442: Emily Heller on Growing Food for Locals and Small Restaurants.




The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson show

Summary: How does one become a farmer when you haven't gone to school for agriculture? Emily Heller did just that using local education programs and opportunities. Here, she discusses successful selling as a small space producer, parameters for success in gardening, and some of her best practices. She also speaks to the emotional journey of farming and how to handle the imperfections and challenges. Emily also shares how to educate customers at Farmers Markets and build repeat clients. www.urbanfarm.org/emilyheller