Farm Business & Management

Learn how to avoid the most common mistakes that keep new market gardens from making money. Crop selection, smart investments, and practical advice from decades of trials and refinement.

Practical strategies for managing overwhelm on a new small-scale farm. Build systems, eliminate waste, standardize processes, and focus on work that actually makes money — from proven methods honed over the years.

Feeling overwhelmed about starting a small-scale farm? Here are the three essential books, best online courses, and practical first steps recommended by experienced commercial growers.

Before starting a farm internship program, ask yourself why. Practical advice on the right motivations, essential rules, and what to expect — from a farm that's hosted dozens of interns.

Practical advice for recovering from a devastating growing season — weatherproofing with tunnels, leveraging customer loyalty, and building resilience for your market garden.

Struggling to turn a profit on your small farm? Practical advice on building efficient systems, choosing profitable crops, and reducing wasted labor — from nearly thirty years of refinement.