The Hands That Feed Us: On Tour

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There are 200,000 farmers in Canada. Let's dig into their problems.

  1. 3d ago

    The Dark Side of Romance | The Hands That Feed Us: On Tour - Ep16

    Pollen Nation Farm - Little Rapids, NLRomance doesn't pay the bills, especially in farming. This discussion explores passion versus profit, government policy that doesn't fit new farm models, and the community holding it together. For Nathan and Amanda of Pollen Nation, the goal is keeping their leased-land apiary and restaurant alive. Host a screening: https://thehandsthatfeedus.ca/host New episodes every week, follow the tour here: https://thehandsthatfeedus.ca/podcast

  2. Oct 1

    The Economy of Unpaid Labour | The Hands That Feed Us: On Tour - Ep15

    Ottawa Valley Farm to Fork - Douglas, ONWhat happens when we stop measuring a farm only by its income? In Renfrew County, a conversation about unpaid labour opens up bigger questions about farmland, family, food, community, and the very meaning of economic value. Host a screening https://thehandsthatfeedus.ca/hostNew episodes every week, follow the tour here: https://thehandsthatfeedus.ca/podcast

  3. Sep 24

    Farmland Costs Too Much - Common Ground Food Forum | The Hands That Feed Us: On Tour - Ep14

    How do we decide when to pay for something or when we ask for that thing from our social circles and our community? And why do we run our economy in a way that only notices value when we pay for it, and not when we get it from our friends? Find out more at https://thehandsthatfeedus.ca/host

  4. Sep 17

    How (Agri)culture Gets Built | The Hands That Feed Us: On Tour - Ep13

    In Thornbury, I find a room of people who aspired to grow food — and also to grow a community and a culture around that. Their idealism is palpable, and so is the urge to act on that idealism. Find out more at https://thehandsthatfeedus.ca/host

  5. Sep 10

    Rural Farm to Urban Table - Strathcona Market | The Hands That Feed Us: On Tour - Ep12

    Alvaro’s farm is possible because of direct support from his family and community. And he sells his produce directly back to them. Find out more at https://thehandsthatfeedus.ca/host

  6. Sep 3

    Soil in the Wind | The Hands That Feed Us: On Tour - Ep11

    A dust storm in Manitoba reveals which farms lose their soil, where that soil ends up, and the ways that building good soil also help build stronger communities. Find out more at https://thehandsthatfeedus.ca/host

  7. Aug 27

    Why Farm? - Harvest Moon Society | The Hands That Feed Us: On Tour - Ep10

    I’m a bit obsessed with the romance of farming. But, that’s not what a farmer who’s overworked and under-thanked wants to hear. This episode is about the suitability of the word ‘romance’ in farming, and what farming is ultimately all about. Find out more at https://thehandsthatfeedus.ca/host

  8. Aug 20

    Do Young People Want To Farm? | The Hands That Feed Us: On Tour - Ep9

    If you spend a lifetime making interest payments on a piece of land, do you ever really own it? How do young farmers get started if the cost of farmland outstrips the amount they can earn from it? Find out more at https://thehandsthatfeedus.ca/host

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There are 200,000 farmers in Canada. Let's dig into their problems.

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  • Creator
    The Hands That Feed Us
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Hands That Feed Us Copyright 2026
  • Show Website
    The Hands That Feed Us: On Tour