Best The Village Soundcast Network Podcasts (2024)

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Fostering The Connection: A Podcast Journey 39:56

2y ago39:56

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. On this, our final episode, Ian reflects on his journey over the last 55 episodes. He highlights some of his favourite moments, his most memorable guests, and his biggest takeaways from the series - plus gives us a listen to some never before heard conversations with previous g…

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Back Country Tips: Preppin' For The Wild 45:25

2y ago45:25

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. On this episode, Ian has a chat with Dennis Rogers, AKA Canoehound. Dennis is the creator/host of Canoehound's Outdoor Adventure Show, a channel dedicated to the great outdoors. Topics include Canoeing, Kayaking, Camping, Bushcrafting, Survival Skills, Hiking, Fishing, Boating …

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Trailblazhers: Gutsy Rural Women 46:43

2y ago46:43

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. On this episode, Ian has a chat with Jan and Erin Johnson (mother/daughter) who have been working together on a winding entrepreneurial journey for over 20+ years. They are the founders of Trailblazher Co. – a lifestyle and business hub for enterprising, rural women AND Trailbl…

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Small Gardens. Big Meals From Scratch. 44:00

2+ y ago44:00

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. On this episode, Ian has a chat with Amanda Orlando. Amanda is a thought leader within the food allergy community, sharing new ideas and thoughtful perspectives and is the author of Everyone’s Welcome (2019, Touchwood Editions), and Allergen-Free Desserts (2015, Skyhorse publis…

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Green Thumb Tips From Canada’s Gardening Guru 45:52

2+ y ago45:52

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. On this episode, Ian has a chat with Mark Cullen, a third generation career gardener and "garden communicator" unlike any other. He has been broadcasting and writing about the gardening experience since the early 80’s. He has written 23 books, including two biographies. In 1982…

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Exotic Plants In A Northern Climate 45:10

2+ y ago45:10

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. On this episode, Ian has a chat with Banana Joe Clement, who has been dedicated to making Salt Spring Island a more tropical looking place since 1989. He propagates hardy palm trees and other exotic plants and also carves Polynesian style Tikis with a chainsaw. He ships his pal…

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Balcony Gardens: A High Rise Connection 47:00

2+ y ago47:00

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. On this episode, Ian has a chat with Aneela Maharaj, a Toronto based video creator with a YouTube channel focusing on vegetarian cooking and lifestyle. In addition to being a video creator, she is an avid photographer, gardener, and French teacher. IG @aneelamaharaj https://www…

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Digging Deeper into Garden Beds 44:50

2+ y ago44:50

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. On this episode, Ian has a chat with Ashley Esakin who lives in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Ashley has a degree majoring in Soil Science from the University of Saskatchewan in College of Agriculture & Bioresources. Over the years, she has worked in a large range of research & deve…

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The Giving Trees: Tapping In For Maple Syrup 53:53

2+ y ago53:53

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. On this episode, Ian has a chat with Michael Rosen, who retired in 2020 as President of Tree Canada, where he led its transition to private sector support and facilitated the Canadian Urban Forest Network, Canadian Urban Forest Strategy and National Tree Day. He now consults in…

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Cold Weather Bees: Managing The Hive 47:43

2+ y ago47:43

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. On this episode, Ian talks with Paul Kelly, Research and Apiary Manager from The Honey Bee Research Centre. Paul has managed the Honey Bee Research Centre since 1987 and his primary role at the centre is to manage honey bee colonies for research and teaching purposes. He provid…

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Hydroponics: Food Security In A Box 40:15

2+ y ago40:15

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. On this episode, Ian talks with Branavan Tharmarajah who is the head project consultant at Growcer where he helps communities across Canada grow food year-round locally, commercially, and sustainably using vertical farming technology. Branavan is an alumnus of McGill and Acadia…

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Winter Camping: Don't Forget A Good Sleeping Bag 45:32

2+ y ago45:32

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. On this latest episode, Ian chats with Joe Robinet, a Canadian solo bushcraft survivalist expert, a YouTuber, an author (Scout Goes Camping), and he was also a contestant on the History Channel’s reality survival show, ALONE. He started adventurer outdoor camping at a very youn…

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Trial By Farm: Take the Wins Where You Can 43:30

2+ y ago43:30

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. On this latest episode, Ian chats with Jenny and Dominic O'Driscoll. The O'Driscoll Family are first- time homesteaders from the East Coast of Canada. This family of four have taken on raising laying hens, pigs, goats, meat chickens and children. Learning on the fly has led to …

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Wilderstead: Where The Land Meets The Wilderness 44:34

2+ y ago44:34

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. On this latest episode, Ian chats with Dave and Amanda. Situated in the hills of Algoma, Northern Ontario, Dave and Amanda are building their homestead by embracing the surrounding wilderness. Working sustainably with what is seasonally available on and around the Wilderstead, …

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Gentleman's Farm: Winter's Begun 47:48

2+ y ago47:48

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. On this latest episode, Ian chats with Mallorie and Ben, fulltime homesteaders, trying to revive a neglected 1800's 200 acre homestead. Located in cold zone 3 Quebec, they have to deal with the challenges of a very short growing season and deep deep snow in the winter. Due to a…

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Homesteading: From City To Acreage 43:14

2+ y ago43:14

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. On this latest episode, Ian chats with Gareth Martin. Over the last 10 years, Gareth and family embarked on a journey to grow more of their food in a sustainable way in the big city of Edmonton, Alberta. They started by tearing up their grass and planting a large garden and foo…

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North Trapping: Managing Wildlife Humanely 46:22

3y ago46:22

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. On this latest episode, Ian once again chats with Deborah and Ross Hinter. Ross Hinter has been with the Alberta Trappers Association in varying capacities for 30 years. He currently represents the Association as the Community Liaison with Public, Industry, Indigenous and Gover…

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Hunting: Following In Her Father’s Footsteps 44:57

3y ago44:57

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. On this latest episode, Ian chats with avid hunter Victoria Howse. Victoria was born and raised in rural Newfoundland and now resides on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from Memorial University, a Masters of Science in Fisheri…

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Sheep: Joining The Flock 44:28

3y ago44:28

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. On this latest episode, Ian chats with Lynn McKay of Ewetopia Farms. Lynn was born and raised a "city girl" until her acquisition of a small farm in Alberta in 2000 when she purchased her first Shetland sheep. Since then, she moved to London, Ontario where she became heavily in…

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Little Mountain Ranch: Raising Family 42:46

3y ago42:46

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart On this latest episode, Ian chats with Chelsea. Chelsea and her family live on a small ranch in the interior of British Columbia, Canada. They have been gardening and farming for 20 years learning how to do both in the challenging short growing season of the north. Chelsea share…

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Stewardship: Protecting The Land 44:53

3y ago44:53

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart On this latest episode, Ian chats with Milena McWatt. Milena grew up in rural northern Alberta and has a Master’s in Resource and Environmental Management from Dalhousie University and a degree in Biology from the University of Alberta. With a professional background in stewards…

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Agriculture: Dry fields and Silver Linings 53:29

3y ago53:29

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Kodiak Boots and Peavey Mart On this latest episode, Ian chats with Quick Dick McDick (Dickson Delorme), who is part of a 4000 acre/350 head mixed farming operation near Tuffnell, SK. Dickson grew up just North of Tuffnell, SK on a PFRA community pasture as the son of a working cowboy famil…

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Mushrooms: The Mycelian Web 51:07

3y ago51:07

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart On this episode, Ian has a chat with Willoughby Arevalo, who is passionate about the ecology of fungi, the ways they shape our world and the ways we shape theirs. His lifelong friendship with fleshy fungi has led him down a mycelial pathway – from a start in field identification…

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Camping: Backwoods Escape 43:53

3y ago43:53

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart On this episode, Ian has a chat with Tia Ioannou and Andy Chow. Although they both work regular 9-5 jobs, they don't believe your whole life should be spent in front of a screen. The world has so much to offer, and all you need to do is get outdoors and enjoy it. From hiking in …

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Bison: The Wild Domestication 44:29

3y ago44:29

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart On this episode, Ian has a chat with Dean Andres, the CEO of Rangeland Bison & Elk Inc. Dean purchased his first bison in partnership with his parents just as he graduated from NAIT in 1995 and he has been actively involved in the bison industry ever since. His eldest son, Bryso…

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Animal Rescue: Hope For Wildlife 45:52

3y ago45:52

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart On this episode, Ian has a chat with Hope Swinimer, the director for Hope For Wildlife, a charitable wildlife rehabilitation and education organization located in Seaforth, Nova Scotia. Since 1997, Hope For Wildlife has rescued, rehabilitated, and released over 40,000 injured an…

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Vermicomposting: Digging In The Dirt 50:21

3y ago50:21

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart On this episode, Ian has a chat with Cathy Nesbitt, a Worm Advocate and Founder of Cathy's Crawly Composters, an environmental business specializing in vermicomposting. Established in 2002, Cathy's environmental business is a leading edge answer to our organic waste problem. Cat…

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Exploring The Back Road: Jeep Life 43:06

3y ago43:06

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart In this episode, our host Ian Sherwood has a chat with Aldo and Darsh, who moved to Canada from India in 2017. After living and working in Toronto for over 2 years, they realized that they didn’t know a lot about the country they called home. So they gathered their savings, quit…

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Hummingbirds: Jewel Of The North 44:01

3y ago44:01

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart On this episode, Ian Sherwood chats with Country grown, native Albertan Michael Wiens, who is known for his passion for birding and overall intrigue with nature. With his wife’s green thumb he learned the art of gardening and combined it with hummingbirding to form a lifelong pa…

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RV living: Tales From The Open Road 43:43

3+ y ago43:43

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart In this episode, host Ian Sherwood has a chat with The Hinters, whose full-time RVing adventure began in May 2015. They listed their place for sale and started selling their belongings and by October of that year, they hit the road, exploring most of Western Canada, until COVID …

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Outdoor Spaces: Beyond Decks 37:48

3+ y ago37:48

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart In this episode, host Ian Sherwood has a chat with Paul Lafrance, host of HGTV’s Decked Out, Disaster Decks, Custom Built, Deck Wars, a judge on Canada’s Handyman Challenge, and co-host on the HGTV hit show, Home to Win. Most commonly known as the “Deck Guy” both in the Reality …

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Racing Pigeons: Flight To The Finish 41:01

3+ y ago41:01

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart In this episode, host Ian Sherwood has a chat with David Ottaway, a racing pigeon enthusiast for 53 years. David started with racing pigeons in 1968 and was the President of the Up North Combine for nine years and a Canadian Racing Pigeon Union Director for one term as well. Dav…

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Self Sustenance: Lovin Off The Land 43:02

3+ y ago43:02

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. In this episode, Ian talks to Chris Hall and Stef Lowey from Lovin Off The Land, who have challenged themselves to only eat what they Catch, Grow, Harvest or Raise for an entire YEAR! This includes everything right down to the basics, such as sugar, salt and flour. Their journe…

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Bee Rescue: Following The Swarm 46:21

3+ y ago46:21

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. In this episode, Ian sits down and talks to Bruce and Joanne, the founders of Ontario Bee Rescue, a collective of over 100 beekeepers all over Ontario, dedicated to saving the honeybees and the humane removal and relocation of honey bee swarms and established honeybee colonies.…

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Winter Cooking: Comfort Food 46:42

3+ y ago46:42

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. In this episode, Ian sits down and talks to Lindsay Cameron Wilson, a writer, podcaster, recipe developer, former television host and student of photography. Her work revolves around food – as an ingredient, a theme, a metaphor and a portal into story. She hosts and co-produces…

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The Dog Sled: Mushing Forward 59:46

3+ y ago59:46

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. In this episode, Ian sits down and talks to Jereme Arsenault, owner/operator of Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours. Located in Canmore, Alberta, Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours was founded in 1983 by Jereme’s parents, Connie and Charles Arsenault when Canmore was a quiet coal mining town. Surpr…

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The Urban Farmer: Winter Growing 47:44

3+ y ago47:44

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. In this episode, Ian sits down and talks to Curtis Stone, a farmer, author, speaker and consultant. His area of expertise is in quick growing, high value annual vegetables for direct consumer market streams. His book, The Urban Farmer demonstrates organic intensive techniques w…

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Maple Syrup: Nectar Of The Gods 52:31

3+ y ago52:31

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. In this episode, Ian sits down and talks to Maple Syrup expert Tom Shaw. Shaw Catering / the Shaw Family Farm has a very rich history. Located in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, the original farm was purchased in 1858 as a pig farm and to harvest firewood, and it has been in the family e…

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Ice Fishing: Frozen Connections 43:39

3+ y ago43:39

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. In this episode, Ian sits down and talks to Jay Siemens, an ex-fishing guide and a professional cinematographer. On an endless search for the perfect shot, Jay takes you on his outdoors adventures across the globe while teaching and sharing his story along the way. His YouTube …

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Luckett Vineyards: Wine and Agritourism 44:31

3+ y ago44:31

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land Podcast, sponsored by AMSOIL On this episode, Ian has a chat with the amazing Pete Luckett Like many business adventurers, Pete’s early success encouraged him to push the boundaries and test the waters. He crossed the Atlantic in 1979, spending several years exploring culinary experiences. With a new global pers…

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Indoor Growing: Year-Round Sustenance 42:34

3+ y ago42:34

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land Podcast, sponsored by AMSOIL On this episode, Ian has a chat with Anna Esau, founder of Northern Homestead, an amazing blog about cold climate urban homesteading! The Esau family moved to Alberta, Canada in the fall of 2007. Little did they know how long Canadian winters are. By March, they were sure that green …

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The Winterized Wardrobe 41:32

3+ y ago41:32

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land Podcast, sponsored by AMSOIL On this week’s show, Ian talks with travel blogger Matt Bailey, a “quintessential Canadian” and co-founder of MUST DO CANADA, which is exactly what it sounds like; a collection of the best activities, attractions and adventures from coast to coast to coast. Matt has spent the past 10…

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Community Gardens: Growing Connections 43:45

4y ago43:45

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land Podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. On this week's show, Ian learns all about the Butler Urban Farm Project from his very special guests Chris Torres and Bonnie Klohn. Chris is the Urban Farm Manager and Bonnie is the Finance and Policy Lead of the Kamloops Food Policy Council. Started in 2015, the Butler Urban F…

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Yellow Brick Road Farms: A Generational Hobby 48:37

4y ago48:37

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land Podcast, sponsored by Mr. Heater. In this episode, host Ian Sherwood talks to Jennifer Spencer, a 'too-many-generations-to-count' homesteader/farmer. She loves advocating for the good things in life: self-sufficiency, inspiration, and purpose. Her Yellow Brick Road Farm is on an acre of land on Cape Sable Island…

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The Hunter Conservationist: The Natural Balance 46:39

4y ago46:39

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land Podcast, sponsored by Mr. Heater. In this episode, host Ian Sherwood talks to Mark Hall. Mark is the host of The Hunter Conservationist podcast https://thehunterconservationist.com/podcast/and the ‘Round Canada podcast https://thehunterconservationist.com/round-canada-podcast/ Both these podcasts are dedicated t…

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Resistance Cuisine: Taste of Resiliency 41:19

4y ago41:19

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land Podcast, sponsored by Mr. Heater. In this episode, host Ian Sherwood talks to Chef Rich Francis. Since 2010, Rich Francis has been working to raise the profile of modern indigenous cuisine. He is a graduate from the Stratford (Ontario) Chef's School and has worked in many high profile kitchens, including Splendi…

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Our Home : The Wellness Garden 48:32

4y ago48:32

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land Podcast, sponsored by LEM Products. On this week's episode, Ian talks to Laurie Thompson, the Principal of Kikino School, on the Kikino Metis Settlement (180km NE of Edmonton, Alberta). The Kikino School was recently awarded the Community Agriculture Grant by Peavey Industries for, ‘Let’s Grow Together’, an init…

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Canning: Preserving The Harvest 36:49

4y ago36:49

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land Podcast, sponsored by LEM Products. On this week's episode, Ian talks to Kiri Martin, from Our Little Suburban Farmhouse. If Kiri Martin could sum herself up in just one sentence it would be this: She's just a suburban city girl, who wishes she was a country girl. She was born in Auckland, New Zealand, raised in…

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BBQ: Fire and Smoke 43:32

4y ago43:32

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land Podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. On this week's episode, Ian talks to Rob Reinhardt, Pitmaster and Owner of Prairie Smoke & Spice BBQ Rob has a long history of being an Influencer in the world of Canadian BBQ – long before such things were measured by Likes and Followers. In addition to being the Pitmaster and…

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Black Gold: The Dirt on Soil 46:44

4y ago46:44

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land Podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. On this week's episode, Ian talks about soil and soil health with soil scientist, Ashley Labrecque. Ashley lives in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She has a degree majoring in Soil Science from the University of Saskatchewan in College of Agriculture & Bioresources. Over the years, s…

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