in this episode
Ekow and Rav talk about their path to farming and its challenges, why okra is such a special crop to both of them and what they hope to achieve through their okra breeding efforts, as well as what they think the future of okra farming is in Southern Ontario.
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Rav Singh is a young farmer and founder of Shade of Miti Farm. Shade of Miti is an ecological farm in Caledon, Ontario that specializes in growing South Asian vegetables such as okra, bitter melon, ginger, fenugreek and hot peppers. Rav centers climate action and community education in her farming practice. Ekow Stone has been working as a farmer and educator for the last 4 years focusing on youth engagement, cut flower production, and seed saving. He’s an artist working in the mediums of ink + pyrography, and has exhibited in a number of galleries across Southern Ontario. He enjoys passing the time watching anime, learning about ancient history, and flower gazing
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- Ekow and Rav reference the crop callaloo at various points. Check out our conversation with Anan Lololi for more callaloo stories.
Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario
It’s Giving Farm
Shade of Miti Farm
Utopian Seed Project
Web article "Okra and ginger and saffron, oh my!"
- Ekow and Rav reference the crop callaloo at various points. Check out our conversation with Anan Lololi for more callaloo stories.
