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Money: Five Small Farms Dish on Common Financial Barriers to Producing Your Food
Episode 75
Published 1 year, 6 months ago
Description
Small farms are super close to the margins. So, if you want the most delicious food that is tended personally to ensure excellent quality, a strong environmental ethos, community connection, and economic viability, you need to know the challenges that lurk behind those farmstand smiles.
Five farmers from five states -- WV, ND, WI, AL and IL -- tell the truth about the all-powerful dollar. Take note here: every dollar you spend with a small farm can make (or if you don't spend it there) or break a small farm.
Have a listen. 11 minutes.