Jupiter’s Almanac is a podcast about growing and producing the food we eat, featuring the hard-earned wisdom of chef and farmer Matthew Raiford. Matthew is the great-great-great grandson of Jupiter Gilliard, who bought farmland in Coastal Georgia in 1874, following his emancipation. Matthew and his family still farm that land today, nearly 150 years later, while promoting organic practices and sharing their Gullah-Geechee heritage through food.
In this series, Matthew is sharing what he’s learned from his inheritance, plus he’s inviting other farmers from Georgia and across the country to share their tips and stories, too. Jupiter’s Almanac is a show for everyone who is interested in growing their own food and reconnecting with the land – whether you are just starting out with a square foot garden or a seasoned farmer.
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This episode is one part of a two-part series about couples who farm together. Matthew is intimately familiar with the dynamics of building a life and stewarding the land with your significant other. In this episode and the next, he seeks out stories and advice from others. This week he talks to Warren and Keisha Cameron from High Hog Farm in Grayson, Georgia. This couple met on a dare and a few years later were presented with the opportunity for a fresh start when they fixed up a homestead and created a farm, which now primarily focuses on raising livestock for fiber. They talk about daily life and farm chores, as well as how they balance work and life together as a couple. Warren shares how he’s adapted from being a “city kid” to life on the farm, while Keisha talks about the therapeutic nature of their work.
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