This episode is brought to you by our partners, Blooming Health Farms and ChopLocal University

Sean Short, the owner of Blooming Health Farms, shares his experience running an aquaponic chicken farm and utilizing hydroponics. He discusses the scale and physical space required for his operation, as well as the measures taken to protect his chickens from predators. Sean also shares his background in agriculture and how he got started in farming. He explains the concept of hydroponics and the unique setup in his garage, which allows him to grow plants year-round. Finally, he addresses the challenge of scaling hydroponics for home use and making it more than just a novelty. The conversation explores various aspects of hydroponics, including its integration into commercial operations and grocery stores. It also delves into consumer perception of hydroponics and the need to educate children about this farming method. The idea of decentralizing the food system and addressing food deserts is discussed. The conversation also touches on the importance of empowering at-risk youth through agricultural entrepreneurship, driven by the personal experience of the speaker with the criminal justice system. In this conversation, Sean Short shares his journey of personal transformation and how it led him to co-found Blooming Health Farms, an organization that uses agriculture to teach life skills and provide mental health support to at-risk youth. Sean emphasizes the importance of making informed decisions and breaking patterns to avoid prison. He discusses the power of creativity and determination in overcoming challenges and highlights the role of mentorship and positive guidance in helping young people channel their energies into productive pursuits. Sean also encourages adults to be curious, engage with youth, and create safe spaces for exploration and failure.

About Blooming Health Farms

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We offer novel hydroponic methods for managing and scaling your egg sales and connect you with a thriving community of small-scale egg farmers who want real results, not an echo chamber

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About ChopLocal and ChopLocal University

Meat buyers want convenience and variety, and meat farms need a better way to market their products. That's where ChopLocal comes in.

Founded by farmers, ChopLocal features high quality products from butcher shops and meat farms near you. They are dedicated to building a more resilient supply chain for meat that benefits everyone involved, and we're certain you'll be able to taste the difference!

Want to learn more about selling on ChopLocal as a producer? Visit their website below!

• https://www.choplocaluniversity.com/ (Education For Producers)
• https://choplocal.com/ (Sell or Buy on ChopLocal)

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