The Thriving Farmer Podcast

290. Gabe Madison on Cultivating Hope through Community Engagement

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Sinopsis

How can engaging the community through farming transform lives? In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael welcomes Gabe Madison who is the President of Bonton Farms, a transformative urban farm in South Dallas. Gabe provides strategic oversight for the farm's expanding operations and community programs, leveraging over two decades of corporate leadership experience to disrupt inequitable systems and foster community growth. Tune in to hear how Gabe Madison leverages her corporate leadership experience to guide Bonton Farms' transformative urban farming initiatives and community programs in South Dallas. Episode Highlights: Corporate Background: Gabe’s role before joining Bonton Farms [1:09]  Farm Overview: What Bonton Farms does [5:03]  The “Barndominium”: Its purpose and use [9:56]  Recent Changes: Updates on the farm since Gabe's arrival [13:17]  Staff Size: How big the Bonton Farms staff is [22:55]  Apprenticeships: How apprenticeships work at Bonton Farms [27:00]  Farmer’s Market: What