Jordan Mar
Farmer / Podcaster
Jordan Marr grows dry beans and milling corn on a small-scale in Spallumcheen, where he leases land from Fresh Valley Farms. He also produces a few podcasts about farming, including The Organic BC Podcast and Farming in British Columbia. For CBC Radio's Daybreak South, he produces a regular segment about food production in BC's southern interior. He is currently the board president of Organic BC, and he lives with his spouse and two kids in Vernon.
UNLOCKING FARMLAND ACCESS
As farmland becomes increasingly tied to the rising prices of speculative markets, accessibility for food producers continues to slip further out of reach. The implications for regional food security are profound, making this issue a pressing concern for our panelists, who have long been engaged in this conversation. Drawing on their firsthand knowledge, experience, and insights, this panel will explore a range of innovative approaches to farmland access—highlighting their strengths, limitations, and the work to be done to ensure the future of farms and farmers.
FIRESIDE CHAT: ERIN HARRIS OF KOOTENAY MEADOWS
Fireside Chats are back! Join us for an intimate conversation with Kootenay Meadows’ own Erin Harris. Continuing her family’s legacy, Erin oversees a 100-cow organic herd that produces a range of high-quality dairy products cherished throughout the Kootenays.