Every so often, you meet someone whose passion shines through every word and story they share. For Brian Weingärtner, that passion is hot peppers. Talking with him, you can feel the excitement as he describes flavours, histories, and the sheer thrill of growing something as humble yet powerful as a chile. Brian runs Weingärtner Micro

“ Observation is my most important tool. Over the past couple of seasons, I’ve witnessed a remarkable transformation on my little half-acre. There are so many more species of bees and birds, and we now have a thriving population of snakes, tree frogs, and ladybugs. Hearing an orchestra of insects buzzing while hummingbirds feed and

“ We applied to the business mentorship program to help figure out more of what we didn’t know, some of which we didn’t even know we didn’t know! There are so many different aspects to running your own business, not even thinking about the growing side of things but just the paperwork alone. ” – TJ

“The way that we farm and the reason we do it is a direct response to the current climate crisis. For us, it is extremely important to consider how our practices impact the environment and for our time stewarding this land to improve the environment for current and future generations. As farmers, we are a