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#192 Hearty Growers: The Urban Farmers Growing Mushrooms In Belfast

#192 Hearty Growers: The Urban Farmers Growing Mushrooms In Belfast

FromBest Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast


#192 Hearty Growers: The Urban Farmers Growing Mushrooms In Belfast

FromBest Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast

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Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Mar 24, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

10-years ago, Terry from Mumbai proposed to Judy from Budapest at the foot of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. From there they travelled all over the world, launched a business and moved to Belfast to start a family.     But when the pandemic hit — causing Terry to lose his job — the couple were put in a tricky situation… especially since Judy had just had baby #2.      In today’s episode, we discover the twist of events that led to them turning their garden into a farm, growing mushrooms in the city and launching their hugely successful business Hearty Growers.      Check it out.   //   This interview is part of our Tough Times, Tougher City mini-series presented in partnership with Belfast City Council featuring five businesses who have started, scaled or pivoted during the pandemic.     To find out more about how the Council can help you and your business, please click here.    //   Webpage for this episode: https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/hearty-growers-mushrooms-belfast
Released:
Mar 24, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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