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Along the Wild Atlantic Way, nestled in the Kerry countryside, Billy Jo works year round growing organic vegetables on her small patch of land. Leagh Farms is 100% certified organic which I learned in this chat is no easy accomplishment! Make sure to support your local veg and fruit growers in supermarkets and at farmers' markets, and you can stay up to date with Billy Jo's farm directly on Instagram @leagh_farm.


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[03:40] Billy Jo introduces herself and how the farm came about

[07:40] What challenges Billy Jo faces as an organic veg grower in Ireland

[12:20] Savouring seasonal food and making it last

[16:40] The process involved in being a certified organic grower

[21:40] What chemical processes non organic food goes through

[24:45] Tips for growing organic at home

[31:50] How Billy Jo manages pests on her farm

[36:40] The impact growing food has had on the children around Billy Jo


Also mentioned:


Irish Organic Association

The Organic Trust

An tIonad glas

Brown Envelope seeds

Seedsavers

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