Special Episode: Live Panel on Sustainable Development Part 2
In the second part of this episode, recorded live at Au Gîte des Oies , Mick and JW venture into an idyllic setting to explore the concept of sustainable development. They welcome Martin Berner, Pr...
Special Episode: Live Panel on Sustainable Development Part 1
In this bonus episode, Recorded live at Le Gîte des Oies , Mick and JW venture into an idyllic setting to explore the concept of sustainable development. They welcome Joël Leblond, advisor to th...
The Myth of Infinite Growth - Yves-Marie Abraham
By its very nature, the proper functioning of our economic system depends on continued growth. But how much more growth can our planet and society have without risking collapse?
All mushrooms are magical! - Vincent Leblanc
We discuss the many properties of mushrooms and their importance in our ecosystems with Vincent Leblanc, mycologist, trainer and owner of the Violon et Champignon mushroom farm. But in recent year...
Living Food: Terroir and Fermentation - Julien Clot
Fermentation is an ancient food preservation technique. While many people are fans of fermented products like kimchi and sauerkraut, the nutritional properties and health benefits of these product...
We talk about business transfers with Viviane Mathieu
In this episode, they welcome Viviane Mathieu, a sixth-generation dairy farmer and co-owner of Ferme Caribou. They discuss their experiences as young farmers, their business dynamics, and the bene...
Forest farms and nourishing land - Yvan Perreault
Knowledge related to wild and northern foods is disappearing in Quebec. But there are people, like our guest this episode, who are passionate about it and are campaigning to make it an integral pa...
Innovation, the key to sustainable livestock farming - Kristen Gingera and Elsa Girard
There's a growing sense that Quebec farmers are making an effort to ensure the animal welfare of their herds and that their production is environmentally friendly. How are they going about achiev...
Camelina oil, Quebec's flagship - Chantal Van Winden
Quebecers are increasingly "localizing" their plates and pantries, but most still have difficulty parting with cooking oils from abroad. However, one Quebec oil is increasingly standing out on th...
The issues and challenges of Quebec distilleries - Madeleine Dufour
Have you noticed that some of your favorite local microdistilleries have recently closed their doors? Quebec distilleries are subject to a huge number of constraints and regulations that make their...
The Faces of Food Insecurity - Chantal Vézina and Beccah Frasier
It seems absurd that in Quebec, in 2024, a growing proportion of the population will have difficulty meeting their food needs. Yet, this is indeed the reality observed by community organizations ...
The Agricultural Center, the beating heart of urban agriculture
Did you know that the largest urban agriculture cooperative in the WORLD is located right here in Quebec? Yes indeed! La Centrale agricole, located in the heart of the Ahuntsic-Cartierville boroug...
Becoming a winemaker in Quebec, a crazy dream? – Frédéric Ouellet-Lacroix and Joël Richard
For this last episode of season 3, Mike and Jiwi looked at another face of Quebec agriculture which is on the rise: viticulture.
The invisible life that is eroding beneath our feet – Marie-Élise Samson and Étienne Yergeau
Microorganisms are the basis of all life on Earth, and their presence in our lands is essential to ensure their fertility. On the other hand, some of our agricultural practices threaten this p...
The cooperative, the future of agriculture? – Evan Murray and Frédéric Thériault
Could the cooperative model be a winning solution to help the next generation of agri-agro entrepreneurs launch a business? Mike and Jiwi discuss it in this episode of the podcast with Frédéri...
The great revolution in breeding – Dominic Lamontagne and Fernande Ouellet
This week on the podcast, Mike and Jean-William turn to another side of the agricultural world: breeding. They wanted to know more about the issues surrounding breeding and slaughter in Quebec, ...
Municipality to overcome cynicism in politics – with Martin St-Gelais
When we talk about government assistance in agriculture, the provincial and federal levels always come to mind. But we often forget that municipal leaders can offer more direct, faster and eve...
The “small fruits” of our collective efforts – Jasmine Sauvé and Chloé Massicotte
Every year, we impatiently await the berry season. But what do we really know about the work behind it, both in terms of production and marketing? To answer this question, Jean-William and Mic...