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The Urban Farmer: Quarter Acre Farming (S1W1)
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In honor of its 10th anniversary, we are releasing The Urban Farmer, as it originally aired in 2015.
Follow Curtis Stone's journey as he transforms urban plots into profitable market gardens, grossing $85,000 on just a third of an acre. This documentary series takes you behind the scenes of a successful urban farming operation in Kelowna, BC, revealing the essential systems and strategies that make small-scale farming viable.
Learn how Curtis manages multiple plots, maintains restaurant relationships, and maximizes productivity in limited space. Whether you're planning your first market garden or looking to scale up your existing farm, this series delivers practical insights on crop selection, time management, and maintaining work-life balance in urban agriculture. Curtis shares real numbers, honest challenges, and proven solutions for making a living as an urban farmer.
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