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Welcome to the Modern Farm and Artisan Podcast, created for the people of Southern Utah by your co-hosts Kat Puzey, owner of the Downtown Farmers Market and West Village Farmers Market in Saint George, and Anna Lytle an urban gardener and low-waste living enthusiast. Our mission is to connect you to the lives and stories of our local farmers, makers, and educators that all are dedicating themselves to positively and powerfully impact our southern Utah community. This podcast was created as a ...
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In todays episode we talk with Lynne, the daughter of Anja Maki who is the artists behind all the work that Lynne sells. We learn about Anja's life and Lynne's background and what inspired Lynne to get her mothers artwork into the world. She uses the profits from her mothers work to give free art kits to kids, as well as adults, to inspire them to …
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In todays episode we talk with Julianne Skinner of Neon Arts, mother of twins who only started painting about 5 years ago. We talk about her unique style, why she uses a pallet knife for her artwork instead of traditional paint brushes, how her style has evolved, how she finds inspiration and the mom-work life balance. You can find her work in MoFA…
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In todays episode we chat with MoFACo's Community Partner, 6Bit Creative, the brother sister duo of Brian Jensen and Alicia Lockwood. If you have been in the store, you have seen their set up in the back of our shared business space. They have been with MoFACo from the beginning and designed the logo, 3D renderings for the building, and have helped…
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In todays episode we talk with Gerri of Sunshyne Ceramics. Gerri is a St George native and studied at Dixie and Utah State. We learn about some of the challenges she faced in school and also about her artistic process and inspiration. Gerri has a really fun story, so we hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.…
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In episode two of our second season, we talk with Kierstin Madsen of MPE Designs. Kierstin is an artists with many skills and talents including metal work, painting, jewelry making, sewing, etc. We discuss her background, her philosophy, and a learn about her artistic process. You can find her work at our brick and mortar in downtown Saint George, …
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We officially released season one of the podcast on March 17th 2020, but began recording episodes in December 2019. Its safe to say a lot has happened this past year so we decided to kick off season two, talking about it all! Kat talks about switching to an online farmers market, continuing the online option, and then transitioning to opening a bri…
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In todays episode we talk with Connie and Steve of Dewey's Dog Treats. They make handmade, homemade gourmet dog treats with human grade ingredients. We talk about how they got started making treats, their favorite parts about it, and also working with local rescues. We also learn about their dog Dewey who started it all!…
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In todays episode we talk with Melissa Damms or Melissa Daams art. We learn how she got started crocheting, her time living in the Netherlands, and then how she got into selling her crocheted dolls and animals. You can find her creations at 55 N Main in downtown Saint George or on our mobile market at www.mofacomobile.com…
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In this episode we talk with Aubree of Desert Roots Apothecary, a local certified herbalist who focuses on using locally grown plants in her medicines. We discuss how she got interested in herbalism, the courses she took and how she uses her herbs. We also carry all of her herbal products in our store in downtown Saint George, Utah! Be sure to chec…
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**we leave off right where part one ended so make sure you listen to that one first!** Part two of a two part episode with our local beekeeping couple Brett and Helena, from Washington, UT. What started as a hobby for years ended up becoming their full-time work over two years ago when they started selling at the farmers market. In todays conversat…
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Part one of a two part episode with our local beekeeping couple Brett and Helena, from Washington, UT. What started as a hobby for years ended up becoming their full-time work over two years ago when they started selling at the farmers market. In todays conversation you will gain a glimpse into the challenges of beekeeping and managing 300 hives in…
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First episode since June! We are officially back and will be releasing episodes every two weeks again! In todays episode we talk with Kaydee Emmett of Freckle and Flower Farm in Enterprise, Utah. Kaydee has been selling her incredibly gorgeous and unique floral arrangements at the Downtown Farmers Market for 2 years now and also has a flower truck …
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Our last interview at the 2020 Utah Farm Conference was with Dale Thurber of Delectation of tomatoes. Dale has a background as an Ecologist and Endangered Species Biologist. He started is own seed company back in 2011 and now is able to run Delectation of Tomatoes full time. Dale is so passionate about working with heirloom varieties of all sorts o…
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For this episode we are sharing the conversations that we had with vendors and attendees at the 2020 Utah Farm Conference in Cedar City, Utah back in February. The conference was put on by Red Acre Center and they will be holding the 2021 Utah Farm Conference up in Cedar City again on January 14-16 of next year! Registration for the conference open…
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This is part one of our two part interview with Christina and Randy of Christie's Asian Kitchen, part two of the episode will be released on April 28th. This episode is full of cultural insight and transformative discussions about eating and cooking good food! You'll get to know Christina and Randy and learn their stories and what inspires them to …
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Due to increased interest in gardening during the COVID-19 pandemic, we decided to create a bonus episode that will give you some ways to get your garden started! In this bonus episode, podcast co-host Anna goes in to how to start composting, where to place your beds, how to set up your beds, buying seeds and transplants, companion planting and soi…
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In episode 6 we get to know Lauren, the artist and owner behind the creative company, The Doodling Nomad, a brand that offers prints and unique travel-centric stickers. In this interview we learn more about Lauren's background, her Alaskan adventures and how she got started with stickers and then turning it into a full time business. Lauren also gi…
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Meg Nelson is the owner of Circle Moon, a local brand that uses natural dyes and natural fibers to create heirloom quality products. Meg refers to Circle Moon as a process based company and focuses on the idea of slow crafting. One of the key values of her company is using the purest sources possible and keeping it as close to home as possible and …
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Episode two of the Modern Farm and Artisan Co-Op Podcast is an introductory episode for podcast co-host Anna Lytle. Anna, a military veteran and Texas native, moved to Utah with her husband, who is originally from Saint George, about five years ago. After the birth of their daughter, Anna started learning more about the human impact on the environm…
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Jaclyn Pace is the founder of DiversiTEACH, a local organization committed to creating meaningful, interactive, educational experiences that celebrate diversity, promote sustainability and foster community in southern Utah. DiversiTEACH hosts free activities for all ages at the West Village Artisans Market on the first Wednesday of every month and …
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Kat Puzey is the founder of the Modern Farm and Artisan Co-Op. Kat is also the owner of the Downtown Farmers Market in Ancestors Square and of the monthly, year round market at West Village, both of which are in Saint George, Utah. To top it all off, she is co-hosting this podcast. If you are a regular at the markets you probably know Kat and if yo…
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In episode 3, we are talking with Robert and Jodi Bronner of Cherith Brook Farms in Enterprise, Utah. They sustainably raise lamb, chicken, and goat and for the first time this year, pig. All their animals are pasture raised and free of synthetic hormones, vaccines and antibiotics and they are able to raise their animals this way because of the car…
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Official release of the Modern Farm and Artisan Co-Op Podcast trailer, featuring the winner of our theme music contest and southern Utah local, Jake Shepard! This podcast was created as a resource for inspiration and education. Our mission is to connect you to the lives and stories of our local farmers, makers, and educators that all are dedicating…
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