Welcome to the Connected To The Land Podcast, sponsored by AMSOIL

On this episode, Ian has a chat with Anna Esau, founder of Northern Homestead, an amazing blog about cold climate urban homesteading! 

The Esau family moved to Alberta, Canada in the fall of 2007. Little did they know how long Canadian winters are. By March, they were sure that green grass was just around the corner. We all know, it was not. Instead it snowed some more. In late May spring finally arrived followed by a short, cool summer. Nevertheless, Anna decided to take the plunge into gardening in cold climate, and did not stop when snow and ice covered the ground in any of the summer months. Her husband Jakob played a significant role in growing food, from preparing their first raised bed at a rented house to building a Geodesic Dome greenhouse and installing south-facing windows for a winter garden. Anna is the writer and gardener at Northern Homestead, a personal blog about year round growing, preserving and preparing plant food in cold climate:

www.northernhomestead.com

Thanks once again to this week's sponsor AMSOIL

AMSOIL Premium Synthetic Motor Oil and Lubricants provide optimum performance for your cars, trucks, SUV’s, motorcycles, boats, 2 cycle, equipment and machinery. AMSOIL Synthetic Oils and Lubricants also provide the best protection for your investment, extend equipment life, lower operating and fuel costs, and provide environmentally friendly solutions. Since 1972, AMSOIL Products have provided leading edge, benchmark, quality performance recognized by motorists, sports enthusiasts, racers, boaters, farmers and ranchers, and fleet and industrial managers as the best and most cost-effective choice for increasing engine and equipment performance, reducing maintenance costs, and extending vehicle and equipment life.

Welcome to the Connected To The Land Podcast, sponsored by AMSOIL 

On this week’s show, Ian talks with travel blogger Matt Bailey, a “quintessential Canadian” and co-founder of MUST DO CANADA, which is exactly what it sounds like; a collection of the best activities, attractions and adventures from coast to coast to coast. Matt has spent the past 10 years with his partner Karla, travelling to 42 countries spanning six continents, giving him the expertise to plan amazing trips and, as he explains to Ian, what exactly you should be wearing during those cold cold Canadian winters. 

www.mustdocanada.com

www.mustdocanada.com/what-to-wear-for-the-winter-season-in-canada

www.livelimitless.net

Thanks once again to this week's sponsor AMSOIL 

 AMSOIL Premium Synthetic Motor Oil and Lubricants provide optimum performance for your cars, trucks, SUV’s, motorcycles, boats, 2 cycle, equipment and machinery. AMSOIL Synthetic Oils and Lubricants also provide the best protection for your investment, extend equipment life, lower operating and fuel costs, and provide environmentally friendly solutions. Since 1972, AMSOIL Products have provided leading edge, benchmark, quality performance recognized by motorists, sports enthusiasts, racers, boaters, farmers and ranchers, and fleet and industrial managers as the best and most cost-effective choice for increasing engine and equipment performance, reducing maintenance costs, and extending vehicle and equipment life.

Welcome to the Connected To The Land Podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart.

On this week's show, Ian learns all about the Butler Urban Farm Project from his very special guests Chris Torres and Bonnie Klohn. Chris is the Urban Farm Manager and Bonnie is the Finance and Policy Lead of the Kamloops Food Policy Council.

Started in 2015, the Butler Urban Farm Project’s goals have been to grow as much food as possible in their modest urban garden, and also to provide opportunities for people in the community to engage in the food growing process. Currently run by the Kamloops Food Policy Council, the project has increased community interest in growing food and self-sufficiency. Everything they grow is organic, and they draw from principles of permaculture and regenerative agriculture to create rich, productive soil that can produce nutrient-rich vegetables. In 2020, the Kamloops Food Policy Council was awarded the annual Community Agricultural Grant from Peavey Industries for the project.

Thanks once again to this week's sponsor Peavey Mart.

Peavey Mart stores are rooted in the communities we serve and we are ‘connected to the land’ in the same way our customers are. Whether you are an urban farmer, backyard chicken aficionado, traditional rancher or anything in between, we offer just the right mix of homesteading, outdoor adventure, DIY, yard and garden, outdoor and work wear, husbandry, livestock and pet supplies.

Whether you’re a ‘dabbler’ or ‘all-in’, we are here to help and strive to offer a range of products that will meet the unique needs of our customers. Peavey Mart will always be there with the tools, equipment, indoor or outdoor wares, seed or feed - for everyday work, fun… or ‘connecting to the land’ on a whole new level.

For more information go to www.peaveymart.com

Welcome to the Connected To The Land Podcast, sponsored by Mr. Heater.

In this episode, host Ian Sherwood talks to Jennifer Spencer, a 'too-many-generations-to-count' homesteader/farmer. She loves advocating for the good things in life: self-sufficiency, inspiration, and purpose. Her Yellow Brick Road Farm is on an acre of land on Cape Sable Island (not the one with the horses….well they do have horses but it's not THAT Sable Island). Cape Sable Island is located on the very Southwest tip of Nova Scotia, Canada and it is very MUCH a fishing village.  Jennifer and her husband Trevor, the reluctant farmer, raised their four children there: Courtney, married to Big Luke and living on their own with grandsons Owen and Oliver ; Logan, 19 living on his own as he finishes up becoming an Electrician; Charlize 16; and Little Luke 12.

https://yellowbrickroadfarm.ca

A special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Mr. Heater - North America's most popular brand of portable heaters and accessories.

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land Podcast, sponsored by Mr. Heater. 

In this episode, host Ian Sherwood talks to Mark Hall. Mark is the host of The Hunter Conservationist podcast https://thehunterconservationist.com/podcast/and the ‘Round Canada podcast https://thehunterconservationist.com/round-canada-podcast/ 

Both these podcasts are dedicated to creating nuanced conversations in science, conservation and responsible hunting in Canada. Mark is also a writer, public speaker and film narrator. Mark has been a hunter all his life and takes responsibility to advance people’s understanding of hunting and conservation in Canada. His ability to fuse his knowledge of wildlife, conservation and science and combine them with his perspectives on hunting produces balanced and thought-provoking conversations that resonate on a personal level with audiences.

A special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Mr. Heater - North America's most popular brand of portable heaters and accessories.

Keep Warm. Stay Comfortable.

You can find more information on Mr. Heater by going to their socials below.

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Twitter: @mrheater

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Welcome to the Connected To The Land Podcast, sponsored by Mr. Heater. In this episode, host Ian Sherwood talks to Chef Rich Francis. Since 2010, Rich Francis has been working to raise the profile of modern indigenous cuisine.  He is a graduate from the Stratford (Ontario) Chef's School and has worked in many high profile kitchens, including Splendido in Toronto and Tabla in New York City. He is currently the Chef/Proprietor at Aboriginal Culinary Concepts.  He was a finalist on Top Chef Canada (2014), a principal on Red Chef Revival (2019) and is the host of an upcoming program called Wild Game (2020).

A special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Mr. Heater - North America's most popular brand of portable heaters and accessories. 

Keep Warm. Stay Comfortable. 

You can find more information on Mr. Heater by going to their socials below. 

http://www.mrheater.com 

Instagram: @mrheater  

Twitter: @mrheater  

Facebook: www.facebook.com/mrheaterproducts

Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/mrheater

Welcome to the Connected To The Land Podcast, sponsored by LEM Products. On this week's episode, Ian talks to Laurie Thompson, the Principal of Kikino School, on the Kikino Metis Settlement (180km NE of Edmonton, Alberta). The Kikino School was recently awarded the Community Agriculture Grant by Peavey Industries for, ‘Let’s Grow Together’, an initiative in support of a traditional medicines and healing garden for the students that will ultimately benefit the entire community. In the Cree language, “KIKINO” means “Our home”

Laurie Thompson says: “Our children and families will learn that health does not come from a place that is broken. This wellness garden will teach us all that mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health is a continuous cycle of rejuvenation that requires ongoing care and action. Just like the plants that do not thrive alone, our garden will teach us the health that can be found in families."

Thanks once again to this week's sponsor LEM Products.  LEM is the leader in home processing. They deliver high quality processing equipment and supplies to the do-it-yourself hunter, home processor and homesteader at competitive prices. Their wide array of products allows the home processor to make delicious sausage, jerky, ground meat and snacks while controlling the healthy content of the foods they provide for their family.  In today’s world, an increasing number of households are looking for better ways to safely prepare and preserve food. Whether it’s grinding your own beef, making jerky or snacks or vacuum sealing bulk purchases, LEM has everything you need. It’s all they do!  For more information go to www.lemproducts.com

Welcome to the Connected To The Land Podcast, sponsored by LEM Products. On this week's episode, Ian talks to Kiri Martin, from Our Little Suburban Farmhouse.

If Kiri Martin could sum herself up in just one sentence it would be this: She's just a suburban city girl, who wishes she was a country girl. She was born in Auckland, New Zealand, raised in Toronto and currently lives in Pickering. She has been slowly taking over her entire backyard, front yard and even down the side of her house to grow food. While currently a micro homesteader, she has dreams of one day packing it up, buying some land and starting a full-time homestead. 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourlittlesuburbanfarmhouse/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/ourlittlesuburbanfarmhouse/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLyeDtOUCoZhUfxlHbjddw

Thanks once again to this week's sponsor LEM Products.  LEM is the leader in home processing. They deliver high quality processing equipment and supplies to the do-it-yourself hunter, home processor and homesteader at competitive prices. Their wide array of products allows the home processor to make delicious sausage, jerky, ground meat and snacks while controlling the healthy content of the foods they provide for their family.  In today’s world, an increasing number of households are looking for better ways to safely prepare and preserve food. Whether it’s grinding your own beef, making jerky or snacks or vacuum sealing bulk purchases, LEM has everything you need. It’s all they do!  For more information go to www.lemproducts.com

Welcome to the Connected To The Land Podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart.

On this week's episode, Ian talks to Rob Reinhardt, Pitmaster and Owner of Prairie Smoke & Spice BBQ

Rob has a long history of being an Influencer in the world of Canadian BBQ – long before such things were measured by Likes and Followers. In addition to being the Pitmaster and Owner of Prairie Smoke & Spice BBC, Rob also runs Canada’s largest BBQ School, with over 3000 students and organizes a KCBS-sanctioned BBQ festival in Saskatchewan. Rob serves as President of Canadian Barbecue Society and is former director of the Pacific Northwest BBQ Society. He is a certified BBQ Judge.

Instagram: prairiebbq

Twitter: @Prairie_smoke

Facebook: www.facebook.com/PrairieBBQ/

Thanks once again to this week's sponsor Peavey Mart.

Peavey Mart stores are rooted in the communities we serve and we are ‘connected to the land’ in the same way our customers are. Whether you are an urban farmer, backyard chicken aficionado, traditional rancher or anything in between, we offer just the right mix of homesteading, outdoor adventure, DIY, yard and garden, outdoor and work wear, husbandry, livestock and pet supplies.

Whether you’re a ‘dabbler’ or ‘all-in’, we are here to help and strive to offer a range of products that will meet the unique needs of our customers. Peavey Mart will always be there with the tools, equipment, indoor or outdoor wares, seed or feed - for everyday work, fun… or ‘connecting to the land’ on a whole new level.

For more information go to www.peaveymart.com

Welcome to the Connected To The Land Podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart. 

On this week's episode, Ian talks about soil and soil health with soil scientist, Ashley Labrecque.

Ashley lives in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She has a degree majoring in Soil Science from the University of Saskatchewan in College of Agriculture & Bioresources. Over the years, she has worked in a large range of research & development departments for various different large companies such as Bayer CropScience, Dow Agro Science, & Novozymes.  Her research has ranged from testing innoculants, pesticide approval trials, and wheat breeding. She now works in the fertilizer industry and specifically with anhydrous ammonia. She started a YouTube channel dedicated to the science of gardening because she believes science is the best way to get back to the basics. Her goal is to cut out the noise of plant hacks and complicated planting plans and empower her audience to focus on one vegetable or flower at a time.

Twitter: @ShamelessRoman2

Thanks once again to this week's sponsor Peavey Mart.                                                           

Peavey Mart stores are rooted in the communities we serve and we are ‘connected to the land’ in the same way our customers are. Whether you are an urban farmer, backyard chicken aficionado, traditional rancher or anything in between, we offer just the right mix of homesteading, outdoor adventure, DIY, yard and garden, outdoor and work wear, husbandry, livestock and pet supplies.  

Whether you’re a ‘dabbler’ or ‘all-in’, we are here to help and strive to offer a range of products that will meet the unique needs of our customers. Peavey Mart will always be there with the tools, equipment, indoor or outdoor wares, seed or feed - for everyday work, fun… or ‘connecting to the land’ on a whole new level.  

For more information go to www.peaveymart.com