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142: Small Scale Farming on Just 5 Acres or Less

Listen, we all have to eat. Right?

And if you\\u2019re into consuming organic, sustainable food, you either have to grow it yourself or find reliable sources from people with the same values that you have.

Chances are\\u2026you\\u2019ll find those values in your local, small-scale farmer!

In today\\u2019s episode, host Theresa Loe interviews Josh Volk who is a small-scale farmer, farming consultant and an author. He wrote a book featuring 15 small-scale farmers from across the country. It showcases how they were making it in the compact farm world and it\'s fascinating.

So if you\\u2019ve ever thought about becoming a farmer, you\\u2019ll love this episode.

But...even you DON\'T want to be a farmer, you\'ll love this episode. And that\'s because it really shows us how important the small organic farm is within our food system and how we need to support their efforts with our purchases.

You will learn:

• Is it possible to start a farm as a \\u201cside gig\\u201d (part time)
• What is bio-intensive food production
• Are there advantages to farming in a small way
• What are the 3 pillars of sustainability a farmer needs to follow
• How is \\u201csuccess\\u201d as a farmer defined
• What trait do most organic farmers share
• How a \\u201csampler share\\u201d CSA fits smaller families and smaller farms

\\xa0As always, you can get more links and info on this topic at: www.LivingHomegrown.com/142\\xa0and you will also find a full transcript of the show there.

This episode was brought to you by Theresa\'s membership - The Living Homegrown Institute where you learn how to live farm fresh without the farm through monthly masterclasses and community. To learn more, go to www.LivingHomegrown.com/courses\\xa0