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How to Go From Growing Your Farm to Being a Thriving Farmer with Michael Kilpatrick
Manage episode 489215817 series 3351448
In this episode, we’re joined by Michael Kilpatrick of Farm on Central, a seasoned farmer, educator, and advocate for sustainable small-scale agriculture. Michael shares valuable insights into the world of urban farming, how to thrive within city limits, and why smart marketing is key to farm success.
We dig into the real struggles small farmers face — from navigating confusing regulations to staying afloat financially — and Michael offers practical, experience-backed advice on how to diversify your income streams to build resilience on your homestead or farm.
Whether you’re a backyard grower, market gardener, or dreaming of your first CSA, this episode is packed with actionable strategies and real talk about the challenges and opportunities in modern farming.
Sponsored by BaseCampEd - It Takes a Village, Build Yours Today!
Episode Links
Find Michael Kilpatrick on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growingfarmers/
Get 5% off using this link: https://www.farmoncentral.com/?ref=hteirdlu
Kody Links
Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/
Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop
Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
100 episodes
Manage episode 489215817 series 3351448
In this episode, we’re joined by Michael Kilpatrick of Farm on Central, a seasoned farmer, educator, and advocate for sustainable small-scale agriculture. Michael shares valuable insights into the world of urban farming, how to thrive within city limits, and why smart marketing is key to farm success.
We dig into the real struggles small farmers face — from navigating confusing regulations to staying afloat financially — and Michael offers practical, experience-backed advice on how to diversify your income streams to build resilience on your homestead or farm.
Whether you’re a backyard grower, market gardener, or dreaming of your first CSA, this episode is packed with actionable strategies and real talk about the challenges and opportunities in modern farming.
Sponsored by BaseCampEd - It Takes a Village, Build Yours Today!
Episode Links
Find Michael Kilpatrick on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growingfarmers/
Get 5% off using this link: https://www.farmoncentral.com/?ref=hteirdlu
Kody Links
Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/
Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop
Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
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