Episode 25: Chickens, Choices and Checkout lines

Local Food Week Special Just in time for Local Food Week 2025, we're cracking open an important conversation about how farmers can confidently engage with the public about poultry production. Our guest this week is none other than Janelle Cardiff — Field Operations Manager at Grey Ridge Eggs and Chair of Farm & Food Care Ontario . Janelle brings her passion for farming, her experience in egg production, and her leadership in public outreach to the coop. We talk about why public trust matters, how to tackle tricky questions from consumers, and simple ways farmers can share their stories—whether it's at the farmers' market, on social media, or around the BBQ. Whether you're a seasoned producer or new to public engagement, this episode is full of practical insights and encouragement to help you be part of the bigger conversation about Ontario-grown food. To learn more about Farm & Food Care Ontario, there resources and more; checkout their website! farmfoodcareon.org Show your support, and story during Local Food Week 2025. Tag your posts with To help you on your way to show your love for Ontario you can download posts from Farm & Food Care Ontario here: farmfoodcareon.org/download/local-food-week-2025

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Episode 25: Chickens, Choices and Checkout lines is an episode from In The Coop by Casey Riddle.

This episode is 32:38 long.

This episode was published on Jun 2, 2025.

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