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!
Episodes
15 episodes
Farm to Food World Tour - "Agriculture Without Borders"
The theme of this episode is “Agriculture Without Borders”, a world tour. Agriculture may be local, but the forces shaping farming today are increasingly global — from trade and climate pressures to food security, politics and consumer expectat...
14. Bees & Pollination
In this episode of the Farm to Food podcast, we explore the essential role bees and pollinators play in agriculture across Quebec and why their future matters to farmers, food production, and biodiversity.From honeybees working vast crop...
13. Organic Farming
In this episode of our Farm to Food podcast, we dig into the realities behind organic farming, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs, consumer trust, the use of pesticides in organic production, and the labelling of organic products.
12. Global Disruption - Local Impact
Thank you for joining us for this latest episode of the Farm to Food podcast, presented to you by Desjardins.Global disruption is hitting close to home. In this episode, we look at how climate shifts, geopolitics, volatile m...
11. Farm succession - la relève
Farm succession - la relève - is one of the biggest challenges facing agriculture in Quebec today. With thousands of farmers approaching retirement age and farmland prices rising, the question of who will take over the next generation ...
10. Maple Syrup
Maple syrup tapping in Quebec, which produces over 70% of the world's supply, has evolved from Indigenous V-notch methods in the 16th century to modern vacuum-sealed tubing systems. Quebec, where le temps des sucres is a cultural cornerstone, c...
9. Mental Health & Farming
Mental Health & FarmingFarming is more than an occupation - it’s a culture, a heritage, and often a family legacy passed down through generations. But behind the beauty of rural life, many farmers face intense mental health pr...
8. Animal Care & Livestock Well-being
Farm animals and their products are the biggest segment of Canadian agriculture, and certainly a big part of the food chain downstream in supermarkets, restaurants, and on consumers’ kitchen tables.With the rise of large farms and mass p...
7. Microbreweries, distilleries & cideries
Grab a glass and settle in. Hosted by Hugh Maynard, this podcast dives into the world of microbreweries, distilleries, and cideries, spotlighting the makers shaping today’s craft beverage scene. We celebrate small producers, regional ing...
6. The Dairy Industry
From barnyards to boardrooms, the dairy industry in Quebec is evolving fast. Hosted by Hugh Maynard, in this episode, we explore the dairy industry - from prices to trade deals to climate debates, dairy always seems to be in the headlines. But ...
5. Cash Crops
From seeds to soil to global trade, cash crops are changing - and farmers are growing with them. In this episode of the Farm to Food podcast, we explore the shifting economics, technologies, climate pressures, and market forces shaping to...
4. Weather & Climate
Weather has always been one of the biggest variables in farming — too hot, too cold, too wet, too dry — and now, extreme weather events are becoming an even greater challenge. In this episode, we dig into how farmers are coping with and adaptin...
3. Farming for Restaurants
This week on Farm to Food, we dig into the delicious intersection between farms and restaurants — where collaboration, creativity, and community come together. From growers to chefs, we explore how partnerships shape what ends up on ou...