The Urban Farmer Podcast
The Urban Farmer Podcast
Podcast Description
Re-released for its 10th anniversary. The Urban Farmer is a documentary-style podcast that takes you behind the scenes of a real urban farming business to show you what it truly takes to run a successful farm in the city. Follow farmer Curtis Stone's journey over an entire growing season as he produces food on just a third of an acre in Kelowna, BC, Canada. The show was initially recorded in 2015.
This series, hosted by Diego Footer, explores the daily struggles and successes of urban farming. Curtis shares his hard-earned knowledge of intensive production methods, season extension, optimal crop selection, farm planning, and financial management. But this podcast goes beyond the nuts and bolts of growing—it gives an honest look at the entrepreneurial, social, and lifestyle aspects of urban farming.
Whether you are a new grower dreaming of starting your own urban farm or a seasoned producer looking to refine your systems, The Urban Farmer will inform and inspire you. Follow along as Curtis demonstrates how to produce an abundance of food in the most unlikely places and build a viable business supporting a high quality of life. If you've ever wanted to see how profitable and rewarding small-scale farming can be, this podcast is for you.
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The podcast focuses on urban farming practices, highlighting topics such as intensive production methods, financial management, marketing strategies, and seasonal planning. Episodes like Profitable Farming and Winter Planning delve into efficiency enhancements and business growth strategies tailored for market gardeners, illustrating how to thrive in small urban spaces.
Re-released for its 10th anniversary. The Urban Farmer is a documentary-style podcast that takes you behind the scenes of a real urban farming business to show you what it truly takes to run a successful farm in the city. Follow farmer Curtis Stone’s journey over an entire growing season as he produces food on just a third of an acre in Kelowna, BC, Canada. The show was initially recorded in 2015.
This series, hosted by Diego Footer, explores the daily struggles and successes of urban farming. Curtis shares his hard-earned knowledge of intensive production methods, season extension, optimal crop selection, farm planning, and financial management. But this podcast goes beyond the nuts and bolts of growing—it gives an honest look at the entrepreneurial, social, and lifestyle aspects of urban farming.
Whether you are a new grower dreaming of starting your own urban farm or a seasoned producer looking to refine your systems, The Urban Farmer will inform and inspire you. Follow along as Curtis demonstrates how to produce an abundance of food in the most unlikely places and build a viable business supporting a high quality of life. If you’ve ever wanted to see how profitable and rewarding small-scale farming can be, this podcast is for you.
The Urban Farmer Curtis Stone shares some practical strategies that helped increase his farm revenue by 35% without adding more land or working longer hours. He’ll talk about exact planting dates for fall crops, heat management techniques that protect both you and your employees, and why strategic napping might be your secret weapon against burnout.
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