Podcast Episodes

Real World Challenges and Concerns about Starting Up a Farm on Half an Acre - How to Make it Happen and What to Think About - A Case Study - The Urban Farmer - S2W19 (FSFS59)

Farming, it truly is a lifestyle. And one that a lot of people seek out.

This leads people down the road of thinking about how can they start or tran…

9 years, 9 months ago

Selling to Restaurants is Great! Maybe, Maybe Not. A look at the Pros and Cons of Selling to Restaurants - The Urban Farmer - S2W18 (FSFS58)

This is Part 2 of that series and today we specifically focus on the pro's and cons of selling to restaurants taking into account high maintenance ve…

9 years, 10 months ago

All Customers ARE NOT worth Selling To, An In-Depth Look at High Maintenance versus Low Maintenance Customers - The Urban Farmer - S2W17 (FSFS57)

"Put another way, you are more upset about losing $50 than you are happy about gaining $50," the paper states.  In addition, bad events wear off more…

9 years, 10 months ago

It's REALLY Hot Out - Dealing with Summer Heat on the Farm For the Farmer and the Crops - The Urban Farmer - S2W16 (FSFS56)

Heat causes issues on the farm.

Not just with the farmer, but with the crops. Crops bolt quickly, pest pressure increases, water usage goes up, seeds…

9 years, 10 months ago

Sit Back and Count the Money - Observations and Advice for Improving Your Time at a Farmer's Market - The Urban Farmer - S2W15 (FSFS55)

Today's show is all about farmers markets. And a big part of the conversation is dedicated to free samples.

Are the beneficial or are they a waste?

D…

9 years, 10 months ago

Your Journey to You - Following The Dream and Following Opportunity Too - The Urban Farmer - S2W14 (FSFS54)

We all have this great chance to go great places.  Yet we all don't take it.  Today's episode is a look at the opportunity and why some people squand…

9 years, 11 months ago

How to Sell More (by specializing in something) - The Urban Farmer - S2W13 (FSFS53)

Think about an established farmers market with an established customer base.

Everyone shopping at that market has their preferred vendors.  They buy…

9 years, 11 months ago

17 Things You Need (or Don't Need) When You Start Farming - The Urban Farmer - S2W12 (FSFS52)

Today we will be looking at 17 different things that you think you might need or might need when you start your business.

Even though we will be look…

9 years, 11 months ago

Killing Busy So You Can Live - A Productivity Episode - The Urban Farmer - S2W11 (FSFS51)

It seems like a lot of people that get into farming and starting their own business are busy, all the time.

Is that a good thing?

Is busy a sign of s…

9 years, 11 months ago

Farming For More Than Dollars - A Look at The Multiple Forms of Income from Farming - The Urban Farmer - S2W10 (FSFS50)

Most people don't get into farming to get rich.

Does that mean that you can't get rich farming, no it doesn't. But if you only motivation to farm is …

10 years ago