Discover how urban farmer Curtis Stone generates $85,000 on just 1/3 acre by mastering restaurant sales. Learn how Curtis doubled his restaurant customers without adding land, how he started building solid relationships with chefs, and how he balanced his produce between farmer's market and restaurant sales.

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Step back in time to explore how urban farming has transformed over the past decade.

This special retrospective episode features Jodi Roebuck and Diego Footer analyzing the evolution of small-scale farming since The Urban Farmer first aired. Learn how the industry has matured, from the development of specialized tools to refined growing techniques. Discover which core principles have stood the test of time, including Curtis Stone's influential crop value rating system and approach to farm efficiency. Get unique insights into balancing farm life, maintaining sustainable growth, and adapting to change while staying profitable. Perfect for both experienced growers looking to refine their operations and newcomers seeking time-tested wisdom from the industry's evolution.

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 Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower.

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Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow  Farm Small Farm Smart  Farm Small Farm Smart Daily  The Growing Microgreens Podcast  The Urban Farmer Podcast  The Rookie Farmer Podcast  In Search of Soil Podcast

Check out Diego's books:  Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon   Ready Farmer One on Amazon

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In honor of its 10th anniversary, we are releasing The Urban Farmer, as it originally aired in 2015.

Follow Curtis Stone's journey as he transforms urban plots into profitable market gardens, grossing $85,000 on just a third of an acre. This documentary series takes you behind the scenes of a successful urban farming operation in Kelowna, BC, revealing the essential systems and strategies that make small-scale farming viable.

Learn how Curtis manages multiple plots, maintains restaurant relationships, and maximizes productivity in limited space. Whether you're planning your first market garden or looking to scale up your existing farm, this series delivers practical insights on crop selection, time management, and maintaining work-life balance in urban agriculture. Curtis shares real numbers, honest challenges, and proven solutions for making a living as an urban farmer.

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Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:

• Farm Small, Farm Smart
• Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily
• The Growing Microgreens Podcast
• Carrot Cashflow Podcast
• In Search of Soil

Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99