168: The Hope Rebellion with Mandy Melnyk

Episode Title: The Hope Rebellion with Mandy Melnyk   This episode serves as a call to action for consumers to take responsibility for their food choices and support the farmers who are committed to providing quality, sustainable food. Alaina and Manday talk about the importance of supporting small farmers for a sustainable food system. Mandy highlights the need for consumers to build relationships with farmers as a form of rebellion against corporate control in the food system. They discuss sustainable farming practices, the benefits of local food sourcing, and the importance of educating consumers and children about where their food comes from.   Here's what to look out for in this episode: -Consumer Awareness of Food Sources -The Hope Rebellion Concept -Building Relationships with Farmers -Challenges in Food Production -The 100-Year Experiment -Consumer Responsibility in Food Choices -The Importance of Learning from Mistakes in Farming -The Role of Government in Local Food -Challenges of Competing with Corporations -Challenges in Big Farming -Seed Saving for Sustainable Agriculture -Hidden Sugars in Food -Water Quality Concerns   Connect with Mandy on… Website: https://www.meadowcreekfarms.ca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandy-melnyk-10994848/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meadowcreekfarmsab   Connect with the Pursuit of Relentless Podcast! Website: https://alainanadig.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alainanadig/ https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofrelentless/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Alainanadig YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWU5bvoYa8PyTZi_1uu1SnQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-nadig-b2b22621b/