6: Transforming Our Cities Through Urban Farming | Orlane Panet

In this episode we speak with Orlane Panet, co-founder of Microhabitat, an urban farming company creating roof top gardens in cities all around the world. We discuss urban population growth and why we need to re-imagine the cities' unused spaces and how rooftop gardens can be a gateway for city dwellers to learn about sustainability, ecological agriculture, healthy eating and more. Orlane shares her belief in business as a way to make positive change in the world and how the urban farms of Microhabitat have much greater impact than meets the eye.To learn more about Microhabitat visit: https://microhabitat.com/ PLEASE make sure to subscribe to the podcast, download our episodes, and rate them! Your support means the world to us. Thank you!Timestamps[3:56] Microhabitat model and origin story[10:05] Re-thinking the urban environment[16:28] Importance of living soil in urban farming[18:13] Standardization v. improvisation for success in farming and business[21:54] Social and community impact of urban farms[29:09] Container growing v. green roofs[32:48] Alternative career opportunities for farmers[35:30] Environmental reporting - pollinator tracking with sound and air DNA[42:41] Covid's effect on urban farming[49:29] Importance of education in creating change[53:35] How a grower or property owner can get involved[1:01:30] How urban gardens help small farms outside the city[1:05:02] Orlane's personal journey from health issues to organic farming[1:10:47] Why hydroponics is not the answer[1:14:10] The meaning of "sustainability"[1:15:16] Why for-profit business can be more impactful than non-profit[1:20:30] Why collaborating with the "bad guys" may be the best way to change them[1:28:47] The Four Agreements by Don Miguel RuizSponsorsBootstrap Farmer https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/ Activevista https://www.activevista.com.au/Use promocode Welcome10 for 10% off your first order!Links/ResourcesMarket Gardener Institute:  ⁠https://themarketgardener.com⁠ Masterclass:  ⁠https://themarketgardener.com/courses/the-market-gardener-masterclass ⁠Newsletter:  ⁠https://themarketgardener.com/newsletter⁠Blog:  ⁠https://themarketgardener.com/blog⁠ Books: ⁠https://themarketgardener.com/books⁠Growers & Co: ⁠https://growers.co⁠Heirloom: ⁠https://heirloom.ag/⁠The Old Mill: ⁠https://www.espaceoldmill.com/en/⁠Follow UsWebsite: ⁠http://themarketgardener.com ⁠Facebook: ⁠http://facebook.com/marketgardenerinstitute⁠  Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/themarketgardeners⁠Guest Social Media LinksMicrohabitat:Website: https://microhabitat.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/microhabitat.ca/ Linkedin: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/microhabitat Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/microhabitat_ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/microhabitat.ca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2b2oLw3wSmH5azWjALI7Ig/videos JM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanmartinfortierFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeanmartinfortier