Episode 41

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Published on:

5th Nov 2025

The Essential Episode

This show: Saltspring Island Farmer & author Abey Scaglione joins me to discuss her new book, Radical Farm, which argues that animals are essential to ensure the health of our soil, ourselves, and our food system.

Then: did the BC Agriculture Council go to Victoria to ask that our Ag sector be deemed an essential service? Yes! Also, no! BCAC Executive Director Danielle Synotte joins me to explain.

Mentioned in this episode:

Feb 25 Grazing Workshop Info

To learn more about the Organic BC/SSMPA grazing workshop advertised at the top and bottom of this episode, use the following link:

Grazing Workshop

Young Agrarians Mixer in Penticton Feb 28 to Mar 1

To learn more about the Young Agrarians event in Penticton on February 28, use this link:

YA Mixer Feb 2026

Young Agrarians Mixer in Penticton Feb 28 to Mar 1

To learn more about the Young Agrarians event in Penticton on February 28, use this link:

YA Mixer Feb 2026

Feb 25 Grazing Workshop Info

To learn more about the Organic BC/SSMPA grazing workshop advertised at the top and bottom of this episode, use the following link:

Grazing Workshop

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About the Podcast

Farming in British Columbia
Interviews with BC-based farmers, food processors, academics and others who contribute to food production in BC in one way or another.

About your host

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Jordan Marr

I'm Jordan Marr, a farmer and broadcaster in BC's North Okanagan. My farm business is called Unearthed Organics, where I produce milling corn and dry beans on a small-scale. I currently produce and host this podcast as well as The Organic BC Podcast & The Ruminant Podcast. I also produce a regular segment on food and farming in the southern interior for CBC Radio's Daybreak South, based in Kelowna. I live with my wife and two kids in Vernon.