Urban Flower Farming in Deep River, Ontario with Akos Asare, Re.Planted Farm

This episode is brought to you by Blooming Health FarmsCalling all chicken keepers who want to turn their passion into egg profits. Whether you’ve never had chickens or are a pro, we provide the tools, guidance, and support your need to grow.You’ll discover how to save time, reduce costs, and grow your flock into a money-making egg machine.We offer novel hydroponic methods for managing and scaling your egg sales and connect you with a thriving community of small-scale egg farmers who want real results, not an echo chamber📅 Live Weekly Q&A Sessions🎥 Exclusive Videos🏆 Chicken Pimp RoadmapIn Pimp Your Flock we’re sowing the seeds of change in the chicken world. And you’re at the heart of this revolution...Join Now: https://www.skool.com/pimp-your-flock/aboutIn this conversation, Akos Asare shares her journey from urban life in Toronto to becoming an urban farmer in Ontario. She discusses the challenges and joys of balancing family life with farming, the transition from a hobby to a business, and the importance of online education in acquiring farming skills. Akos emphasizes the value of learning from mistakes and the significance of experience in mastering the craft of farming. In this conversation, Akos Asare discusses the importance of sharing knowledge through workshops, emphasizing the value of in-person connections post-COVID. She shares insights on creating experiential learning opportunities that provide respite for participants. Akos also talks about the fluidity required in wedding flower planning, the techniques for preserving flowers, and tips for creating beautiful arrangements. She reflects on the challenges and rewards of gardening as a military family, highlighting the importance of investing in oneself and the land, regardless of future uncertainties. In this conversation, Akos Asare shares her journey into parenthood, the challenges of balancing family life with work, and the importance of humility in parenting. She reflects on the lessons learned from her own childhood and how they shape his approach to raising her children. The discussion also touches on the joys of connecting children to nature and the unexpected paths life can take us on.Follow Akos Online Below https://www.instagram.com/re.plantedfarm/?hl=enhttps://www.replantedfarm.ca/We're glad you're joining us for another episode of Barnyard Language. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend (or two) and be sure to rate and review us wherever you're listening! If you want to help us keep buying coffee and paying our editor, you can make a monthly pledge on Patreon to help us stay on the air. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok as BarnyardLanguage, and if you'd like to connect with other farming families, you can join our private Barnyard Language Facebook group. We're always in search of future guests for the podcast. If you or someone you know would like to chat with us, get in touch.If you have a something you'd like to Cuss & Discuss, you can submit it here: speakpipe.com/barnyardlanguage or email us at [email protected].