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The Hello Farmlife Podcast

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The Hello Farmlife Podcast is the show where you learn how to live the farm life and build a self-sufficient, profitable farm. Hosted by Antonio Gomes and Janice Ho from Cavaleiro Farm in Schomberg, Ontario, Canada.

Location:

Canada

Description:

The Hello Farmlife Podcast is the show where you learn how to live the farm life and build a self-sufficient, profitable farm. Hosted by Antonio Gomes and Janice Ho from Cavaleiro Farm in Schomberg, Ontario, Canada.

Language:

English

Contact:

6472993090


Episodes

EP13: Inherited a farm? How to know if you should keep it

7/21/2021
Summary In the final episode of The Hello Farmlife Podcast season one, Janice and Antonio talk about the always-timely topic on inheriting a farm. We discuss the challenges that come with inheriting a farm property as well as the goals and motivations that make heirs see the value of their inheritance. Connect with us on: @cavaleirofarm@cavaleirofarmhttp://cavaleiro.farm/https://urbancrops.ca/antonio@cavaleiro.farm Please subscribe + leave the podcast a review and 5-star rating if you...

Duration:00:25:00

EP12: Back to the family farm: My generation‘s turn at farming (with Sarah Dolomore, Mount Wolfe Farm)

7/6/2021
Summary This episode is an insightful conversation with one of our closest farmers, Sarah Dolomore from Mount Wolfe Farm. In this episode, Sarah shares her journey in transitioning to the farmlife by inheriting a family farm property and making it progress. She also shares some tips for starting a farm business and for creating an effective farm community. Moreover, Sarah discusses the programs and methods Mount Wolfe Farm applies to make their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) a...

Duration:00:43:01

EP11: Jacqueline and Noel (Toronto Black Farmers Collective)

6/22/2021
Summary In this episode, our guests Jacqueline and Noel from the Toronto Black Farmers Collective share about their food and farming journeys. They discuss their experiences growing up in Jamaica to observing the differences in food quality, accessibility, and culture in Toronto. They also share why they got into growing food for their local communities, and provide some insights and tips for how they’ve engaged people to become more connected with their food. Connect with us...

Duration:00:49:00

EP10: You can’t farm alone: How to get community to help

6/7/2021
Summary In this episode, Antonio and Janice talk about what community farming is and why it’s ideal to build a community at a farm. They also share some tips on how to create a farm community and discuss how building good relationships brings value to the farm by having members share their skills and expertise. Resources: Learn how to be part and get involved in our community at Cavaleiro Farm: http://cavaleiro.farm/get-involved Connect with us...

Duration:00:50:42

EP9: From the farm to table to farm (with Ivan Wadgymar, Maizal)

5/19/2021
Summary In this episode, our guest Ivan Wadgymar (Maizal) shares his insights and experiences on the other side of farming: eating and the restaurant industry. He talks about how the pandemic has affected his own food business and what he sees as the role of restaurants in food security. Antonio and Janice also share how Cavaleiro Farm’s relationship with Ivan and his restaurant has impacted the farm and created a beneficial circular economy. Resources: This Mexican Restaurant In...

Duration:00:42:36

EP8: Learn how to read nature and build a better farm

5/9/2021
In this episode, Antonio and Janice discuss why being able to observe and read nature are essential skills for landowners and farmers, and the challenges that come up when we don’t learn how to work in harmony with nature. They also share some strategies for how people can improve their nature-observing skills to increase productivity and efficiency on their farms, and examples of nature patterns to watch out for and what they mean. Resources: Connect with us...

Duration:00:36:03

EP 07: You don’t need to buy a farm to farm successfully (with Angie Koch, Fertile Ground Farm)

4/28/2021
Summary In this episode, our guest Angie Koch (Fertile Ground Farm, London, Ontario) talks about how she managed to get onto someone else’s farmland as a new farmer, and has since grown a profitable farm and market garden by building community, doing effective marketing, and helping people make stronger connections with their food. Whether you’re an aspiring farmer or someone who’s been in the game for a few years, you’re sure to gain a ton of insights and inspiration from Angie’s...

Duration:00:49:33

EP6: How to sell your food before you even start growing it

4/12/2021
In this episode, Antonio and Janice talk about why marketing is so critical for farms these days, and bust 3 common myths that keep farmers and other entrepreneurs from doing this essential business activity. They also offer 3 foundational tips for marketing beginners to get started on their marketing journey, and share the steps they took to successfully market their farm’s vegetable box program. Resources: Learn more about how we help other farmers and food business owners build their...

Duration:00:41:43

EP5: How to balcony garden and eat fresh every day (with Lara Mrosovsky, Miinikaan)

3/29/2021
Summary In this episode, our guest Lara Mrosovsky (a.k.a. “The Queen of Balcony Gardening”) (Miinikaan) shares tips and tricks for how to grow fresh food on your balcony in the city. She also shares some of the common reasons why people have been more and more interested in growing their own food, plus some great benefits of gardening at home (like gardening therapy!). Register for Lara’s free webinar, HOW TO BALCONY GARDEN and Eat Fresh Every Day, to learn even more essential tips for how...

Duration:00:41:18

EP4: Property investment: Have you considered farmland?

3/10/2021
Summary In this episode, Antonio and Janice discuss some of the ins and outs of buying a farm, including the different ways people can use farmland (no, you don’t have to become a farmer) and what to look out for when visiting farms for sale. They also explain why farmland is such a good investment, and how some farms may bring you more value than others. Resources: Get our FREE Buying Farmland Checklist here so you know what to look out for when visiting farmland for sale. Connect with...

Duration:00:41:42

EP3: The family farm dream: How Chris Krucker (Manorun Farm) achieved it

2/10/2021
Summary In this episode, our guest Chris Krucker (Manorun Farm, Lynden, Ontario) talks about his experiences farming alongside his wife Denise and four kids over the last 25 years. He shares the well thought-out plan for how he and Denise weaned their kids onto farm work (and ensured they wouldn’t hate it), and how all four kids now play a role in running the farm business. Chris also discusses his journey moving to farmland, building a farm slowly, farming full-time, and now handing off...

Duration:00:48:19

EP2: Why do farmers keep farming if they don’t make any money?

2/10/2021
Summary In this episode, Antonio and Janice break down why it’s so tough for farmers nowadays to make money from farming. They share 8 big reasons why farmers are still attracted to the farm life anyway, including their own personal stories explaining why they wouldn’t trade it in for anything. They also discuss the very real challenges new farmers currently face in trying to make their farm dream a reality and how we can solve this problem. Connect with us...

Duration:00:38:01

EP1: Introduction: From never farming to living the farm life

2/10/2021
Summary In this episode, Antonio and Janice introduce themselves and The Hello Farm Life Podcast. Antonio shares about his experience working in the city and how he went from being an engineer building race cars and robotics for brain surgery to growing his own food and finally getting onto farmland. Janice shares about the life-changing events that took her from living in downtown Toronto and doing research in the criminal justice field to moving to the farm and becoming a freelancer. (You...

Duration:00:51:41