FARM TO FOOD
Launched on September 18, 2025, the “Farm to Food” podcast is broadcast on a bi-weekly basis to increase coverage of the Chateauguay Valley’s largest economic sector - agriculture - and, of course, everyone eats everyday (at least we hope so!) so there is always a lot of interest in all things agri-food.
Whether you're a farmer, a foodie, or simply curious about where your meals come from, Farm to Food connects you to the full journey — from soil to supper. Each episode features down-to-earth conversations with local farmers, agri-food innovators, and global experts on everything from organic farming to processing, sustainability, and food security.
Recorded at the historic Ormstown Fairgrounds, the show offers real insights into Quebec’s rural communities and the people who keep us well fed. Plus, stay updated with timely agri-news and local food stories that matter.
For producers, processors, and curious eaters alike — Farm to Food is your guide to understanding how our food systems work, who makes them thrive, and why it all matters. From bumble bees and microdistilleries to the dairy industry, cash cropping, and extreme weather, we’ll explore it all.
Listen, learn, and support local – because farming isn't just for farmers — it's for everyone who eats!
FARM TO FOOD
2. Heritage Farming
Focusing on the preservation of traditional farming methods, crops, and livestock passed down through generations, this episode features segments on heirloom fruits and vegetables, heritage buildings, antique machinery, and heritage livestock, along with Farmer Phil and news briefs on Quebec’s agri-food sector.
Enjoy the show!
Hosted by Hugh Maynard, this episode features segments on:
- Heirloom fruits and vegetables, presented by our news editor, Sarah Rennie, and an interview with Laurie Ann Prevost
- Heritage buildings, Sarah interviews with Mr. Barnwood, Simon Brennan
- Antique machinery, a conversation with those involved in the Chateauguay Valley Antique Association
- Heritage livestock, our reporter Callan Forrester interviews Elwood Quinn from Heritage Livestock Canada, and Hugh Maynard chats with Étienne Laliberté of Élevage Val-Plante Poultry Breeding
Thank you for listening to this episode of the Farm to Food podcast.
We’d like to thank our sponsors for helping bring this initiative to life: the Livestock Breeders’ Association for providing our studio facilities at the Expo Ormstown fairgrounds, and Quinn Farm in Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot for their promotional support.
We also wish to thank the Community Media Strategic Support Fund and the Government of Canada for their financial support for this project, as well as the Bourses d’initiatives en entrepreneuriat collectif for their contribution toward equipping the podcast studio.
This program is made possible thanks to the dedicated work of the volunteer directors on the board of Châteauguay Valley Community Information Services (CVCIS), a non-profit social enterprise with charitable status. We would love your support to help keep this podcast going.
Donations can be made at farmtofood.ca, and we can issue tax receipts for donations over $25.
Farm to Food Podcast Credits:
Hugh Maynard – Host
Jackie Rourke – Producer
Sarah Rennie – News Editor
Callan Forrester – Reporter
Stacey Pennington – Audio Production
Dianna Chycki, sales & marketing
…and of course, Farmer Phil — who’s farm-tastic!