DiscoverThe Dirt on FlowersEP: 227 How Small-Scale Farmers Can Go from Hobby to Profit
EP: 227 How Small-Scale Farmers Can Go from Hobby to Profit

EP: 227 How Small-Scale Farmers Can Go from Hobby to Profit

Update: 2025-11-21
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In this episode, Lyndsay and Shannon talk with Emily and Nathan from Confluence Farms and Small Scale Rebellion about the realities of building a profitable small-scale farm. Emily and Nathan share their journey from hobby gardeners to full-time farmers, discuss their innovative “farm hub” model, and explain how they use online sales and local collaborations to sustain their business. The conversation offers honest insights on financial planning, scaling sustainably, and the importance of focusing on profitability and adaptability in small-scale farming.

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EP: 227 How Small-Scale Farmers Can Go from Hobby to Profit

EP: 227 How Small-Scale Farmers Can Go from Hobby to Profit