The Thriving Farmer Podcast

How does your local climate influence your agricultural decisions?  On this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael is joined by Jodi Roebuck who is the trailblazing market gardener and mentor at Roebuck Farm in Taranaki, New Zealand.  With over two decades of experience, Jodi guides fellow growers toward more economically viable farming practices, embodying his belief that when environmental and financial health go hand in hand, true sustainability is achieved. Tune in to hear all about farming in windy and wet New Zealand!    You’ll hear:  What farming is like in New Zealand 1:55 How Jodi got started in farming 3:43 What a high-wind hoop house/greenhouse looks like 12:02 About what a typical day looks like on Jodi’s farm 20:53 What Jodi’s thought process was leading up to the big greenhouse project 28:29 What key principles Roebuck Farm follows to sustain their success 39:17 More on what the next years hold for Roebuck Farm 45:19 What would Jodi do differently given the opportunity to start over 47