The Food Peddler's Podcast: Presented by FarmTableWest
By Zach Buchel
I couldn’t stop thinking about it if I tried. I love it all. Saying it’s an obsession would be an understatement.
I own FarmTableWest (a.k.a. farmtablewest.com), which is an Online Farmer's Market stationed in Cody, Wyoming where we peddle Good Food, and then bring it to you! It's pretty cool.
This channel is here to share our super cool interviews with farmers, business owners, or just random thoughts that pop in my head.
Hope you enjoy, and thanks so much for your support!
The Food Peddler's Podcast: Presented by FarmTableWestMar 15, 2019
Permaculture Farming in Wyoming: Sonja Becker
Sonja runs a permaculture farm that includes about everything you need to eat in one place. She is now a dairy, beef, pork, lamb, poultry, eggs, produce, and grass farmer. In this episode we chat about how diversity in farming gives you a greater result than the sum of its parts and how Certified Organic isn't always all its cracked up to be. The best way to know what you're eating is to know who's growing it!
Community around Crossfit: Mindy McFadden
Crossfit Cody has been doing some awesome community building in and out of the gym for years now. Retro Prom Parties, Spin Cody Events AND the National Crossfit Games just to name a few. In this episode we interview Mindy McFadden about how crossfit works, getting involved in the community and building an amazingly supportive culture around working out! (P.S. sorry about the echo-y audio. You can probably tell we recorded in a gym!)
Wyoming Natural Burger, A Wyoming Grown Food Truck: Glen Troyer
You might be surprised to hear about a Farm To Table food truck in Cody, Wyoming, but Glen Troyer's makin' it happen! In this episode, Glen tells us about his long history in the kitchen and where his passion for cooking came from. His latest project is focused on telling the story of Wyoming farms & ranches through the most American meal on Earth...a burger.
Farm To Table Talk: Why Wyoming is SO COOL! Zach Buchel
The tables have turned in this episode (pun intended) as yours truly is interviewed by Rodger Wasson for his podcast Farm To Table Talk. Rodger was blown away by what we're growing in the mountain West as he usually interviews people from the east or west coasts. The black soil of our farms shocked him in the best way possible. We talk about the challenges of making farm to table happen here in Wyoming, but also the unique benefits of working with farms at different elevations like Cody, Powell, Lovell and Worland. Should be a fun listen where the shoe's on the other foot!
Cowtown Candy and Community Building in Cody: Kenny Lee
In this episode Kenny and I chat about how he came to Cody, Wyoming, how he and his wife became candy makers, and the importance of community building outside of your business. Kenny has tons of experience doing events in the community that bring people together and make it fun to live here. These events benefit the town as a whole more than just Cowtown Candy. They make this place the special and unique place that it is.
American Beef, from Small to Big to Small Again: Jack Schmidt
In this episode Jack tells us what it was like to live through the changes America has seen in farming. Jack was born on a small diversified farm on the Kansas/Missouri border, eventually worked in industrial beef production, hosted a farm radio show all over the west and is now the Farm To Table Liaison at Central Wyoming College in Riverton, WY. We're ecstatic to connect with Jack about this topic and will definitely have him on again to talk about connecting farmers in Wyoming.
Wheat Growin' in Wyoming: Caitlin Youngquist PhD in Soil Science and UW Extension Educator
The University of Wyoming has a very exciting project they're launching this year that involves growing First Grains in Wyoming. These grains are fairly rare these days due to their difficulty to grow and low yields. UW is launching a brand for these Wyoming Grown Grains called Neolithic and hope to build the brand over the next few years to develop a product that small to mid size farms can grow all over the state. Caitlin is one of the catalysts on this project and tells us all about these wheats and the project as a whole. To learn more visit http://www.uwagec.org/neolithicbrand/ or contact Caitlin at 307-347-3431 or cyoungqu@uwyo.edu .
Local Foods to Local Schools: Gen Sheets (Nutrition Director of Park County School District #6)
How to make Good Food "Cool" for Kids: Porter Koury
Why feeding your gut is Good: Joel Sauers of Sauers Family Farm
What people used to eat, do, and see in Yellowstone: Bob Richard
Bob takes us on a journey of what life used to be like for tourists coming to Cody and Yellowstone. Coming from many different parts of the country, people had never seen bears, eaten camp food, or traveled to the west. Bob's family paved the way for future generations to come and enjoy this part of the world.
Greenhouse in Lovell, Wyoming: Jeanine Swift
142 E. 3rd st.
Lovell, WY 82431 or email foodhub@lovellinc.org
Land Salmon (Lamb) in Wyoming: Kevin & Keri Schilthuis
Kevin & Keri walk us through the ingenious 12 Aprils system that they use to provide fresh forage for their lamb 12 months a years. The results they've gotten on Bentonite clay soil in Lovell, Wyoming speak for themselves. If you're interested in learning more or meeting these folks check out www.fortcauseway.com
A Cody, WY Rancher for over 30 years: Dale Neff
How Dale has connected Cody, WY with his grass fed beef for over 30 years.
A Deity Chocolate Story: Jake & Erin Robertson
In this episode we get the scoop from Wyoming's Willie Wonka, A.K.A. Jake Robertson and his wife Erin. Learn how they got started making chocolate in Cody, Wyoming and how insanely good for you dark chocolate is.