Best Chris Fanfield Farm Podcasts (2024)

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Food Grower Christmas Party 2022 - Live Episode from The Food Grower Academy 1:08:32

1+ y ago1:08:32

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In this episode the last of season 2... We bring you the recording of The Food Grower Academy Christmas Party 2022... Where Chris and Jack sum up the season, have a live Q&A with members, plus put the all important Quick Fire Questions to some of the Academy Members. Thank you to everyone who listens and gets something out of the Food Grower Podcas…

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Mr Plant Geek – Where Growing Started, Being A Hortpreneur and How Growing Plants Led to TV Presenting 47:38

2y ago47:38

47:38

In this episode Andy chats with Michael Perry from the brilliant Instagram account Mr Plant Geek. They talk about getting started growing, finding and sharing the joy in plants, being a Hortpreneur and How Growing Led to TV Presenting. -- This is the weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the U…

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5 Things To Consider When Starting A Growing Business - These 5 Things Episode 17:10

2y ago17:10

17:10

This a new episode of the podcast that will come out each week on a Friday with "These 5 Things!"... 5 helpful hints, tips or lists to help you on your food growing journey. And in this episode it's 5 Things To Consider When Starting A Growing Business. -- This is the twice weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing …

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Rob's Allotment - Getting Started Growing, Breaking Down the Barriers and Growing Food You Love 48:43

2y ago48:43

48:43

In this episode Andy chats with Rob from the brilliant Instagram account Rob's Allotment. They talk about growing on an allotment, getting started and breaking down the barriers or fancy language in growing and why you should give everything a go... and so much more. -- This is the weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing …

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5 Herbs You Can Grow Through Winter - These 5 Things Episode 12:45

2y ago12:45

12:45

This a new episode of the podcast that will come out each week on a Friday with "These 5 Things!"... 5 helpful hints, tips or lists to help you on your food growing journey. And in this episode it's 5 Herbs You Can Grow Through Winter! -- This is the twice weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across…

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Farmers Markets - What They Are Like, How to Approach Them, How To Sell and more 48:44

2y ago48:44

48:44

Andy and Chris jump on to talk about their love of farmers markets and discuss whether they are a viable part of a food growing business model, they talk about their experiences, how to do well at them, and much more --- This is the twice weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the wo…

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5 Permaculture Tips - These 5 Things Episode 27:04

2y ago27:04

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This a new episode of the podcast that will come out each week on a Friday with "These 5 Things!"... 5 helpful hints, tips or lists to help you on your food growing journey. And in this episode it's 5 Permaculture Tips from Jack after he just got back from teaching at a wonderful permaculture retreat in Italy. -- This is the twice weekly podcast th…

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Home Grown With The Haydons - Allotment Growing, Self Sufficiency, Giving Everything A Go and much more 38:47

2y ago38:47

38:47

In this episode Andy chats with Steph from the brilliant Instagram account Home Grown With The Haydons. They talk about growing on an allotment, becoming self sufficient, about the fact that no plot looks as perfect as instagram, why you should give everything a go... and so much more. -- This is the weekly podcast that talks all things food growin…

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5 Growing Mistakes We Made This Year - These 5 Things Episode 12:40

2y ago12:40

12:40

This a new episode of the podcast that will come out each week on a Friday with "These 5 Things!"... 5 helpful hints, tips or lists to help you on your food growing journey. And in this episode it's 5 Mistakes we made with Growing Food this year and more importantly what we learned from that. -- This is the twice weekly podcast that talks all thing…

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Cost of Living Crisis - Save £££ Growing Food 45:23

2y ago45:23

45:23

This time Chris and Andy jump on to record an important podcast... the cost of living crisis is effecting us all and so we jump on to talk about that.. but with a positive food growing spin we show how growing just 5 crops can feed your family and save you big £££. --- This is the weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing a…

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5 Things To Do In The Autumn Herb Garden Now - These 5 Things Episode 12:39

2y ago12:39

12:39

This a new episode of the podcast that will come out each week on a Friday with "These 5 Things!"... 5 helpful hints, tips or lists to help you on your food growing journey. And in this episode it's 5 Autumn Jobs You Can Do In The Herb Garden Right Now. -- This is the twice weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing …

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Marriage Counselling for Food Growers - Andy Talks to His Actual Wife Kate 39:20

2y ago39:20

39:20

This time Andy takes the mic to talk to his actual wife Kate about what it is like to be married to someone who runs a food growing business. This is a little more of a personal episode that talks about being in a relationship with someone who is consumed by their work seasonally, how to survive that, how to help each other and much more. This is t…

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5 Autumn Jobs To Do Right Now! - These 5 Things Episode 10:49

2y ago10:49

10:49

This a new episode of the podcast that will come out each week on a Friday with "These 5 Things!"... 5 helpful hints, tips or lists to help you on your food growing journey. And in this episode it's 5 Autumn Jobs To Do Right Now! -- This is the twice weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the U…

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Diary of a Lady Gardener - Starting a Flower Farm, Growing Food, RHS Flower Show and more 52:40

2y ago52:40

52:40

Jack and Andy are back and so are guests!! This time we have an incredibly inspiring guest... Shannon from Diary of a Lady Gardener on Social Media and host of her own brilliant podcast. This is the weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast…

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Wildlife Ponds - Why You Need One In Your Garden 31:17

2y ago31:17

31:17

Jack and Andy are back whilst Chris is off and in this episode they talk all things Wildlife Ponds... Why you need one, the benefits and how to do it! *** Support the podcast and get exclusive access to videos of the episodes, as well as early access to the podcast and much more. Head to: https://www.patreon.com/foodgroweracademy *** This is the we…

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Food Grower Academy Is Here - Why, How and What 28:05

2y ago28:05

28:05

This podcast is a little bit different. We are super excited to launch the Food Grower Academy which we have been working on for aaaages. Andy and Chris chat about how it came about, what it is and who it's for in this special and passionate episode. Head over to: https://academy.foodgrower.co.uk/ to find out more and join us. --- This is the weekl…

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Let's Talk About Drought - How it's affected us and what we can do 41:50

2y ago41:50

41:50

Jack and Andy are back whilst Chris is off and in this episode they talk all about the dreaded drought we have been having. How it has affected them both and what we can do about it! *** Support the podcast and get exclusive access to videos of the episodes, as well as early access to the podcast and much more. Head to: https://www.patreon.com/food…

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Social Media for Home Growers, Allotment Growers or Horticultural & Farming Businesses 54:12

2y ago54:12

54:12

Jack and Andy are back whilst Chris is off and in this episode they talk all things Social Media bouncing ideas off eachother as they talk about how they can improve social following for any growing account. *** Support the podcast and get exclusive access to videos of the episodes, as well as early access to the podcast and much more. Head to: htt…

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Danni – @Plot.81 – Talking Allotment Growing, Foraging & Making Growing Cool 49:33

2y ago49:33

49:33

Danni, known as @plot.81 on instagram has really made her allotment a growing space that she enjoys being in. With a skate ramp, bird feeding and an outdoor bath all among the growing of abundant food and beautiful other plants. Her knowledge of foraging is also incredible, and so we were super excited to have Danni on the podcast. *** Support the …

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Mid-Season Update and Apologies 52:01

2y ago52:01

52:01

*** Support the podcast and get exclusive access to videos of the episodes, as well as early access to the podcast and much more. Head to: https://www.patreon.com/foodgroweracademy *** This is the weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast t…

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Mental Health 1:07:11

2+ y ago1:07:11

1:07:11

No special blurb this week, this one is simple and we believe it is important... Three growers talking about mental health... because it should be talked about more! If you struggle with anything in this podcast then please reach out to someone: one of us, a friend or family member, or one of the amazing organisations that are out there to help. If…

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Season So Far, Herb Chat & Running Food / Horticulture Businesses 1:02:14

2+ y ago1:02:14

1:02:14

*** Support the podcast and get exclusive access to videos of the episodes, as well as early access to the podcast and much more. Head to: https://www.patreon.com/foodgroweracademy *** This is the weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast t…

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Amy – Nell’s Urban Greens: Microgreens Special – how to grow, kit to use, how it all began, how to run a microgreen business. 54:11

2+ y ago54:11

54:11

Amy from Nell's Urban Greens wanted to grow their own food, started with microgreens and got addicted.... Now she runs a UK business selling microgreens plus a fantastic membership on growing micros. *** Support the podcast and get exclusive access to videos of the episodes, as well as early access to the podcast and much more. Head to: https://www…

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Elizabeth Couse – Liberation Permaculture, Growing in the Tropics, The Importance of People and More 44:48

2+ y ago44:48

44:48

A cafe in Costa Rica, where everything sold is grown in the local area… right on the beach… it sounds idyllic right?! Well that’s what our guest this week has started. Elizabeth Couse is a farmer and environmentalist, now cafe restaurant owner. This was an awesome episode where we hit on so so many interesting and important topics from inclusivity …

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Elki (@elkiwild) – The Amazing World Of Cactus Growing (In the UK!!) 1:23:53

2+ y ago1:23:53

1:23:53

Did you know you can eat Cactus? Jack and Chris had no idea before they met Elki.... in this episode of the podcast our guest blows our mind with how Cacti can grow in the UK, can be edible, helped people get more gold onto ships, can filter our water better than our systems now, and so so so so sooooo much more. This episode genuinely blew our min…

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The Frenchie Gardener – Balcony Growing, Growing in Small Spaces, Growing in Pots and Microgreens 1:07:38

2+ y ago1:07:38

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*** Support the podcast and get exclusive access to videos of the episodes, as well as early access to the podcast and much more. Head to: https://www.patreon.com/foodgroweracademy *** The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that inte…

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Andrew – Urban Herbs – Part 2: More Great Stories, Abundant Herbs and Inspiration for growing businesses 55:35

2+ y ago55:35

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We hope you enjoyed Part 1 of our chat with Andrew from Urban Herbs. Here is part 2, prepare for more great stories and tangents... and to be inspired! The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower th…

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Andrew (Urban Herbs) – Wonderful Herb Varieties, How Food Connects People and Brilliant Tangents – Part 1 47:47

2+ y ago47:47

47:47

The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell. In this episode we are delighted to have Andrew from Urban Herbs t…

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How To Grow Your Christmas Dinner – Christmas Special 2021 57:22

2+ y ago57:22

57:22

The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell. This is a special Christmas episode where we talk about our Christ…

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Elliot – Urban Farm It – Urban Farming, The Importance of Mushrooms, Regenerative Systems & Aquaponics 1:19:10

2+ y ago1:19:10

1:19:10

The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell. In this episode we are delighted to have Elliot from Urban Farm It…

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Mini Bonus Episode – Team Coffee or Team Beer? – Season 1 Showdown & Results 12:48

2+ y ago12:48

12:48

The results are in..... It's Round 1 #teamcoffee or #teambeer.... Forget Hamilton vs Verstappen.... Forget Joshua vs Wilder.... Forget England vs Germany.... These rivalries have nothing on the podcast question that is... "Do you prefer a morning coffee or an afternoon beer on the farm / allotment?" The results from season 1 are finally in, and so …

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Mini Bonus Episode – Our Season 1 Guests Growing Hacks – Highlights from Season 1 of The Food Grower Podcast 9:19

2+ y ago9:19

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This is a mini bonus episode as we move towards the exciting launch of Season 2 of the podcast coming out on Thursday 16th December!! In this episode we bring you the highlights of season 1’s quick fire question: “What’s Your Favourite Growing Hack”. A brilliant response from everyone so we have brought all the answers together in one place, starti…

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Mini Bonus Episode – Our Season 1 Guests Favourite Tools – Highlights from Season 1 of The Food Grower Podcast 12:08

2+ y ago12:08

12:08

This is a mini bonus episode as we move towards the exciting launch of Season 2 of the podcast coming out on Thursday 16th December!! In this episode we bring you the highlights of season 1's first quick fire question: "What's Your Favourite Tool". A brilliant response from everyone so we have brought all the answers together in one place, starting…

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Your Questions Answered: Growing Season 2021, Automation on farms, Growing in Shade, Allotment Tips and more 1:15:32

3y ago1:15:32

1:15:32

The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell. In this episode we are doing things a bit differently with Chris a…

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Jean-Martin Fortier – Farming is f*#cking cool, Market Gardening, Training Future Growers and more 58:57

3y ago58:57

58:57

The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell. In this episode we have the incredible Jean-Martin Fortier talking…

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BONUS – Big Announcement & Reflection on the season 21:46

3y ago21:46

21:46

A slightly different bonus episode for you of the Food Grower Podcast... Chris and Jack jumped on Instagram Live this week to announce the HUUUUGE guest they have coming on the podcast this Wednesday. You are not going to want to miss this announcement!! Also they reflected on the season, talked about how they are feeling at the end of the year, co…

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Tiff, Sammy & Beth from Earthlight Herbs – Medicinal Herbs, Why we shouldn’t hide from being a bit “hippy” and the science behind herbal remedies 1:02:51

3y ago1:02:51

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The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell. --- In this episode have an amazing chat with not 1, not 2, but 3 …

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Michael Part 2 (Compost Club) – Compost, Soil Health, Learning and Lewes FC – Part 2 58:33

3y ago58:33

58:33

The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell. In this episode have an amazing chat with Michael Kennard from Com…

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Michael (Compost Club) – All things compost, soil health and why it is so important – Part 1 59:55

3y ago59:55

59:55

The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell. In this episode have an amazing chat with Michael Kennard from Com…

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Anjee – (Founder of #mymonthontheplot) – Perennial Edibles, Allotment Growing, Growing with Children and #mymonthontheplot 56:09

3y ago56:09

56:09

The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell. In this episode we are honoured to chat to Anjee from Plot26a on i…

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Your Growing Questions – Chris and Jack Answer Your Questions: Winter Growing, Pricing Produce, Finding Customers, and Love for Growing 1:12:31

3y ago1:12:31

1:12:31

The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell. In this episode we are doing things a bit differently with Chris a…

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Mitch (@Mitch_Grows) – From Chef to Grower, No Dig Principles, Weird Varieties and Self Sustainability 54:50

3y ago54:50

54:50

The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell. In this episode we are delighted to have Mitch to chat to and talk…

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Danny (Lawsons Market Garden) – Permaculture Market Gardening, Building from scratch, Willow Coppicing & Working with Nature 53:41

3y ago53:41

53:41

The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell. In this episode we are delighted to have a good friend of ours on …

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Tim Dickens (Community Supported Agriculture & Teign Greens) – What is the CSA, the benefits of a sharing model to growers, community and society. 53:15

3y ago53:15

53:15

The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell. In this episode we are delighted to have Tim on from the CSA Netwo…

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Hannah (@GingerGrows1) – Allotment Life, Growing in North East Weather and The Growing Community on Instagram 43:19

3y ago43:19

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The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell. In this episode we talk to Hannah who runs an amazing allotment in…

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Laurence (Soul Farm) – From marketing to market gardener, solidarity veg boxes, and the power of farmers markets 49:09

3y ago49:09

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The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell. In this episode we talk to Laurence from Soul Farm in Cornwall. We…

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Summer Solidarity Special – Chris & Jack talk about the season so far 42:56

3y ago42:56

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The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell. In this episode Chris and Jack pair up to talk about the problems …

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Alex (The Essex Allotment) – Going from supermarket worker to grower, and from allotment to farm. 1:04:55

3y ago1:04:55

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The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell. In this episode we talk to Alex from The Essex Allotment farm whic…

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Chris Huskins (Fanfield Farm) – How we got land, Soil Principles and Using Animals in Permaculture Systems 46:03

3y ago46:03

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The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome story to tell. Normally this podcast is hosted by Chris and Jack but in this seco…

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Jacks Patch – Permaculture Principles, Inspiration to start & The 2021 Growing Season 1:00:32

3+ y ago1:00:32

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This is the first episode in a brand new podcast called The Food Grower Podcast: The weekly podcast that talks all things food growing with those doing amazing things from across the UK and the world. Every week we deliver you a podcast that interviews a fantastic food grower that is doing things differently, inspirationally or that has an awesome …

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