Episode 32

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30th Apr 2025

Off-farm Commitments & The Farmers Who Make Them

Tristan Banwell can't be the only farmer whose volunteer commitments clash with the needs of his farm. But he was the only one who **volunteered** to talk to me about this. This episode, Tristan explains why he can't seem to reign in his volunteer obligations and what that means for his farm. Then he gives some advice to future Tristan. Then I talk to future Tristan. Hijinks ensue.

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Advanced Fencing Workshop March 14 & 15 in Lillooet

Visit farminginbc.ca/fencing to learn more about the Small Scale Meat Producers' Advanced Fencing Workshop on March 14 & 15

March 14/15 SSMPA Fencing Workshop

Advanced Fencing Workshop March 14 & 15 in Lillooet

Visit farminginbc.ca/fencing to learn more about the Small Scale Meat Producers' Advanced Fencing Workshop on March 14 & 15

March 14/15 SSMPA Fencing Workshop

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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.

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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.