18: Creating Community Through Farming, Food, & Nature

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The Market Gardener Podcast

JM Fortier

32 episodes

2 days ago

Welcome to The Market Gardener Podcast! Join hosts JM Fortier and Chris Moran as they engage with influential members of the global small-scale farming and organic regenerative agriculture community. Our podcast is your gateway to insightful conversations about farming, food, small businesses, and thought leadership in the world of sustainable agriculture. We're here to shine a positive light on the practices and principles that drive small-scale farming, agroecology, and community building. Tune in for high-level discussions that inspire and empower a new era of positive farming.

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18: Creating Community Through Farming, Food, & Nature | Alex Meizlish Ecolibrium Farms

The Market Gardener Podcast

1 hour 59 minutes 36 seconds

7 months ago

18: Creating Community Through Farming, Food, & Nature | Alex Meizlish Ecolibrium Farms

This week, we sit down with Alex Meizlish of Ecolibrium Farm, a market gardener from Seattle with a passion for building community through food. Alex shares his journey from studying science in university to teaching environmental education in the Pacific Northwest, and finally to becoming a small-scale farmer.

We explore his experiences working with chefs, the challenges of creating a resilient organic farm, and his vision for connecting people to their food through memorable culinary experiences. The conversation touches on the importance of community, the artistry of sustainable farming, and the fulfillment of reconnecting with nature.

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Timestamps

[3:00] Discussion on growing food, personal reflections on childhood food culture.

[6:05] Reflections on American food culture vs. international food cultures.

[8:22] The emotional significance of food and family gatherings.

[15:00] Journey from childhood gardening to farming.

[25:17] Transition from outdoor education to farming and environmental awareness.

[40:10] Reflections on building food culture through farming and culinary experiences.

[57:20] Conversations on the culinary arts, notable food experiences.

[1:03:15] Selling to chefs, discussing farm and restaurant collaborations.

[1:30:00] Community, connection, and the impact of farming gatherings.

[1:36:53] Rapid fire Q&A

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