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$1,500 Markets: Rookie Farmer Goes Full-Time - Farm Blog (TRFP 21)

$1,500 Markets: Rookie Farmer Goes Full-Time - Farm Blog (TRFP 21)

Update: 2025-08-01
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In this farm blog episode, Alex shares his experience transitioning from working part-time at Crystal Organic Farm to full-time farming at Crop Culture Farm. He talks about financial realities, time management challenges, and mindset shifts he had to make as he starts farming full-time. He also shares his strategies for summer growing, farmers market success, and how he redefines what success means beyond just profit margins.

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$1,500 Markets: Rookie Farmer Goes Full-Time - Farm Blog (TRFP 21)

$1,500 Markets: Rookie Farmer Goes Full-Time - Farm Blog (TRFP 21)