radio, keep your shovel in the ground and stay tuned for more farm talk! Agrikua: So fresh that Cassie and the team are still working on their website but check Agrikua out on facebook, twitter, and instagram @agrikuaplatform 4H: 4-h-canada.ca Food Secure Canada: foodsecurecanada.org Poor Angus: www.poorangus.com

On today’s episode I sit down with Maude-Helene Desroches of Les Jardins de la Grilenette in St-Armand Quebec. Her market gardener’s paradise is THE blueprint for profitable organic farming on a small scale. I switched up the introduction music and will try to feature more regional Canadian artists. That is the Dardanelles, an energetic folk band from the already snowy shores of Newfoundland. M-H and I discuss bio-intensive farming, the gifts and challenges of being a farmer in the modern world, and what it means to be a female and the head farmer on the family farm. This is farm talk radio, keep your shovel on the ground and stay tuned for more farm talk! Les Jardins de la Grelinette: www.lagrelinette.com www.themarketgardener.com thedardanelles.com

On today’s episode I sit down with Ryan Hayhurst of Niagara Escarpment Organics in the beautiful Beaver Valley. His property, located near Kimberley Ontario, is a permaculture design jewel, still in its early stages of inception. As we enjoy a cup of coffee from Ironwood Coffee Roasters in front of the wood stove Ryan and I talk about farming for your specific site, medicinal herbs, health and wellness, and finally we briefly touch on his new venture with Craigleith Cannabis Co. This is Farm Talk Radio, keep your shovel in the ground and stay tuned for more farm talk! Ryan Hayhurst of Niagara Escarpment Organics: For farming questions and internship inquiries contact Ryan at www.niagaraescarpmentorganics.ca Craigleith Cannabis Company: www.craighleithcannabis.ca Ironwood Coffee Company: www.ironwoodcoffee.ca

On today’s episode I sit down with three members of the Elmgove Collective in Sutton West, Ontario. We broadcasting live from their Hoophouse, drinking dandelion tea, and having a good old-fashioned round table talk about farming. Zandra Zalucky, Daniel Hoffman, and Paolo Lavalle discuss what it means to farm as a Collective versus a Cooperative, the gifts and challenges of being a farmer in the modern world, and the relationship between mental health and farming. This is Farm Talk Radio, keep your shovel in the ground, and stay tuned. The Elmgrove Collective www.elmgroveorganic.ca Zandra Zalucky of Cultivating Opportunities: Link to her website through the Elmgrove Organics page. For internship and volunteer opportunities contact her directly at a.zalucky@gmail.com Daniel Hoffman of The Cutting Veg and The Global Garlic Project: For garlic orders and inquiries contact Daniel at www.thecuttingveg.com Paolo Lavalle of Frall Foods: For all food and farming related inquiries please contact Paolo through his Frall Foods website, link through the Elmgrove Organics page.