May 13, 2019
Brandt and Erica Parker are a couple of years into their farming journey. They grow on a quarter of an acre in Missouri and focus on lettuce and greens. Brandt talks to Michael about what they've learned so far and what advice they have for farmers just starting out.
In This Episode:
- Weed control strategies and cropping year-round lettuce in a
quarter acre market garden
- How starting small and scaling up is the way to go when you're
just starting out
- How a weekly schedule keeps farm tasks simple and productive
- The mistakes they've made and how they've adapted
About the Guest:
My wife, Erica, and I own and operate The Sage Garden, a ¼ market
garden outside of Columbia, Missouri. Our farm began in 2017. We
focus on lettuce and other salad greens, and currently sell our
product locally to grocery stores, restaurants, and a year-round
farmer’s market. We use 30-inch, permanently raised beds with
woodchips in our walk paths, and try and use natural and
sustainable practices.