The Rookie Farmer Podcast
The Rookie Farmer Podcast
Podcast Description
The Rookie Farmer Podcast is the go-to resource for aspiring market gardeners and small-scale farmers. Hosted by Alec Smith, farmer at Crop Culture Farm in New Bern, Georgia, this podcast provides wisdom, knowledge and real-world experience to support the rising movement of small-scale agriculture.
Each episode features discussions with veteran growers, industry experts, and fellow "rookie" farmers who share lessons learned in starting up and running profitable, sustainable farms. Alec dives into topics like effective crop planning, selling to chefs and restaurants, creative CSA models, and much more. He also provides regular updates on his own half-acre vegetable farm as it grows.
Whether you are a new grower just starting out or a few seasons into your farming journey, The Rookie Farmer Podcast will inform and inspire you to take your small farm to the next level. Tune in and join a passionate community of small-scale farmers who are revolutionizing the food system, one farm at a time.
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Topics covered include effective crop planning, innovative sales strategies to chefs and local restaurants, and unique community-supported agriculture models. Specific episode examples include rookie farmer Gabby Fultz discussing opportunities in regenerative farming while embracing indigenous traditions, and agronomist Bill McKibben explaining soil analysis and amendments for better crop growth. The podcast also offers updates on Alec's own farming journey, contributing to a rich tapestry of practical farming advice.
The Rookie Farmer Podcast is the go-to resource for aspiring market gardeners and small-scale farmers. Hosted by Alec Smith, farmer at Crop Culture Farm in New Bern, Georgia, this podcast provides wisdom, knowledge and real-world experience to support the rising movement of small-scale agriculture.
Each episode features discussions with veteran growers, industry experts, and fellow “rookie” farmers who share lessons learned in starting up and running profitable, sustainable farms. Alec dives into topics like effective crop planning, selling to chefs and restaurants, creative CSA models, and much more. He also provides regular updates on his own half-acre vegetable farm as it grows.
Whether you are a new grower just starting out or a few seasons into your farming journey, The Rookie Farmer Podcast will inform and inspire you to take your small farm to the next level. Tune in and join a passionate community of small-scale farmers who are revolutionizing the food system, one farm at a time.
In this episode, Rookie Farmer Alec Smith welcomes herb farmer Emily Erickson Mills as she shares how she transformed her passion for herbalism into a thriving farm business specializing in medicinal herbs and value-added goods like hydrosols, teas, and beauty products. She breaks down the realistic challenges and opportunities of adding herbal products to your farm operation, from processing infrastructure to profit margins…all while taking care of a brand new baby.
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