Скачать или смотреть 1/3 Acre vs 2 Acres: The Truth Behind Farm Size & Profit (S1W16)

When you do it right, farming smaller plots can be more profitable than farming larger acreage! Curtis Stone shares real-world insights from farming both 2 acres and 1/3 acre urban plots, which crops generate the highest profits, and how proximity to customers can transform your farm business. He also talks about the critical differences between CSA and restaurant sales models.

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00:00 Introduction to the Urban Farmer Podcast
00:21 Curtis Stone's Urban Farming Journey
02:10 Challenges of Scaling Up Farming Operations
04:36 Current Crop Production and Techniques
06:10 Comparing Small and Large Scale Farming
08:01 Insights from Visiting JM Fortier's Farm
13:52 The Importance of Proximity to Market
15:43 Adapting to Market Demands and CSA Models
22:23 Managing Multiple Plots and High-Value Crops
24:10 Weather Challenges and Urban Plots
25:51 Lessons from Managing a Two-Acre Farm
27:51 Efficient Land Use Strategies
30:54 The Importance of Classic Crops
33:11 Customizable CSA Models
40:38 Marketing and Customer Engagement
43:08 CSA Economics and Restaurant Sales
47:36 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

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