Episode 53
Burnout Claims a Veggie Farmer in Buffalo Creek
This time on the podcast: my conversation with Robin Hunt of Big Rock Ranch.
Back in 2016, Robin moved from Squamish up to their grandparent’s property near 100 Mile House to start a market garden business and live the truly rural life they’d been craving for years. There was a steep learning curve for Robin and their business partner Johan, but in short order the two established themselves as a fixture at the local farmers market, and the business expanded quickly to include restaurant sales, a CSA program, and eventually, wholesaling. Robin joined me last week to talk about that trajectory and the burnout that followed, leading to a decision to pause farming operations for the foreseeable future.
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Make your voice heard about tractor licensing in BC
The BC Ministry of Ag just announced that the province will require all drivers of tractors over 50 Horsepower to hold an operator's license as of September 1 of 2026. To learn more and make your voice heard about this plan, visit farminginbc.ca/tractor
