Modern Farm and Artisan Co-Op Podcast

In this episode we interview Todd and Lucy Duke, the hilarious couple behind Lazy 3 Leather Company. In this episode they tell us about getting started, struggles within the industry, what to look for when purchasing leather goods, and so much more!

In todays episode we talk with Lynne, the daughter of Anja Maki who is the artists behind all the work that Lynne sells. We learn about Anja's life and Lynne's background and what inspired Lynne to get her mothers artwork into the world. She uses the profits from her mothers work to give free art kits to kids, as well as adults, to inspire them to paint what smiles at them and spread the joy her mother felt when painting our beautiful world!

In todays episode we talk with Julianne Skinner of Neon Arts, mother of twins who only started painting about 5 years ago. We talk about her unique style, why she uses a pallet knife for her artwork instead of traditional paint brushes, how her style has evolved, how she finds inspiration and the mom-work life balance.

You can find her work in MoFACo at 55 N Main St in downtown Saint George, Utah!

In todays episode we chat with MoFACo's Community Partner, 6Bit Creative, the brother sister duo of Brian Jensen and Alicia Lockwood. If you have been in the store, you have seen their set up in the back of our shared business space. They have been with MoFACo from the beginning and designed the logo, 3D renderings for the building, and have helped with the logo and business branding for vendors in the Co-Op. Learn each of their stories, their unique partnership, as well as all of the amazing services they can offer you!

In todays episode we talk with Gerri of Sunshyne Ceramics. Gerri is a St George native and studied at Dixie and Utah State. We learn about some of the challenges she faced in school and also about her artistic process and inspiration. Gerri has a really fun story, so we hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.

In episode two of our second season, we talk with Kierstin Madsen of MPE Designs. Kierstin is an artists with many skills and talents including metal work, painting, jewelry making, sewing, etc. We discuss her background, her philosophy, and a learn about her artistic process. You can find her work at our brick and mortar in downtown Saint George, Utah at 55 N Main.

We officially released season one of the podcast on March 17th 2020, but began recording episodes in December 2019. Its safe to say a lot has happened this past year so we decided to kick off season two, talking about it all! Kat talks about switching to an online farmers market, continuing the online option, and then transitioning to opening a brick and mortar in downtown Saint George, as well as some behind the scenes details about what goes into to making the store happen. We also talk about MoFACo starting an incubator/community farm space and what is happening with that!

In todays episode we talk with Connie and Steve of Dewey's Dog Treats. They make handmade, homemade gourmet dog treats with human grade ingredients. We talk about how they got started making treats, their favorite parts about it, and also working with local rescues. We also learn about their dog Dewey who started it all!

In todays episode we talk with Melissa Damms or Melissa Daams art. We learn how she got started crocheting, her time living in the Netherlands, and then how she got into selling her crocheted dolls and animals. You can find her creations at 55 N Main in downtown Saint George or on our mobile market at www.mofacomobile.com

In this episode we talk with Aubree of Desert Roots Apothecary, a local certified herbalist who focuses on using locally grown plants in her medicines. We discuss how she got interested in herbalism, the courses she took and how she uses her herbs.

We also carry all of her herbal products in our store in downtown Saint George, Utah! Be sure to check her out on her Instagram as well at Desert.Root.Apothecary to get all the incredible information she shares on there.