Shuswap Food Conversations

In this episode from April 2022 Warren talks with Jenny Wesle about her certified organic farm in Grindrod BC and about Community Supported Agriculture in the Shuswap.

From April 2022 - Jennifer and Warren talk about Jennifer's life of travel, education, sports and creativity, al of which broaught her back to her family's farm Organic Farm in Grindrod BC.

In this episode from April 2022, Warren talks with chef and entrepreneur Garrett McKill about his company Tsilhgot'in/Chilcotin Products which produces preserves, chutneys and other canned goods for sale at the Salmon Arm Farmers Market. Garrett also describes the Food Truck he has designed and built to serve great food with a first nations emphasis throughout the Shuswap.

In this episode hear Warren's conversation with Brian MacIsaac and Rebecca Kneen of Crannog Ales and Left Fields Farm in Sorrento BC. For Twenty-five years Brian and Rebecca have been developing and running their organic brewery and farm lands with a passion for natural, local and flavourful beer and lamb. They are equally passionate about their impact on the earth and fighting for their cultural...

From April 2022 - Warren and Sue talk about the options and techniques for planting early vegetables in the Shuswap and planning your garden layout for the best results.

From May 2022 - Warren talks with Master Gardener Sue Moore about important task in your food garden at this time of year.

From May 2022 - Warren talks with Patti Thurston, Executive Director of the Shuswap Family Place, about their programs providing meals and support services for families in need, especially single mothers and their children, in the Shuswap.

From May 2022 - In Part 1 Warren's guest is Afka Zonderland. Afka talks about starting up her food production business Okanagan Rawsome in her home. She describes how she sources local, organic, raw produce, including fruit, seeds, nuts and vegetables, mixes ingredients together and air dries it into wonderful Crisps and Brittles for sale throughout the Okanagan and Shuswap.

From May 2022 - Warren's guest's are mother and daughter team Afka and Anna Zonderland. Afka and Anna talk about starting up their food production business Okanagan Rawsome in which she takes local, organic, raw produce, including fruit, seeds, nuts and vegetables, mixes ingredients together and air dries it into wonderful Crisps and Brittles for sale throughout the Okanagan and Shuswap.

In this episode from June 2022 Warren talks with Sue Moore about preparing the soil, choosing seeds, and planting techniques for your summer garden.

In our latest episode Warren talks with Naomi Robert of Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Naomi holds a Master of Land and Water Systems degree from the University of British Columbia where she studied water resource management in agriculture, a B.Sc . from McGill University in Earth System Science, and is currently a PhD candidate at Simon Fraser University in the School of Resource and Environmen...

Warren talks with Nicolette Richer from Whistler BC about her approach to healing through healthy eating and her Whistler-based businesses Sea to Sky Thrivers and the Green Moustache restaurants.

Warren talks with Nicolette Richer from Whistler BC about her approach to healing through healthy eating and her Whistler-based businesses Sea to Sky Thrivers and the Green Moustache restaurants.

Warren's interview from October 2022 with Kelsey Gasparini, coordinator with Revelstoke's Local Food Initiative. LFI focuses on food security, supporting citizens and producers and food education in the Revelstoke area.

Warren's Interview from October 2022 with Gavin Wright and Alison Round of Northyards Cidery in Salmon Arm, BC.

In the first of two episodes from November 2022 Warren talks with Dan and Kat Saxton about their organic farm in Armstrong BC.

This week (Nov 2022) is part 2 of Warren's interview with Dan and Kat Saxton exploring the successes and challenges of operating their 14 acre organic farm in Armstrong BC.

Join Warren Bell, Serena Caner and Melanie Bennett as they discuss the recent developments in school food programs in the Shuswap, and ways the City council can better support food security within this city limits.

In this episode Warren talks with sustainable agriculture experts Dr. John Ikerd and Dr. Kent Mullinix. Dr. Ikerd is an Agricultural Economist, a prolific author and Professor Emeritus with the University of Missouri-Columbia. Dr. Mullinix is the Director of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security with Kwantlen Polytechnic University. This conversation gets at the necessity and core issues in sh...

In this episode from November 2022 Warren talks with Maylene Loveland about their experience farming on leased land in the Shuswap, selling produce at the local farmer's markets, and holding down a regular job off farm.

In this episode Warren talks with Dani Nierenberg of the US organization Food Tank. Food Tank is focused on building a global community for safe, healthy, nourished eaters and programs to help fight hunger & poverty.

In this episode from December 2022 Warren talks with Tracey Edwards of the Zest Food Hub in Salmon Arm. Zest is a shared facility for food producers offering all the tools and space they need to produce local food products for sale within the community.

In this episode from December 2022 Warren talks with Sue Moore about overwintering your garden and winter pruning.

In this episode hear Warren's live broadcast with Keli Westgate of Lekker Land Design. Keli is a certified Permaculture Designer helping clients create their own abundant, eco-friendly garden landscape that support climate-positive goals including increasing food security, personal health and community resilience. Keli has clients throughout the North Okanagan and Shuswap and she was instrumental...

In this episode from January 2023 Warren interviews Dave Wallace, Operations Manager at Askew's foods about the grocery business, supporting local producers and the impact of the recent highway closures on grocery supply chains.