Joe Krawczyk, founder of Field and Forest Products, joins me today to teach us how to go about starting a shiitake mushroom operation. Joe started Field and Forest Products 33 years ago and specializes in selling mushroom spawn, primarily Shiitake, to commercial and hobby mushroom growers.   View the show notes on Small Farm Academy Support the Show on Patreon

002 - Shiitake Mushrooms - How to Start a Shiitake Mushroom Farm w/ Joe Crawczyk of Field and Forest

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For the second interview of a short segment on Nursery production, Akiva Silver of Twisted Tree Farm joins me to talk the details of his nursery production. We get really into the details in this episode so if you're looking to get started growing out chestnuts, apples, persimmons, pawpaws, you'll love this one. Links: Twisted Tree Farm Starting a Nursery Business

018 - Nursery - Akiva Silver of Twisted Tree Farm

Ivan Vincent of Ugly Barn Farm joins me today to talk about his experience building infrastructure for his mushroom operation.  If you are interested in growing mushrooms or just building general infrastructure on your farm, there is a TON of wisdom to be gleaned from Ivan.    Enjoy!

Mushrooms | Ivan Vincent of Ugly Barn Farm on Building Mushroom Farming Infrastructure

Sacha Begg of Bullygoth Farm joins me today to teach us how she has evolved her farm to specialize in growing and selling herbal blends.  If you are interested in growing and selling herbs, I highly recommend listening to this episode and paying special attention to what Sacha has learned from her customers over the years.    Enjoy!    

Herbal Blends | Sacha Begg of Bullygoth Farm

Nicholas Gitts and his daughter Heather Schloe join me today to tell the story of Swan Island Dahlias.   If you like dahlias, you will love this interview with them. We cover a LOT of ground in this interview. After listening you'll have a good sense of how the farm has evolved to where it is today, where it's heading, and the details of how they produce all of their flowers, tubers, and new varieties.   Enjoy!

015 - Dahlias - Swan Island Dahlias w/ Nicholas Gitts & Heather Schloe

Steven Kirk joins me today to talk about the ongoing evolution of his family's farm. They started out by launching a crowdfunding campaign to raise money to build infrastructure for their mushroom farm. When they didn't meet their funding goals, they pivoted to start hosting workshops and creating value added tinctures. This is a great lesson on how to roll with the punches and keep the momentum of building your farm.  Enjoy  

002 - Shiitake Mushrooms - How to Start a Shiitake Mushroom Farm w/ Joe Crawczyk of Field and Forest

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