39 - Apples to Apples: Chatting with an Apple Farmer

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Wally Simpson, a 4th generation apple farmer, discussing the intricacies of apple farming and the effort involved in growing popular apple varieties.

[Due to technical issues, this is a re-upload] Everyone has a favourite apple. From Granny Smith, to Ambrosia, to the best of the bunch, Red Delicious! But do you know how much work goes into growing them? Well now you can find out! Tune into this mild-mannered episode and meet Wally Simpson! A 4th generation apple farmer who gives us 100 years worth of orchard knowledge and shows us just how much effort goes into growing the most popular fruit in North America! If you'd like to connect with us, reach out! Email us at chatkjpodcast@gmail.com Intro and Outro music by #Uppbeat (free for creators): http://uppbeat.io/t/senshot/tribe License code:WL4BJGQWZBLMFS2T

People in this episode

Hosts: Kyle, Joel

Guest: Wally Simpson

Topics covered

• apple farming
• orchard knowledge
• fruit cultivation
• agriculture
• interviews

Keywords

• apple farming
• Wally Simpson
• orchard
• Granny Smith
• Ambrosia
• Red Delicious
• North America
• agriculture
• fruit

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ChatKJP

Products: Granny Smith, Ambrosia, Red Delicious

Places: North America

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