Can a small farm thrive in today's competitive agricultural economy? Steve Strasheim of Twisted River Farm is proving it can. Starting with just a quarter acre in Montana, Steve has built a diversified, profitable farming operation on 5 acres—focused on direct-to-consumer produce sales. In this episode, he joins Damian Mason to discuss how he built a sustainable farm business without debt, using smart cost controls, continuous expansion, and a strategic crop mix. This episode offers valuable insights for small-scale farmers, agripreneurs, and anyone in agriculture looking for alternative models that actually work.

Key topics include:

How to scale a micro-farm profitably
Controlling costs and avoiding debt in agriculture
Selling produce year-round direct to consumers
The importance of networking and community support
Why small farms can succeed with the right business model

Whether you are a farmer, agribusiness professional, or interested in innovative models in agriculture, this episode provides actionable strategies for running a profitable small farm.

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