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The Seed Farmer Podcast

Dan Brisebois
Seed Saving
Tourne-Sol Co-Operative Farm
Agriculture
Pepper
Okra
Seed Preservation
Climate Change
Seed Libraries
Squash
Squash Seed Saving
Plant Breeding
Crop Planning
Seed Farmer Mentorship
Food Sovereignty
Eggplant
Utopian Seed Project
Corn
Sustainable Development
Tourne-Sol Cooperative Farm
Seed Harvesting

The Seed Farmer Podcast with Dan Brisebois of Tourne-Sol Co-operative Farm. Every episode I'm going to bring you a conversation with a grower who has integrated Saving Seeds into their own farm systems. Some grow seed crops to sell commercially and some do it just for their own farm use. I'm hoping their stories will make you want to save seed on your own farm... and if you already save seed on yo... more

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nd make some room in your seed drying area. This minisode is all about tackling that critical first seed cleaning to save space, protect your harvest, and manage farm sanity!

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At the end of every Seed Farmer conversations I ask my guests two questions

1- What would you tell your younger seed-growing self? 2- What would you say to market growers & gardeners to inspire them to start growing seed?

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Ever wonder if your seeds are actually ready to harvest, or if you're jumping the gun? This minisode is all about learning how to listen to your plants and read the clues they give us that their seeds are mature.

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Welcome to a special crossover edition of the Seed Farmer Podcast!

I am thrilled to share an episode from the Seed Heads podcast published by the Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security.

This episode features Steph Benoit in conversat... more

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Recent Guests

Ekow Stone
Farmer, artist, educator, and co-founder of It's Giving Farm
It's Giving Farm, Altoona, Ontario
Episode: Ep. 73 Collaborative Okra Breeding on the Seed Heads Podcast
Rav Singh
Farmer, environmental educator, and founder of Shade of Mitty Farm
Shade of Mitty Farm, Caledon, Ontario
Episode: Ep. 73 Collaborative Okra Breeding on the Seed Heads Podcast
Chris Sanford
Runs Yonder Hill Farm with Garrett Lauten
Yonder Hill Farm
Episode: Ep. 71 Eggplants and The Virtue of Patience: Chris Sanford, Yonder Hill Farm
Petra Page-Mann
Founder of Fruition Community Seed Farm
Fruition Community Seed Farm
Episode: Ep. 69 The Magic of Sharing Seeds - Petra Page-Mann, Fruition Community Seed Farm
Fanny Lebrun
Driving force behind Les Marequiers, Belgian non-profit focused on regional food autonomy
Les Marequiers
Episode: Ep. 67 Sharing Seed Research with Farmers - Fanny Lebrun, Les Marequiers
Josh Volk
Owner/operator of Cully Neighborhood Farm; Slow Hand Farm
Cully Neighborhood Farm, Slow Hand Farm
Episode: Ep. 65 The Lazy Guide to Seed Farming: Josh Volk, Slow Hand Farm
Mélanie Ouellette
Runs the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library from Orleans, Ontario
Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library
Episode: Ep. 63 Rewilding One Backyard at a Time – Mélanie Ouellette, Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library
Charlie Watt
Owner of Homecoming Seeds, Vermont seed producer
Homecoming Seeds
Episode: Ep. 61 A Suitcase Full of Seeds - Charlie Watt, Homecoming Seeds
Sarah Kleeger
Founder/Operator of Adaptive Seeds
Adaptive Seeds
Episode: Ep. 59 Climate Resilience and Seed Stewardship - Sarah Kleeger, Adaptive Seeds

Host

Dan Brisebois
Host of The Seed Farmer Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 101 ratings
  • Newbie Saver

    Thank you for such good information for a newbie seedaholic. I love learning how to read the plants, collect and pass on seeds. Just for the fun of it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kimbo163
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic show!

    I love all the No-Till related podcasts, but this is my favorite! Dan’s “seed growing basics” series that he did within this podcast a while back is what got me interested in growing seed on a much larger scale. And when I learned that he was writing a book I was so excited. I read it in a day! He has the perfect balance of providing very clear, easy to understand direction on the technical skills of growing a seed crop, balanced by the experience of having done it himself! Prior to this, I was ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wanna-be farmer from SC
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic to hear from the experience of seed growers, learn from their work, and also generate wider knowledge of seed farming across ecoregions. I look forward to the variety of guests, and I adore the host.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Aurorespera
    a year ago
  • This whole suite of podcasts has been an informative and enjoyable supplement to my farming career

    Podcast Addict
    5
    seapeaks
    3 years ago
  • This show is my farmer-need dream come true

    I was so excited to learn about this podcast by pure happenstance while scrolling on Instagram! What a perfect nerdy blend of topics, and the timing is perfect as I’m researching how to start growing for seed production as another source of farm income. Can’t wait for episode 2 😎

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Craftswoman Flower Farm
    United States4 years ago

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This show is a farmer-need dream: perfect for starting seed production on a farm.
Fantastic show!: Clear, actionable seed-growing guidance with book-level depth.
Newbie Saver: Great intro for seed-saving newbies; practical insights.

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Ep. 71 Eggplants and The Virtue of Patience: Chris Sanford, Yonder Hill Farm
Q: How do you extract and clean eggplant seed, and what tips help ensure high germination?
Extraction involves slicing the fruit lengthwise to expose seed cavities, pulling out seeds, soaking the flesh to separate seed from tissue, rinsing, and drying seeds on trays; using a seed cleaner or shop vac helps remove debris, and allowing seeds to dry fully typically yields high germination rates around 99% in practice.
Ep. 71 Eggplants and The Virtue of Patience: Chris Sanford, Yonder Hill Farm
Q: Why did you decide to focus on eggplant seed, and how do you approach it differently from other crops?
Eggplant seed is treated as a backburner crop where patience and extended ripening on the plant are key; seeds are harvested after the fruit has matured and ripened, then cleaned and dried thoroughly, with a focus on preserving seed viability through careful timing and handling.
Ep. 67 Sharing Seed Research with Farmers - Fanny Lebrun, Les Marequiers
Q: What are the types of projects you've been doing with Somos DC, and are there other projects you've been involved with?
We've collaborated with research centers and a university to produce reports and guides on seed production, disease management, and breeding, with a focus on practical applicability for small seed companies; additional projects include developing a local seed information platform and expanding training materials for producers.
Ep. 67 Sharing Seed Research with Farmers - Fanny Lebrun, Les Marequiers
Q: Had you gardened or farmed or anything before that, or did meeting Peter spark these thoughts about seeds?
Not much initial farming experience, but a pivotal moment came when I tasted nasturtium and felt a strong connection to seed heritage; this sparked a lifelong interest in seeds that led me to agronomy studies and eventually starting Cycle en Terre.
Ep. 67 Sharing Seed Research with Farmers - Fanny Lebrun, Les Marequiers
Q: Do you want to tell us a bit about your seed story, how you got interested in seeds, and then what you've done in the seed world?
I started with agronomy, returned to Belgium, and launched Cycle en Terre from scratch, driven by a desire to save seeds for the future and to build a community around seed production. Over the years I expanded from growing a few seed crops to managing a cooperative, and eventually transitioning to Les Marequiers to promote local seeds through research, teaching, and advocacy.

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A practical, experience-driven look at saving seeds on small to mid-scale farms. Topics range from field selection and isolation strategies for seed crops, through hands-on breeding, to community-based seed stewardship and market considerations. Guests typically bring hands-on experience in seed production, open-source or gift-economy approaches, and regional adaptation, making it valuable for farmers, seed producers, and agro-ecology enthusiasts seeking concrete techniques and real-world lessons. A notable strength is the strong emphasis on biodiversity, farmer-led experimentation, and community engagement around seed sharing and education.

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1. Ekow Stone
2. Rav Singh
3. Chris Sanford
4. Petra Page-Mann
5. Fanny Lebrun
6. Josh Volk
7. Mélanie Ouellette
8. Charlie Watt

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