Our conversation with Michael Ableman was an honor for us. Michael is, in the truest sense of the word, a farmer. We met him at his farm on Salt Spring Island in British Columbia. When we arrived (in the middle of planting season), Michael was on his hands and knees, planting strawberries and working the dirt. When he isn't actually farming, he is writing books, taking beautiful photos, lecturing and consulting around the world, and managing an urban agriculture project in the city of Vancouver. As two people who have quit working to go have fun and play around, being with such a hardworking and driven individual was an inspiration.