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Farmer Spotlight - Ryan Pekarek

Sep 8, 2026 · 24 min · 10 segments

Pekarek's Produce is one of Robinette Farms' biggest suppliers for our Local Food Subscription. Ryan Pekarek joins Alex and they discuss Ryan's work in both produce and commodity farming, he and his…

Pekarek's Produce is one of Robinette Farms' biggest suppliers for our Local Food Subscription. Ryan Pekarek joins Alex and they discuss Ryan's work in both produce and commodity farming, he and his wife's graduate work in agriculture, the biggest challenges on his farm, and of course Kolache advice.

Pekarek's Produce is one of Robinette Farms' biggest suppliers for our Local Food Subscription. Ryan Pekarek joins Alex and they discuss Ryan's work in both produce and commodity farming, he and his…

Speakers: Ryan PekarekGuestAlex McKiernanHost

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