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121. Arild Nydegger Øvre-Eide and Gyrid Dahl: Embracing Change and Tradition in Norwegian Farming
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Episode notes
In this episode host Sue Stockdale talks to Arild Nydegger Øvre-Eide and Gyrid Dahl, from Øvre-Eide farm in Bergen, Norway. Arild, the fifth-generation owner of a small farm, discusses his decision to become a farmer and how his father's support played a role in his journey. Gyrid who works at the farm explains what motivated her to change career from being a hairdresser to learning how to run a farm. The episode also explores Arild's surprising role as a teacher in a local prison and why tradition is important in communities.
Find out more about Øvre-Eide Farm.
Key Quotes
- "We have this possibility to keep up the farming absolutely everywhere in Norway."
- "If we want to live off of the farm, we have to diversify."
- "In Norway, we spend a lot of money in our prison system and especially in education."
- "We have some school classes with special need kids that come here once a week to get a break from the classroom."
- "I am very happy when we can share our farm with other people."
- "I have a big hope for the future for the Norwegian farming, but you must try to do something else. You cannot continue on the same track as, for example, your father and grandfather has done."
- "You have to get out of your comfort zone. to achieve bigger things."
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Producer: Sue Stockdale
Sound Editor: Matias De Ezcurra
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