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December 27, 2024 • 27 mins

🍅 One Farming Method That Mimics Nature - But What's Stopping Us?

In this eye-opening episode of Nourishing Lives, we sit down with Adam from Branching Path Farm. 💡 This is the episode that will make you question everything you know about your food. Do you know that - "You don’t need a farm to adopt permaculture principles. Start in your backyard!" Listen now and taste the difference in every bite.

Together, we explore the challenges and solutions for healthier eating in Canada.

💡 What’s Covered:

  • Why scaling permaculture would miss the point—and how we can still integrate its principles into our lives.
  • The shocking stats on Canada’s declining vegetable consumption.
  • The power of seasonal eating and CSA boxes to save money and improve health.
  • How permaculture and gardening create lasting connections to nature and better food habits.
  • Why freshly harvested produce beats supermarket options every time.

Adam also shares practical tips for getting kids involved in gardening, understanding CSA boxes, and even utilizing common weeds as nutritious additions to your meals. Plus, hear about exciting plans for Branching Path Farm, including workshops and consulting services.

🎧 Take the next bite on your healthy eating journey. Listen now!

Tell us: Have you tried nutrient-dense, local produce grown using permaculture? Tag us with your experience!

Branching Path Farm is a small, diverse market garden located in Simcoe, Ontario. They grow organically and serve both Hamilton and Norfolk County.

Contact Information:

Services and Produce:

  • They offer a variety of organic vegetables and produce.
  • Spring 2025 - Fall 2025: You can find them at the Ottawa Street Farmers' Market in Hamilton on Saturdays from 8 AM to 2 PM.
  • Their on-farm market is open on Wednesdays from 12 PM to 6 PM and Saturdays from 11 AM to 4 PM, through the end of October.
  • They also provide garden consultations and sell seedlings around spring..

For more information, you can visit their website: https://www.branchingpathfarm.com/

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