Dawson Mahalko of Jubilant Fields Farm in Trenton, Texas is a 14 year old entrepreneur in his first year of a CSA & a beginning Farmer's Market vendor. 

We are happy to have watched him grow (plants, operation, and wisdom) over the last few months. We sat down with Dawson & his supportive family under a shade tree for a chat about beginning a farm. Enjoy. 

https://www.facebook.com/Jubilantfieldsfarms/

We continue looking at Farmer's Markets through the lease of market managers with Catt Fields-White, Brijet Meyers, & Justine Marzoni-Mead of the InTents Business Confrence and Tent Talk Podcast. This crew puts on the San Diego Markets out in California and draws thousands of vendors and shoppers out to shop local. 

Want to be a farmers market vendor? Here is what you market manager is thinking about. 

Learn more at http://www.intentsconference.com

The Portland Farmers Markets operate seven markets each week with dozens of farmers, food vendors, distillers, servicing thousands of shoppers a week. 

Operations Manager, Amber Holland discusses the do's, don'ts, benefits, and trials of working in an ecosystem of strong personalities, seasonal food, weather, and the public.

San Diego Chef Kathryn Rogers talks to Nick & Brandon about working with farmers, other chefs, food influencers, and the care that goes into preparing a meal for another person. We talk desserts, drinks, kitchen skill, and community in this fun and food nerdy episode. 

https://www.vivaciousdish.com

Brandon & Nick have been busy revamping their local farm offerings in their home towns.  

Here is a glimpse into the changes revolving around added value farm offerings being sold direct to consumer.

Jen & Eric Halverson continue their interview with Brandon & Nick on how they have carefully started their business and continue with clear lifestyle design goals in mind. The insights into business that the Halverson's implemented while growing http://www.jenericfoods.com is a refreshing look at what is possible. 

Cheers

We had an eye opening chat on Jun Style Kombucha from a husband and wife Brew & Farmer's Market team. Jen I Eric Halverson had precise insights and great implementation starting their operation. 

Their approach to business has lessons for everyone. 

http://www.jenericfoods.com

In this interview with Steven Cornett of Nature is Always Right in Lemon Grove, CA we learn how lifestyle design, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit allows for a profitable farm with permaculture benefits as a natural and healthy byproduct.

http://naturesalwaysright.com

What Brandon and I took away from a farm tour and interview with Steven Cornett of Nature's Always Right in Lemon Grove, CA.

Charolette Smith teaches Farm Marketing From the Heart through email marketing and social media best practices to help find your perfect client.

We sit down specifically to talk about leadership in farming and the positive impacts given to your farm, clients, community, and life.

Find Charolette at: 

https://www.3cowmarketing.com