39: The Business Side of Farming: Lessons from The Farmer’s Office | Julia Shanks
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 fina...
13 Nov 20251h 57min
38: Small-Scale Farming Is The Coolest Counterculture Of Our Time
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 i...
18 Sep 202546min
37: Richard Perkins | The Art Of The Small Mixed Regenerative Farm
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 s...
4 Sep 20252h 7min
36: Balancing Motherhood & Farming At The Raddest Farm Around | Jaymie Thurler of Rutabaga Ranch
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 ...
21 Aug 20252h 6min
35: Eliot Coleman Legendary Organic Farmer | What Is the True Meaning of Organic Farming?
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 tru...
7 Aug 20251h 30min
34: Meet The Grower Behind Our Farm-To-Table Michelin Guide Restaurant | Angie Warner
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 ...
24 Juli 20251h 59min
33: How Do We Scale Small-Scale Farming? | JM Fortier
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-scale...
10 Juli 202531min
32: Why Small Local Restaurants Matter In Our Globalized World | David McMillan
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 d...
26 Juni 20252h 14min
