721: Mike Smith on A Demonstration Organic Farm
Teaching people of all backgrounds about sustainably growing food (at the Guelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming). – Mike Smith studied political science with the intention of changing agricultural policy and making a difference from the top down. As important as that is, he eventually discovered…
720: Chris Sabbarese on Tools and Farming
Having the right tools in the right condition for our farming jobs. – Gardening can be hard work, but it doesn’t have to be. Chris Sabbarese explains how the right tool not only makes the job easier, but it also makes it safer for you and your plants. He describes the difference between a bypass pruner and…
717: Hassena Kassim on Seed Saving
Growing and saving seeds. – Hassena Kassim returns to talk about the recent growth she is experiencing since moving from Arizona to North Carolina about 5 years ago. She explains how growing and saving seeds for Sow True Seeds led her to the Organic Seed Alliance seed school and what…
606: Crystal Stevens on Regenerative Urban Farming
Bringing gardening methods full circle: We learn from Crystal Stevens about the many inexpensive ways to build a regenerative and edible landscape using natural resources. Crystal describes the different possibilities that can be incorporated into any size…
605: Using Biodynamic Approaches to Farming and Gardening
Farmer Friday: Gardening tips, tricks, and advice in short, bite-size episodes – Greg is joined by Andrew Faust, host of Permaculture Perspectives podcast, and he gives us an in-depth look at a Eurocentric approach to growing plants called biodynamic farming. A term coined by…
585: Eddie Badrina on Growing Vertically in Greenhouses
Transforming industrial agriculture. Exploring the future of vertical farming, we chat with Eddy Badrina about a new form of technology that can be a viable solution for creating a regenerative food system. Eddy shares his concerns on the impacts traditional farming has on the environment and how the greenhouse technology at Eden Green can…
579: Michael Kilpatrick on Starting a New Farm
Helping others navigate the challenges of starting a new farm : Farming is often perceived as a career that requires long hours, little leisure and profit. However, Michael Kilpatrick spends every day working towards his vision working with farmers to create sustainable farming systems that generate…
578: Zack Greene on Running a Quail Farm
Raising Coturnix Quail and distributing their eggs Self-sufficiency is steadily trending to be the new lifestyle where people are reverting back to homesteading practices of the past. However, Zack Greene followed a slightly different path of self-sufficiency that turned out to be…
575: Josh Krenz on Farming Sensors and Data
Examining the science of farming Imagine if farmers could predict annual weather patterns to determine water use, soil moisture, and avoid crop failures, yet this seems far from possible. However, Josh Krenz works with a company that creates devices to collect farming data and essentially facilitates farmers’ ability to…
572: Neil Boyd on Life on a Grain Farm
Farming in Northern Alberta Farming in Northern Canada can be challenging due to short growing seasons and soil so thick that only resilient plants survive. However, Neil Boyd understands the land better than most and he also knows the secrets…
