46. Personal Updates & The Process of Starting a Farm

Update: 2025-09-02

Description

In today’s episode, I’m back with a short personal update with where I’m at now in my farming journey. I offer a window into my approach to starting a farm, and share what I’ve learned so far.

Tune in to learn more about:

Navigating the back-end pieces of starting a farm, from infrastructure to business models
The barriers between young farmers and land access
The world of land trusts and mutually supportive farming models
Why I don’t agree with the transactional nature of buying land
The challenges of being a vegetable farmer
How long it typically takes for farmers to make a profit

Connect with Hannah:

Instagram: @hannahkeitel

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46. Personal Updates & The Process of Starting a Farm

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46. Personal Updates & The Process of Starting a Farm

Hannah Keitel

46. Personal Updates & The Process of Starting a Farm