In this episode of the Brio In The Box podcast, Jocelyn welcomes Arlie from Farm One Forty, located just west of Saskatoon near Vanscoy, SK. Arlie shares her journey from working as an environmental consultant to becoming a full-time farmer committed to sustainable and holistic farming practices.

Get to know Arlie and the origins and development of Farm One Forty, the benefits of rotational grazing, the nutritional superiority of grass-fed meat, and the importance of supporting local food systems. Arlie also talks about community engagement through farm tours, children's camps, and adult workshops, offering insights into the interconnectedness of environmental health, human health, and sustainable agriculture. The episode is a rich exploration of how one person can make a significant impact on the local food landscape and beyond.

Check out www.farmoneforty.ca

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Things we mentioned:

Allan Savory's Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/vpTHi7O66pI?si=anGCmkImDmPLDpA3

The Biggest Little Farm: https://youtu.be/kA463a7r83k?si=QQM-u-JitQidcugR

Mark Schatzker's book The Dorito Effect: https://a.co/d/91iMBKh

Chris Van Tulleken's book Ultra Processed People: https://a.co/d/4fsEHWZ

Robb Wolf and Dianna Roger's book Sacred Cow: https://a.co/d/ar7JjC7

and the accompanying documentary https://youtu.be/hjyBUk6AQ1M?si=rrbIuBNfVj0CJYv0

Other Recommendations from Arlie:

The documentary Kiss The Ground: https://youtu.be/AHSOeIikjCw?si=kV99MIszCwahObt1

The film Common Ground: https://commongroundfilm.org/

Will Harris's book A Bold Return to Giving a Damn: https://a.co/d/asHoG5P

00:34 Getting to Know Farm One Forty

01:39 The Journey from Hobby to Business

10:10 The Benefits of Grass-Fed and Pasture-Raised Livestock

19:54 Environmental Impact and Sustainability

24:25 Connecting with the Community

26:57 Rediscovering Lost Farming Wisdom

27:24 Adult Farm Camp Experience

29:23 Community and Local Support

31:36 Kids Camps and Education

36:00 Holistic Farming vs. Monocrop Agriculture

39:09 Reviving Damaged Soil

50:15 The Importance of Seasonal and Varied Diets

52:56 How to Support Local Farms