A tree change from retirement to becoming a certified organic berry farmers, Nina and her husband Andrew have done just that. Small acreage, no water, no infrastructure, no equipment, nothing, nada, zip, and in a remote location Will it work? The things we've discovered, the people we've met, the mistakes we've made and some surprising facts about farming, food and health. It's a story of true committement or just a bit of crazy.
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Welcome to this week's episode, Nina's going to talk today about selling her produce. Well, selling hers anyway. In this episode, some honest questions to be asked about selling fruit for the upcoming season. With little or no experience in the farming world, the thoughts about selling must be on the minds of every single farmer. While some people …
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What Does It Takes To Be An Organic Farmer - #005
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Do you have what it takes to be an organic farmer? This week's podcast is more about the journey, the personality type and the relationship with your partner that's needed to help this be successful without bruising the egos. Nina shares her personal thoughts as a new organic farmer, based on short experience of going through the organic certificat…
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Olive Oil Fraud - Toxic Oil Syndrone - When Food Fraud Kills - #004
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Over 1,000 people died with another 25,000 permanently disabled and many dying. How did this happen? Why you should know your farmer. The 12 top foods that are common victims to Food Fraud Download full show notes and view resources here Buy the book - The Bull About the BeefBy Nina Meiers
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Organic, Bio Dynamic or Conventional - #003
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Being new to farming, & making the decision to be an organic farmer, I thought I'd share my thoughts with you regarding the the concept of being either organic, conventional or bio dynamic. What's important to you? Do farm practices influence how you buy your food? I could say each one has it's merits but I'm totally biased towards any type of farm…
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Organic Awareness Month - Australian Summary - #002
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An Overview of Organic Awareness Month sharing stats of the industry in Australia, a further discussion on the history of food buying from the thoughts of new Organic Berry farmer - Nina Meiers While I wanted to also talk about the differences between Organic, Bio Dynamic and Conventional farming, I ran out of time.. Well I could have talked, all d…
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Meet the Farmer & Podcaster of Farm Food Health - #001
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Welcome to the Farm Food Health Podcast where you can be part of the journey of a small farmer in North East Victoria, Australia going through the organic certification process, growing berries, and starting the journey when most are thinking of retiring. Along with her husband of 30 years, learn about the land, the lifestyle, the wins and losses e…
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