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Know Your Baker

Neighbourhood bakers play a hugely positive role in their communities. One that goes far beyond basic nourishment. Their stories deserve to be heard.

The Rise Up! Podcast is a celebration of bakers, the bakeries they create and the people they serve.

Join Mark Dyck as he talks with bakers and bakery owners from across North America and around the world. Hear about their struggles and triumphs and learn about the satisfaction that feeding a community can provide.

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  2. Rise Up! #42: Travis Gerjets

Jan 30, 2019

Travis Gerjets is the owner of Prairie Sky Breads in Minot, North Dakota.  It's a popular farmer's market and subscription bakery and Travis is working hard to expand into his own production space.

In this episode, Mark learns about how Travis got into baking, what life is like in Minot after the Great Flood of 2011 and how Travis is methodically and confidently planning for his expansion.  He's an excellent example of how to go into things with your eyes wide open.

Some links:

Prairie Sky Breads website

@prairieskybreads on Instagram

Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website

Mark on Instagram

Credits:

Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck

Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck

Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin