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From Backyard to Profit: Scaling a 2500 sq ft. Market Garden in One Year (TRFP 10)

From Backyard to Profit: Scaling a 2500 sq ft. Market Garden in One Year (TRFP 10)

Update: 2025-04-11
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Breaking into market gardening isn't just a dream—it's a tangible reality for those willing to learn and adapt.

In this episode, host Alec is joined by fellow rookie farmer Colton Simpson of Simpson's Market Garden in White Plains, Maryland. Colton shares his journey going from a 2,500 square foot plot to a 1.5-acre operation, nailing down how strategic planning and market insight can transform a small backyard garden into a thriving business. 

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From Backyard to Profit: Scaling a 2500 sq ft. Market Garden in One Year (TRFP 10)

From Backyard to Profit: Scaling a 2500 sq ft. Market Garden in One Year (TRFP 10)