Mean Gene

Tam Adams

For generations, Emandal has been a cherished farm, camp, and gathering place on the banks of the Eel River. Currently under the stewardship of Tam Adams and her daughter Kashaya Adams, it is a working dairy farm with extensive flower gardens that produces a bounty of delicious jams and jellies. a hub for community, family, and connection with the land. They have created and nurtured memories for many many people through group camps, celebrations, kids’ camp, and school programs.  Their jams and jellies are cherished by people far and wide, and their flowers brighten homes across Mendocino County. In this episode, Lito and Casey visit Emandal to walk the land, marvel at its historic barn, and sit down with Tam for a heartfelt conversation about farming, flowers, family traditions, and what it means to be a keeper of the farm and to hold space for others to live with the land.

Meadow Shere

For over 20 years, Meadow Shere has been the proprietor of Long Valley Feed and Supply and a highly respected member of the farming community in Mendocino County.  Along with the essential goods that the store carries, it has long served as a gathering place where folks come to discuss all aspects of caring for livestock and crops.  Recently the store has added a farmstand that has been a boon to the Laytonville community by providing a market for producers and providing customers access to local foods.  In this episode Meadow, Casey, and Lito talk about farming, food, and community while sitting around Lito's kitchen table.

Mean Gene

Mean Gene is a Mendocino county local who has been living closely with the cannabis plant his whole life.  He has a deep and distinctive understanding of all aspects of cannabis that the O'Neill brothers, along with many other folks, hold in high esteem. This episode is from a fun, fascinating conversation between Gene, Lito, and Casey as the three of them sat at Lito's kitchen table and talked about cannabis, soil, farming, local history, and memes.

Marguerite Maquire

Marguerite Maguire is a beloved elder of the mountain community of Bell Springs California.  Lito and Casey O'Neill have known Marguerite their whole lives, grew up around her children, and have a deep respect for the many ways she's shaped and strengthened the community.  This episode is based on a wonderful conversation when Lito, Casey, and Marguerite sat down at Lito's kitchen table to talk about the early days of Bell Springs and life on the hill.

Living With The Land Season 1 Epilogue

The O'Neill brothers reflect back on season one and look forward on season 2.