We take a rare glimpse into some of the issues facing British Columbia’s small-scale farmers and producers. With the rapid pace at which agricultural and production methods have evolved, two distinct food-producing frameworks now exist: the small scale farmer/producer, and the commodity-based ones hooked into industrial methods of production.
How does the small operation survive in this world of giants? British Columbia’s BRITISH COLUMBIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND FISHERIES. Brent is a horticulturalist who has worked with the Ministry since 1980. Brent is the Secretary of the North American Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association. He authored “Marketing on the Edge” – a guide for farmers/producers to assist in diversification and marketing of their products directly to the public.
Brent spoke on 02/11/06 at a Nelson-based meeting of the Kootenay Organic Growers Society. This broadcast contains audio recordings from his presentation.
Musical Selection (name/title/album/label)
Theme/Soundclips: – Adham Shaikh, Infusion, Fusion, Sonic Turtle (CDN)
Song1 – Flanger, Bosco’s Disposable Driver, Midnight Sound, Ntone
Song2 – Flanger, Stepping Out of My Dream, Midnight Sound, Ntone