Episode 146: Ella Gantz
Hey!
This is so fun.
I'm so happy to've been afforded the opportunity to record a small handful of on-location conversations, but none of those have been as exhilarating as my conversation with Ella Gantz (for Episode #146) of Perry Farm to Fork.
Ella and her sisters own and run the lovely co-op of sorts that offers local produce and proteins and other goodies to the fine folks of their Perry/LeCompton community. They are fifth-generation farmers and you can find out more about their operation on their Facebook page. You can give the shop a buzz at 785-379-3650 or shoot them a message at perryfarmtofork@gmail.com.
Ella was kind enough to have me out to their spot after hours on a Saturday evening back in August. We talked about growing up on a farm, showing animals, managing land and crops, family, and more. We also talked a little bit about a few of Ella's favorite albums, which were these:
Eric Church's Carolina (2009)
Hell on Heels (2011), Pistol Annies
Flatland Cavalry's Homeland Insecurity (2019)
Having the opportunity to meet Ella was a treat, and getting to see their space was super-cool. Thanks to her and her crew, and thanks to all of you that support the podcast.
copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the audio samples contained within this episode. They are clips from a tune called, "Gabo's Last Resort," by The South Hill Experiment. The track comes from Moonshots, their 2023 release, c/o The South Hill Experiment.